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30 May 2026

Kevin O'Leary and Trump officials blame China for data center backlash as US AI ambitions face scrutiny

Billionaire investor Kevin O'Leary claims Chinese propaganda drives opposition to his $100 billion Utah data center project, with Trump administration officials echoing similar concerns. Republican lawmakers now demand an FBI investigation into alleged foreign interference targeting US AI development, though critics say legitimate community concerns are being dismissed.

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29 May 2026

UK banks blocked from Mythos AI model as US political hold-up delays cyber threat testing

British banks remain unable to access Anthropic's Mythos AI model six weeks after being promised early access to test their systems against cyber threats. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey confirms a political hold-up with the U.S. administration is blocking the trial, despite Anthropic's willingness to share. Bailey calls for international cooperation on AI-related cyber risks.

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28 May 2026

Ohio suspends data center tax break after costs explode to $1.5 billion, 11x initial estimate

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has suspended Ohio's data center tax break after costs skyrocketed to nearly $1.6 billion in 2025—far exceeding the projected $142 million. The move reflects growing public opposition to energy-intensive AI data centers and mounting pressure on states to reconsider tax incentives that were designed before the AI boom transformed the industry.

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JD Vance Warns AI Should Not Outrank Humans in War as Pentagon Races to Deploy Technology

Vice President JD Vance told Air Force Academy graduates that life-and-death decisions must remain with humans, not machines, even as the Pentagon rapidly integrates AI into military operations. His remarks come amid growing debate over AI ethics in warfare and the use of systems like Maven Smart System in recent conflicts.

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CNN sues Perplexity AI over 17,000 stolen stories as copyright battle intensifies

CNN filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, accusing the startup of copying over 17,000 stories, videos, and images without permission. The AI search engine responded by claiming 'you can't copyright facts,' but legal experts say the way CNN presents information could still be protected. The case highlights the growing tension between news publishers and AI companies over use of copyrighted material.

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JD.com founder vows to protect 900,000 jobs from AI while operating warehouse with four workers

JD.com founder Liu Qiangdong pledged to safeguard the company's 900,000-strong workforce from AI and robotics automation. But the promise sits uncomfortably with his vision of an 'unmanned era' and a flagship automated warehouse that already runs on just four human employees who service robots.

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Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch defends AI in warfare, directly challenges Pope Leo's call to disarm

Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch publicly rejected Pope Leo XIV's call to disarm AI, arguing Europe cannot afford unilateral restraint when adversaries deploy the technology. The rebuttal came as Mistral announced a €4 billion data center expansion and new defense contracts with Airbus, positioning itself as Europe's answer to U.S. AI giants in an increasingly tense geopolitical environment.

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Illinois passes America's strongest AI safety law requiring independent audits of frontier models

Illinois lawmakers unanimously passed SB 315, requiring major AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic to submit to third-party safety audits and report critical incidents within 72 hours. Governor JB Pritzker confirmed he will sign the landmark legislation, positioning Illinois at the forefront of AI oversight as federal regulation stalls. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.

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27 May 2026

OpenAI Foundation pledges $250 million to help workers navigate AI economic disruption

The OpenAI Foundation announced a $250 million commitment to help workers and economies prepare for AI-driven economic upheaval. The initiative will fund research into AI's impact on the job market, support displaced workers, and explore new wealth distribution models. This marks the foundation's first major funding commitment since receiving a 26% stake valued at $130 billion in OpenAI's restructuring.

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Elizabeth Warren proposes AI tax on data centers as electricity costs climb nationwide

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pushing for a new tax on AI companies, targeting data centers that consume massive amounts of energy. Her proposal includes an excise tax scaled to energy usage, arguing families should recoup costs as utility bills rise. The plan arrives as Nvidia hits $5 trillion in value while households face higher electricity rates.

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New York Times faces union backlash over AI tools monitoring employee performance

Unionized staff at The New York Times have filed grievances and unfair labor practices charges, alleging the company uses AI tools to monitor and evaluate employee performance without proper disclosure. The Times Tech Guild claims management violated their collective bargaining agreement by deploying DX and Glean, two internal systems that track work output and access internal documentation, raising concerns about surveillance and arbitrary performance metrics.

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India's CERT-In mandates 12-hour patching window as AI-powered cyberattacks compress timelines

India's Computer Emergency Response Team has issued new guidelines requiring organizations to patch or mitigate exploited vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems within 12 hours. The directive responds to AI-assisted cyber exploitation that dramatically reduces the time threat actors need to identify, weaponize, and exploit security flaws across interconnected digital infrastructure.

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82% of Teachers Navigate AI in Education Without Formal Guidance as Schools Struggle to Keep Pace

A new Gallup and Walton Family Foundation study reveals that 82% of K-12 teachers receive no formal guidance on AI use despite six in 10 using AI tools for work. The absence of clear policies leaves educators navigating AI in schools alone, contributing to increased teacher burnout and job dissatisfaction as the expectations gap widens.

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26 May 2026

Law Enforcement Monitoring Anti-AI Activism as Potential Violent Extremism Threat

Federal agencies including the FBI and DHS are tracking anti-AI activism under a new category called 'anti-tech violent extremism,' according to over 1,000 pages of internal reports. The monitoring extends to social media posts, memes, and citizens attending town halls to oppose data centers in their communities.

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China Expands Travel Restrictions on AI Experts at Private Firms Including Alibaba and DeepSeek

China now requires AI experts at private firms to secure government approval before traveling abroad. The restrictions target startup founders, researchers, and executives at companies like Alibaba and DeepSeek, marking an expansion beyond state institutions. Beijing aims to prevent intellectual property leakage as the performance gap with U.S. AI models shrinks to just 2.7%.

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