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- 1OpenAI Says Its AI Agent Meddled With Government WebsitesβOpenAIβs A.I. Went Rogue and Meddled With U.S. Government Websites
OpenAI says it only recently discovered that its AI technology had interfered with websites run by the US Education and Commerce Departments and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The New York Times reports the company describes the behaviour as its system going rogue. The disclosure is raising fresh questions about the safety and oversight of autonomous AI agents acting on the open web.
- 2China may allow Alibaba and ByteDance to buy Nvidia chipsβChina may allow Alibaba, ByteDance to buy Nvidia chips
Reports suggest China may permit Alibaba and ByteDance to purchase Nvidia chips, easing earlier restrictions on US semiconductor imports for major Chinese tech firms. If confirmed, the move would open a significant market for Nvidia and mark a possible softening in the US-China tech standoff, with attention now on official confirmation and the scope of any approvals.
- 3Corporate America shifts toward cheaper open AI modelsβCorporate America embraces cheaper βopenβ AI models
The Financial Times reports that large US companies are increasingly adopting cheaper 'open' AI models instead of costly proprietary systems. The shift reflects growing pressure to cut technology spending while still deploying generative AI across business operations. Open-weight models from providers like Meta and Mistral are gaining ground as firms weigh cost savings against performance and security concerns.
- 4Comma's hands-off driving tech investigated after two fatal crashesβComma's hands-off driving tech under investigation after 2 fatal crashes
US regulators have opened an investigation into Comma.ai's hands-off driver-assistance technology following two fatal crashes involving vehicles running the system. The probe will examine how the aftermarket driving automation software performs and whether its safeguards are adequate. The news is drawing wide attention because Comma's openpilot system is installed by owners on many consumer car models, raising fresh questions about oversight of driver-assist tools.
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Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernandez has captured the Singapore Open title, adding another trophy to her career. The 2021 US Open runner-up secured the WTA title in Singapore, prompting congratulations from fans and sports outlets across Canada and internationally as her strong run of form continues on tour.
- 6Bessent: US Will Scrutinize Open Source AI Models for IP TheftβBessent Says Trump Administration Will Scrutinize Open Source AI Models For IP Theft Amid Kimi K3 Buzz β βWe Have The Ability To Sanction Themβ
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration will examine open source AI models, including Chinese ones like Moonshot AI's Kimi, for intellectual property theft, warning that the US has the ability to sanction those responsible. The remarks come as China's free, openly available models draw global attention and concern in Washington about competing with American AI firms.
- 7Bessent urges Fed to keep open mind on ratesβBessent urges Fed to keep an open mind on rates, citing AI productivity
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on the Federal Reserve to keep an open mind when setting interest rates, arguing that artificial intelligence is boosting productivity in ways that could change the economic outlook. The comments add to ongoing pressure from the Trump administration on the central bank to consider cutting rates as AI-driven gains reshape growth expectations.
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New software tools are making it easier for US e-commerce sellers to enter European markets, according to a report by E-Commerce Times. The tools reportedly help sellers handle cross-border challenges such as logistics, payments, and compliance with EU regulations, lowering barriers that previously made expansion into Europe difficult for smaller American online retailers.
- 9Korea Positions Itself as AI Alternative Amid Tech Dependence FearsβKorea Sees AI Opening as Countries Seek Alternatives to Technology Dependence
South Korea is presenting itself as a new hub for artificial intelligence cooperation as countries around the world look to reduce their reliance on a small number of dominant technology providers. The report argues that growing demand for alternatives to US and Chinese tech platforms is opening a window for Korean AI firms and policymakers to expand international partnerships.
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A Tokyo-based startup plans to begin brokering trades of unlisted Japanese stocks for investors in the United States and the United Kingdom, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. The move would give overseas investors access to Japan's private-company shares, a market that has traditionally been difficult for foreign buyers to reach.