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AI Safety Collaboration, US-China Tensions, and a Real-World AI Clinic Trial

AI in Information Warfare The Institute for the Study of War has flagged 35 suspect videos in which Russia allegedly uses AI-generated content to falsely claim control over Ukrainian towns, highlighting a new dimension in information warfare. Read more: Russia Uses AI Fakes to Claim Ukrainian Towns, With 35 Videos

US-China Divide on AI Threats: A Geopolitical AI Divide

The development of artificial intelligence has become a new arena for great power competition, with the United States and China holding divergent perspectives on the threats the technology poses. At the heart of the divide is how each nation conceptualizes AI risk. American discourse, particularly among policymakers and researchers, has

China Tests AI Autonomous Eye Clinic, Demonstrates Potential for AI-Driven Primary Care

China has conducted what appears to be one of the first real-world trials of an AI system independently operating a clinical facility, specifically an eye clinic. The experiment evaluated whether an AI system could manage the full workflow of a primary care setting—including patient screening, diagnosis, and appropriate referral—

EU's von der Leyen to Convene Frontier AI Labs for Risk Mitigation Talks

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is planning to invite leading artificial intelligence laboratories to the table for discussions focused on addressing risks posed by frontier AI systems. The initiative represents an effort to foster dialogue between regulators and the organizations developing the most advanced AI technologies. The talks

The Growing Debate Over Weapons in Space

The possibility of weapons deployed in space has moved from science fiction to a serious policy discussion among global powers. Recent years have seen increased attention on how nations are developing and testing technologies that could be used to project force beyond Earth's atmosphere. Space has long been

OpenAI Backs Mandatory External Audits for AI Models

OpenAI Supports AI Audit Legislation OpenAI has publicly supported a legislative initiative that would require artificial intelligence models to undergo mandatory external audits. The company's backing represents a notable development in the ongoing policy discussions around AI governance and safety. The proposed legislation aims to establish standardized procedures

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FTC Chair Signals Scrutiny of AI Antitrust Exemption Requests

The Federal Trade Commission under Chair Lina Khan appears to be taking a firm stance against efforts to exempt artificial intelligence companies from standard antitrust oversight. Industry groups and some technology firms have reportedly lobbied for regulatory leniency or explicit safe harbors for AI development, arguing that the rapidly evolving