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A new report and poll of 4,000 young people finds that 47% trust AI more than humans to check facts, with 52% among male respondents. The report warns schools and universities risk becoming irrelevant if they do not adapt to AI, and calls for a government taskforce plus special measures for the Department for Education.
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The article profiles Silicon Valley AI accelerationists, led by Guillaume Verdon, who argue that Effective Altruists and major AI labs are spreading a 'doomer' mindset to justify regulation and protect incumbents. It includes some rebuttals from Anthropic's CEO and a skeptical data scientist, but largely presents Verdon's accusations against big labs and AI safety advocates.
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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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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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This opinion piece argues that AI poses an existential threat to Chinese Communist Party control because China's AI systems are built on lies and propaganda. It notes recent U.S.-China discussions about an AI communication channel but says deep cooperation will be difficult.
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The Department of Transportation launched a 90-day pilot of an AI-powered air traffic management tool called SMART at Washington-area airports, claiming it will reduce delays and cancellations by giving managers real-time predictive data. Officials stressed humans retain decision-making and that the system is separate from air traffic control. The article largely relays positive statements from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA officials about the initiative.
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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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A Capitol Hill reporter's notebook says Congress faces urgent warnings from an AI pioneer that it may not be ready for AI superintelligence, while the House left for recess without passing AI safety legislation. It notes bipartisan efforts like the GUARD Act and Senate opposition to proposed kill-switch mandates.
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The article argues that AI industry leaders calling for stricter regulation is not classic regulatory capture but rather 'regulatory robbery,' where big businesses help design regulations that benefit themselves. It cites historical examples of industries seeking regulation and criticizes the notion that capture is only a later corruption of an initially populist process.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addressed concerns about AI in air traffic control, saying humans remain in control as the FAA rolls out a new AI-powered SMART system. The system will first deploy at Washington-area airports and eventually expand nationwide. Duffy framed the technology as improving predictions and reducing delays and cancellations.