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technology13 hours ago•6 min saved

Anthropic CEO urges a slower, safer AI race with independent oversight

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei argues that AI development cannot be halted, but the risks are serious enough to warrant a measured approach: implement independent monitoring of models as they’re developed, pursue industry-wide and global regulation, and encourage voluntary standards with third-party evaluators to certify safety, a stance supported by rivals like Altman and Musk and framed against geopolitical and cybersecurity concerns.

via BBC|

#ai-safety #oversight #regulation

world-news1 month ago•120 min saved

EU bets €10B on AI gigafactories to close tech gap with US and China

The European Union is outlining a roughly €10–11 billion plan to fund seven AI gigafactories, part of a strategic push to strengthen Europe’s AI capabilities and narrow the technology gap with the United States and China.

via AP News|

#ai-gigafactories #artificial-intelligence #eu

gadgets1 month ago•15 min saved

Trump's Robot Vacuum Crackdown Hits Consumers Hard

The FCC’s new rules bar future robot vacuums that rely on software and computer vision from China unless a company makes a larger share of production in the U.S. This broad manufacturing-focused crackdown targets devices over 4.4 pounds and uses vision tech, potentially raising prices and reducing options for U.S. shoppers while leaving existing models untouched. Critics argue it doesn’t actually fix security flaws and could inadvertently hit American firms, making the policy less about security and more about manufacturing origin.

via Gizmodo|

#china #gadgets #robot-vacuums

technology1 month ago•9 min saved

AI Chief Joins Cabinet as UK Dismantles Tech Dept

UK appoints Kanishka Narayan as AI minister with a seat in the cabinet even as the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is scrapped and its responsibilities are spread across other ministries. The move elevates AI policy while removing a dedicated tech secretary after Liz Kendall’s dismissal, prompting scrutiny from industry figures who stress maintaining tech foundations, energy for data centers, and managing AI’s impact on jobs while accelerating public-sector AI adoption.

via BBC|

#artificial-intelligence #cabinet #dsit

technology1 month ago•49 min saved

China Tightens Rules on AI Companions to Limit Emotional Dependence

China's new rules curb AI-powered companion bots from excessively catering to users or fostering emotional dependence, aiming to protect real interpersonal relationships; major providers Doubao, Qwen, and Yuanbao have suspended their custom AI agent and companion features ahead of the deadline, while users express heartbreak at the impending loss of their AI partners, highlighting the tension between affectionate AI and social well-being.

via Slashdot|

#ai-companions #ai-regulation #china

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Meta seeks safe harbor in California child-safety penalties with default protections

Meta is urging California lawmakers to shield it from AB 2 penalties for child harm on its platforms, proposing amendments that would grant safe harbor if social networks implement a set of default safety settings (autoplay off, limited geolocation, restricted DMs, etc.) and parental controls, as lawsuits over youth safety continue.

via Politico|

#california #child-safety #lobbying

technology2 months ago•19 min saved

US to Vet OpenAI's New AI Model Access Under Expanded Oversight

The Trump administration is expanding its oversight of AI by requiring OpenAI and Anthropic to obtain government approval for each new customer of their most powerful AI models, effectively restricting access to government-approved companies and signaling increased federal control over AI technology.

via The Washington Post|

#artificial-intelligence #government-regulations #openai

technology-policy2 months ago•6 min saved

US Urges Meta to Open AI Models for Federal Safety Reviews

Federal officials are urging Meta to voluntarily submit its AI models for government safety reviews under a new oversight framework created after President Trump’s executive order; Meta has not yet agreed, while rivals including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI and Microsoft have joined the Commerce Department’s Center for AI Standards and Innovation to evaluate models for cybersecurity and national-security risks, as questions about leadership and standards remain.

via The New York Times|

#ai #anthropic #meta

technology2 months ago•78 min saved

G7 debates global AI rules to curb tech dominance and boost sovereignty

At the G7, leaders and AI executives push to shape governance beyond who has the fastest models, calling for globally accepted testing standards and a forum for international cooperation. Europe and other nations fret over US dominance and dependence on non-European AI, urging tech sovereignty and tighter regulation so democracies can guide AI’s future for society, not just corporations.

via AP News|

#ai-governance #anthropic #europe

tech-policy2 months ago•18 min saved

DOJ moves to derail Musk’s xAI pollution case on national-security grounds

The Justice Department is seeking to quash a Mississippi lawsuit accusing Elon Musk’s xAI data-center plant of polluting without permits, arguing that its gas-fired turbines are vital to national security, including in the Iran conflict. The NAACP and environmental groups allege the facility violates the Clean Air Act, and the DOJ notes it previously defended Musk’s firm in a separate Colorado suit, arguing private citizens cannot sue when the executive branch objects.

via The Washington Post|

#elon-musk-entrepreneur #lawsuits #mississippi-united-states

technology2 months ago•8 min saved

Anthropic Export Controls Spark AI-Talent Policy Clash Across OpenAI and Beyond

The Commerce Department warned Anthropic it would need a license to share its latest AI models with foreign personnel, signaling a government crackdown on foreign AI talent. OpenAI and others say access to world-class talent is essential for U.S. AI leadership, and the situation remains rapidly evolving and potentially broad in impact.

via The Information|

#ai-talent #anthropic #export-controls

tech-policy2 months ago•16 min saved

DOJ Joins Musk’s xAI in NAACP Case, Framing Grok as National-Security Asset

The DOJ and Mississippi moved to intervene in the NAACP’s lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI, asking to join as a plaintiff and then have the suit dismissed, arguing Grok is a national-security asset and the gas-turbine-powered data center is essential to AI and Pentagon operations; the NAACP alleges unpermitted turbines near Memphis violate the Clean Air Act and seeks injunctions, while xAI has expanded turbine counts and SpaceX filings indicate continued turbine purchases.

via Gizmodo|

#clean-air-act #doj #grok

tech-policy3 months ago•16 min saved

UK Calls Palantir Exit Over Data-Risk Worries

Britain’s Parliament warns Palantir’s expanding role in public services—most notably the NHS Federated Data Platform—risks eroding digital independence and calls for an exit from the contract by early 2027, suggesting a move to in-house or UK-owned vendors amid concerns about data access and leadership rhetoric.

via Gizmodo|

#data-privacy #nhs #palantir

technology3 months ago•3 min saved

Trump’s AI executive order stalls amid internal pushback and anti-regulation mood

A planned AI and cybersecurity executive order was postponed after a top adviser and several tech leaders pushed back against regulation, with Trump noting he dislikes regulation. The delay fuels uncertainty about future AI rules and signals ongoing internal disagreements within government and industry over how to approach AI safety and oversight.

via Axios|

#ai #executive-order #regulation

technology3 months ago•13 min saved

AI manipulation exposed: chatbots spread lies as Google tightens defenses

BBC’s investigation shows simple online posts can manipulate AI chatbots (including ChatGPT and Google’s AI overviews) to spread biased or false information on topics like health and finances. Google and other firms are updating anti-spam rules and refining how sources are cited, with signs of caveats and downranking for manipulated content. Experts warn these measures are a game of whack-a-mole, and AI tools may still present a single confident answer, so users should verify AI outputs with multiple sources.

via BBC|

#artificial-intelligence #google #misinformation