AI
OpenAI Announces that ChatGPT Will Allow 'Erotica for Verified Adults'
Sex is a big market for the AI industry. ChatGPT won't be the first to try to profit from it
Data Center
Group Including Nvidia, BlackRock Buying Aligned Data Centers in $40 Billion Deal
The acquisition comes amid a flurry of recent deals involving top AI developers for electricity and infrastructure needed to support AI data centers.
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.
AI
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.
AI
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
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.
AI
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
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.
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.
AI
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
Meta
Anthropic Wins Ruling on AI Training in Copyright Lawsuit
But must face trial on pirated books
