Meta Allows Use of Public Instagram Photos for AI Image Generation Unless Users Opt Out
Meta’s new AI image model enables anyone to create AI-generated images using public Instagram photos of others unless users change default settings to opt out.
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Over 1,200 Former DOJ Officials Urge Senate to Reject Todd Blanche Citing Workplace Fear
More than 1,200 former Justice Department employees across administrations demand the Senate oppose Todd Blanche’s confirmation, citing widespread fear and staff departures under his leadership.
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Illinois Enacts AI Safety Law to Enhance Accountability for Major AI Systems
Illinois has passed new AI legislation demanding transparency and rapid reporting from large AI developers to address risks such as weaponization and cyber threats.
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New Judge to Resume Hearing in Birmingham AI Data Center Dispute After Recusal
A newly assigned Jefferson County judge will determine whether a halted preliminary injunction hearing over a Birmingham AI data center can proceed without restarting the trial after the previous judge’s recusal.
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Google Integrates User-Uploaded Media into AI Training Across Search Services
Google now includes images, audio, and video uploaded via its search tools in AI training, with users automatically enrolled but able to opt out through account settings.
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The US Faces Conflict Over AI: Expanding Data Centers vs. Environmental Costs
Rapid growth in AI data centers sparks local opposition and environmental concerns amid ongoing widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technologies across the United States.
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FTC Targets Deceptive Subscription Practices in Major Complaint Against Genesis Tech
The Federal Trade Commission filed a broad complaint against Genesis Tech for misleading subscription tactics, deceptive pricing, and obstructive cancellation policies.
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Sovereign AI Enters the Spotlight as Industry Leaders Demand Control Over Data and Models
Palantir’s CEO outspokenly criticized major AI labs while unveiling a new sovereign AI framework focused on customer control of data, models, and infrastructure.
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Steam users in China face restrictions when searching for LGBTQ+ games
Steam’s Chinese users report errors and warnings when searching for LGBTQ+-tagged games, highlighting ongoing content restrictions on the platform.
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China Tightens Controls on AI Chatbots Mimicking Human Emotions
Chinese regulators plan to impose new restrictions on AI chatbots that simulate human emotions, prompting tech giants like ByteDance and Alibaba to suspend related features.
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Concerns Rise Over AI Data Centers’ Resource Use Amid Legal Disputes
Critics warn that AI data centers often seek greater access to water and energy resources than originally disclosed, fueling disputes over environmental impact and transparency.
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China’s Fashion Industry Transforms with AI Integration Beyond Traditional Search
China’s fashion sector rapidly embeds artificial intelligence, shifting consumer discovery from conventional searches to AI-driven recommendations, fueled by policy and technological innovation.