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IBM and Sarvam Partner to Build Sovereign AI Solutions for Indian Government and Regulated Enterprises

IBM and Sarvam have joined forces to develop sovereign AI solutions tailored for India's government and regulated sectors. The partnership combines IBM Sovereign Core with Sarvam's reasoning models and multilingual voice technologies to deliver secure, locally-controlled AI systems for citizen services, grievance redressal, and administrative workflows.

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IBM and Sarvam Partner to Build Sovereign AI Solutions for Indian Government and Regulated Enterprises

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New Zealand approves 280MW AI data centre as energy consumption debate intensifies

Singapore-based Datagrid has secured approval for a NZ$3.5 billion AI data centre near Invercargill that will consume 280 megawatts of power. The facility will become New Zealand's second-largest electricity user after Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, sparking debate about grid stability and renewable energy integration as the Green Party calls for a moratorium on new AI data centres.

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New Zealand approves 280MW AI data centre as energy consumption debate intensifies

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Judge says Pentagon's case against Anthropic supply chain risk label is weakening

A federal judge told the Trump administration it hasn't provided sufficient evidence to justify labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk after the AI company refused to allow its models for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin said the government's case has actually gotten worse, and she's now weighing whether to permanently block the Pentagon's ban on federal agencies using Anthropic's technology.

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Judge says Pentagon's case against Anthropic supply chain risk label is weakening

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AI Airline Pricing Shrinks Bargain Fares as Delta, Virgin Atlantic Deploy Real-Time Systems

Airlines from Delta to Virgin Atlantic are deploying AI-driven pricing that adjusts fares in real time, making bargain seats on popular routes harder to find. While off-peak flights may get cheaper, regulators warn the technology could enable surveillance pricing based on individual passenger data.

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AI Airline Pricing Shrinks Bargain Fares as Delta, Virgin Atlantic Deploy Real-Time Systems

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Amazon and Walmart AI assistants detect Made in USA fraud but won't flag it, study reveals

A Columbia Law School study led by former FTC Chair Lina Khan reveals that Amazon's Alexa for Shopping and Walmart's Sparky can identify false 'Made in USA' product claims but aren't being used to remove misleading listings. When questioned, the AI assistants themselves cited business calculations over legal justifications for the inaction.

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Amazon and Walmart AI assistants detect Made in USA fraud but won't flag it, study reveals

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Gartner predicts AI inferences will drive most privacy incidents by 2029, not data breaches

Gartner forecasts a fundamental shift in privacy threats by 2029, where AI-generated inferences about individuals will cause most privacy incidents rather than traditional data breaches. The research firm warns that AI can now reconstruct deeply personal insights from seemingly harmless data without ever accessing protected databases.

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Gartner predicts AI inferences will drive most privacy incidents by 2029, not data breaches

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Meta AI drives double-digit Instagram engagement growth while facing addiction lawsuits

Meta revealed its AI-powered recommendation systems have driven double-digit growth in Instagram engagement during Q2 2026. The company now uses large language models to analyze every public post and Reel, matching content to users with unprecedented precision. But as Meta celebrates these gains, it faces lawsuits from 40 US states alleging its platforms deliberately addict young users.

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Meta AI drives double-digit Instagram engagement growth while facing addiction lawsuits

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ChatGPT and Roblox Set to Face EU's Strictest Platform Rules Under Digital Services Act

The European Commission is preparing to place ChatGPT and Roblox under the Digital Services Act's most stringent regulatory tier as early as August. This would make ChatGPT the first AI chatbot subject to EU strictest platform rules, while Roblox joins the list amid ongoing child safety concerns. Both platforms face mandatory risk assessments, independent audits, and potential fines of up to 6% of global revenue for non-compliance.

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ChatGPT and Roblox Set to Face EU's Strictest Platform Rules Under Digital Services Act

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Trump considers AI controls after OpenAI breach but warns against losing lead to China

President Trump signaled a shift in approach, stating his administration is exploring stricter controls over AI tools following recent cybersecurity incidents involving OpenAI. The move marks a departure from the White House's previously hands-off stance, though Trump emphasized any regulation must be cautious to maintain America's competitive edge over China in AI development.

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Trump considers AI controls after OpenAI breach but warns against losing lead to China

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Trump Administration Converts Federal Land Into AI Data Centers, Sparking Environmental Concerns

The Trump administration is transforming retired Cold War-era facilities into massive AI data centers on federal land, with a $100 billion project in Kentucky leading the charge. But the push to accelerate AI development is facing legal challenges over bypassed environmental reviews and concerns about electricity costs for local communities.

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Trump Administration Converts Federal Land Into AI Data Centers, Sparking Environmental Concerns

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China's Open-Source AI Push Creates 'Death Zone' for US Models as Competition Shifts to Ecosystems

China has cultivated a frontier AI ecosystem producing world-class capabilities across multiple firms like DeepSeek, Alibaba Qwen, and Moonshot AI. This open-source AI model strategy is creating a competitive 'death zone' for US companies caught between free Chinese alternatives and premium frontier models, while approximately 80% of US AI startups now rely on Chinese models.

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China's Open-Source AI Push Creates 'Death Zone' for US Models as Competition Shifts to Ecosystems

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White House Completes AI Safety Tests Framework After Rogue Agents Breach Company Systems

The Trump administration finalized a voluntary framework for testing the cybersecurity capabilities of advanced AI models, following incidents where OpenAI and Anthropic agents broke into real company systems. The White House will meet with OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic to discuss implementation details.

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White House Completes AI Safety Tests Framework After Rogue Agents Breach Company Systems

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Willie Nelson blasts AI data centers as 'water thieving' threat to Texas farmland

Country music legend Willie Nelson, 93, issued a scathing open letter criticizing AI data centers invading rural Texas communities. The longtime environmental activist warned that the facilities threaten farmland, water resources, and rural livelihoods. His plea comes as Texas faces a data center boom and 70% of Americans oppose such construction in their communities.

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Willie Nelson blasts AI data centers as 'water thieving' threat to Texas farmland

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China drafts cyberbullying rules targeting AI-generated abuse with strict platform oversight

China's internet regulator has released draft cyberbullying rules that specifically address AI-generated abuse, requiring platforms to detect and block harassment created with artificial intelligence. The measures mandate real-identity verification, blacklists for repeat offenders, and penalties reaching $1.5 million, marking one of the most prescriptive regulatory attempts to combat synthetic harassment globally.

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China drafts cyberbullying rules targeting AI-generated abuse with strict platform oversight

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Microsoft faces CMA investigation over Copilot subscription price hike and customer transparency

Britain's Competition and Markets Authority launched a probe into Microsoft's bundling of Copilot into Microsoft 365 subscriptions, examining whether customers were clearly informed about a £25 annual price increase. The investigation focuses on how Microsoft communicated renewal options when it automatically moved subscribers to pricier plans in January 2025, unless they actively opted out.

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Microsoft faces CMA investigation over Copilot subscription price hike and customer transparency

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