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20 Jun 2026

China tightens indium phosphide export controls as AI demand surges, threatening infrastructure

China has intensified scrutiny of indium phosphide exports, a compound essential for high-speed optical chips in AI data centres. The export controls have driven InP wafer prices from $1,400 to $5,000—a 250% increase—as Beijing leverages its 70% share of global indium production. The move threatens to slow AI infrastructure buildout worldwide.

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19 Jun 2026

Trump reverses stance on Anthropic after G7 meeting, says AI company no longer a security threat

President Trump told Axios he no longer views Anthropic as a national security threat, marking a sharp reversal after his administration forced the company to pull its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models offline. The shift came after Trump met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at the G7 Summit in France, though underlying regulatory disputes remain unresolved.

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Norway bans generative AI for elementary students to protect foundational learning skills

Norway has imposed strict restrictions on generative AI use in schools, banning it entirely for children aged 6-13. The move comes as the country faces declining test scores and aims to prioritize reading, writing, and math skills. Older students can use AI tools only under teacher supervision, while the US considers similar legislation through the GUARD Act.

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Bernie Sanders proposes 50% public ownership of AI firms with $1,000 annual dividends to Americans

Sen. Bernie Sanders has introduced the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, seeking 50% public ownership of US AI firms through a one-time stock tax. The bill would establish a $7 trillion fund paying $1,000 annual dividends to every American. VP JD Vance says Trump supports giving Americans a stake in AI companies but prefers 'pre-distribution' over cash payouts.

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Retailers push to exempt AI-generated ads from EU transparency rules as August deadline looms

European retailers including Amazon, H&M, and Ikea are lobbying to carve out AI-generated advertising from the EU AI Act's transparency requirements. The regulation, which takes effect August 2, requires companies to label AI-generated or modified content as deep fakes. Eurocommerce argues that routine promotional material poses minimal risk to consumers and shouldn't face the same compliance burden, especially when retailers like Zalando have already cut content costs by 90% using AI.

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Conservative organization plans nationwide protest against AI data centers on July 18

Humans First, a conservative organization, is organizing a nationwide protest against AI data centers on July 18, with rallies planned in at least 13 locations across five states. The group, led by Tea Party veteran Amy Kremer, claims grassroots conservatives are being ignored by Washington elites supporting big tech expansion.

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18 Jun 2026

Amazon employees face investigation after testifying against AI data centers at Seattle hearings

Three Amazon engineers are under investigation after speaking at Seattle City Council meetings that led to a one-year moratorium on AI data center construction. The employees, members of Amazon Employees for Climate Justice, say they were intimidated during HR meetings and are being monitored at work, with possible termination on the table. Amazon claims they may have violated company policy by speaking as representatives rather than private citizens.

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FERC orders grid operators to fast-track AI data centers while shielding consumers from costs

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission unanimously directed six major grid operators to expedite connections for AI data centers while ensuring regular consumers don't shoulder infrastructure costs. Grid operators have 60 days to justify current rules or file changes, and 30 days to report spare capacity as electricity demand from data centers threatens to triple by 2035.

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Trump administration enforces AI regulation through ad hoc interventions despite anti-regulatory stance

The Trump administration forced Anthropic to pull its Claude Mythos and Fable 5 models offline after export control concerns, revealing a shadow AI policy that regulates through case-by-case interventions rather than formal rules. The dispute highlights how the White House is shaping AI regulation in real time without clear guidelines, creating uncertainty for AI labs like OpenAI, Google, and Meta as they navigate national security concerns and shifting power dynamics within the administration.

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Preity Zinta gets Bombay High Court nod to sue Google, Meta over AI-generated deepfake videos

Bollywood actor Preity Zinta has received permission from the Bombay High Court to sue Google, Meta, and 15 other technology firms over AI-generated deepfake videos, manipulated images, and chatbot personas. The case alleges infringing personality rights, copyright infringement, and reputational harm, adding to a growing list of Indian celebrities taking legal action against AI misuse.

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JPMorgan cuts off Anthropic AI access for Hong Kong staff amid tightening US export controls

JPMorgan Chase has restricted Hong Kong employees from accessing Anthropic's Claude models, citing licensing terms in a move that mirrors Goldman Sachs' April decision. The restrictions reflect growing US national security concerns over advanced AI technology and mark the second major Wall Street bank to limit Anthropic AI access in the geopolitically sensitive financial hub.

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Illinois poised to become first state banning smart glasses while driving

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is reviewing legislation that would make the state the first to ban wearing smart glasses while driving. The bill passed last month treats AI-powered wearables like cell phones under traffic laws, with fines up to $150 for repeat offenses and $1,000 minimum if crashes cause severe injuries or death.

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Ursula von der Leyen Calls for Strong EU-US AI Alliance Amid Sovereignty Concerns

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged a strengthened AI partnership between Europe and the United States at a G7 session in France. The call comes after Anthropic restricted AI models over national security concerns, highlighting growing tensions around technological sovereignty and Europe's dependence on US tech firms.

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China eases IPO rules for AI companies as tech rivalry with US intensifies

China's securities regulator announced reforms to accelerate public listings for AI large-model companies and startups in quantum technology, nuclear fusion, and brain-computer interfaces. The move comes as major US AI firms prepare Wall Street IPOs, signaling Beijing's push for tech self-sufficiency amid growing competition with Washington.

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Kansas City plans facial recognition on public buses, sparking fierce privacy debate

Kansas City, Missouri, is moving forward with plans to install facial recognition cameras on public buses to identify banned riders and missing persons. The initiative has become a major test case for AI-powered surveillance on U.S. public transportation, despite Missouri declining to fund the project over privacy concerns. Civil liberties groups warn of mission creep and privacy violations.

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