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Indie Game Awards strips Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 of Game of the Year over generative AI use

The Indie Game Awards revoked two major prizes from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 just days after the ceremony, citing developer Sandfall Interactive's use of generative AI during production. The decision marks a critical moment in the gaming industry's escalating debate over AI in game development, as studios face mounting pressure to disclose their use of the controversial technology.

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Indie Game Awards strips Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 of Game of the Year over generative AI use

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New York Governor Hochul signs RAISE Act as state AI safety laws face federal challenge

Governor Kathy Hochul signed the RAISE Act, making New York the second U.S. state to enact major AI safety legislation. The law requires large AI developers to publish safety protocols and report incidents within 72 hours, with penalties up to $1 million for violations. The move sets up a potential legal clash with President Trump's recent executive order aimed at blocking state AI regulation.

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New York Governor Hochul signs RAISE Act as state AI safety laws face federal challenge

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Gemini now detects AI-generated videos, but only those made with Google AI

Google expanded Gemini's verification capabilities to identify AI-generated videos created with its own tools. The feature scans for an invisible SynthID watermark embedded in both audio and visuals, providing specific timestamps of AI-generated content. While helpful for transparency, the tool only works with Google AI models and cannot detect videos created with other platforms like OpenAI or Adobe Firefly.

Technology12 sources

Gemini now detects AI-generated videos, but only those made with Google AI

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McDonald's AI Ad Character Repurposed for Burger King After Catastrophic Campaign Pulled

McDonald's Netherlands withdrew its AI-generated Christmas ad following fierce backlash over unsettling visuals and poor execution. But the fallout didn't end there. Creative agency All Trades Co. repurposed a character from the original McDonald's AI ad in a Burger King video, exposing critical copyright issues and demonstrating how corporations lose control over AI-generated content once it's released.

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McDonald's AI Ad Character Repurposed for Burger King After Catastrophic Campaign Pulled

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Instacart Ends AI Pricing Tests After FTC Investigation and Public Backlash Over Price Discrepancies

Instacart has terminated its AI pricing tests following regulatory scrutiny and consumer outcry. A study found that shoppers saw different prices for the same items from the same store, with variations averaging 13% and potentially costing families an extra $1,200 annually. The Federal Trade Commission launched an investigation, and lawmakers including Sen. Chuck Schumer demanded transparency. The company will no longer allow retailers to use its Eversight technology for pricing experiments.

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Instacart Ends AI Pricing Tests After FTC Investigation and Public Backlash Over Price Discrepancies

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Browser extensions with 8 million users caught secretly harvesting AI conversations

Popular browser extensions marketed as VPNs and ad blockers are intercepting and selling complete AI chatbot conversations from millions of users. Cybersecurity firm Koi discovered eight extensions, including Urban VPN Proxy with 6 million installs, that capture every prompt and response from platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. The data is transmitted to third-party marketing firms, with no way to disable collection except complete uninstallation.

Technology11 sources

Browser extensions with 8 million users caught secretly harvesting AI conversations

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Nvidia launches Nemotron 3 open source AI models as Meta steps back from transparency

Nvidia released its Nemotron 3 family of models in three sizes—Nano (30B), Super (100B), and Ultra (500B parameters)—with full training data transparency. The move positions the chip giant as a major force in open source AI just as Meta signals a retreat from openness, leaving Chinese models to dominate the space.

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Nvidia launches Nemotron 3 open source AI models as Meta steps back from transparency

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Washington Post AI podcast faces backlash as journalists call it an error-laden disaster

The Washington Post launched an AI-powered personalized podcast that uses artificial intelligence to customize audio briefings based on reader history. Within 48 hours, the AI podcast sparked internal outrage after journalists discovered it was inventing quotes, misattributing information, and inserting commentary that misconstrued sources. The Washington Post Guild raised concerns about undermining journalistic standards while the product team defended it as an experimental feature.

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Washington Post AI podcast faces backlash as journalists call it an error-laden disaster

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Google Disco launches with GenTabs feature that builds instant web apps from your browser tabs

Google unveiled Disco, an experimental web browser powered by Gemini 3 that transforms how users interact with the web. The first feature, GenTabs, creates interactive web apps from open tabs and user prompts, offering personalized tools for research, trip planning, and learning. Starting with a limited macOS waitlist, this AI experiment could reshape the browsing experience.

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Google Disco launches with GenTabs feature that builds instant web apps from your browser tabs

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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 Hallucinations Flood Libraries as Chatbots Invent Academic Papers That Don't Exist

Librarians are drowning in requests for books, journals, and records that don't exist—all invented by AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini. Sarah Falls at the Library of Virginia estimates 15% of reference questions now involve AI-generated fake content. The International Committee of the Red Cross has issued warnings as these hallucinations spread through academic research, with fake citations being cited in real papers.

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AI Hallucinations Flood Libraries as Chatbots Invent Academic Papers That Don't Exist

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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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Spotify tests AI-powered Prompted Playlists that let users control their recommendation algorithm

Spotify is testing a new AI feature called Prompted Playlists that gives Premium subscribers in New Zealand unprecedented control over their music recommendations. Users can now write detailed prompts to create highly personalized playlists that draw from their entire listening history, with options to refresh automatically on a daily or weekly basis.

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Spotify tests AI-powered Prompted Playlists that let users control their recommendation algorithm

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Google Antigravity lets AI agents build apps autonomously with minimal human oversight

Google launched Antigravity, an AI-powered integrated development environment that uses autonomous AI agents to handle coding tasks from planning to execution. Powered by Gemini 3 Pro, the tool enables even non-developers to build functional apps with minimal human oversight, marking a significant shift in how software development can be approached.

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Google Antigravity lets AI agents build apps autonomously with minimal human oversight

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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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