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Character.AI launches Books feature to turn classic literature into roleplay experiences

Character.AI has unveiled a new Books feature that transforms classic literature into interactive roleplaying experiences, allowing users to engage with characters from works like Alice in Wonderland and Pride and Prejudice. The launch arrives amid intense scrutiny over the platform's safety record, including lawsuits linked to teen suicides and mental health crises among young users.

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Character.AI launches Books feature to turn classic literature into roleplay experiences

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State AI Laws Multiply as Trump Administration Pushes National Standard Over Local Regulation

The Trump administration is waging a multi-front campaign to block state-level AI regulations, deploying legal threats and funding penalties to enforce a single national standard for artificial intelligence. But states aren't backing down—over 1,000 AI bills have been introduced across legislatures, with former tech employees turned lawmakers leading the charge for stronger local protections despite White House opposition.

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State AI Laws Multiply as Trump Administration Pushes National Standard Over Local Regulation

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Palantir, Thales, and Air Space Intelligence compete to build FAA's predictive air traffic AI

The FAA has selected Palantir Technologies Inc., Thales SA, and Air Space Intelligence Inc. to compete on developing SMART, an artificial intelligence tool that could predict air traffic conflicts up to two hours in advance. The system is part of a $32.5 billion modernization effort to overhaul the nation's aging air traffic control infrastructure and address controller overwork following recent safety incidents.

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Palantir, Thales, and Air Space Intelligence compete to build FAA's predictive air traffic AI

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Reese Witherspoon's AI push sparks fierce backlash from authors and fans over tech advocacy

Reese Witherspoon urged women to learn about artificial intelligence in an Instagram video, citing a 25% lower usage rate among women. The post ignited intense debate, with supporters like Kerry Washington praising her while authors and critics raised concerns about job loss, environmental impact of AI, and the ethical implications of AI in creative industries.

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Reese Witherspoon's AI push sparks fierce backlash from authors and fans over tech advocacy

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Anthropic in talks with EU over cyber security AI models not yet available in Europe

The US-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic is discussing its various AI models with the European Commission, including cyber security models that haven't launched in the EU yet. The company has committed to the EU's general purpose AI code of practice, which requires risk assessment and mitigation for services that may be offered in Europe.

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Anthropic in talks with EU over cyber security AI models not yet available in Europe

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India Forms AIGEG to Lead AI Governance Strategy, But Key Regulators Left Out

India has formed the AI Governance and Economic Group (AIGEG), a high-level inter-ministerial body led by Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, to coordinate the nation's AI policy across ministries. The group will assess AI's impact on the job market and develop deployment roadmaps. However, the body excludes independent regulators recommended in earlier AI governance guidelines.

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India Forms AIGEG to Lead AI Governance Strategy, But Key Regulators Left Out

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Google negotiates Pentagon deal to deploy Gemini AI in classified military environments

Google is in talks with the U.S. Department of Defense to deploy Gemini AI models in classified settings for the first time. The negotiations include deploying tensor processing units inside secure environments and adding GPU capacity to Google Distributed Cloud, which holds DoD Impact Level 6 authorization. Google pushes for contract language prohibiting domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons without human oversight.

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Google negotiates Pentagon deal to deploy Gemini AI in classified military environments

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Lawmakers voice existential fears about AI at congressional roundtable on American power

A House Oversight Committee roundtable on artificial intelligence turned existential as lawmakers from both parties aired deep anxieties about the technology. From concerns about AI-generated pornographic images to fears of engineering our own destruction, members of Congress pressed experts on cybersecurity threats, military applications, and whether the institution can implement common sense guardrails before it's too late.

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Lawmakers voice existential fears about AI at congressional roundtable on American power

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Bernie Sanders and labor unions demand AI worker protections as $156 billion in data centers blocked

Senator Bernie Sanders joined leaders from major labor unions including the AFL-CIO, UAW, and AFT to demand stronger worker protections from AI and call for a moratorium on data center construction. The push comes as anti-data center sentiment grows nationwide, with $156 billion in projects blocked in 2025 and Maine becoming the first state to ban new data center construction.

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Bernie Sanders and labor unions demand AI worker protections as $156 billion in data centers blocked

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OpenAI unveils GPT-Rosalind AI model to accelerate drug discovery and life sciences research

OpenAI released GPT-Rosalind, its first domain-specific AI model built for life sciences research. Named after DNA pioneer Rosalind Franklin, the model aims to compress the 10-to-15-year drug development timeline by helping scientists synthesize evidence and generate biological hypotheses. Access is restricted through a trusted access program to enterprise partners including Amgen, Moderna, and Thermo Fisher Scientific.

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OpenAI unveils GPT-Rosalind AI model to accelerate drug discovery and life sciences research

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Claude AI users must now verify identity with government ID as Anthropic introduces new checks

Anthropic has begun rolling out identity verification requirements for Claude AI users, requiring government-issued photo IDs and live selfies for certain capabilities. The move, handled through third-party partner Persona Identities, has sparked user privacy concerns despite assurances that verification data won't be used for model training. The decision marks a shift for a platform that attracted millions fleeing OpenAI over surveillance fears.

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Claude AI users must now verify identity with government ID as Anthropic introduces new checks

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Apple and Google caught promoting nudify apps that violate their own app store policies

Apple and Google are actively directing users to nudify apps that create nonconsensual deepfake images, despite explicit policies banning such content. A Tech Transparency Project report reveals these apps have generated $122 million in revenue and been downloaded 483 million times. Many were rated 'E for Everyone,' making them accessible to children.

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Apple and Google caught promoting nudify apps that violate their own app store policies

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Val Kilmer AI film sparks fierce debate over ethics as filmmakers defend posthumous performance

The trailer for As Deep as the Grave reveals an AI-rendered Val Kilmer in a prominent role, created after his death last year. Filmmakers Coerte and John Voorhees defend the decision, citing consent from Kilmer's estate and SAG-AFTRA guidelines. But the move has ignited widespread outrage online, with critics calling it 'disgusting' and questioning whether Hollywood has crossed an ethical line.

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Val Kilmer AI film sparks fierce debate over ethics as filmmakers defend posthumous performance

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Google DeepMind unveils Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 as robot dogs gain precision instrument reading

Google DeepMind launched Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6, a foundation AI model for robotics that enables robot dogs like Boston Dynamics' Spot to read analog instruments with 98% accuracy. The model introduces agentic vision combining visual reasoning with code execution, allowing robots to interpret complex gauges, thermometers, and pressure readings in industrial environments. This marks a significant leap from the 23% accuracy of its predecessor.

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Google DeepMind unveils Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 as robot dogs gain precision instrument reading

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Berklee College of Music faces student protests over new AI songwriting course

Students at Berklee College of Music are pushing back against a new AI course focused on generative AI in music creation. Over 425 people signed an online petition demanding the school disband the elective, arguing AI tools steal from artists and threaten the music industry. The controversy intensifies as the instructor advises Suno, a platform sued by major record labels.

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Berklee College of Music faces student protests over new AI songwriting course

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