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Australian Government Sets New Rules for Data Centres to Protect Public Interest and Energy Grid

The Australian government unveiled a national interest framework demanding that AI and data centre projects fund renewable energy, use water responsibly, and create local jobs in exchange for fast-tracked approvals. Projects failing to meet these standards face delays, marking a shift in treating data centres as critical infrastructure rather than simple tech investments.

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Australian Government Sets New Rules for Data Centres to Protect Public Interest and Energy Grid

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French prosecutors suspect Elon Musk deliberately encouraged deepfakes row to inflate X value

French prosecutors have alerted US authorities to suspicions that Elon Musk may have deliberately encouraged the Grok AI deepfakes controversy to artificially boost X's value. The investigation centers on whether the sexualized deepfakes scandal was orchestrated ahead of a planned June 2026 stock market listing involving SpaceX and xAI merger.

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French prosecutors suspect Elon Musk deliberately encouraged deepfakes row to inflate X value

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9 out of 10 Game Developers Demand Stricter AI Disclosure Rules on Steam, Challenging Epic CEO

A major GamesIndustry.biz survey of 826 video game industry workers reveals that 88.4% believe generative AI use should be disclosed on game storefronts like Steam. The findings directly challenge Epic CEO Tim Sweeney's stance that such disclosures 'make no sense.' Despite Valve's current disclosure policy focusing only on player-consumed content, nearly half of developers want stricter requirements.

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9 out of 10 Game Developers Demand Stricter AI Disclosure Rules on Steam, Challenging Epic CEO

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Russia proposes sweeping powers to ban ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini under new AI regulations

Russia's Ministry for Digital Development has published proposals granting Moscow authority to ban or restrict foreign AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. The regulations extend Russia's sovereign internet initiative to AI, requiring platforms with over 500,000 daily users to store Russian user data locally for three years. Expected to take effect next year, the move benefits domestic players like Sberbank and Yandex.

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Russia proposes sweeping powers to ban ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini under new AI regulations

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Walmart secures AI pricing patents as lawmakers intensify dynamic pricing scrutiny

Walmart obtained two US patents for AI-powered pricing tools that automate markdowns and forecast demand using machine learning. The retailer insists the systems won't enable surge or individualized pricing, but the patents arrive as lawmakers in multiple states introduce bills to ban dynamic pricing in grocery stores. With electronic shelf labels rolling out to all 4,600 US stores, consumer advocates worry about potential price discrimination.

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Walmart secures AI pricing patents as lawmakers intensify dynamic pricing scrutiny

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Essex Police suspend live facial recognition cameras after study reveals racial bias concerns

Essex Police has temporarily halted its live facial recognition technology after a Cambridge University study found it was statistically more likely to identify Black people than other ethnic groups. The force has worked with its algorithm software provider to update the system and now plans to resume deployments, even as the UK government pushes to expand LFR use from 10 to 50 vans nationwide.

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Essex Police suspend live facial recognition cameras after study reveals racial bias concerns

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Trump AI Framework Seeks Federal Control While Shifting Child Safety Burden to Parents

The Trump administration released a legislative framework for AI regulation that would centralize power in Washington by preempting state AI laws. The plan prioritizes innovation over strict oversight, places significant responsibility on parents for child safety, and avoids creating new federal regulatory bodies. Critics argue it provides inadequate safeguards while limiting states' ability to act as early regulators of emerging risks.

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Trump AI Framework Seeks Federal Control While Shifting Child Safety Burden to Parents

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AI hallucinations worry users more than job losses, massive Anthropic study reveals

An Anthropic study spanning 80,000 users across 159 countries found that AI hallucinations are the top concern, surpassing fears of job displacement. The research reveals a complex relationship where users value AI for productivity but worry about cognitive decline and loss of critical thinking abilities.

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AI hallucinations worry users more than job losses, massive Anthropic study reveals

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DoorDash launches Tasks app that pays couriers to film everyday activities for AI training

DoorDash introduced a standalone Tasks app that pays its delivery couriers to submit videos and audio recordings for AI training. Workers can earn money filming household chores, speaking in foreign languages, or capturing everyday tasks—all to help AI and robotics systems understand the physical world.

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DoorDash launches Tasks app that pays couriers to film everyday activities for AI training

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Marsha Blackburn releases first federal AI bill draft to codify Trump's AI executive order

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) unveiled a 300-page discussion draft for federal AI legislation, marking the first concrete attempt to codify President Trump's December executive order. The TRUMP AMERICA AI Act imposes a duty of care on AI developers, addresses copyright concerns for model training, and proposes sunsetting Section 230—setting the stage for contentious debates over AI regulation in Congress.

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Marsha Blackburn releases first federal AI bill draft to codify Trump's AI executive order

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Judge calls Pentagon's AI ban on Anthropic 'troubling' and questions First Amendment violation

A federal judge expressed skepticism about the Pentagon's decision to label Anthropic a supply-chain risk, suggesting the Trump administration may be illegally punishing the AI company for refusing to allow unrestricted military use of its Claude technology. Judge Rita Lin said the ban appears to violate free speech protections and doesn't seem tailored to national security concerns.

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Judge calls Pentagon's AI ban on Anthropic 'troubling' and questions First Amendment violation

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OpenClaw AI craze sweeps China as millions 'raise lobsters' amid security warnings

China's OpenClaw adoption has exploded into a nationwide phenomenon, with schoolchildren, retirees, and entrepreneurs racing to install the AI agent nicknamed 'lobster.' But as usage doubles that of the US, security concerns and rising token costs are prompting regulatory warnings and second thoughts among users who initially embraced the productivity tool.

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OpenClaw AI craze sweeps China as millions 'raise lobsters' amid security warnings

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Google introduces AI opt-out controls to address UK competition concerns over search dominance

Google is developing new search controls that let websites opt out of its generative AI features, responding to Britain's Competition and Markets Authority concerns about its market dominance. The tech giant, which handles over 90% of UK search queries, also plans to simplify how users can change their default search engine as publishers report plummeting click-through rates from AI-generated overviews.

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Google introduces AI opt-out controls to address UK competition concerns over search dominance

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AI-Generated Val Kilmer to Posthumously Appear in As Deep as the Grave After His Death

Val Kilmer died in April 2025 at age 65, but will star in As Deep as the Grave through AI technology. The actor was cast five years ago but throat cancer complications prevented filming. His daughter Mercedes Kilmer approved the digital resurrection, calling it aligned with her father's optimism about emerging technologies in storytelling.

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AI-Generated Val Kilmer to Posthumously Appear in As Deep as the Grave After His Death

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UK government reverses AI copyright stance after artists and creative industries push back

The UK government has abandoned its controversial plan to allow AI companies to train models on copyrighted works without permission. After facing massive backlash from artists including Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa, Technology Secretary Liz Kendall confirmed the opt-out model is no longer preferred. However, the government now has no clear position on how to balance creative sector rights with AI innovation needs.

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UK government reverses AI copyright stance after artists and creative industries push back

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