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TensorX raises €8M to build sovereign AI infrastructure keeping European data in Europe

Irish startup TensorX has secured €8M to expand its GDPR-compliant AI inference platform using Nvidia Blackwell GPUs. The funding addresses growing demand from European banks, hospitals, and law firms that need AI capabilities without sending sensitive data abroad, as concerns over US control of AI infrastructure intensify following recent export restrictions.

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TensorX raises €8M to build sovereign AI infrastructure keeping European data in Europe

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Australian lawmakers clash over potential AI copyright exemptions for tech companies

Independent Senator David Pocock has challenged the Albanese government to rule out allowing tech giants to use Australian content for training AI models, alleging a plan could be announced in July. Industry Minister Tim Ayres denied undermining copyright protections while the Coalition warned of fierce opposition to any changes affecting intellectual property rights of creatives, journalists, and artists.

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Australian lawmakers clash over potential AI copyright exemptions for tech companies

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Prosus launches ToqanClaw AI platform for 5 million merchants to build tools without coding

Amsterdam-listed tech group Prosus unveiled ToqanClaw, a no-code AI agent platform that lets restaurants and merchants build apps, dashboards, and automations using plain language descriptions. Positioned as a privacy-focused OpenClaw alternative, it aims to bring AI tools to five million small businesses across Europe while keeping data under user control and complying with GDPR regulations.

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Prosus launches ToqanClaw AI platform for 5 million merchants to build tools without coding

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40 City Mayors Unite to Regulate Rapid Expansion of AI Data Centres Straining Power and Water

Mayors from 40 cities including London, Phoenix and Melbourne have signed the Global Urban Data Centres Pact to curb the environmental and infrastructural strain from AI data centres. The initiative addresses surging electricity demand, water consumption and land use conflicts as data centres threaten to overwhelm urban resources and communities.

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40 City Mayors Unite to Regulate Rapid Expansion of AI Data Centres Straining Power and Water

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96% of Indian Government Leaders Actively Pursue Sovereign AI Through National Infrastructure

A Dell Technologies-commissioned IDC study reveals that 96% of Indian government leaders are driving Sovereign AI initiatives, making India's approach one of the most distinctive in Asia Pacific. The strategy integrates AI governance and innovation through proven digital public infrastructure platforms like Aadhaar, UPI, ONDC, and Bhashini, with 73.3% prioritizing data protection and 70% viewing it as a hedge against geopolitical risks.

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96% of Indian Government Leaders Actively Pursue Sovereign AI Through National Infrastructure

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AI industry spends millions in New York primary as OpenAI and Anthropic battle over regulation

Two opposing factions of the AI industry are pouring over $17 million into a Manhattan congressional primary, turning the race into a proxy battle over AI regulation. OpenAI-backed groups spent more than $7 million against Alex Bores, while Anthropic supporters countered with over $10 million in his favor, testing the political influence of competing AI industry camps.

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AI industry spends millions in New York primary as OpenAI and Anthropic battle over regulation

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California drivers sue BP, Walmart, and 7-Eleven for using AI to coordinate gas prices

A class-action lawsuit filed in Sacramento accuses major gas station operators of using Kalibrate's AI tool to coordinate prices and inflate costs by up to 30 cents per gallon. The suit alleges violations of California's antitrust law and a new statute targeting algorithmic price-fixing, with some stations charging as much as $7 per gallon.

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California drivers sue BP, Walmart, and 7-Eleven for using AI to coordinate gas prices

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Workday must face lawsuit over AI bias in job screening tools used by 80% of U.S. employers

A federal judge ruled that Workday must face claims its AI-powered HR software discriminated against job applicants under California anti-discrimination laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The 2023 class action is the first to broadly challenge algorithmic decision-making in AI screening software now used by more than 80% of U.S. employers and virtually all Fortune 500 companies.

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Workday must face lawsuit over AI bias in job screening tools used by 80% of U.S. employers

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Anthropic requires ID verification for Claude users as privacy concerns mount over biometric data

Anthropic updated its privacy policy to require some Claude users to upload government-issued IDs and selfies for identity verification. The policy, effective July 8, introduces biometric data collection including facial geometry templates. While the company says it applies only to flagged accounts, the move raises questions about digital privacy and the company's relationship with the Trump administration.

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Anthropic requires ID verification for Claude users as privacy concerns mount over biometric data

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AI law firm Garfield AI wins first court case in England, charging client just £400

Garfield AI achieved a historic legal victory at Wandsworth County Court, winning a £7,000 debt recovery case for freelancer Tamires Camal Taquidir who paid just £400 in fees. The AI-powered law firm handled all pre-trial legal work including witness statements and court filings, while a human barrister argued the case. This marks the first time an AI law firm has won a trial anywhere in the world.

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AI law firm Garfield AI wins first court case in England, charging client just £400

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Five Eyes Alliance Warns AI Cyber Threats Will Transform Attacks Within Months, Not Years

Intelligence agencies from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand issued a joint cybersecurity warning that frontier AI models will fundamentally transform offensive and defensive cyber capabilities within months. The unprecedented alert urges organizations to strengthen cyber resilience immediately as AI-driven attacks accelerate vulnerability exploitation from weeks to days.

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Five Eyes Alliance Warns AI Cyber Threats Will Transform Attacks Within Months, Not Years

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SZA condemns AI music after discovering 238 songs used in training without consent

Grammy-winning singer SZA has called out AI music generation after learning that 238 of her songs, including unreleased tracks, were used to train AI models. She specifically targeted Suno and investor Diplo, highlighting the disproportionate exploitation of Black artists in AI training datasets and urging musicians to reject these tools.

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SZA condemns AI music after discovering 238 songs used in training without consent

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Indonesia embeds AI in Prabowo's $15bn free-meal program to reach 83 million people

Indonesia plans to integrate artificial intelligence into President Prabowo Subianto's flagship $15 billion free-meal program, which aims to feed 83 million children and pregnant women. A presidential regulation draft reveals AI will monitor kitchens, predict food demand, and detect irregularities as Jakarta targets 12% GDP growth by 2030.

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Indonesia embeds AI in Prabowo's $15bn free-meal program to reach 83 million people

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Brands Deploy AI-Generated Influencers on Social Media Without Clear Disclosure to Consumers

An investigation by The Guardian reveals brands are quietly using AI-generated influencers to promote products on social media, with content appearing to show genuine customers who aren't real. Consumer group Which? found 70% of people can't identify deepfakes, raising concerns about transparency and consumer trust as regulatory loopholes persist in the UK.

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Brands Deploy AI-Generated Influencers on Social Media Without Clear Disclosure to Consumers

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US Government Bans Anthropic Fable 5 AI Model Days After Launch Over Security Concerns

Anthropic's most capable AI model, Fable 5, was shut down by the US government just days after its June 2026 launch due to export control concerns. The ban highlighted vulnerabilities in relying on single AI providers, prompting the rise of alternatives like Sakana's Fugu multi-model orchestration system and DIY solutions using agent loops with Opus 4.8.

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US Government Bans Anthropic Fable 5 AI Model Days After Launch Over Security Concerns

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