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Friedrich Merz and Siemens demand lighter EU regulation for industrial AI ahead of AI Act

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for less stringent EU regulation on industrial AI at Hannover Messe, arguing current rules are too restrictive. Siemens CEO Roland Busch echoed the concerns, warning the company may prioritize investments in the US and China if regulations aren't eased before the EU AI Act takes full effect in August.

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Friedrich Merz and Siemens demand lighter EU regulation for industrial AI ahead of AI Act

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Elon Musk skips French prosecutors summons as X investigation deepens over Grok AI abuses

Elon Musk failed to appear before French prosecutors for mandatory questioning in an X investigation examining Grok AI's generation of sexual deepfakes and child abuse imagery. The US Department of Justice refused to assist the probe, calling it politically motivated, while Paris authorities continue investigating five criminal offenses including child pornography distribution and fraudulent data extraction.

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Elon Musk skips French prosecutors summons as X investigation deepens over Grok AI abuses

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Character.AI launches Books feature to turn classic literature into roleplay experiences

Character.AI has unveiled a new Books feature that transforms classic literature into interactive roleplaying experiences, allowing users to engage with characters from works like Alice in Wonderland and Pride and Prejudice. The launch arrives amid intense scrutiny over the platform's safety record, including lawsuits linked to teen suicides and mental health crises among young users.

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Character.AI launches Books feature to turn classic literature into roleplay experiences

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NSA uses Anthropic's Mythos AI for cybersecurity despite Pentagon labeling company a threat

The National Security Agency is reportedly using Anthropic's powerful Mythos Preview model to scan for exploitable vulnerabilities, even as the Pentagon has designated the AI company a supply chain risk. The contradiction highlights the government's struggle to balance cybersecurity needs with its ongoing dispute over AI safety guardrails, mass surveillance, and autonomous weapons development.

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NSA uses Anthropic's Mythos AI for cybersecurity despite Pentagon labeling company a threat

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State AI Laws Multiply as Trump Administration Pushes National Standard Over Local Regulation

The Trump administration is waging a multi-front campaign to block state-level AI regulations, deploying legal threats and funding penalties to enforce a single national standard for artificial intelligence. But states aren't backing down—over 1,000 AI bills have been introduced across legislatures, with former tech employees turned lawmakers leading the charge for stronger local protections despite White House opposition.

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State AI Laws Multiply as Trump Administration Pushes National Standard Over Local Regulation

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Failed startups are selling Slack chats and internal data to AI companies for up to $100,000

Shuttered companies are monetizing their digital remains—Slack messages, emails, and internal documents—to AI developers hungry for real-world training data. SimpleClosure has processed nearly 100 such deals in the past year, with payouts ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. But privacy advocates warn that workplace communications contain identifiable information that anonymization may not fully protect.

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Failed startups are selling Slack chats and internal data to AI companies for up to $100,000

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Anthropic in talks with EU over cyber security AI models not yet available in Europe

The US-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic is discussing its various AI models with the European Commission, including cyber security models that haven't launched in the EU yet. The company has committed to the EU's general purpose AI code of practice, which requires risk assessment and mitigation for services that may be offered in Europe.

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Anthropic in talks with EU over cyber security AI models not yet available in Europe

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India Forms AIGEG to Lead AI Governance Strategy, But Key Regulators Left Out

India has formed the AI Governance and Economic Group (AIGEG), a high-level inter-ministerial body led by Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, to coordinate the nation's AI policy across ministries. The group will assess AI's impact on the job market and develop deployment roadmaps. However, the body excludes independent regulators recommended in earlier AI governance guidelines.

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India Forms AIGEG to Lead AI Governance Strategy, But Key Regulators Left Out

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Lawmakers voice existential fears about AI at congressional roundtable on American power

A House Oversight Committee roundtable on artificial intelligence turned existential as lawmakers from both parties aired deep anxieties about the technology. From concerns about AI-generated pornographic images to fears of engineering our own destruction, members of Congress pressed experts on cybersecurity threats, military applications, and whether the institution can implement common sense guardrails before it's too late.

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Lawmakers voice existential fears about AI at congressional roundtable on American power

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Bernie Sanders and labor unions demand AI worker protections as $156 billion in data centers blocked

Senator Bernie Sanders joined leaders from major labor unions including the AFL-CIO, UAW, and AFT to demand stronger worker protections from AI and call for a moratorium on data center construction. The push comes as anti-data center sentiment grows nationwide, with $156 billion in projects blocked in 2025 and Maine becoming the first state to ban new data center construction.

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Bernie Sanders and labor unions demand AI worker protections as $156 billion in data centers blocked

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EU forces Google to share search data with rivals and AI chatbots under Digital Markets Act

The European Commission has issued preliminary findings requiring Google to share key search data with competitors under the Digital Markets Act. The measures explicitly include AI chatbots as data beneficiaries, sparking fierce pushback from Google over privacy concerns. Brussels aims to level the playing field in search markets, while Google claims the demands exceed the DMA's mandate and could jeopardize user privacy.

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EU forces Google to share search data with rivals and AI chatbots under Digital Markets Act

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Anthropic plans massive London expansion with office for 800 staff, intensifying AI talent race

Anthropic unveiled plans for a 158,000 square foot London office capable of housing 800 employees—four times its current UK headcount. The expansion comes days after OpenAI announced its first permanent London office, intensifying competition among AI labs for British talent. The move follows Anthropic's recent legal dispute with the Pentagon over refusing to allow its models for mass surveillance.

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Anthropic plans massive London expansion with office for 800 staff, intensifying AI talent race

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Andreessen Horowitz pumps $25M into AI Super PAC as tech influence war heats up before midterms

Venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz injected $25 million into Leading the Future, a pro-AI Super PAC that now holds over $51 million. The group advocates for rapid AI development and lighter regulation, spending heavily to support political candidates across both parties. Meanwhile, rival groups like Anthropic-backed Public First Action push for stricter AI regulations and transparency.

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Andreessen Horowitz pumps $25M into AI Super PAC as tech influence war heats up before midterms

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Val Kilmer AI film sparks fierce debate over ethics as filmmakers defend posthumous performance

The trailer for As Deep as the Grave reveals an AI-rendered Val Kilmer in a prominent role, created after his death last year. Filmmakers Coerte and John Voorhees defend the decision, citing consent from Kilmer's estate and SAG-AFTRA guidelines. But the move has ignited widespread outrage online, with critics calling it 'disgusting' and questioning whether Hollywood has crossed an ethical line.

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Val Kilmer AI film sparks fierce debate over ethics as filmmakers defend posthumous performance

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Anthropic's Mythos AI model triggers global alarm over cybersecurity and banking threats

Anthropic's new Mythos AI model has sparked urgent concerns among governments and financial officials worldwide over its ability to detect and exploit software vulnerabilities faster than current cybersecurity defenses can respond. The model has already uncovered thousands of high-severity flaws in major operating systems and web browsers, prompting emergency meetings between US Treasury officials, Federal Reserve leaders, and major banks to assess the risks to the global banking system.

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Anthropic's Mythos AI model triggers global alarm over cybersecurity and banking threats

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