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Is There an AI Bubble? Financial Institutions Sound a Warning

The Bank of England and IMF warn AI-driven tech stocks have reached bubble levels, raising concerns about a market correction.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Landmark Bill Creating AI Safety Measures

The law requires AI companies to disclose safety protocols for their most advanced models and report safety incidents to the state within 15 days.

Data Center

Private Equity Sees Profits in Power Utilities as Big Tech Seeks More Energy

Private investment firms that are helping finance America’s AI race and the huge buildout of energy-hungry data centers are getting interested in the utilities that deliver electricity.

U.S.–UK Tech Pact Spurs $350B in Cross-Atlantic Deals

Deal promises joint leadership on AI, nuclear and quantum computing.

Social Media

FTC Launches Inquiry Into AI Chatbots Acting as Companions and Their Effects on Children

The FTC said Thursday it sent letters to tech companies to understand what steps companies have taken to evaluate the safety of their chatbots when acting as companions.

AI Shakes up the Call Center Industry, But Some Tasks Are Still Better Left to Humans

While AI can handle routine tasks, it struggles with more intricate issues. Relying solely on AI can save money, but hurt customer satisfaction.

Antitrust

Google Avoids Breakup in Search Monopoly Case

But U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ordered other changes in landmark ruling Tuesday.

The Success of AI Music Creators Sparks Debate on the Future of the Music Industry

Some artists oppose AI, while others, such as will.i.am, Timbaland, and Imogen Heap have embraced the technology.

AI Apocalypse? Why The Language Surrounding Tech is Sounding Increasingly Religious

Powerful AI could pose existential risks to humanity, even as tech leaders describe it in religious terms of salvation and apocalypse.

Google

Study Says AI Chatbots Inconsistent in Handling Suicide-Related Queries

A new study found popular AI chatbots avoid the highest-risk suicide questions but give inconsistent responses to less direct prompts.

Data Center

Cheyenne to Host Data Center Using More Electricity Than All Wyoming Homes

Data center energy requirements driven by artificial intelligence-driven data center in the remotely populated western state.

Congress

‘Fair Use or Foul Play?’: Senate Subcommittee Hears Experts on AI Pirating Written Works

Debate centers on whether training AI with pirated books qualifies as fair use.

EU Unveils AI Code of Practice to Help Businesses Comply with Bloc’s Rules

EU code is voluntary, and complements the EU's AI Act

Anthropic Wins Ruling on AI Training in Copyright Lawsuit

But must face trial on pirated books

AI Chatbots Need More Books, and These Libraries are Opening Their Stacks

Nearly one million books in 254 languages published as early as the 15th century are part of a Harvard University collection being released to AI researchers Thursday.