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Trump Denounces AI Risk Concerns, Claims Conspiracy Targeting Data Centers
AI & Tech Regulation

Trump Denounces AI Risk Concerns, Claims Conspiracy Targeting Data Centers

Donald Trump rejected accusations of downplaying AI risks, framing the criticism as part of a conspiracy against data centers amid rising debates on AI regulation.

Bitcoin Falls Below $77,000 Amid AI Concerns and Upcoming Federal Reserve Meeting
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin Falls Below $77,000 Amid AI Concerns and Upcoming Federal Reserve Meeting

Bitcoin's decline below $77,000 adds pressure on tech markets as AI industry warnings and a crucial Federal Reserve meeting raise uncertainty for investors.

Sam Altman Supports Slower AI Progress and Dismisses OpenAI IPO Plans for 2026
Big Tech

Sam Altman Supports Slower AI Progress and Dismisses OpenAI IPO Plans for 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman advocates for a cautious approach to AI development and confirms there are no plans for an IPO in 2026 amid rising safety concerns.

Meta Removes AI Feature After Exposure of Privacy Risks in Family Data Collection
AI & Tech Regulation

Meta Removes AI Feature After Exposure of Privacy Risks in Family Data Collection

Meta withdrew a controversial AI prompt feature after it surfaced that the tool harvested sensitive family information, raising concerns over user privacy and data security.

Study Links Major Corporate Emitters to One-Third of Central Valley Groundwater Loss
Energy & Climate

Study Links Major Corporate Emitters to One-Third of Central Valley Groundwater Loss

Research finds that a significant portion of groundwater depletion in California’s Central Valley stems from emissions tied to a select group of large fossil fuel producers.

Anthropic CEO Urges Caution in AI Progress Over Extinction Risks
AI & Tech Regulation

Anthropic CEO Urges Caution in AI Progress Over Extinction Risks

Anthropic’s CEO warns that advancing frontier AI models too quickly may pose existential threats, advocating for a slowdown ahead of the company’s major IPO.

The Real Threat from AI Lies in Its Misuse, Not in Apocalyptic Scenarios
AI & Tech Regulation

The Real Threat from AI Lies in Its Misuse, Not in Apocalyptic Scenarios

Concerns over AI causing human extinction overshadow the more immediate risks posed by malicious actors exploiting weakened US tech leadership and regulatory gaps.

Google Secures Half of Finland’s Loviisa Nuclear Power Output in Long-Term Deal
Energy & Climate

Google Secures Half of Finland’s Loviisa Nuclear Power Output in Long-Term Deal

Google has entered a multi-decade agreement to purchase half of the electricity generated by Finland’s Loviisa nuclear plant, bolstering its renewable energy portfolio.

UN Security Council urges updated tactics against terrorists exploiting AI and drone technology
Defense & Security

UN Security Council urges updated tactics against terrorists exploiting AI and drone technology

The UN Security Council highlighted the urgent need for innovative counterterrorism measures addressing emerging threats from artificial intelligence, drones, and satellite technologies.

GrafTech and Antora Develop Carbon-Based Thermal Batteries to Cut Industrial Power Costs
Energy & Climate

GrafTech and Antora Develop Carbon-Based Thermal Batteries to Cut Industrial Power Costs

GrafTech International and Antora Energy collaborate on carbon thermal batteries designed to offer affordable, efficient thermal energy storage for industrial applications.