Global stock markets retreated this week as a sell-off in artificial intelligence stocks deepened, while rising oil prices stoked fears of economic instability. According to Associated Press reporting, the S&P 500 fell 1% to close its first losing week in the last three, driven by a broad sell-off in chipmakers and heightened geopolitical tensions in … Read more
Anwar Ibrahim has launched an AI-powered digital avatar, known as PMX.AI, to serve as a direct communication channel between his administration and the public. Developed by the digital infrastructure firm Zetrix AI, the system is designed to process government policy records, speeches, and writings to assist citizens in navigating government services. The Mechanics of the … Read more
Beijing-based startup Moonshot has launched its Kimi K3 artificial intelligence model, signaling a rapid narrowing of the performance gap between Chinese AI labs and US-based leaders like OpenAI and Anthropic. According to Arena, a platform for evaluating AI systems, K3 has reached the top of industry rankings for front-end coding capability, intensifying global competition in … Read more
The Iranian regime-backed “Explosive Media” Lego AI-generated propaganda channel published a video claiming that the regime was behind the death of US senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday.The video, which was removed from the propaganda’s X/Twitter page but remains on Telegram, where it is captioned “SUDDEN ILLNESS. Lindsey Graham is Dead! Iran Lego is ready 🙂 … Read more
A coalition of 26 former and current Meta employees has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging that the company’s internal artificial intelligence systems discriminated against workers during a major layoff round. The plaintiffs claim the AI-driven selection process failed to account for protected medical or family … Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order establishing a one-year moratorium on the construction of new large-scale data centers that require 50 megawatts or more of power. The policy, intended to protect local utility ratepayers and stabilize the state’s energy grid, makes New York the first state in the U.S. to impose … Read more
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to sign an executive order Tuesday imposing a one-year moratorium on the construction of new large-scale data centers. The order, which the governor’s office said will take effect immediately, pauses state permitting to allow regulators time to establish new standards for energy demand, water usage, and environmental impact. … Read more
Medicare and Medicaid are losing billions of dollars annually as international criminal networks exploit gaps in digital security and business registration laws. According to a Post investigation, hackers and foreign syndicates use AI voice bots, stolen patient data, and shell companies to bypass federal oversight, with improper payments across the programs estimated at $186 billion … Read more
Utah has launched a pilot program allowing residents to refill prescriptions via an AI chatbot named Doctronic. The initiative operates within a “regulatory sandbox,” bypassing traditional state medical licensing laws. While proponents view this as a convenience-driven evolution of healthcare, critics including state medical board officials warn of significant safety risks, particularly regarding medications like … Read more
U.S. stock markets closed higher on Friday as investor demand for artificial intelligence-linked equities remained robust, despite broader economic volatility. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to 7,575.39, marking its fourth winning week in the last five. According to the Associated Press, the rally was fueled by strong performance in the tech sector, notably Nvidia and … Read more