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Key PeopleTimnit Gebru, Kate Crawford, Yoshua Bengio, Meredith Whittaker

Key FrameworksEU AI Act, UNESCO AI Ethics

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AI deskilling threatens professional expertise as doctors and engineers lose skills to automation

New research reveals artificial intelligence tools are causing skill erosion among healthcare workers and software developers. Studies show physicians' adenoma detection rates dropped from 28.4% to 22.4% after AI adoption, while software engineers using AI assistants scored 17% lower on learning tests. The findings highlight growing concerns about over-reliance on AI tools and the need for deliberate skill retention strategies.

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AI deskilling threatens professional expertise as doctors and engineers lose skills to automation

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Kansas City plans facial recognition on public buses, sparking fierce privacy debate

Kansas City, Missouri, is moving forward with plans to install facial recognition cameras on public buses to identify banned riders and missing persons. The initiative has become a major test case for AI-powered surveillance on U.S. public transportation, despite Missouri declining to fund the project over privacy concerns. Civil liberties groups warn of mission creep and privacy violations.

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Kansas City plans facial recognition on public buses, sparking fierce privacy debate

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Fortnite Vampire Survivors Collab Faces Uncertainty as Poncle Questions Epic's Generative AI Use

Hours after Epic Games announced a Fortnite Vampire Survivors crossover, developer Poncle issued a Reddit statement suggesting it may back out of the collaboration. The indie studio is reviewing its partnership following Epic's Gen-AI push, which includes using generative AI to create Fortnite characters and game assets at Unreal Fest 2025.

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Fortnite Vampire Survivors Collab Faces Uncertainty as Poncle Questions Epic's Generative AI Use

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77% of Psychologists Report Patients Using AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support, APA Survey Finds

A new American Psychological Association survey of over 1,200 licensed psychologists reveals that three-quarters have patients using AI chatbots for emotional support, self-diagnosis, and companionship. While some report positive outcomes, 36% of psychologists noticed patients developing dependency on chatbots, and 15% observed distorted thinking or delusions.

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77% of Psychologists Report Patients Using AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support, APA Survey Finds

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Only 16% of Americans see AI positively, yet half now use chatbots, Pew Research study reveals

A new Pew Research study reveals a striking paradox in American public opinion: while nearly half of US adults now use AI chatbots, only 16% believe AI will positively impact society over the next 20 years. About 40% expect negative consequences, and 63% think the technology is advancing too quickly, even as ChatGPT usage has doubled since 2023.

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Only 16% of Americans see AI positively, yet half now use chatbots, Pew Research study reveals

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AI bias threatens LGBTQ users with discrimination and misinformation, GLAAD report warns

GLAAD released its "Build for Everyone" framework highlighting how AI systems perpetuate anti-LGBTQ bias through flawed training data and automated moderation. The report found Meta's Llama 4 recommended conversion therapy, while content moderation wrongly suppresses legitimate LGBTQ content. With foundation models from OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Anthropic powering broader ecosystems, GLAAD urges immediate action before harmful practices become entrenched.

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AI bias threatens LGBTQ users with discrimination and misinformation, GLAAD report warns

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Epic Games reveals generative AI use in Fortnite as game developers clash over the technology

Epic Games publicly confirmed its use of generative AI tools in Fortnite's concept art workflow, showing how artists employ GenMedia and Nano Banana to refine character designs and environments. The revelation intensifies an industry-wide debate, with studios like Pocketpair firmly rejecting AI while Epic defends its transparency. Critics point to errors, copyright concerns, and recent layoffs as evidence the technology undermines artistic craft.

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Epic Games reveals generative AI use in Fortnite as game developers clash over the technology

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Steam Next Fest sees 1 in 5 demos tagged with AI disclosure as controversy intensifies

Nearly 1,700 of the 8,700 demos at Steam Next Fest feature generative AI disclosure, representing roughly 20% of participating games. Only one of the top played Steam Next Fest demos includes an AI disclosure, despite the widespread use of AI-generated content across the event. The surge has intensified calls for Valve to implement an AI filter.

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Steam Next Fest sees 1 in 5 demos tagged with AI disclosure as controversy intensifies

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Seattle Fire Department used AI to route 911 calls for two years without public knowledge

The Seattle Fire Department has been using Corti AI to listen to every 911 medical call since December 2023, prompting dispatchers to divert certain callers to a nurse line without public disclosure or surveillance ordinance review. The undisclosed deployment raises serious questions about transparency, civil liberties, and accountability in emergency services as AI spreads across Washington state.

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Seattle Fire Department used AI to route 911 calls for two years without public knowledge

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Family blames AI hospital system after woman dies waiting five days for ICU bed in Brazil

A 32-year-old Brazilian woman died after an AI-powered hospital management system allegedly delayed her ICU transfer for five days. Rebeca Cardoso Tenente Molina's family claims the Core-MG system assigned her a lower severity score than her deteriorating condition warranted, preventing doctors from exercising their medical judgment. The case highlights concerns about AI decision-making in critical healthcare situations.

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Family blames AI hospital system after woman dies waiting five days for ICU bed in Brazil

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Ukraine tested AI-powered drones that killed without human control in battlefield milestone

Ukrainian drone manufacturer reveals a 2024 test where fully autonomous drones with 'Terminator mode' killed Russian soldiers near Bakhmut without human intervention. The disclosure marks a watershed moment in warfare as AI-controlled drones made lethal decisions independently, while Ukraine simultaneously deploys AI-powered interceptor drones to defend against Russian Shahed drone attacks on cities.

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Ukraine tested AI-powered drones that killed without human control in battlefield milestone

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Android security director René Mayrhofer quits Google over Pentagon AI deals and ethical concerns

René Mayrhofer, a principal software engineer for Android Security, has resigned from Google after eight years, citing ethical concerns over the company's AI contracts with the Department of Defense. In a farewell letter sent to colleagues, Mayrhofer criticized Google management for losing its moral compass and abandoning its founding principles.

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Android security director René Mayrhofer quits Google over Pentagon AI deals and ethical concerns

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Police officers arrested for stalking ex-partners with Flock AI license plate reader systems

At least 18 police officers across the U.S. have been arrested, fired, or investigated for using Flock AI license plate reader systems to stalk romantic partners. Investigators believe these documented cases represent only a fraction of actual abuse, as most incidents go unreported or are handled internally by police departments.

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Police officers arrested for stalking ex-partners with Flock AI license plate reader systems

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Apple's Siri AI refuses romance, prioritizes utility as Craig Federighi draws line against chatbots

Apple is taking a starkly different approach with Siri AI, explicitly designing it to reject romantic engagement and sycophantic behavior. Craig Federighi confirmed that the upgraded Siri AI assistant will shut down attempts at flirtation, focusing purely on utility and privacy. Early beta testers report the assistant even locks conversation threads after inappropriate requests, marking a deliberate contrast to competitors.

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Apple's Siri AI refuses romance, prioritizes utility as Craig Federighi draws line against chatbots

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Pokémon Go data helped train AI systems now being developed for military drones and robots

Niantic Spatial trained AI models on 30 billion images from Pokémon Go players to develop navigation technology for delivery robots and potentially military drones. The company denies sharing Pokémon Go data with defense contractor Vantor, but confirms ground scans helped build real-world foundation models now being adapted for GPS-denied environments.

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Pokémon Go data helped train AI systems now being developed for military drones and robots

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