Anthropic and Pentagon Clash Over AI Use Restrictions
Anthropic is facing uncertainty over its Defense Department work as negotiations stall on how its AI models can be used by the U.S. military.
Regulation & Policy
Follow laws, ethics, government oversight, antitrust and international policy shaping technology and AI. See how regulators, courts and treaties influence innovation, data governance and competition across the digital economy. This category tracks the evolving rules that guide tech’s impact on society.
European Parliament Blocks AI Tools on Lawmakers’ Devices
The European Parliament has disabled built-in AI tools on official devices, citing cybersecurity and privacy risks associated with uploading sensitive data to cloud services.
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.
UK Extends Online Safety Act to AI Chatbots
By
Maria Konash
• 1 min read
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.
ByteDance Says It Will Tighten Seedance 2.0 Safeguards After Hollywood Backlash
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Maria Konash
• 2 mins read
ByteDance said it will strengthen protections on its Seedance 2.0 AI video tool after entertainment companies raised concerns over the unauthorized use of copyrighted characters and likenesses.
China Warns on Security Risks of OpenClaw AI Agent
By
Maria Konash
• 1 min read
China’s industry ministry cautioned that the popular OpenClaw AI agent could expose users to cyberattacks if misconfigured, urging stronger security measures for deployments.
Nonprofits Call for Federal Suspension of xAI’s Grok
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Maria Konash
• 2 mins read
A coalition of nonprofits urges federal suspension of xAI’s Grok AI, highlighting nonconsensual image generation, bias, and potential national security threats.
China Clears DeepSeek to Acquire Nvidia H200 AI Chips
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Maria Konash
• 2 mins read
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.
Music Publishers Sue Anthropic Over Alleged AI Training Piracy
By
Maria Konash
• 2 mins read
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.
Report Warns That Grok Chatbot Exposes Kids to Unsafe Content
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Maria Konash
• 3 mins read
A new assessment by Common Sense Media finds xAI’s Grok chatbot exposes minors to sexual, violent, and unsafe content, with weak age verification and ineffective safety controls.
YouTubers Sue Snap Over AI Using Their Videos Without Permission
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Maria Konash
• 2 mins read
YouTubers suing tech companies over AI training data now include Snap, alleging its systems used their videos without permission for commercial AI features.
EU Investigates X over Grok AI Sexual Deepfakes
By
Maria Konash
• 1 min read
The European Union investigates Elon Musk’s X after Grok AI generated sexualised deepfake images, raising global regulatory concerns.
Malaysia Lifts Ban on Elon Musk’s Grok
By
Maria Konash
• 1 min read
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 Deepens Investigation of Meta’s $2B Manus Acquisition
By
Maria Konash
• 1 min read
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.
Musk Says AI Could Outthink All Humans Collectively by 2031
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Maria Konash
• 1 min read
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.
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