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China Blocks Manus Founders After Meta's $2 Billion Deal Exposes AI Talent Exodus

Beijing has barred Manus co-founders Xiao Hong and Ji Yichao from leaving China while reviewing whether Meta's $2 billion acquisition violated foreign investment rules. The intervention signals a crackdown on Chinese AI startups relocating offshore and highlights intensifying tensions in the US-China tech rivalry over AI dominance.

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China Blocks Manus Founders After Meta's $2 Billion Deal Exposes AI Talent Exodus

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Germany Pushes to Criminalize Deepfake Porn Production After High-Profile Abuse Case

A prominent German television actor's accusations against her ex-husband have ignited nationwide protests and legislative action. Over 10,000 demonstrators gathered in Berlin demanding stronger legal protections as Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig drafts a bill to criminalize the production of pornographic deepfakes, with violations punishable by up to two years in prison.

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Germany Pushes to Criminalize Deepfake Porn Production After High-Profile Abuse Case

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EU backs nudify apps ban while delaying AI Act compliance deadlines until 2027

European Parliament voted to ban AI nudification tools that create non-consensual deepfake images, following the Grok chatbot scandal. The vote also delays compliance deadlines for high-risk AI systems until December 2027, extending uncertainty for businesses operating in Europe as negotiations with member states continue.

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EU backs nudify apps ban while delaying AI Act compliance deadlines until 2027

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Pentagon Official's Millions in Rival AI Firm Raises Questions in Anthropic Contract Dispute

Emil Michael, the Pentagon's Chief Technology Officer who led efforts to blacklist Anthropic over AI usage restrictions, holds $2-10 million in stock from rival firm Perplexity. Meanwhile, Sam Altman claims he tried to mediate the dispute even as OpenAI secured the Pentagon contract Anthropic lost, sparking questions about conflicts of interest in government dealings.

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Pentagon Official's Millions in Rival AI Firm Raises Questions in Anthropic Contract Dispute

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California regulator says Tesla Robotaxi operates like a limo service, not autonomous vehicles

A California regulator has confirmed that Tesla's so-called robotaxi service holds the same permit as limousine companies and is not operating an autonomous vehicle service. The classification means Tesla is exempt from safety reporting requirements that apply to competitors like Waymo and Zoox, creating a significant regulatory loophole.

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California regulator says Tesla Robotaxi operates like a limo service, not autonomous vehicles

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Pennsylvania Teens Get Probation After Using AI to Create Fake Nudes of 59 Classmates

Two teenage boys received probation for creating approximately 350 AI-generated fake nude images of at least 59 female classmates at Lancaster Country Day School. The case highlights the weaponization of artificial intelligence to victimize minors, as victims described anxiety attacks, loss of trust, and lasting trauma. The sentencing comes as 46 states now have deepfake legislation and days after a lawsuit targeted Elon Musk's xAI over similar allegations.

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Pennsylvania Teens Get Probation After Using AI to Create Fake Nudes of 59 Classmates

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Trump names tech billionaires Zuckerberg and Huang to science council focused on AI dominance

President Donald Trump unveiled a 13-member science advisory panel dominated by tech industry leaders including Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Nvidia's Jensen Huang, and Oracle's Larry Ellison. The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology marks a sharp departure from previous administrations, featuring only one academic scientist while prioritizing artificial intelligence and quantum computing expertise from Silicon Valley's most powerful executives.

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Trump names tech billionaires Zuckerberg and Huang to science council focused on AI dominance

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Meta smart glasses blocked in Europe as battery rules and AI regulations stall launch

Meta's new Ray-Ban Display glasses won't reach European markets anytime soon. The European launch delay stems from EU regulations requiring removable batteries by 2027 and restrictions on AI features. While Meta cites supply shortages, the company is seeking exemptions for AI wearables as regulatory challenges mount in both Europe and the U.S.

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Meta smart glasses blocked in Europe as battery rules and AI regulations stall launch

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Bernie Sanders and AOC propose ban on data center construction until AI regulations pass

Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced legislation Wednesday to impose a federal moratorium on new AI data center projects exceeding 20 megawatts. The Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act seeks to halt construction until Congress enacts comprehensive AI regulations addressing environmental impact, rising electricity bills, and job displacement concerns.

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Bernie Sanders and AOC propose ban on data center construction until AI regulations pass

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Dimon warns AI job losses demand urgent government-business response to workforce challenges

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has issued a stark warning about AI job losses, calling for coordinated action between government and businesses. Speaking at Washington's Hill & Valley Forum, Dimon emphasized that rapid economic changes driven by AI could create significant unemployment faster than previous technological disruptions, urging immediate preparation through retraining programs and strategic workforce support.

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Dimon warns AI job losses demand urgent government-business response to workforce challenges

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Baltimore sues Elon Musk's xAI over Grok deepfakes as legal pressure intensifies

Baltimore filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging its Grok chatbot violated consumer protection laws by generating nonconsensual sexualized images, including of children. The city claims xAI deceptively marketed Grok as safe while the AI chatbot generated an estimated 3 million sexualized images over 11 days, including more than 23,000 of minors.

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Baltimore sues Elon Musk's xAI over Grok deepfakes as legal pressure intensifies

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OpenAI Foundation commits $1 billion to tackle AI risks as Altman warns of societal threats

The OpenAI Foundation announced plans to invest $1 billion in 2026 across AI safety, healthcare research, and economic impact programs. CEO Sam Altman issued a stark warning that AI will introduce new societal threats no single company can handle alone, while the nonprofit arm of OpenAI named key leaders including co-founder Wojciech Zaremba to oversee AI resilience efforts.

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OpenAI Foundation commits $1 billion to tackle AI risks as Altman warns of societal threats

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US Lawmakers Demand Suspension of Nvidia AI Chips Export Licenses to China After Smuggling Charges

US Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jim Banks are calling for immediate suspension of Nvidia's export licenses to China and Southeast Asian intermediaries following charges against Supermicro executives for allegedly smuggling $2.5 billion worth of AI chips. The lawmakers claim Jensen Huang's statements about no chip diversion misled US officials, contradicting available evidence at the time.

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US Lawmakers Demand Suspension of Nvidia AI Chips Export Licenses to China After Smuggling Charges

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AI child abuse content surges 260-fold as watchdog warns of escalating criminal misuse

The Internet Watch Foundation identified 8,029 AI-generated child sexual abuse images and videos in 2025, marking a 14% annual increase. More alarming is the 260-fold surge in videos, with 65% classified as the most extreme category. The findings expose how generative AI tools enable bad actors to create violent, realistic abusive content with minimal technical skill, intensifying pressure on governments to regulate unregulated AI companies.

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AI child abuse content surges 260-fold as watchdog warns of escalating criminal misuse

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Britain's FCA Palantir Contract Faces Backlash Over Sensitive Financial Data Access

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has awarded Palantir a 12-week trial contract to analyze internal intelligence data using AI to combat financial crime. But MPs are raising alarm over the Peter Thiel-backed company's access to highly sensitive regulatory data, questioning whether the deal creates dangerous reliance on US tech firms and poses risks to privacy and national security.

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Britain's FCA Palantir Contract Faces Backlash Over Sensitive Financial Data Access

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