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AMC Theatres blocks AI-generated film after social media outcry over creative rights

AMC Theatres reversed its decision to screen an AI-generated short film after online backlash, highlighting the growing war over AI in Hollywood. The Thanksgiving Day short film, which won the Frame Forward AI Animated Film Festival, was set to appear in pre-show advertising but faced immediate criticism from filmmakers and audiences concerned about the future of creativity and jobs in the entertainment industry.

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AMC Theatres blocks AI-generated film after social media outcry over creative rights

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US China competition reveals two divergent paths in the global AI race

The AI race between the US and China isn't what it seems. While spending on AI is projected to reach $700 billion this year, the two nations are pursuing fundamentally different strategies. The US doubles down on scaling toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), while China focuses on low-cost AI tools to boost economic productivity and global adoption.

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US China competition reveals two divergent paths in the global AI race

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Brazil and India forge alliance on critical minerals and AI to reshape global technology order

Brazil's President Lula and India's PM Modi are set to announce a framework agreement on critical minerals and artificial intelligence cooperation. With Brazil holding the world's second-largest rare earths reserves, both nations aim to move beyond raw material supply to processing, challenging China's dominance. The partnership positions emerging economies as key voices in shaping AI regulation and technology development.

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Brazil and India forge alliance on critical minerals and AI to reshape global technology order

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UN panel aims for human control of AI as Guterres calls for facts over fear

UN chief Antonio Guterres announced that the UN General Assembly has confirmed 40 members for the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing the need to make human control of AI a technical reality. The panel's first report is expected in July, ahead of the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance.

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UN panel aims for human control of AI as Guterres calls for facts over fear

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AI agents surge in capability but lack safety disclosures, MIT AI Agent Index reveals

MIT researchers analyzed 30 AI agents and found a troubling pattern: while developers eagerly showcase what their systems can do, only 19% disclose formal safety policies and fewer than 10% report external safety evaluations. The study exposes how agentic AI systems that can autonomously perform tasks like booking flights and managing workflows are advancing faster than their safety frameworks.

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AI agents surge in capability but lack safety disclosures, MIT AI Agent Index reveals

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ByteDance builds US AI team with 100 new hires to compete with American AI companies

Chinese tech giant ByteDance is hiring nearly 100 people for its US-based AI teams within its Seed division, expanding capabilities in large language models, video generation, and drug discovery. The move comes despite ongoing national security concerns and recent intellectual property disputes with Hollywood studios over its Seedance 2.0 video generation tool.

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ByteDance builds US AI team with 100 new hires to compete with American AI companies

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AI industry floods midterm elections with $150 million as battle over regulation intensifies

Major AI companies are pouring unprecedented sums into the 2026 midterm elections, with Meta committing $65 million and the AI industry collectively spending over $150 million to influence candidates on both sides of the aisle. The spending surge reflects mounting tensions over AI regulation, data center development, and community opposition to the technology's rapid expansion.

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AI industry floods midterm elections with $150 million as battle over regulation intensifies

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Fidesz Sparks Outrage With AI-Generated Election Video Showing Soldier's Execution

Viktor Orban's Fidesz party released a controversial AI-generated campaign video depicting a Hungarian soldier's execution, drawing fierce condemnation from opposition leader Peter Magyar. The 33-second video, confirmed to use Google's AI models, highlights growing concerns about artificial intelligence in political campaigns ahead of Hungary's April 12 parliamentary election.

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Fidesz Sparks Outrage With AI-Generated Election Video Showing Soldier's Execution

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AI drives global cyber fraud crisis but experts say it holds the key to solving it

AI has supercharged cyber fraud globally, with India losing over ₹52,976 crore to cybercrime in six years. But experts at the AI Impact Summit argue that the same technology, when deployed as infrastructure rather than a tool, could provide real-time fraud prevention. The challenge lies in building AI-enabled detection systems that match the speed and sophistication of attacks.

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AI drives global cyber fraud crisis but experts say it holds the key to solving it

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Stuart Russell warns Big Tech's AI arms race could lead to human extinction

Stuart Russell, a leading AI researcher at UC Berkeley, cautioned that the unregulated competition among tech companies to develop artificial intelligence amounts to playing Russian roulette with humanity's future. Speaking at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Russell warned that the breakneck pace of AI development without proper oversight could lead to human extinction in a worst-case scenario.

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Stuart Russell warns Big Tech's AI arms race could lead to human extinction

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Horror Demon Photo Appears in Washington, D.C. Real Estate Listing After AI Goes Wrong

A Washington, D.C. rental property listing shocked house hunters when AI-generated images produced a horrifying demon photo emerging from a bathroom mirror. The bizarre AI errors highlight growing concerns about misleading images in real estate as 70% of realtors admit to using AI tools, raising questions about transparency and accuracy in property photos.

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Horror Demon Photo Appears in Washington, D.C. Real Estate Listing After AI Goes Wrong

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Sam Altman and Dario Amodei's awkward moment exposes deepening AI rivalry at India summit

At India's AI Impact Summit, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei refused to hold hands during a unity photo orchestrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The awkward moment, which went viral on social media, underscores the fierce competition between the two AI giants valued at $500 billion and $380 billion respectively, amid ongoing disputes over advertising strategies and AI safety approaches.

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Sam Altman and Dario Amodei's awkward moment exposes deepening AI rivalry at India summit

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Macron defends EU AI rules at Delhi summit, vows action on child safety and monopolies

French President Emmanuel Macron rejected US criticism of European AI regulation at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, calling for stronger protections against child digital abuse and AI monopolies. Speaking alongside UN Secretary General António Guterres and Indian PM Narendra Modi, Macron defended Europe as a safe space for innovation while announcing France's plan to ban social media for children under 15.

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Macron defends EU AI rules at Delhi summit, vows action on child safety and monopolies

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Bill Gates withdraws from India AI Summit keynote hours before scheduled address

Bill Gates abruptly canceled his keynote at India's AI Impact Summit just hours before taking the stage, with the Gates Foundation citing a need to keep focus on the summit's priorities. The withdrawal came amid ongoing controversy over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, though Gates has denied wrongdoing. The summit, aimed at positioning India as a global AI hub, faced multiple logistical challenges including traffic chaos and organizational issues.

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Bill Gates withdraws from India AI Summit keynote hours before scheduled address

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UK Government Forces Tech Firms to Remove Abusive Images Within 48 Hours or Face Blockade

The UK government has proposed strict new rules requiring tech companies to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours of being reported. Companies that fail to comply could face fines of up to 10% of their global revenue or have their services blocked entirely in the UK. The measures come after widespread criticism of X's Grok AI tool, which was used to create sexualized deepfake images of women and children.

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UK Government Forces Tech Firms to Remove Abusive Images Within 48 Hours or Face Blockade

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