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Small Newspapers Sue OpenAI and Microsoft Over AI Training
A coalition of 400 community papers argues generative AI systems were built on copyrighted local journalism without permission or payment.
Midjourney Demands Studios Reveal Their Own AI Use in Copyright Case
The image generator is asking a federal judge to force Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros. Discovery to disclose internal AI practices as part of its fair-use defense.
Why Federal Agencies Can't Deploy Agentic AI at Scale Yet
A former Pentagon AI official argues reliability science, not just capability, will determine which nation wins the AI race.
China Ships Consumer Humanoid Robots While Tesla Optimus Stalls
UBTech's U1 humanoid took 13,000 orders on launch day as Chinese robotics firms deploy at scale—a stark contrast to Tesla's repeated delays.
Basel III Banking Rules Could Restrict AI Infrastructure Financing
The Bank for International Settlements warns that tighter credit regulations may constrain the trillion-dollar buildout powering the AI boom.
Federal Reserve Examines AI's Impact on Jobs and Productivity
New panel will study whether artificial intelligence accelerates growth or displaces millions of white-collar workers.
AI Tools Are Eroding Professional Skills, New Studies Show
Research in medicine and software engineering reveals measurable declines in human expertise when workers rely on artificial intelligence systems.
ByteDance and Alibaba Disable AI Agents Ahead of China Rules
Doubao and Qwen shut down customizable chatbot personas as Beijing's regulations on humanlike AI interaction take effect July 15.
NHS to Deploy AI Triage Tool on Patient App Across England
£10bn digital overhaul includes AI-powered appointment routing and consultation recording, but health leaders urge caution on privacy and productivity claims.
Entry-Level Hiring Slump: Remote Work or AI to Blame?
New research disputes whether generative AI or work-from-home policies better explain why college graduates face their toughest job market in decades.
Home Remodeler West Shore Runs on AI Despite Hallucinations
A billion-dollar bathroom company deploys Claude and computer vision across 3,200 employees—but keeps humans in the loop when the model confuses millimeters with dollars.
NIST Develops Cyber AI Profile to Address AI Security Risks
The standards body is creating new guidance for organizations managing cybersecurity threats from artificial intelligence systems and AI-powered defense tools.
AI Startups Hire 15% Fewer Entry-Level Workers, Study Finds
Harvard research shows AI-native companies building smaller, expert-heavy teams that favor elite credentials over junior talent.
Why AI Adoption Fails: The 52-Point Trust Gap Between Leaders and Workers
Employees use generative AI three times more than executives realize, yet only 1% of companies have integrated it into daily work—here's what's broken.
AI Agents Use 136× More Energy Than Standard Chatbots, Study Finds
First quantitative analysis reveals autonomous AI systems create massive power demands that could reshape data center economics and infrastructure.
AI-Generated Fakery Uncovered in Lily Jay Foundation Videos
An ABC investigation reveals fabricated footage and unverified aid claims by the influencer-led charity operation with millions of followers.
Australian Health Officials Flag Privacy Risks in AI Medical Scribes
Federal regulators examine oversight gaps as doctor adoption of AI transcription tools surges to 40% amid consent and data security concerns.
SK Telecom Plans 15GW AI Data Center in South Korea by 2035
The telecom giant aims to position Korea as an Asian AI infrastructure hub amid global computing shortages.
Meta Plans Cloud Business to Sell Excess AI Computing Capacity
The Facebook parent aims to monetize its massive infrastructure buildout by offering compute power and models to outside developers.
Drone Food Delivery Adoption Hinges on Public Trust, Not Just Speed
Chinese survey data reveals consumers weigh visibility, pricing fairness, and governance alongside convenience when evaluating aerial delivery services.
NHS England to Deploy AI Triage Tool Across Health App by 2028
New system will direct 200,000 patients to appropriate care in first year, part of £10bn technology overhaul.
Texas Governor Calls for Ban on AI Data Centers in Rural Areas
Greg Abbott's reversal marks a sharp departure from his earlier push to make Texas the global AI infrastructure hub.
Klaviyo launches AI marketing agent in public beta
The marketing automation platform is betting that AI-powered campaign creation and customer service tools will drive higher adoption and revenue growth.
OpenAI Exposes Chinese Influence Campaign Targeting U.S. AI Policy
Beijing-linked actors used generative models to spread anti-data-center narratives as China closes the technical gap in artificial intelligence.