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Bernie Sanders demands moratorium on AI data centers to protect workers and democracy

Senator Bernie Sanders is calling for a halt on AI data center construction to address concerns about job displacement, environmental impact, and wealth inequality. The move puts Democrats in direct opposition to the Trump administration's push for rapid AI infrastructure expansion. Elizabeth Warren and other senators are investigating how tech companies' energy-guzzling facilities affect residential utility costs.

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Bernie Sanders demands moratorium on AI data centers to protect workers and democracy

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OpenAI Hires George Osborne to Lead Global Stargate Expansion and Government Partnerships

OpenAI has appointed former UK Chancellor George Osborne to head OpenAI for Countries, an initiative to expand its ambitious $500 billion Stargate project beyond US borders. Osborne joins a growing trend of British politicians moving to major tech giants, following Nick Clegg at Meta and Rishi Sunak at Anthropic and Microsoft. The move raises questions about tech companies acting as quasi-governmental actors while OpenAI faces financial concerns over its expansion plans.

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OpenAI Hires George Osborne to Lead Global Stargate Expansion and Government Partnerships

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Mattel and OpenAI delay AI toy launch as safety concerns mount over children's products

Mattel confirmed it won't release its OpenAI-powered toy in 2025 as originally planned, citing no products for the holiday season. The delay follows mounting scrutiny over AI interactions with teenagers and reports of generative AI toys exposing children to inappropriate content, including instructions on finding knives and sexual fetishes.

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Mattel and OpenAI delay AI toy launch as safety concerns mount over children's products

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Ron DeSantis says Florida has right to AI regulation despite Trump's executive order

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing forward with state-level AI regulations despite President Trump's executive order seeking national AI standards. DeSantis argues his proposed Citizen Bill of Rights for Artificial Intelligence doesn't conflict with federal directives and falls within state authority under the 10th Amendment. The move highlights growing tensions over who controls AI regulation in America.

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Ron DeSantis says Florida has right to AI regulation despite Trump's executive order

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Extremist groups use AI voice cloning and deepfakes to supercharge propaganda and recruitment

Militant organizations from neo-Nazis to the Islamic State are deploying AI voice cloning and generative AI tools to recreate historical speeches and translate propaganda into multiple languages. National security experts warn these technologies enable even poorly resourced groups to produce sophisticated content at scale, helping them recruit new members and expand their reach across social media platforms.

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Extremist groups use AI voice cloning and deepfakes to supercharge propaganda and recruitment

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Trump administration seeks unified national framework for artificial intelligence regulation

The Trump administration plans to collaborate with Congress to establish a single national framework for AI regulation, White House adviser Sriram Krishnan announced. The move aims to replace over 1,000 existing state regulations with streamlined federal guidance, following President Trump's executive order signed Thursday.

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Trump administration seeks unified national framework for artificial intelligence regulation

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Warren Accuses Trump of Selling Out National Security with Nvidia Chip Sales to China

Sen. Elizabeth Warren condemned President Trump's approval of Nvidia's H200 chip exports to China, calling it a betrayal of national security. The decision reverses longstanding restrictions and has sparked bipartisan concern, with senators questioning whether corporate donations influenced the policy shift that could accelerate China's military AI capabilities.

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Warren Accuses Trump of Selling Out National Security with Nvidia Chip Sales to China

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Kathy Hochul proposes major changes to New York's AI bill amid intense tech lobbying pressure

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has significantly weakened the RAISE Act, an AI safety bill that would have required incident reporting and safety plans for powerful AI models. The redlined version now closely resembles California's lighter-touch SB53, removing key provisions including bans on risky model releases and detailed safety standards. The move comes amid intense lobbying from AI companies and pro-AI groups targeting bill sponsor Alex Bores.

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Kathy Hochul proposes major changes to New York's AI bill amid intense tech lobbying pressure

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Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI, licenses 200+ characters for Sora video generator

Disney and OpenAI announced a three-year partnership allowing Sora users to create videos with Mickey Mouse, Darth Vader, and 200+ Disney characters. The $1 billion deal marks a dramatic reversal from Disney's previous resistance to AI platforms and signals a potential turning point in Hollywood's approach to generative AI and intellectual property rights.

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Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI, licenses 200+ characters for Sora video generator

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NAACP Unveils Blueprint for Equity-First AI Standards to Combat Racial Bias in Healthcare

The NAACP released a comprehensive 75-page report calling for bias audits and equity-first standards as AI tools expand in U.S. healthcare. The blueprint warns that algorithms used in diagnostics, treatment, and insurance decisions risk perpetuating racial inequities if developed without proper oversight and community input.

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NAACP Unveils Blueprint for Equity-First AI Standards to Combat Racial Bias in Healthcare

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AI Toys Face Scrutiny After Reports of Inappropriate Conversations and Data Privacy Risks

AI-powered children's toys using OpenAI's technology are discussing sexual topics and providing dangerous instructions to kids, according to new research from PIRG. US senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal have sent letters to six toy manufacturers demanding answers about safeguards, testing protocols, and data collection practices by January 6, 2026.

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AI Toys Face Scrutiny After Reports of Inappropriate Conversations and Data Privacy Risks

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State Attorneys General warn 13 AI firms including OpenAI and Google to fix harmful outputs

Dozens of state attorneys general have issued a stark warning to major AI companies, demanding they fix 'delusional' chatbot outputs or face potential legal action for violating state laws. The bipartisan coalition of 42 states gave companies until January 16, 2026 to implement stronger safeguards, citing disturbing cases of mental health harm and inappropriate interactions with children.

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State Attorneys General warn 13 AI firms including OpenAI and Google to fix harmful outputs

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Florida Bill Requires Human Oversight for AI in Insurance Claims After Denial Concerns

A Florida House panel unanimously approved legislation requiring humans to make final decisions on denying or reducing insurance claims, addressing concerns about artificial intelligence automating rejections. The bill allows AI use in claim processing but mandates human professionals approve all denials, amid data showing 20 percent of ACA marketplace claims were denied in 2023.

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Florida Bill Requires Human Oversight for AI in Insurance Claims After Denial Concerns

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Google tests AI-powered article overviews on News pages, expands source linking in AI Mode

Google announced a pilot program with major publishers including The Washington Post and The Guardian to test AI-powered article overviews on Google News pages. The search giant is also increasing inline links in AI Mode and expanding its Preferred Sources feature globally, while facing scrutiny from the European Commission over content usage.

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Google tests AI-powered article overviews on News pages, expands source linking in AI Mode

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South Korea mandates AI ad labeling to combat deepfake celebrities and fabricated experts

South Korea will require advertisers to label AI-generated ads starting in 2026 as deceptive promotions surge across social media platforms. The government identified over 97,600 illegal online ads in 2024, up from 59,000 in 2023. Officials plan punitive fines up to five times the losses incurred, with platforms responsible for ensuring compliance as the country balances AI innovation with consumer protection.

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South Korea mandates AI ad labeling to combat deepfake celebrities and fabricated experts

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