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Pro Cyclist Willie Smit Disqualified From Race After Wearing AI Glasses During Competition

Professional cyclist Willie Smit faced his first disqualification in 14 years after wearing Oakley Vanguard AI glasses during a UCI-sanctioned race in China. The incident has ignited debate about technological innovation and fair play in competitive cycling, as riders question why handheld cameras are permitted in the Tour de France while wearable recording devices trigger automatic elimination.

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Pro Cyclist Willie Smit Disqualified From Race After Wearing AI Glasses During Competition

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Meta faces lawsuit alleging discriminatory AI systems drove layoffs of 8,000 employees

Twenty-six Meta employees are suing the company, claiming it used AI tools to unfairly select workers for termination based on metrics that penalized those on protected medical or family leave. The lawsuit, filed in California federal court, alleges Meta's constellation of AI systems—including internal assistant Metamate and AI-token dashboards—disproportionately targeted employees who couldn't accumulate productivity scores while on leave, violating federal and state discrimination laws.

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Meta faces lawsuit alleging discriminatory AI systems drove layoffs of 8,000 employees

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Germany declares Google AI Overviews and Perplexity AI subject to strict media laws

Germany's media regulator ZAK ruled that Google AI Overviews and Perplexity AI must comply with the country's media laws, classifying them as content providers rather than platforms. The decision follows a Munich court ruling holding Google liable for false AI-generated statements, marking a significant shift in how AI search engines and chatbots are regulated in Europe.

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Germany declares Google AI Overviews and Perplexity AI subject to strict media laws

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DeepMind's Demis Hassabis pushes for US-led AI standards body as AGI looms within years

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has proposed creating an independent AI standards body modeled after FINRA to test frontier AI models before release. The Nobel laureate warns that artificial general intelligence could arrive within a few short years, urging urgent action to address cybersecurity and biological threats while maintaining innovation.

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DeepMind's Demis Hassabis pushes for US-led AI standards body as AGI looms within years

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New York becomes first state to halt data center construction as AI infrastructure faces backlash

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order imposing the country's first statewide data center moratorium, pausing construction permits for hyperscale facilities over 50 megawatts for up to one year. The move addresses growing concerns over rising electricity costs, environmental impact, and energy grid strain from AI-driven data center development.

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New York becomes first state to halt data center construction as AI infrastructure faces backlash

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AI and childhood face critical crossroads as expert warns human connection could become a luxury

Dana Suskind, a University of Chicago pediatric surgeon, warns in her new book 'Human Raised' that AI companions and toys could replace crucial human interactions children need for brain development. She compares AI tools to ultra-processed food—cheap substitutes that crowd out what kids actually need—and fears human attention itself could become a privilege in an age where nearly 30% of young children already use AI learning tools.

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AI and childhood face critical crossroads as expert warns human connection could become a luxury

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OpenAI partners with Kalshi to show World Cup prediction market odds in ChatGPT search results

OpenAI has integrated Kalshi's prediction market data into ChatGPT, displaying World Cup match odds directly in search results. This marks OpenAI's first collaboration with a prediction market platform, as tech giants race to incorporate market-based forecasts while regulators increase scrutiny over insider trading concerns.

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OpenAI partners with Kalshi to show World Cup prediction market odds in ChatGPT search results

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Montefiore Hospital replaces 12 nurses with AI, sparking contract violation claims

A New York hospital laid off 12 utilization review nurses and replaced them with AI-powered software, just months after they won contract protections through a 41-day strike. The New York State Nurses Association calls it a contract violation and warns about patient care quality, while the hospital defends the move as a nonclinical paperwork improvement.

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Montefiore Hospital replaces 12 nurses with AI, sparking contract violation claims

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India Denies Pausing OpenAI and Anthropic Cybersecurity AI Deployment After Reports Emerge

Reports claimed India's Ministry of Electronics and IT advised government ministries to pause deploying OpenAI and Anthropic cybersecurity AI models. However, the Press Information Bureau officially denied these claims, stating no such directive was issued. The confusion highlights India's ongoing challenges with AI governance and deployment frameworks.

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India Denies Pausing OpenAI and Anthropic Cybersecurity AI Deployment After Reports Emerge

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Wall Street banks race to deploy AI agents as 51% now pilot digital assistants for productivity

Major financial institutions are accelerating their adoption of agentic AI systems, with over half of banks now piloting digital assistants that work alongside human employees. Morgan Stanley plans to test client-facing agents this summer, while UBS reports advisors now spend 70% of their time with clients instead of on routine tasks. The technology is transforming functions from wealth management to trading, though regulatory concerns about oversight and accountability remain.

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Wall Street banks race to deploy AI agents as 51% now pilot digital assistants for productivity

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Anthropic lobbies Australia for AI copyright reform as $50bn datacentre deal sparks creator backlash

Anthropic is pushing Australia for copyright reform to train AI models on local creative works, dangling at least $50bn in datacentre investments. The proposal has split the Labor government and triggered fierce opposition from creators who call it the 'ultimate dirty deal.' Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addresses the controversy this week.

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Anthropic lobbies Australia for AI copyright reform as $50bn datacentre deal sparks creator backlash

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Australia unveils sweeping AI policy requiring data centers to produce more energy than they use

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia's comprehensive approach to manage AI, establishing a new Office of AI within his department. The policy requires large data centers to become net energy generators and mandates that AI companies secure agreements with local artists before using their content. Australia positions itself as the first nation to coordinate AI's economic, social, security and environmental impacts under a single framework.

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Australia unveils sweeping AI policy requiring data centers to produce more energy than they use

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200+ Economists Warn AI Economic Impact Could Dwarf Industrial Revolution in Just Years

More than 200 economists, including 16 Nobel laureates and chief economists from OpenAI and Anthropic, have signed a statement warning that artificial intelligence could transform the economy faster than any previous technology. The group calls for urgent action to address potential large-scale job displacement and build regulatory guardrails before it's too late.

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200+ Economists Warn AI Economic Impact Could Dwarf Industrial Revolution in Just Years

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Chinese AI companies accused of stealing US tech through distillation, threatening national security

Leading US AI labs Anthropic and OpenAI are sounding alarms about Chinese AI companies using distillation techniques to copy their proprietary technologies. Through tens of thousands of fraudulent accounts generating millions of conversations, firms like Alibaba and DeepSeek allegedly harvest data to build competing models at a fraction of the cost. The accusations highlight growing concerns about AI model theft and its implications for US leadership in AI development.

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Chinese AI companies accused of stealing US tech through distillation, threatening national security

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Samsung Health forces users to choose: Share data for AI training or lose syncing capabilities

Samsung Health introduced a controversial privacy toggle requiring users to consent to health data for AI training. Users who opt out face warnings about data deletion and loss of syncing capabilities, though Samsung later clarified the poorly-worded message. The move highlights growing tensions between user privacy and AI data usage as tech companies seek real-world data to improve their models.

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Samsung Health forces users to choose: Share data for AI training or lose syncing capabilities

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