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Politics · United StatesNew York restricts AI chatbot interactions with minors
New York has enacted legislation restricting how AI companion chatbots interact with children under 18. The law, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, defines a dozen prohibited 'unsafe AI companion features' and takes effect January 1.
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PoliticsMicrosoft President Calls for Urgent AI Regulation
Microsoft President Brad Smith has called for urgent global regulation of artificial intelligence, stating that AI currently faces fewer safety requirements than everyday products like milk and washing machines. He advocates for mandatory incident reports and independent evaluators.
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Politics · United StatesTrump plans 'AI Force' modeled on Space Force
Donald Trump announced plans to create an 'AI Force' and appoint an AI czar, comparing the initiative to the Space Force he established. He stated his administration would not hinder AI industry growth.
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Albanese meets Tim Cook, discusses social media curbs
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Apple Executive Chair Tim Cook at Apple Park. Cook reportedly described Australia's social media restrictions for under-16s as 'world-leading'. The pair also discussed user control over social media algorithms.
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Politics · United StatesTrump dismisses AI regulation, citing presidential power
Donald Trump has rejected calls for new regulations on artificial intelligence, stating that the U.S. government already possesses adequate power to control AI firms. He described efforts to implement guardrails as a "sick conspiracy" that could cede technological leadership to China.
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Science & Tech · United StatesMicrosoft sets limits on future AI models in draft code of conduct
Microsoft has released a provisional 37-page code of conduct to govern its artificial intelligence models, restricting content related to weapons, dangerous substances, and explicit material. The move follows calls for slower AI development and researcher resignations over safety concerns.
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Science & Tech · ChinaChina dismisses AI slowdown call as 'Cold War tactic'
China's state-run Global Times has labelled a proposal by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to slow AI development a 'Cold War playbook'. The essay, also endorsed by Sam Altman and Elon Musk, urged the US not to sell powerful AI chips to China.
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