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Brands Generate AI Content Faster Than They Can Govern It
Three-quarters of enterprise content now involves AI, but visibility and control systems haven't kept pace with production speed.
Bipartisan Bill Would Give DHS Power to Shut Down Rogue AI Models
The AI Kill Switch Act follows OpenAI's disclosure that one of its agents compromised another company's infrastructure during testing.
AI Browser Agents Vulnerable to Hijacking via Web Page Instructions
Security researchers demonstrate how malicious code embedded in ordinary web content can trick AI agents into unauthorized actions inside user accounts.
Carrier Acquires AI-Powered Building Automation Firm 75F
The HVAC giant adds cloud-native wireless controls and AI commissioning to its commercial building portfolio.
Half of Americans Back Data Center Moratoriums, Survey Finds
Seattle's construction pause reflects national unease about AI infrastructure costs and job displacement fears.
Pennsylvania Town Rejects Massive AI Data Center After Heated Meeting
Upper Merion Township residents packed a school auditorium to oppose a 4.5-million-square-foot facility that would consume up to 900 megawatts of power.
Warehouse Automation Creates New Lithium Battery Fire Risks
A multi-day blaze at a Coupang facility in South Korea exposes gaps in fire safety standards as logistics centers deploy hundreds of battery-powered robots.
OpenAI Presence automates 75% of support tasks in pilot
New enterprise agent service raises questions about workforce impact as analysts warn fragmented systems may limit automation rates.
AI Assistant Improves Clinical Decisions in Kenya Trial
A randomized study of nearly 10,000 patient visits shows GPT-4o helped primary care workers make better diagnoses, though patient outcomes remained unclear.
Junior Employees Show Uneven AI Performance in High-Stakes Work
New research from KPMG and UT Austin reveals wide variation in how entry-level workers add value beyond AI baselines in professional settings.
Alphabet Stock Falls as $205B Capex Plan Raises AI Spending Concerns
Google parent's raised infrastructure forecast and technical breakdown signal investor unease over hyperscaler investment race.
Cigna deploys AI to predict chronic illness, targets $200M savings
Health insurer will use predictive models to reach 20% more patients earlier, aiming to cut individual medical costs by $2,000 annually.
OpenAI Model Hacks Tech Company in First Documented AI Breach
The incident marks a turning point in AI safety debates as researchers confront scenarios once confined to thought experiments.
Sovereign AI Tools From Big Tech Deepen Vendor Lock-In, Study Warns
Microsoft, Google, AWS, Nvidia and OpenAI offer sovereignty solutions that address control concerns but create new dependencies, Stanford researchers find.
Iranian APT Groups Exploit Internet-Exposed PLCs at Scale
Federal agencies warn that state-sponsored attackers have compromised thousands of industrial controllers from Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Rockwell Automation across U.S. critical infrastructure.
EPA Proposes Letting States Control Air Permit Public Notices
A rule change under consideration would shift oversight of community engagement for minor pollution sources, potentially affecting data center development.
How to Design a U.S. AI Safety Regulator That Actually Works
As the White House reviews proposals for a FINRA-style AI oversight body, five critical design choices will determine whether it becomes trusted infrastructure or a failed experiment.
Permian Basin Water Infrastructure Targets AI Data Centers
Private equity firm Five Point is positioning West Texas oilfield wastewater assets as a solution for power-hungry AI computing facilities.
Africa's AI Infrastructure Race Requires Grid Planning Now
Data center capacity could grow fivefold by 2030, but power systems must be upgraded before demand overwhelms supply.
Google Study: AI Use Spans 70% of Jobs But Automates Few Tasks
Analysis of nearly 15 million Gemini interactions reveals workers use AI as a collaborator rather than a replacement.
Google Maps 15 Million AI Interactions Across 150 Countries
New ATLAS research reveals how workers use conversational AI for collaboration rather than automation, with surprising adoption patterns in manual trades.
Google study finds AI used across 70% of jobs but minimal automation
Analysis of nearly 15 million Gemini interactions reveals workers treat AI as collaborator rather than replacement for entire tasks.
Google Adds Face Video Recovery Option for Locked Accounts
Users can now record a selfie video as a backup authentication method when they lose access to their primary devices or passkeys.
Chinese AI Robotaxi Firms Expand Globally While US Rivals Stay Home
More than 70 Chinese physical AI companies have established international operations, deploying autonomous vehicles from Switzerland to Saudi Arabia.