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Judge Rules DOGE's Use of ChatGPT to Cancel $100 Million in Grants Was Unconstitutional

A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency's cancellation of over $100 million in humanities grants was unconstitutional. DOGE staffers used ChatGPT to scan over 1,400 grants for DEI-related content, eliminating 97 percent of National Endowment for the Humanities funding without meaningful review. The court found this violated the First and Fifth Amendments.

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Judge Rules DOGE's Use of ChatGPT to Cancel $100 Million in Grants Was Unconstitutional

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Spencer Pratt's AI-powered mayoral campaign reveals how technology reshapes political messaging

Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral campaign has gone viral through AI-generated videos created by filmmaker Charlie Curran, portraying him as a superhero battling Mayor Karen Bass. The videos have garnered millions of views and celebrity endorsements, while sparking debate about ethical AI use in politics and the need for regulatory oversight as the technology becomes increasingly accessible to campaigns.

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Spencer Pratt's AI-powered mayoral campaign reveals how technology reshapes political messaging

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OpenAI expands GPT-5.5-Cyber access to challenge Anthropic Mythos in AI-powered defense

OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5-Cyber, granting vetted cybersecurity teams and dozens of European companies access to its latest AI model for defensive work. The move comes one month after rival Anthropic's restricted Mythos release and marks a more open approach to deploying AI for cybersecurity, with testing showing both models possess comparable capabilities in finding software vulnerabilities.

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OpenAI expands GPT-5.5-Cyber access to challenge Anthropic Mythos in AI-powered defense

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French prosecutors escalate Elon Musk and X investigation to criminal probe over Grok AI violations

French authorities have escalated their investigation into Elon Musk and social platform X to a criminal probe. The Paris prosecutor's office is pursuing charges including complicity in distributing child sexual abuse images, Holocaust denial by Grok AI, and spreading nonconsensual deepfakes. Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino refused to appear for voluntary interviews in April.

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French prosecutors escalate Elon Musk and X investigation to criminal probe over Grok AI violations

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DOJ antitrust head warns companies against misleading on AI disruption in merger reviews

The Justice Department's antitrust chief issued a stark warning to dealmakers attempting to use artificial intelligence disruption as a legal defense during merger reviews. Acting Assistant Attorney General Omeed Assefi told companies at a New York University event that claims of AI replacing entire industries must be supported by concrete evidence, signaling heightened scrutiny of AI-related merger arguments.

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DOJ antitrust head warns companies against misleading on AI disruption in merger reviews

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IMF Warns New AI Models Could Trigger Systemic Shock to Global Financial System

The International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning that advanced AI models like Anthropic's Claude Mythos could cause correlated failures across the global financial system. The IMF urges policymakers to prepare for inevitable breaches, calling cyber risk a potential macro-financial shock that could disrupt payments, trigger liquidity strains, and erode confidence in banks worldwide.

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IMF Warns New AI Models Could Trigger Systemic Shock to Global Financial System

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IBM and Yotta partner to deliver agentic AI platform for Indian enterprises and government

IBM and Yotta Data Services announced plans for a strategic partnership to build an agentic AI platform using IBM watsonx Orchestrate deployed on Yotta's Shakti Cloud. The collaboration aims to help Indian enterprises and government organizations scale AI adoption while meeting data residency, security, and regulatory compliance requirements.

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IBM and Yotta partner to deliver agentic AI platform for Indian enterprises and government

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Bernie Sanders pushes AI regulation as Trump administration considers FDA-style safety approval

Sen. Bernie Sanders is emerging as Washington's leading voice on AI risks, warning of existential threats and calling for international cooperation with China. His stance contrasts sharply with most lawmakers focused on beating China in the AI race. Now, the Trump administration appears to be shifting toward his position, with officials suggesting new AI models should require FDA-style safety approval before public release.

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Bernie Sanders pushes AI regulation as Trump administration considers FDA-style safety approval

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US China plan official AI dialogue at Beijing summit as tech rivalry intensifies

The Trump Administration and Beijing are considering launching official discussions on artificial intelligence during next week's summit between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will lead the American side as both nations aim to address risks from erratic AI models, autonomous weapons systems, and potential cyberattacks by non-state actors.

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US China plan official AI dialogue at Beijing summit as tech rivalry intensifies

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CEOs betting their job security on AI success as 80% fear termination if strategies fail

A new survey reveals 80% of CEOs face job risk if their AI strategies fail by year's end, with boards demanding measurable returns. Despite 87% staking their careers on successful implementation of AI, trust remains low and shadow AI threatens sensitive company information as impatient employees turn to unapproved tools.

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CEOs betting their job security on AI success as 80% fear termination if strategies fail

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EU Delays AI Act Enforcement by 16 Months After Industry Pressure, Bans Nudification Apps

The EU reached a provisional agreement to delay key AI Act compliance deadlines until December 2027, responding to industry concerns about overlapping regulations. The deal also introduces an outright ban on AI-generated non-consensual intimate imagery and child sexual abuse material, following global backlash over tools like xAI's Grok chatbot.

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EU Delays AI Act Enforcement by 16 Months After Industry Pressure, Bans Nudification Apps

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OpenAI violated Canadian privacy laws in AI model training, federal investigation finds

Philippe Dufresne, Privacy Commissioner of Canada, found OpenAI non-compliant with federal and provincial privacy laws after a joint investigation. The probe revealed the company collected vast amounts of personal information without adequate safeguards or consent for AI model training, violating Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

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OpenAI violated Canadian privacy laws in AI model training, federal investigation finds

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AI deepfakes impersonate doctors to spread medical misinformation and promote fraudulent products

The American Medical Association is calling for urgent federal and state action as AI deepfakes increasingly target doctors to promote unproven supplements and medical devices. High-profile physicians like CNN's Sanjay Gupta have been impersonated in convincing fake videos, while AI chatbots falsely claim medical licenses. The crisis threatens to erode public trust in healthcare and puts patient safety at risk.

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AI deepfakes impersonate doctors to spread medical misinformation and promote fraudulent products

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Illinois lawmakers debate AI liability bills as OpenAI and Anthropic clash over regulations

Illinois is considering multiple AI regulations that could reshape how companies are held accountable for harm. Two competing legislative proposals have divided major AI developers, with OpenAI supporting liability limits while Anthropic pushes for stricter oversight. The debate centers on balancing innovation with user safety as AI capabilities rapidly advance.

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Illinois lawmakers debate AI liability bills as OpenAI and Anthropic clash over regulations

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TikTok algorithm systematically skewed to the right during 2024 US elections, new study reveals

A groundbreaking study published in Nature found that TikTok's recommendation algorithm consistently favored pro-Republican content during the 2024 US presidential campaign. Researchers from New York University Abu Dhabi analyzed over 280,000 videos using 323 bot accounts across three states, discovering that Republican-aligned bots received 11.5% more reinforcing content than Democratic counterparts. The findings raise critical questions about algorithmic accountability and platform transparency as TikTok becomes a primary news source for young voters.

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TikTok algorithm systematically skewed to the right during 2024 US elections, new study reveals

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