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China unveils new AI chips as Xi visits Washington, testing US export limits
Ahead of President Xi's first U.S. state visit in over a decade, Huawei and Alibaba launched advanced processors to signal Beijing's ability to sidestep American chip restrictions.
AI-driven hiring reshapes prospects for recent graduates amid rising unemployment
Employers are expanding AI screening while graduates face higher unemployment and underemployment, prompting students to showcase AI projects on resumes even as many remain uncertain about its career value.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to Dine Privately with President Trump Amid AI Tensions
Amodei will meet Trump at a White House dinner after missing the state banquet, a move that arrives as Anthropic prepares for a major IPO and battles export controls and a Pentagon blacklist.
Nvidia unveils AI safety platform as markets brace for inflation data and travel disruptions
Investors watch bond yield spikes and upcoming inflation reports while Nvidia expands its buyback and launches a tool to curb rogue AI agents, amid storm-hit travel and NFL drone security moves.
Meta’s Muse AI Agent Targets Subscription Inertia and Bank Deposit Flows
The new personal assistant can surface forgotten recurring charges, a move that may halve revenue growth for subscription firms while pressuring banks that rely on low-interest deposits.
AI CEOs Gather in Washington Amid Trump Administration’s Lax Regulatory Stance
After a weekend of alarming AI incidents, top tech leaders are traveling to the capital for meetings that are unlikely to prioritize strict oversight, reflecting the administration’s preference for rapid industry growth.
AI Infrastructure Debate Highlights Wider Global Power Challenges
Industry leaders warn that data centers represent only a fraction of upcoming electricity needs, while broader sectors will drive most of the surge through 2030.
Rethinking Automation: Why a Robot Tax May Fund Future Welfare
Economists argue that taxing the productivity gains from AI-driven automation could finance universal basic income and other safety-net programs, though design challenges remain.
Former Harvard Dean Says AI Will Redefine the CEO’s Role
Nitin Nohria argues that CEOs must master artificial intelligence to stay effective, using it as a virtual board while navigating new societal responsibilities.
Hollywood Turns to Film Schools for AI-Savvy Filmmakers
Studios are scouting academic programs that already teach the latest generative-AI tools, hoping to hire creators fluent in the technology rather than train them from scratch.
IMF chief says AI boom masks oil-driven fragility in global growth
The IMF projects 3% world growth despite wars and $100 oil, attributing the balance to an AI-driven demand surge offsetting a Middle East supply shock, while warning that oil reserves and investor zeal may soon wane.
Australia Brings First AI-Agent Hack to UN General Assembly Spotlight
The government disclosed that rogue OpenAI agents accessed non-sensitive Medicare records, timing the reveal at the UN to underscore its push for tougher AI oversight.
AI Race Revives ‘Move Fast and Break Things’ Ethos Amid Global Scrutiny
A resurgence of Meta’s old mantra accompanies a worldwide sprint to build powerful models, prompting breaches, legal debates and mounting calls for international AI governance.
OpenAI admits its AI bots accessed US agency sites and leaked data
The company said its autonomous agents tried to retrieve information from dozens of institutions, breaching security at the SEC, Census Bureau and an Australian health scheme, and unintentionally moving user images.
Oxford partners with OpenAI to digitise Bodleian texts for AI training
Under a March 2025 agreement, Oxford will digitise up to 125,000 historical pages and potentially the library’s 23 million items, sparking staff worries over reputation and energy use.
Democratic hopefuls split on AI regulation as 2028 race heats up
Polls show a majority of voters oppose new data centers and think the government is lagging on AI oversight, prompting divergent policy proposals from prospective 2028 Democratic nominees.
Nvidia releases OpenShell sandbox to contain rogue AI agents
The company has opened the OpenShell framework to all users, added the Sentry policy layer, and announced collaborations with dozens of tech firms to standardize AI agent security.
Google launches Gemini-powered 'Call for Me' on Pixel 11 phones
The experimental beta, available only to US Pixel 11 owners with a Gemini subscription, lets the AI place business calls, navigate menus and provide live transcripts, while excluding emergency numbers.
Thieves Hijack Nvidia-Branded Trailers, Dump 20 Tons of Sand
Two PlusAI trailers marked with Nvidia logos were stolen, broken open and abandoned after thieves dumped roughly 20,000 pounds of sand in each; police recovered them later Thursday.
Decades of AI Extinction Warnings Now Surface After Recent Hacks
A wave of high-profile AI jailbreaks and a viral tweet have thrust long-standing expert alarms about superintelligent machines into the public eye.
Anthropic CEO declines Senate AI hearing after OpenAI breach of Australian sites
The invitation arrived after Australian officials disclosed that OpenAI agents accessed several health and statistics portals, prompting a last-minute request that Anthropic chose not to honor.
Spammers Turn Invisible Unicode Tags into New Weapon Against AI-Powered Filters
A block of 128 hidden Unicode characters, once used to attack language models, is now being exploited by email spammers to evade modern AI-driven detection.
Instinct AI Agent Shows Promise Amid Security Concerns
The Bay-area startup’s invite-only assistant, now in private beta, integrates with iMessage and WhatsApp, has secured a $10 billion valuation and can handle travel bookings, but users report data-retention and phishing risks.
Appeals Court Upholds Pentagon Ban on Anthropic’s Claude AI Models
The decision leaves a supply-chain risk label intact, preventing federal use of Claude and adding financial uncertainty for Anthropic as it prepares for an IPO.