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AI in surgery faces scrutiny as TruDi Navigation System linked to strokes and patient injuries

A Johnson & Johnson surgical device saw malfunctions surge from 7 to over 100 after adding AI, with at least 10 patients injured. Two stroke victims have filed lawsuits alleging the TruDi Navigation System's AI contributed to botched surgeries, including skull punctures and arterial injuries. The incidents highlight growing concerns about inadequate safety standards as the FDA approves AI-powered medical devices at an accelerating pace.

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AI in surgery faces scrutiny as TruDi Navigation System linked to strokes and patient injuries

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EU charges Meta with antitrust violations over blocking rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp

The European Commission has accused Meta of violating EU competition rules by blocking third-party AI assistants like ChatGPT and Copilot from WhatsApp. Brussels is considering emergency interim measures to force the tech giant to restore competitor access while its antitrust investigation continues, warning that Meta's policy could cause serious and irreparable harm to the AI assistant market.

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EU charges Meta with antitrust violations over blocking rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp

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US China skip AI declaration as 35 nations commit to governing military AI use in warfare

At a military AI summit in Spain, only 35 of 85 attending nations signed a declaration on governing AI use in warfare, with the US and China notably absent. The non-binding agreement outlines 20 principles including human oversight over AI-powered weapons, but global tensions and a strategic prisoner's dilemma kept major powers from committing.

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US China skip AI declaration as 35 nations commit to governing military AI use in warfare

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UK government partners with Microsoft on deepfake detection framework amid expert skepticism

The UK government announced a framework to evaluate deepfake detection technologies, partnering with Microsoft as AI-generated content surged from 500,000 to 8 million instances between 2023 and 2025. However, cybersecurity experts question whether the initiative will deliver systemic improvements without global legislative changes to address the rapidly evolving threat.

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UK government partners with Microsoft on deepfake detection framework amid expert skepticism

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China warns OpenClaw deployments pose serious security risks from poor configuration

China's industry ministry issued a security alert warning that the open-source AI agent OpenClaw can expose systems to cyberattacks and data leaks when improperly deployed. The warning highlights risks from default or poorly configured settings in deployments of the AI agent, which integrates large language models with multi-channel communication capabilities.

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China warns OpenClaw deployments pose serious security risks from poor configuration

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Nvidia Must Accept Strict Licensing Terms for H200 AI Chip Sales to China, Lutnick Says

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that Nvidia must comply with non-negotiable licensing terms for selling H200 AI chips to China, including Know-Your-Customer requirements to prevent military access. The chipmaker has not yet agreed to all proposed conditions, delaying shipments despite Trump administration approval. Chinese firms are turning to black-market hardware and domestic alternatives amid the uncertainty.

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Nvidia Must Accept Strict Licensing Terms for H200 AI Chip Sales to China, Lutnick Says

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UNICEF Demands Global Crackdown on AI-Generated Child Abuse as 1.2 Million Kids Victimized

UNICEF issued an urgent call for governments worldwide to criminalize AI-generated child sexual abuse material after research revealed at least 1.2 million children had their images manipulated into sexually explicit deepfakes in the past year. The UN agency warned that deepfake abuse is real abuse, demanding AI developers implement safety-by-design approaches and mandatory child-rights impact assessments to protect vulnerable children.

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UNICEF Demands Global Crackdown on AI-Generated Child Abuse as 1.2 Million Kids Victimized

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Elizabeth Warren demands answers on Google Gemini's checkout feature amid privacy concerns

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pressing Google CEO Sundar Pichai for details on Gemini's new checkout feature, warning it could allow the tech giant and retail partners to exploit sensitive user data and manipulate consumers into higher spending. Google has until February 17th to respond to her concerns about the AI shopping assistant.

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Elizabeth Warren demands answers on Google Gemini's checkout feature amid privacy concerns

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Alex Karp warns Europe and Canada are falling behind as Palantir's US revenue surges 93%

Palantir CEO Alex Karp delivered a stark warning about a widening global divide in AI adoption during the company's earnings call. With US revenue growing 93% year-over-year and accounting for 77% of total revenue, Karp criticized Europe and Canada for their hesitance to adopt advanced AI products. He framed the split as a battle between 'AI haves and have-nots,' echoing concerns raised at Davos about the risks of falling behind in the technology race.

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Alex Karp warns Europe and Canada are falling behind as Palantir's US revenue surges 93%

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Lotus Health AI raises $35M to scale free AI doctor service with board-certified oversight

Lotus Health AI announced $35 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered primary care model that provides free medical consultations 24/7. Founded by KJ Dhaliwal, the platform uses AI for diagnoses and prescriptions while board-certified physicians from Stanford, Harvard, and UCSF review all final decisions. The company claims its AI doctor service can see 10 times more patients than traditional practices.

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Lotus Health AI raises $35M to scale free AI doctor service with board-certified oversight

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French Police Raid X Office as Grok Investigation Expands to Include Holocaust Denial Claims

French authorities raided X's Paris office and summoned Elon Musk for questioning as part of a yearlong investigation into illegal content. The probe recently expanded to include allegations that the Grok chatbot disseminated Holocaust denial claims and sexually explicit deepfakes, including child abuse imagery. Prosecutors are investigating multiple potential crimes, including complicity in distribution of child pornography and privacy violations.

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French Police Raid X Office as Grok Investigation Expands to Include Holocaust Denial Claims

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UK regulators launch formal probe into xAI as Grok continues generating non-consensual images

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office has opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's xAI after its Grok chatbot generated thousands of sexualized images without consent. Despite announced restrictions, Reuters testing reveals Grok still produces such content even when explicitly told subjects don't consent, raising serious questions about safeguards and data protection compliance.

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UK regulators launch formal probe into xAI as Grok continues generating non-consensual images

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Teamsters Union Demands California Suspend Waymo After Robotaxi Hits Child Near School

A major California union is calling for Waymo's driverless taxi service to be shut down statewide following an incident where a robotaxi struck a 5-year-old child near a Santa Monica elementary school. The Teamsters union, representing 250,000 workers, cited significant safety concerns and broader worries about Big Tech replacing human labor with AI.

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Teamsters Union Demands California Suspend Waymo After Robotaxi Hits Child Near School

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Coalition urges US government to ban Grok over nonconsensual sexual content and safety failures

A coalition of nonprofits is demanding the US government immediately suspend Grok deployment across federal agencies, including the Pentagon. The call follows reports that Elon Musk's xAI chatbot generated thousands of nonconsensual explicit images per hour, including child sexual abuse material. With government contracts worth up to $200 million at stake, advocacy groups warn the language model poses national security risks.

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Coalition urges US government to ban Grok over nonconsensual sexual content and safety failures

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Waymo Robotaxi Strikes Child Near School, Sparking Federal Probe Into AI Driver Safety

A Waymo robotaxi struck a child who ran into the street near a Santa Monica elementary school, prompting a federal investigation into autonomous vehicle safety. The incident, which resulted in no reported injuries, has intensified debate over whether self-driving technology can match human judgment in complex scenarios like school zones, even as the company claims its AI driver reacted faster than any human could have.

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Waymo Robotaxi Strikes Child Near School, Sparking Federal Probe Into AI Driver Safety

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