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18 Aug 2025

Russian Disinformation Campaign Exploits AI to Spread Fake News

A pro-Russian propaganda group, Storm-1679, is using AI-generated content and impersonating legitimate news outlets to spread disinformation, raising concerns about the growing threat of AI-powered fake news.

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Claude AI Gains Ability to End Harmful Conversations, Sparking Debate on AI Welfare

Anthropic introduces a new feature allowing its Claude AI models to terminate persistently harmful or abusive conversations, raising questions about AI ethics and model welfare.

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Nexon's The First Descendant Faces Backlash Over AI-Generated Influencer Ads on TikTok

Nexon, the developer of The First Descendant, is under scrutiny for using AI-generated influencers in TikTok ads, including a deepfake of a real streamer without consent. The company claims these ads were submitted through TikTok's Creative Challenge program and is investigating the issue.

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17 Aug 2025

NHS Trials AI Tool to Expedite Hospital Discharges and Improve Efficiency

The NHS is piloting an AI-powered platform at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust to streamline patient discharge processes, potentially reducing delays and freeing up hospital beds.

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Otter.ai Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Privacy Violations in AI-Powered Transcription Service

Otter.ai, a popular AI transcription tool, is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly recording and using private conversations without proper consent, potentially violating federal and state privacy laws.

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16 Aug 2025

Perplexity's Comet AI Browser: Revolutionizing Web Browsing with Integrated AI

Perplexity's new Comet AI browser is changing how users interact with the internet, offering an integrated AI assistant that can perform tasks, summarize content, and streamline web browsing.

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Microsoft Faces Protests and Launches Review Over Alleged Use of Azure in Israeli Surveillance

Microsoft is under scrutiny for its contracts with Israel, facing employee protests and launching an urgent review into allegations that its Azure cloud platform is being used for Palestinian surveillance.

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AI Avatars and Chatbots: The New Frontier in Relationships and Marriage

A 75-year-old man in China nearly divorces his wife for an AI avatar, while others engage in emotional affairs with AI chatbots, raising questions about the impact of artificial intelligence on human relationships.

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AI Chatbots: A New Frontier in Mental Health Support

Exploring the growing trend of individuals turning to AI chatbots for emotional support and mental health assistance, highlighting both the benefits and potential risks.

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OpenAI's Unprecedented $500 Billion Valuation: A New Era in AI Investment

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is poised to become the world's most valuable startup with a potential $500 billion valuation, driven by ambitious growth projections and intense investor interest.

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Meta Restructures AI Division and Pauses Hiring Amid Intense AI Race

Meta has restructured its AI division into four groups and implemented a hiring freeze, signaling a shift in strategy after an aggressive talent acquisition phase. This move comes as the company faces mounting costs and investor concerns over its AI investments.

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Intel's New Graphics Driver Enables Flexible VRAM Allocation for Integrated GPUs, Boosting AI and Gaming Capabilities

Intel introduces a new feature in its latest graphics driver that allows users to allocate up to 87% of system RAM as VRAM for integrated GPUs, potentially enhancing AI workloads and gaming performance on Core Ultra laptops.

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ChatGPT's Mobile App Dominates AI Market with $2B Revenue, Outperforming Rivals

ChatGPT's mobile app has generated $2 billion in consumer spending since its launch, significantly outperforming competitors like Claude, Copilot, and Grok. The app's revenue has increased sixfold since 2024, showcasing its dominance in the AI chatbot market.

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Sam Altman Warns of AI Bubble While OpenAI Seeks $500B Valuation

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledges an AI investment bubble while simultaneously pursuing a $500 billion valuation for his company, highlighting the complex dynamics of the current AI market.

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Trump's Proposed 300% Chip Tariff Shakes Tech Industry, Raises Concerns for AI Sector

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announces plans for steep tariffs on imported semiconductors, potentially reaching up to 300%, causing uncertainty in the tech industry and raising concerns for AI companies reliant on chip imports.

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