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- 1Trump family profits as White House shields AI boom▼As White House shields the AI gold rush, Trump family and other allies strike...
The Guardian reports that the Trump family and other allies are securing financial interests in artificial intelligence ventures while the White House advances policies that protect and promote the AI industry. The piece raises conflict-of-interest concerns, suggesting official AI policy may be shaped to benefit those close to the administration as the sector rapidly expands.
- 2US appeals court upholds Anthropic supply chain risk designation●U.S. appeals court upholds designation of Anthropic as supply chain risk
A U.S. appeals court has upheld the government's designation of AI company Anthropic as a supply chain risk, a ruling with major implications for the defense sector and the Pentagon's ability to work with leading artificial intelligence firms. The decision resolves a legal challenge to the classification, which can restrict or complicate federal contracts involving the company's technology.
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The European Union is moving to restrict the energy and water use of data centres, as the sector's rapid growth strains power grids and water supplies across the bloc. The proposal targets the booming infrastructure behind cloud computing and artificial intelligence, and is drawing debate about how far regulators should go in limiting an industry seen as key to Europe's digital economy.
- 4Narendra Modi's India bets on space, chips and AI●The Tech-led Renaissance: Space, semiconductors and AI in PM Narendra Modi’s India
Commentary from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-affiliated Organiser argues that India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is experiencing a technology-led renaissance, driven by advances in space exploration, semiconductor manufacturing and artificial intelligence. The piece frames these sectors as central to India's ambitions of becoming a global technology power, highlighting government programmes and policy push behind the country's growing tech profile.
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Executives from leading artificial intelligence companies have been summoned to testify before a US Senate investigation examining the AI industry. The probe is expected to scrutinise how AI firms develop and deploy their technology, along with associated security risks. The summons signals growing congressional willingness to put the sector's most powerful figures under public questioning.
- 6Health Insurance Companies Turn to AI for New Use-Cases●Healthcare Insurance Companies Are Leveraging AI For Novel Use-Cases
Healthcare insurance companies are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence across novel areas of their business, according to a Forbes report. Insurers are exploring applications beyond traditional claims processing, though the article does not detail specific companies or deployments. The trend reflects broader adoption of AI across the healthcare sector, raising questions about efficiency gains and how automated decisions may affect patients and coverage outcomes.
- 7Walmart Trains Workers and Rolls Out AI Shopping Tools●Why Is Walmart (WMT) Training Workers And Adding AI Shopping Tools?
Walmart is investing in employee training programmes while introducing artificial intelligence-powered shopping tools for customers. The retailer is pairing workforce upskilling with new AI features aimed at personalising and streamlining the shopping experience, positioning itself as a technology-forward company in the competitive retail sector.