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SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son has rare cautionary note on AI safety

In a recent statement, Masayoshi Son underscored the critical importance of international unity in managing the safety risks associated with advanced AI technologies. As AI grows increasingly capable, apprehensions about the dangers in unrestricted environments intensify. The White House is at the forefront of a collaborative initiative involving 17 countries…

The Economic Times · 19h ago

'For the sake of humanity': Tech leaders urge UN to control the AI technology they created

Heads of AI firms, including Anthropic and OpenAI, urged the UN for global regulation on AI technology. They emphasized the risks of uncontrolled AI, highlighting the urgent need for international safeguards. Concerns include the potential for AI to make life-and-death decisions, especially in warfare. Various leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

China and the US are competing for AI dominance but have shared concerns over safety

The risks of artificial intelligence are expected to be a focus as U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping prepare to meet in Washington

The Independent UK · Sep 21

With their assault on science, Trumpists aren’t just harming America – they’re harming themselves

The administration is subjugating science to political imperatives, a major blow to US soft power and technological progress

The Guardian - US · Aug 7

Trump Adviser Says Companies 'Blame' AI for Layoffs Because 'It Plays Better in the Press'

Michael Kratsios, a senior White House adviser, argues that companies may be using AI as a convenient excuse for layoffs, suggesting that the technology is not always the true cause of job cuts.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

Google Helps Chinese Firm Accused by White House of Copying US AI Models Bring Kimi K3 to US Cloud

Google Cloud added support for Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 model days after White House officials accused the Chinese company of copying US AI technology.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

Trump and Musk's history obsession

The frenemies' strange obsession with historical "accuracy" has disturbing connections to big AI

Salon · Jul 28

China accuses US of 'AI hegemonism', threatens countermeasures over potential probes

The ​ministry said Washington was threatening Chinese companies with punishment based on allegations they used "distillation" to copy advanced US AI models, despite what it called a lack of factual or legal grounds.

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Trump Official Slams Anthropic Days After It Backed White House's Moonshot AI Theft Allegations: 'No AI Company More Hostile to the Warfighter'

On Friday, after Anthropic endorsed White House accusations that Chinese startup Moonshot AI stole U.S. artificial intelligence capabilities, a senior Defense official criticized the company over its military AI policies.

Benzinga · Jul 25

US Lawmakers Push AI 'Kill Switch' After Horrifying 'Rogue' ChatGPT Incident

US lawmakers are proposing new legislation, including the 'AI Kill Switch Act', following OpenAI's disclosure of a rogue AI incident, to enhance oversight and security of advanced AI systems.

International Business Times UK · Jul 24