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The article discusses how the settlement conditions for the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger are criticized for offering the public little benefit, with concerns that they won't prevent higher cable prices or reduce investment in content, while settlements with state attorneys general and the Writers Guild are highlighted.
The Trump administration criticizes EU tech regulations and supports Elon Musk in disputes over fines imposed on X under the Digital Services Act. The EU is also investigating X's integration of its AI chatbot Grok for potential breaches.
At a Singapore forum, scholars and industry leaders urged the US and China to cooperate on AI safety and risk management, highlighting the need for guardrails amid rapid technological advances and geopolitical tensions.
New York state is suing Polymarket, alleging it operates an illegal gambling platform, and seeks to shut down the service and impose fines.
A Senate hearing focused on Flock's AI surveillance technology raised bipartisan concerns about data privacy, security vulnerabilities, and potential misuse by law enforcement.
In the UK, Apple users face inconsistent iCloud encryption protection due to the withdrawal of Advanced Data Protection for new users, with historical context on encryption debates and Apple's resistance to backdoors.
The author argues that rushing to slow down AI and impose strict regulations may not make sense, as it could reinforce market dominance by major players and restrict public access to advanced technology.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, emphasizes the need for extreme caution in AI development to prioritize safety and responsible progress.
Discord rolls out an age-verification system with multiple options to estimate user ages and require proof for age-restricted content, following changes due to privacy concerns from user backlash.
US President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to discuss AI safety during their meeting, but an analyst highlights that AI control differs from nuclear arms control due to verification and uncertainty challenges.
California has signed new laws requiring data centers to disclose their electricity and water usage, aiming to increase transparency and manage environmental impacts.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed the UN Security Council on AI's potential and risks, emphasizing human control and the need for international cooperation on safety.
Trump announced a new name for AI at the United Nations, a move interpreted as political amid upcoming midterm elections.
The article advocates for avoiding anthropomorphic language when discussing AI technologies and suggests alternative terms to promote clearer and more accurate conversations.
A lawsuit demands OpenAI pay for a new school after ChatGPT was allegedly used in a shooting, citing design flaws and failure to alert law enforcement.
The Trump administration promotes AI as a masculine and dominant tool, contrasting with warnings from AI leaders like Dario Amodei about AI risks, and integrating it into their political and gender-focused agenda.
The UK government is under significant pressure to terminate Palantir's contentious contract for NHS data management due to public opposition and political division, with a decision expected in the coming weeks.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed bills requiring AI data centers to pay for local energy grid upgrades and disclose water usage, aiming to prevent utility costs from being passed to residents and manage environmental impacts.
Amazon has blocked Meta's new Muse AI agent from accessing its shopping services on amazon.com, highlighting tensions in AI agent integration with e-commerce platforms.
Treasury Secretary Bessent criticized Anthropic and OpenAI for attempting to avoid liability for AI risks, stressing that humans are responsible and labs must take accountability.