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Generative AI Threatens Creative Workers Who Train the Models
Researchers argue that datafication of human creativity demands new protections beyond copyright law to preserve creative labor markets.
U.S. Threatens Sanctions on Chinese AI Models Over IP Theft
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signals the government may penalize foreign models suspected of copying American AI technology.
Treasury Secretary warns of sanctions on Chinese AI models
Scott Bessent says US is investigating whether open-source models from China used stolen intellectual property through distillation.
Tech CEOs Backtrack on AI Job Loss Warnings as Economists Raise Alarm
Industry leaders who once predicted mass displacement now downplay AI's threat to employment, while researchers warn of economic disruption faster than the Industrial Revolution.
Anthropic Doubles Lobbying Spend as AI Export Controls Bite
The AI safety-focused lab outpaced OpenAI again while navigating Commerce Department restrictions that briefly took its models offline.
OpenAI and Anthropic Split Over Massachusetts AI Safety Rules
The rival companies are backing competing bills that differ on audit requirements and enforcement powers.
Japan Bets on AI to Counter Workforce Decline and Aging Crisis
From Tokyo's underground energy networks to emerging startups, the world's oldest society is testing whether automation can preserve expertise as experienced workers retire.
Treasury Secretary Threatens Sanctions Over Chinese AI 'Distillation'
Scott Bessent says U.S. will investigate whether Chinese models illegally copied American AI systems as bilateral talks loom.
Pentagon AI Deals Sidestep Mass Surveillance Restrictions
Defense Department contracts with major AI firms exploit loopholes in commercial data purchases and foreign intelligence rules, raising domestic monitoring concerns.
AI Data Centers May Force $58B in Water Infrastructure Upgrades
Peak daily demand during heat waves, not average per-query consumption, drives the hidden cost cities will face by 2030.
US and China to Hold AI Regulation Talks in September
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will lead discussions on managing risks from frontier AI models ahead of Xi Jinping's planned US visit.
California's AI transparency law fails to uncover state systems
AB 302 relied on self-reporting by agencies, revealing fundamental flaws in transparency-based regulation of government technology.
Utah AI Prescription Renewals Show Caution After Six Months
Doctronic's autonomous system escalates 28% of cases to physicians, drawing fire from medical boards over licensing and accountability gaps.
UK Elevates AI Minister to Cabinet, Dissolves Tech Department
Kanishka Narayan gains cabinet seat as DSIT is dismantled and responsibilities dispersed across government.
Sen. Warner Proposes Mandatory Testing for Advanced AI Models
Virginia Democrat's legislative package targets frontier AI safety, data center transparency, and workforce transition funding.
Wharton Economists Warn AI Automation Could Trap CEOs in Self-Destructive Race
New research describes how competitive pressure to adopt AI may trigger mass layoffs that ultimately erode the consumer base companies depend on.
CAISI Director Resigns After Three Months Leading AI Safety Agency
Chris Fall's departure deepens uncertainty over Trump administration's AI policy leadership as Chinese models gain ground.
Vermont AI Mental Health Law Spotlights Rubber-Stamping Risk
New legislation requires human oversight of AI therapy advice, but vague standards may enable complacent review rather than rigorous safeguards.
Meta Smartglasses Raise Child Safety Concerns in AI Era
Wearable tech enables covert filming while AI transforms stolen images into abuse material, prompting calls for stronger regulation.
London Employers Report Widening AI Skills Gap as Automation Reshapes Work
New research shows only half of London's workforce has needed skills, down from 63% a year ago, as AI transforms job requirements across the capital.
AI Chatbots Give Unreliable Voting Advice, Hungary Study Finds
Research during Hungarian elections reveals major AI models recommended non-existent parties and showed systematic bias in party visibility.
Sony expands Udio lawsuit to 30,000 songs after AI training data discovery
The music giant filed a new complaint in New York federal court after audio fingerprinting analysis identified additional copyrighted works in the AI generator's training set.
YouTube bars AI-generated content from monetization in three categories
The video platform clarifies which types of inauthentic content cannot earn revenue through its Partner Program.
Free Chinese AI Model Kimi Splits Trump Administration Officials
Moonshot's open-source model rivals OpenAI and Anthropic at no cost, triggering public feuds among White House AI advisors over how to respond.