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FDA deploys AI to monitor clinical trials in real time, cutting drug development by up to 40%

The FDA announced its first real-time clinical trials using AI to track patient safety and effectiveness data as it's collected. The initiative could reduce drug development time by 20-40% by eliminating administrative delays that currently consume 45% of the timeline between Phase 1 trials and FDA submissions.

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FDA deploys AI to monitor clinical trials in real time, cutting drug development by up to 40%

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Val Kilmer's daughter defends AI performance, says actor wanted to set precedent for licensing

Mercedes Kilmer explained why her family supports an AI-generated version of Val Kilmer appearing in the upcoming film As Deep as the Grave. The late actor, who died at 65 in April 2025 after battling throat cancer, wanted to establish structures for actors to own their licensing and ensure fair compensation before AI laws are written. The decision has sparked intense debate in Hollywood about AI technology threatening actors' livelihoods.

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Val Kilmer's daughter defends AI performance, says actor wanted to set precedent for licensing

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ChatGPT emerges as key evidence in criminal investigations as Florida probes AI misuse

ChatGPT search history has become crucial evidence in multiple criminal investigations, including two Florida cases where suspects allegedly used the AI chatbot to plan violent crimes. Florida's Attorney General launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI, questioning tech companies' responsibility in preventing AI misuse and their obligation to cooperate with law enforcement.

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ChatGPT emerges as key evidence in criminal investigations as Florida probes AI misuse

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Deepinder Goyal says AI chat interfaces won't displace Zomato's food delivery business

Eternal founder Deepinder Goyal dismissed concerns that AI chat interfaces could displace food delivery and quick commerce apps like Zomato and Blinkit. He argues that customer habits and brand recall provide strong defenses, while AI will expand market reach to tier-II and tier-III cities. However, experts warn that India's legal framework remains unprepared for agentic commerce risks.

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Deepinder Goyal says AI chat interfaces won't displace Zomato's food delivery business

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China suspends autonomous driving permits after 100+ Baidu robotaxis stall in Wuhan

China has suspended issuing new licenses for autonomous vehicles following a March incident where over 100 Baidu Apollo Go robotaxis suddenly stopped in Wuhan, stranding passengers and disrupting traffic. Three government agencies convened a meeting with local officials, calling for enhanced safety reviews. The permit suspension prevents self-driving companies from expanding fleets or entering new cities.

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China suspends autonomous driving permits after 100+ Baidu robotaxis stall in Wuhan

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EU and Parliament fail to agree on AI Act changes after 12 hours of talks, pushing deal to May

EU member states and European Parliament lawmakers failed to reach agreement on proposed changes to the landmark AI Act after 12 hours of negotiations. The talks collapsed over disputes about sectoral exemptions for industries already regulated under product safety rules. With the August 2026 compliance deadline looming, the failure creates regulatory chaos for European companies while potentially benefiting Big Tech.

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EU and Parliament fail to agree on AI Act changes after 12 hours of talks, pushing deal to May

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EU Big Tech Regulation expands to cloud and AI services as regulators investigate Amazon, Microsoft

The European Union is expanding its Digital Markets Act (DMA) to cover cloud and artificial intelligence services, marking a significant shift in regulatory focus. EU regulators are investigating whether Amazon and Microsoft should be designated as gatekeepers for their cloud computing operations, aiming to ensure fairer competition in these rapidly growing digital sectors.

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EU Big Tech Regulation expands to cloud and AI services as regulators investigate Amazon, Microsoft

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Bernie Sanders' AI regulation push with Chinese scientists ignites national security debate

Senator Bernie Sanders hosted a Capitol Hill panel with leading Chinese scientists to advocate for international cooperation on AI regulation, calling artificial intelligence a 'runaway train with no brakes.' The event sparked fierce backlash from conservatives, investors, and lawmakers who questioned the wisdom of partnering with a foreign adversary on critical technology policy.

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Bernie Sanders' AI regulation push with Chinese scientists ignites national security debate

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Senate committee backs AI child safety bill targeting OpenAI and Meta amid rising chatbot concerns

The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously advanced the GUARD Act, which would ban AI companions for minors and require strict age verification systems for chatbots. The bipartisan legislation comes amid mounting lawsuits against OpenAI, Meta Platforms Inc., and other AI companies over chatbot interactions linked to self-harm and violence. Meanwhile, competing proposals reveal deep divisions over how aggressively to regulate the technology.

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Senate committee backs AI child safety bill targeting OpenAI and Meta amid rising chatbot concerns

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AI threatens one million London jobs as City Hall report reveals women face highest risk

A City Hall report reveals that at least one million London jobs are highly exposed to AI automation, with administrative roles facing the greatest threat. Women, who dominate clerical positions, are disproportionately affected. Mayor Sadiq Khan warns that without proper intervention, AI could cause significant harm to London's labor market.

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AI threatens one million London jobs as City Hall report reveals women face highest risk

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OpenAI-linked site deployed AI journalists posing as humans to gather quotes and push pro-AI agenda

A news website called The Wire by Acutus, with apparent connections to OpenAI's political operation, has been using AI agents impersonating human journalists to solicit interviews and quotes from real experts. The site published 94 machine-generated articles since late December, with its own automated reviewer flagging 42 as unready for publication—yet all were published anyway.

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OpenAI-linked site deployed AI journalists posing as humans to gather quotes and push pro-AI agenda

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Taylor Swift files trademark applications to protect voice and image from AI deepfakes

Taylor Swift filed three trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to protect her voice and image from AI-generated deepfakes. The filings include two audio clips and one photo, marking a new legal strategy against unauthorized AI use as scam advertisements featuring AI-generated celebrities proliferate across social media platforms.

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Taylor Swift files trademark applications to protect voice and image from AI deepfakes

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US judges split on AI adoption as concerns over hallucinations and human judgment mount

About 60% of US federal judges now use at least one AI tool in their work, while 20% formally prohibit it. The divide highlights growing tensions as artificial intelligence seeps into judicial work. Dozens of lawyers have faced discipline for AI hallucinations in court filings, and at least two federal judges retracted opinions tainted by AI-related errors, raising urgent questions about accuracy and public trust.

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US judges split on AI adoption as concerns over hallucinations and human judgment mount

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John Oliver exposes AI chatbots' dark side, from teen suicides to missing safety guardrails

John Oliver delivered a scathing critique of AI chatbots on Last Week Tonight, exposing how these tools were rushed to market with minimal safeguards. The comedian highlighted devastating consequences including teen suicides linked to Character.AI, inappropriate interactions with children, and the industry's failure to address mental health concerns before widespread deployment.

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John Oliver exposes AI chatbots' dark side, from teen suicides to missing safety guardrails

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South Africa withdraws AI policy after discovering it cited fake AI-generated research

South Africa's first national AI policy was pulled just 16 days after publication when journalists discovered fictitious sources in its reference list—a classic case of AI hallucinations. Communications Minister Solly Malatsi called it a failure of oversight, not a technical glitch, compromising the document's credibility and proving why vigilant human oversight over AI is critical.

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South Africa withdraws AI policy after discovering it cited fake AI-generated research

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