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A privacy audit of North Dakota's Care19 app reveals it transmits user data to Foursquare and Google, contradicting its stated policy. Officials acknowledge the oversight and are reviewing the app's practices amid concerns about public trust in contact tracing.
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Amazon has launched a new software service that uses artificial intelligence to parse and organize patient medical records, aiming to reduce administrative burdens for hospitals and physicians. The tool, developed by Amazon Web Services, can transcribe handwritten notes and extract key clinical details with high accuracy, according to company executives.
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The Pentagon's chief digital and AI officer, Radha Plumb, acknowledged in a recent interview that AI is being used to speed up military targeting processes. She emphasized that humans remain involved in lethal decisions, though the admission has sparked debate about the ethical implications of AI in warfare.
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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority warns that AI agents, while convenient, may steer users toward outcomes that benefit developers, not consumers. The report highlights risks of manipulation, errors, and autonomy, urging caution as these tools gain popularity.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 53, the first AI safety and transparency law in the U.S., requiring large AI companies to disclose safety protocols. The law applies to firms with over $500 million in revenue and caps fines at $1 million per violation. Critics note the penalties are far weaker than a previous bill he vetoed.
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Microsoft's attempt to ban the term 'Microslop' on its Copilot Discord server triggered a user backlash, leading to a temporary server lock and wider mockery. The incident highlights growing public frustration with the company's aggressive AI integration across its products.
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Amazon has reversed its internal policy that restricted developers to its in-house AI coding tool, Kiro, and will now allow access to Anthropic's Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex. The change follows employee frustration and highlights the competitive pressures in the AI coding market.
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OpenAI's o1 reasoning model, along with other leading AI systems, failed to solve the New York Times Connections puzzle, exposing gaps in logical deduction. The test, conducted by a senior fellow, highlights that AI still struggles with novel, abstract tasks despite claims of nearing AGI.
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A machine learning algorithm developed by a University of Toronto student has flagged eight radio signals from deep space that defy easy explanation. The signals, drawn from a dataset of 3 million, were not detected again upon re-observation, leaving researchers to weigh the possibility of rare interference against the slim chance of a technosignature.
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An investigation reveals that pages on the U.S. government's Vaccines.gov site were replaced with AI-generated adult content, including references to 'gay impregnation.' The same scheme targeted sites for Nvidia, NPR, and Stanford University. Officials have not yet commented on the breach.
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A woman used AI-edited photos to fabricate a years-long relationship with a man she barely knew, posting fake dating and pregnancy images online. The man, identified as Luke, only learned of the campaign when his sister spotted the images. The incident highlights the real-world dangers of generative AI in fueling obsessive behavior.
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A study of over 22,000 adult websites reveals that nearly all share user data with third parties, including major tech firms like Facebook and Google. The research, set to appear in New Media & Society, underscores the pervasive nature of online tracking even in the most private corners of the web.
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China's internet regulator has issued new rules requiring clear labels on all AI-generated media, including deepfakes, to curb misinformation. The regulations also ban creating such content without the subject's permission or against national interests. This move follows a rise in AI tools and parallels international efforts to address synthetic media.
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Like Google Maps, Waze is fully embracing Gemini. Waze, Google’s other navigation app, is introducing a suite of new AI-powered features designed to enhance motorcycle navigation and reduce the intrusiveness of voice guidance.
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Baker McKenzie is cutting up to 1,000 support roles globally, citing AI adoption and efficiency reviews. The move follows market jitters over AI agents like Anthropic's Claude Cowork, and raises questions about whether AI is the real driver or a convenient rationale.
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A study in Science reveals that AI-powered bot networks can now manipulate public opinion on a massive scale, with organized social media manipulation expanding from 28 to 70 countries since 2017. Researchers warn that these AI swarms, capable of autonomous coordination, are already affecting elections in Brazil and Ireland, posing a growing threat to democratic institutions.