AI
Trump Downplays Need to Check AI, Says He Doesn't Want to Cede Edge to China
Speaking to reporters on Sunday, he said the U.S. is leading China in the development of AI and 'frankly, I want to keep it that way because whoever wins AI wins'
Associated Press
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AI
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Says AI Industry Needs to Slow Down for Safety
Amodei warned on Saturday that AI could be capable within six to 12 months of leading a swarm that could take over the entire internet.
AI
California Governor Signs Laws Aimed at Protecting Kids From Social Media and AI
One of the laws will penalize large social media companies that are found negligent in harming children. Another would ban tech businesses from offering addictive feeds to anyone under 16.
Africa
Trump Administration Lends $100M to U.S.-Owned Cell Phone Network in Africa
Africell is the only U.S.-owned cell network operator in Africa.
China
China Hits Back at US Claims of 'Malicious' AI Distillation Ahead of Planned Trump-Xi Talks
AI governance is expected to come up in talks planned between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
AI
Anthropic Researcher Resigns With Warning About the Dangers of AI Development
The companies paused some evaluations to implement more monitoring measures, but are locked in a race to compete with each other and international AI firms.
China
China's Huawei Technologies Faces Racketeering Trial in New York
Chinese officials say the U.S. government has engaged in “economic bullying.”
Zohran Mamdani
NYC, Nation's Largest School System, Bans AI for Students Through 8th Grade
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Hall described the policy as the most expansive prohibition in the country.
Chips
Nvidia Confirms it Will Spend $13 Billion on Hugging Face AI Software Platform
CEO Jensen Huang confirmed the long-rumored sale in a Thursday blog post, and that Nvidia will keep Hugging Face as an open platform
Data Center
Civil Rights Groups Urge Halt to South Africa Data Center Boom Amid Water and Power Fears
The country is positioning itself as Africa's main data hub, attracting global tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft.
Cybersecurity
Scams in the U.S. Are at a Record High, Yet Most Victims Get No Help
Although both the Trump administration and Congress are pursuing new options, victims still have little recourse.
Social Media
Aaron Sorkin Hits Refresh on Facebook in 'The Social Reckoning' – Fall Movie Preview
Sony debuted the film’s trailer the same day that Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion in penalties over claims it endangered children.
AI
For a Century, Journalists Have Had a Voluntary Ethics Code. Editors Are Giving it An AI-era Reboot
The SPJ believes these updates are crucial for maintaining journalistic integrity in a rapidly changing industry.
AI
AI and Robotics Drive an IPO Boom in China as Shein Lists in Hong Kong
The trend also reflects a growing tendency for Chinese companies to list shares in Shanghai or Hong Kong rather than New York.
Nuclear
Army to Spend $2B to Build Nuclear Microreactors at 5 Bases
Army and industry officials say microreactors offer a resilient power source for critical infrastructure.
Social Media
Meta Reaches $17 Billion Settlement With States in Landmark Trial Over Teen Social Media Addiction
The agreement is worth $353 million in Virginia alone and is one of the biggest in state consumer protection history.
