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A new lawsuit alleges several leading AI companies violated antitrust laws by agreeing to a coordinated slowdown in AI development. A Georgetown researcher joins with analysis of the case.
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Andy Burnham, ahead of his first face-to-face talks with Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly, said he trusts the US president and described the Special Relationship as strong. He is expected to press Trump on NATO, AI safety, and sensitive issues including the Chagos Islands and Falklands.
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An opinion essay argues that the recent wave of warnings about rogue AI agents is a self-serving public-relations move by tech executives preparing for major IPOs, meant to recast them as responsible guardians while deflecting accountability for real harms. It urges skepticism toward industry claims that the systems they built are beyond their control.
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Former DraftKings employees allege the company used AI and data science to target promotional offers at gamblers most likely to lose money, including problem gamblers. DraftKings rejects the report as built on a false premise, saying its promotions are routine and directed at engaged customers rather than based on losses.
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Apple customers can now submit claims in a $250 million settlement over allegations that the company misled buyers about Siri AI features on certain iPhone models. Eligible purchasers may receive at least $25 per device, with payouts up to $95, before the claims deadline on Dec. 21.
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British Columbia sued OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging the company's ChatGPT product was unsafe and that it failed to alert police about the shooting suspect's chatbot activity. The lawsuit follows the Tumbler Ridge school shooting that killed eight people and injured more than 25, amid growing scrutiny of AI safety.
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New York will require large frontier AI developers to register with the state and meet transparency standards under the RAISE Act, with Gov. Kathy Hochul warning noncompliant firms of penalties. The move contrasts with President Donald Trump's pro-innovation stance as debate over AI safety and regulation intensifies.
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The article previews the first day of the 2026 UN General Assembly high-level debate, emphasizing the urgent costs of climate change, high energy prices, and recent disasters. It highlights debates over AI and data center energy use and reports on calls to accelerate renewable energy amid fossil fuel dependence.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani is set to meet President Donald Trump at Gracie Mansion, continuing an unusual cordial relationship despite their ideological differences. The article also covers Gov. Kathy Hochul floating an AI 'kill switch' as New York implements the RAISE Act. It notes Democratic unease over engaging Trump while Mamdani's left-wing base has not objected.
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A Penn State study found that leading AI chatbots weigh patient traits differently from humans when deciding who should receive a scarce kidney, often fixating on one factor and projecting confidence instead of acknowledging moral ambiguity. Researchers and a collaborator say the findings show a need for continued research and governance before AI is used in ethically sensitive medical decisions.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled the SMART AI program for air traffic management, insisting a human will always manage U.S. airspace. The article also notes recent AI-safety warnings from Anthropic researchers and President Trump's dismissal of rogue-AI concerns.
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President Trump announced an "AI Force" and plans to unveil an "AI Czar," vowing not to slow AI development despite warnings. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed apocalyptic AI concerns, and commentators discussed the plans and public sentiment on AI.