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The GuardianSig. 8OpinionAIEconomyTechnology

AI slowdown calls justified but collapse of bubble may be more immediate threat | Heather Stewart

The article argues that while warnings about AI safety are justified, the more immediate danger is a financial collapse of the AI bubble. It points to heavy debt issuance by hyperscalers, questionable unit economics, and opaque take-or-pay contracts that could trigger a broader market shock. It calls for regulation while warning that incumbent tech firms may seek regulatory protections.

NPRSig. 8NewsPoliticsLawTechnology

Thousands of planned launches, terms of deal, worry some near Louisiana SpaceX site

SpaceX is building a 125,000-acre rocket launch facility in Louisiana with state support, including tax exemptions, liability limits, and nondisclosure agreements. Some residents near Pecan Island worry about environmental impacts on migratory birds and say they were excluded from decision-making. State officials and SpaceX present the project as a $100 billion investment with thousands of jobs.

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New York PostSig. 7NewsHealthTechnologyLaw

Telehealth services increased since COVID-19 — but have been accused of deceptive practices

Telehealth services expanded after COVID-19, but regulators have accused several online health companies of deceptive practices, including improper health-data sharing and hard-to-cancel subscriptions. The FTC’s lawsuit against Hims & Hers is the latest case, and experts say HIPAA often does not cover these companies. The article also offers consumer tips such as using ad blockers and reading privacy policies.

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Daily MailSig. 5OpinionPoliticsTechnologyOther

SARAH VINE: First grief... then it's the humiliating labyrinth of online forms

Sarah Vine describes the bureaucratic and digital 'sadmin' her mother faces after her father's death, arguing that elderly and bereaved people are humiliated by online-only government and banking systems. The column also includes right-leaning political asides attacking Zack Polanski over immigration, pro-Palestinian celebrities, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and Rory Stewart over grooming gangs.

Right 4.9

Washington ExaminerSig. 3NewsAIPoliticsTechnology

Trump invites public to vote on names to replace ‘artificial intelligence’

President Trump posted a poll on Truth Social asking the public to vote on a new name for "artificial intelligence," suggesting options such as Superior Intelligence or Extreme Intelligence. The article notes his related plans for an "AI Force" and czar, his opposition to regulation, and public concerns about data centers and AI's economic impact.

Right 2.2

Daily MailSig. 6NewsPoliticsLawTechnology

Reform would dodge any Labour ban on foreign donors by 'setting up a crypto industry union'

A senior Reform UK aide said the party would set up a crypto industry trade union to bypass Labour's proposed ban on foreign donations, with an alternative plan to flood existing unions with Reform supporters. The article reports the plan and quotes Arron Banks attacking Labour and union leaders, while noting Labour's proposed residency rules would retroactively make recent £72m donations unlawful.

Right 2.3

The GuardianSig. 8NewsAIPoliticsTechnology

Trump to create ‘AI Force’ to monitor technology as fears over out-of-control agents grow

President Trump announced he would appoint an AI czar and create an 'AI Force' to monitor artificial intelligence, but provided almost no details. The announcement comes amid rising industry and public fears about AI risks, with Trump dismissing those concerns as a 'hoax' even as some Republicans call for caution. The article also notes California's proposed AI safety panel and upcoming US-China competition.

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AxiosSig. 7NewsAIPoliticsTechnology

Trump wants a new AI czar and an "AI Force" modeled on Space Force

President Trump announced he is creating an "AI Force" modeled on Space Force and will soon name a new AI czar, continuing his push for rapid AI development with limited regulation. The article notes few details about the force and contrasts the move with industry leaders and public concern calling for stronger safety rules.

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