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EU Court Adviser Weighs Google’s Use of Press Content in AI Chatbot

Google’s use of press material in an AI chatbot may infringe EU copyright rules, according to an adviser to the court reviewing the issue. The adviser’s view is not itself a final ruling. It is a legal opinion intended to assist the court in assessing whether Google’s

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Chip Maker Marvell Agrees to Buy Lumentum in $80 Billion Deal - WSJ Marvell Technology has agreed to acquire optical-components maker Lumentum in an all-stock transaction aimed at strengthening its position in AI data-center connectivity. Most reports put the deal at $115 billion, although the Wall Street Journal

Brookfield reportedly targets $27 billion AI data center at Drax power station

Brookfield has reportedly set its sights on developing a $27 billion AI data center at a Drax power station in Yorkshire, according to CNBC. The proposal would position a major data-center project at an existing energy site, linking the expansion of AI infrastructure with the availability of large-scale

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Binance Attributes $6.34 Billion Theft to Social Engineering; North Korea Denies Involvement

Binance has attributed a reported $6.34 billion theft to hackers who allegedly targeted an engineer with a fake job interview and a malicious download. According to the exchange, the social-engineering campaign provided the attackers with an initial foothold in its systems. The incident has not been independently described

AI Data Centres Put the UK's Emissions Goals Under Pressure

AI Infrastructure and UK Emissions Targets A BBC report highlights the potential tension between the rapid expansion of AI data centres and the United Kingdom's emissions goals. If the energy required to build and operate these facilities is not addressed, AI growth could make it harder for the

Prosecutor’s citation of an imaginary case highlights risks of AI-assisted legal research

A Crown Prosecution Service prosecutor has been criticized after citing an imaginary case before England’s High Court, according to The Guardian. The prosecutor was reportedly using AI to search for legal material when the fabricated authority was introduced. The episode highlights a practical failure mode of generative AI tools:

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Robotics News: Agility Robotics Humanoid SPAC Approved

Agility Robotics humanoid SPAC receives shareholder approval Churchill Capital XI shareholders approved a proposed $2.5 billion special purpose acquisition corporation transaction with Agility Robotics. The deal is expected to provide about $465 million in gross capital to support wider industrial deployments of Agility’s Digit humanoid robot. Read more: