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Chinese nationals accused of bypassing US export controls on AI chips
Chinese nationals accused of bypassing US export controls on AI chips
The DOJ states that Nvidia AI chips worth millions were exported from the US to China without licences, with payments channelled through Hong Kong and mainland companies.
Aug. 6, 2025
News Corp CEO warns AI could ‘vandalise' creativity and IP rights
News Corp CEO warns AI could ‘vandalise' creativity and IP rights
Robert Thomson, News Corp CEO, questions AI's exploitation of intellectual property without permission, and calls for stronger protections during a historic shift in technology.
Aug. 6, 2025
Watch AI models compete right now in Google's new Game Arena
Watch AI models compete right now in Google's new Game Arena
As AI models increasingly ace conventional tests, researchers are looking for new benchmarking methods. Google is betting on games.
Aug. 5, 2025
Perplexity says Cloudflare's accusations of 'stealth' AI scraping are based on embarrassing errors
Perplexity says Cloudflare's accusations of 'stealth' AI scraping are based on embarrassing errors
First, Cloudflare accused the AI company of bypassing no-crawl directives. Now Perplexity says Cloudflare has it all wrong.
Aug. 5, 2025
Zuckerberg's billion-dollar AI buyout blocked by Aussie innovator
Zuckerberg's billion-dollar AI buyout blocked by Aussie innovator
Thinking Machines Lab rejects Meta’s bid amid $12bn valuation.
Aug. 5, 2025
Google rolls out Deep Think to Gemini AI Ultra users
Google rolls out Deep Think to Gemini AI Ultra users
Deep Think is now live for Google AI Ultra users, with added capabilities in maths, design, coding and research.
Aug. 5, 2025
AI tools like Grok 4 may make developers obsolete, Musk suggests
AI tools like Grok 4 may make developers obsolete, Musk suggests
Elon Musk's xAI joins OpenAI and Microsoft in reshaping how developers build software with natural language and automation.
Aug. 5, 2025
Google AI Mode raises fears over control of news
Google AI Mode raises fears over control of news
Critics warn Google now controls what news users see.
Aug. 5, 2025
The US considers chip tracking to prevent smuggling to China
The US considers chip tracking to prevent smuggling to China
Beijing summoned Nvidia after US plans emerged to monitor chip movements using embedded tracking features.
Aug. 5, 2025
Altman shares first glimpse of GPT-5 via Pantheon screenshot
Altman shares first glimpse of GPT-5 via Pantheon screenshot
A glimpse of GPT-5 reveals accurate synthesis and familiar quirks, as OpenAI prepares to rival Google, Meta, and others.
Aug. 5, 2025
AI adoption soothes stress even as job fears rise among employees
AI adoption soothes stress even as job fears rise among employees
Most workers report tangible benefits from AI, especially in creativity, productivity, and stress reduction.
Aug. 5, 2025
Musk's robotaxi ambitions threatened as Tesla faces a $243 million autopilot verdict
Musk's robotaxi ambitions threatened as Tesla faces a $243 million autopilot verdict
The verdict follows ongoing federal investigations and recalls concerning Tesla's autonomous technology, adding pressure on the company as it seeks regulatory approval for its robotaxi expansion.
Aug. 5, 2025