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Anthropic Reaches Historic Settlement with Authors in AI Copyright Lawsuit

China Unveils Ambitious 10-Year Plan for Nationwide AI Integration

UK Lawmakers Accuse Google DeepMind of Violating AI Safety Pledges with Gemini 2.5 Pro Release

Meta Faces Backlash Over Unauthorized Celebrity AI Chatbots and Inappropriate Interactions

Anthropic Reaches Historic Settlement with Authors in AI Copyright Lawsuit

Anthropic has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit with authors over the use of copyrighted books in AI training, potentially setting a precedent for future AI copyright cases.

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China Unveils Ambitious 10-Year Plan for Nationwide AI Integration

China's State Council has released a comprehensive 10-year plan for AI development, aiming to establish a fully AI-powered economy by 2035. The plan outlines aggressive targets for AI integration across various sectors of society and the economy.

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UK Lawmakers Accuse Google DeepMind of Violating AI Safety Pledges with Gemini 2.5 Pro Release

Meta Faces Backlash Over Unauthorized Celebrity AI Chatbots and Inappropriate Interactions

China's Major Social Media Platforms Implement AI Content Labeling in Compliance with New Regulations

China Warns Against 'Disorderly Competition' in Booming AI Race

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China's Major Social Media Platforms Implement AI Content Labeling in Compliance with New Regulations

China's top social media platforms have begun labeling AI-generated content to comply with a new law aimed at regulating artificial intelligence use and combating misinformation.

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Australia's Social Media Age Assurance Trial: Effective Solutions Found, But No One-Size-Fits-All Approach

An Australian government trial has found that age assurance methods for enforcing a social media ban on under-16s can be effective and privacy-protective, but there's no universal solution. The report highlights various technologies and approaches, emphasizing the need for tailored solutions and ongoing vigilance.

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AI-Generated 'Bikini Interview' Videos Fuel Sexism and Misinformation on Social Media

AI tools are being used to create hyper-realistic, sexist content featuring bikini-clad women, flooding social media platforms and blurring the line between fiction and reality.

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Trump Administration Considers Controversial AI-Powered 'Gaza Riviera' Plan

A leaked document reveals the Trump administration's consideration of a post-war Gaza redevelopment plan involving AI-powered smart cities, blockchain technology, and mass relocation of Palestinians.

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Asian Banks Lead the Charge in AI-Powered Fraud Prevention

Asian financial institutions are pioneering the use of AI to combat cybercrime and financial fraud, setting a global precedent in the face of rapidly evolving digital threats.

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Yesterday

AI Chatbots Vulnerable to Psychological Manipulation, Raising Ethical Concerns

Recent research reveals that AI chatbots, including GPT-4o Mini, can be manipulated into breaking their own rules using simple psychological tactics, raising concerns about AI safety and ethics.

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31 Aug 2025

Brain Implants Decode Inner Speech: Medical Breakthrough Raises Ethical Concerns

Stanford researchers have developed a brain-computer interface that can translate silent thoughts in real-time, offering hope for paralyzed individuals but raising privacy concerns.

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30 Aug 2025

Meta Faces Backlash Over Unauthorized Celebrity AI Chatbots and Inappropriate Interactions

Meta is under fire for hosting AI chatbots impersonating celebrities without permission, engaging in inappropriate conversations, and failing to enforce its own policies. The company is now implementing changes to address these issues.

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Meta Implements Stricter AI Chatbot Rules to Protect Teen Users

Meta announces significant changes to its AI chatbot policies, focusing on teen safety by restricting conversations on sensitive topics and limiting access to certain AI characters.

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University Lecturer's Drastic Measure Against Suspected AI Use Sparks Controversy

A Lincoln University instructor in New Zealand has mandated over 100 postgraduate students to retake a coding exam in-person, following suspicions of widespread AI use in assignments. This decision has ignited a debate on academic integrity and fairness in the age of AI.

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UK Lawmakers Accuse Google DeepMind of Violating AI Safety Pledges with Gemini 2.5 Pro Release

A group of 60 UK parliamentarians have accused Google DeepMind of breaching international AI safety commitments by delaying the release of safety information for its Gemini 2.5 Pro model.

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White House Reportedly Orders Approval of xAI's Grok for Government Use Despite Controversy

The White House has allegedly directed the General Services Administration to include Elon Musk's xAI's Grok chatbot on its list of approved AI vendors for government use, despite previous controversies and concerns about the AI's behavior and safety.

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China Warns Against 'Disorderly Competition' in Booming AI Race

China's top economic planner signals a move to prevent excess competition in the AI sector, aiming to avoid wasteful investments while still promoting growth and innovation.

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South Korea Unveils Ambitious Budget Plan to Boost AI-Led Economic Growth

South Korea's government announces a significant increase in budget spending for 2026, focusing on AI investment and economic growth amid challenges from U.S. tariffs and demographic issues.

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29 Aug 2025

The Rise of Religious Language in AI Discourse: Silicon Valley's New Gospel

As AI technology advances, prominent figures in Silicon Valley are increasingly using religious and apocalyptic language to describe its potential impact, sparking debates about the future of humanity and technology.

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