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09 Jun 2026

China unveils $295 billion plan to build national AI data centers on homegrown chips by 2028

Beijing is drafting an ambitious $295 billion plan to construct a nationwide network of AI data centers over five years, requiring 80% domestic sourcing from suppliers like Huawei. The National Development and Reform Commission is leading the blueprint, with state carriers China Mobile and China Telecom set to operate the facilities. However, limited domestic chip production capacity threatens to undermine the timeline.

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NHS Doctors Face Legal Risk as AI Liability Gap Leaves Them Exposed to Negligence Claims

The Medical Protection Society warns that doctors and the NHS could become liable for medical errors made by AI tools under outdated UK law. With AI increasingly used for diagnoses and treatment recommendations, the organization calls for urgent legal reform to classify AI systems as products and ensure accountability for AI errors is shared with developers and manufacturers.

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Pentagon adds Alibaba, Baidu to Chinese military companies list, blocking U.S. defense contracts

The Pentagon has expanded its Chinese Military Companies List to 188 entities, adding internet giants Alibaba and Baidu, electric vehicle maker BYD, and robotics firm Unitree. The designation prevents these firms from securing U.S. defense contracts and signals continued pressure on Beijing despite recent diplomatic engagement. China's three largest internet companies, valued at roughly $850 billion combined, now face heightened scrutiny from U.S. investors and potential export controls.

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Italy Regulator Ends Meta WhatsApp AI Investigation as European Commission Takes Over

Italy's competition authority has closed its investigation into Meta Platforms over alleged abuse of dominant position through its AI tool on WhatsApp. The probe, launched in July 2025, was dropped after the European Commission extended its own investigation into the same issue to include Italian territory.

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AI Addiction Sparks Debate Over Corporate Responsibility and Regulation

Research reveals that generative AI tools like ChatGPT and AI companions may trigger addictive behavior patterns similar to social media. Following Meta and YouTube's legal defeat in a landmark addiction trial, experts now question whether AI companies should be held accountable for user wellbeing. The debate centers on who bears responsibility—big tech, regulators, or users themselves.

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08 Jun 2026

Jensen Huang declines Senate testimony on Nvidia's AI chip exports to China, offers tour instead

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang turned down Senator Elizabeth Warren's request to testify before the Senate Banking Committee about the company's China business and export controls. Warren criticized the decision, noting Huang attended a $1 million Mar-a-Lago dinner and met with President Xi Jinping. The hearing will examine American AI development and technological dominance without one of AI's most powerful executives.

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Apple blocks Siri AI launch in EU, blames Digital Markets Act for indefinite delay

Apple announced it won't release its new AI-powered Siri in the European Union, citing conflicts with the Digital Markets Act's interoperability requirements. The company claims compliance would compromise user privacy and security, while the European Commission argues Apple is refusing to follow rules designed to promote competition and consumer choice.

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Democrats push military AI legislation requiring human oversight after Anthropic-Pentagon dispute

Senate Democrats are introducing multiple bills to restrict Pentagon AI use, requiring human control over autonomous weapon systems and banning AI in nuclear deployment and domestic surveillance. The legislative push follows Anthropic's public dispute with the Department of Defense over AI guardrails earlier this year.

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06 Jun 2026

Sriram Krishnan steps down as White House AI advisor, plans new policy institution

Sriram Krishnan is leaving his role as senior White House AI advisor at the end of June after helping shape the Trump administration's AI Action Plan. The former Andreessen Horowitz partner, who worked closely with AI czar David Sacks, plans to start an outside institution focused on AI policy while continuing to advise the administration on America's path to AI dominance.

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New York passes one-year moratorium on large data centers powering AI, awaits governor's signature

New York State lawmakers approved a historic one-year ban on large data centers exceeding 20 megawatts, marking the first statewide moratorium of its kind in the US. The measure targets facilities powering generative AI and requires companies to fund environmental impact assessments and public hearings. Governor Kathy Hochul has until December to decide whether to sign the bill into law.

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Musicians union sues major record labels over AI licensing deals that exclude artist compensation

The American Federation of Musicians filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group in Manhattan federal court, alleging the record labels settled copyright disputes with AI music generators Suno and Udio without compensating the musicians whose work trains these systems. The union claims the labels violated their labor agreement while creating new revenue streams from AI licensing agreements.

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Trump's AI strategy prioritizes military adoption and cybersecurity over industry regulation

Donald Trump signed an executive order on AI security and a national security memorandum accelerating military AI adoption. The orders establish voluntary 30-day reviews for frontier models before public release and bar AI vendors from disabling deployed military systems without approval. While acknowledging risks from autonomous weapons systems, the framework keeps light-touch regulation for commercial AI, raising questions about whether voluntary measures adequately address AI safety concerns.

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05 Jun 2026

Anthropic and Trump Administration Ease Tensions Despite Pentagon's Ongoing Blacklist Battle

The months-long dispute between AI company Anthropic and the Trump administration is showing signs of thawing, even as the Pentagon maintains its supply-chain risk designation. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has engaged with White House officials, while the NSA reportedly deploys the company's advanced Mythos AI model for offensive cyber operations.

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AI giants spend $16 million to shape Manhattan primary as regulation debate intensifies

Super PACs tied to OpenAI and Anthropic have unleashed more than $16 million in the race for New York's 12th congressional district, transforming what began as attacks on state lawmaker Alex Bores into a national proxy battle over AI regulation. The spending has inadvertently elevated Bores into a front-runner, while exposing how quickly tech giants can reshape electoral politics.

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Japan risks becoming an 'AI colony' without faster AI development, digital minister warns

Japan's Digital Minister Hisashi Matsumoto warned the country could become an 'AI colony' if it falls behind in technology development. He defended a controversial bill amending personal data protection laws to let AI developers access medical and criminal records without individual consent, framing it as essential for national autonomy.

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