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NPR’s David Greene Sues Google Over AI Voice
NPR host David Greene alleges that Google’s NotebookLM AI uses a male podcast voice modeled on him, prompting a lawsuit against the company.
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NPR host David Greene alleges that Google’s NotebookLM AI uses a male podcast voice modeled on him, prompting a lawsuit against the company.
The UK government will now regulate AI chatbots under the Online Safety Act, requiring platforms like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to block illegal content or face fines.
China’s industry ministry cautioned that the popular OpenClaw AI agent could expose users to cyberattacks if misconfigured, urging stronger security measures for deployments.
China has approved AI startup DeepSeek to purchase Nvidia H200 chips, with conditions still being finalized. The move follows U.S. export approval and comes amid scrutiny over potential military use.
Major music publishers have filed a new lawsuit accusing Anthropic of illegally downloading more than 20,000 copyrighted songs to train its AI models. The plaintiffs say damages could exceed $3 billion.
YouTubers suing tech companies over AI training data now include Snap, alleging its systems used their videos without permission for commercial AI features.
The European Union investigates Elon Musk’s X after Grok AI generated sexualised deepfake images, raising global regulatory concerns.
Malaysia has lifted its temporary ban on Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot after authorities confirmed that xAI implemented safeguards against misuse, including sexualised deepfake content.
China is investigating Meta’s $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus, reviewing the deal’s money transfers, tax compliance, and overseas operations amid national security concerns.
Elon Musk said AI could become smarter than all humans collectively by 2031, citing rapid progress in the field and developments at his startup xAI.
A House committee will vote on the AI Overwatch Act, which would give Congress authority to review and block advanced AI chip exports to China and other adversaries.
Germany’s government and Holocaust memorial institutions are calling on social media platforms to stop AI-generated images that distort or trivialize Nazi-era history.