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California Enacts Nation's First Laws Targeting Both AI and Social Media to Protect Teen Users

California has become the first state in the nation to pass comprehensive laws addressing both artificial intelligence and social media use among teenagers. The legislation establishes new guardrails designed to limit how minors interact with these digital platforms, reflecting growing concerns about the impact of technology on young people. The

Nvidia's Venture Capital Pivot: From Chipmaker to Top VC Investor

Nvidia has become the world's most active investor in venture capital deals exceeding $100 million, according to recent analysis. This marks a notable evolution for the company, which has traditionally been known for its graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI hardware. The chipmaker's venture arm has

US Lawyer Faces Scrutiny After Presenting Fabricated Witness Details in Murder Case, Citing ChatGPT as Source

A defense attorney in a United States murder case has come under scrutiny after presenting fabricated witness information to the court. The lawyer later claimed that the false details, including names and statements attributed to non-existent witnesses, were generated by ChatGPT, an AI language model. The incident has drawn attention

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New Mexico Lawyer Fined $5K for AI-Generated Brief With Fabricated Witnesses

New Mexico's Supreme Court has imposed a $5,000 fine on attorney Stephen Aarons after finding that a brief he submitted in a murder conviction appeal was generated using AI and contained fabricated witnesses and false testimony. The court held Aarons in contempt for failing to verify the

US Senate Bill Would Require AI Companies to Address Major Known Risks

US Senate negotiators are working on legislation that would require AI companies to take concrete steps to mitigate major risks that are already known or documented. The proposal represents an effort to move beyond general principles and establish specific obligations for AI developers. The initiative reflects growing bipartisan concern in

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CFTC Opened Three Previously Undisclosed Investigations into Polymarket Trading Activity

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched at least three previously undisclosed investigations into trading activity on Polymarket, the decentralized prediction market platform. Documents obtained by WIRED show the investigations focused on suspicious trading patterns around specific events, including potential insider trading related to Google. The first investigation examined

US Officials Highlight AI National Security Risks

Recent statements from the Director of National Intelligence underscore concerns that artificial intelligence could be exploited in ways that threaten national security. Similarly, a report prepared by Representative Garbarino warns of AI-driven risks, emphasizing the need for vigilance as AI technologies continue to develop and proliferate. Sources * Google News: Artificial