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Google refutes reports of major search traffic drop due to AI answers — Google responds to media claims, insisting AI-generated answers haven't significantly impacted outbound search traffic [Google].

Apple argues Google's $20B search deal is unnecessary to maintain iPhone default — Apple defends its partnership with Google in antitrust court, claiming the iPhone would default to Google Search regardless [Bloomberg].

Google introduces AI features in Chrome to guard against scams — New Chrome AI tools aim to identify suspicious sites and phishing attempts in real-time [TechCrunch].

Meta appoints new AI research chief after return of former Google researcher — Meta reshuffles its AI leadership, placing a returning staffer in charge of its AI lab [Bloomberg].

Reddit to enhance user verification to combat deceptive AI bots — Reddit plans tighter identity checks to prevent AI-generated accounts from posing as real users [TechCrunch].

Amazon develops AI tool for automatic code generation — Amazon is building an AI-powered system to assist developers by generating programming code [TechCrunch].

OpenAI explores AI models for early drug evaluations with FDA — OpenAI partners with the FDA to test AI systems for preclinical drug safety assessments [Wired].

New AI project helps deaf people communicate using silent sign language — Researchers are training AI to recognize non-verbal signing for more accessible communication tech [Wired].

Shopify Magic adds AI-powered commerce tools for merchants — Shopify introduces a suite of AI features to help merchants with product descriptions, marketing, and more [Shopify].

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Apple designing custom chips for AR glasses, Macs, and AI servers — Apple is creating specialized silicon to power next-gen devices including augmented reality glasses and AI data centers [Bloomberg].

Meta revisits stablecoin ambitions, explores USDC with Circle — Meta considers re-entering the stablecoin space by collaborating with Circle and leveraging USDC [Fortune].

Crypto markets rise amid memecoin frenzy and regulatory stir — The cryptocurrency market sees gains as traders pile into memecoins despite looming policy tensions [CNBC].

Stablecoin legislation stalls in Congress following Trump-themed coin uproar — A proposed bill for regulating stablecoins is blocked after political backlash over a Trump meme token [Bloomberg].

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Chain-of-Verification: A Framework for Trustworthy Reasoning in LLMs — Researchers propose a method to improve LLM trustworthiness by verifying logical consistency across generated reasoning steps [arXiv].

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tells Congress regulation is essential but urgent deployment must continue — Altman urges lawmakers to regulate AI but warns that overregulation could hinder U.S. innovation [Washington Post].

UK says Big Tech won't get digital tax relief under new trade deal — Britain clarifies that its digital tax on tech giants will persist despite updated international trade terms [Reuters].

UK police use AI to assess risks in domestic abuse cases, raising concerns — British law enforcement trials AI to predict domestic violence threats, sparking debates on ethics and accuracy [BBC].

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LockBit ransomware gang hacked, revealing victim chats and payment demands — A breach of LockBit’s servers exposed negotiation records between the cybercriminal group and its victims [BleepingComputer].

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Slop Farmer Boasts About How He Uses AI to Flood Social Media With Garbage to Trick Older Women

A self-described “SEO specialist” has revealed how he exploits AI to mass-produce low-quality content targeting older women on Facebook and Pinterest. By generating fake recipes, houseplant tips, and DIY advice—paired with AI-generated headshots and blog personas—he monetizes clicks through engagement bait and ad revenue.

• Jesse Cunningham targets women over 50, whom he believes are more likely to engage with and share AI-generated content without scrutiny.

• His strategy involves creating fabricated blogs with AI-generated authors and images to lend credibility to the content.

• Platforms like Facebook and Pinterest are inundated with such AI-generated content, often overshadowing genuine user posts.

• Cunningham's approach includes cross-posting content across multiple platforms to maximize reach and monetization opportunities.

• He openly discusses using AI tools like ChatGPT to generate content, expressing little concern for the authenticity or quality of the information provided.

🧑‍🌾 History repeats itself! The internet seems to be going the way agriculture did in the early 1900s, with a focus on quantity over quality & sustainability, flooding the market with synthetic content that drowns out authentic voices. I wonder what the AI version of the dust bowl is going to look like?

AI leaders to urge senators to speed power supply permitting, boost government data access

Executives from Microsoft, OpenAI, CoreWeave, and AMD testified before the U.S. Senate, advocating for streamlined permitting processes for energy infrastructure and expanded access to government datasets to support AI development. They emphasized the urgent need for modernized infrastructure to meet the growing computational and energy demands of AI technologies.

• Microsoft President Brad Smith highlighted that outdated U.S. infrastructure hampers the country's ability to meet AI's increasing electricity demands.

• OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stressed the necessity of more chips, training data, energy, and supercomputers to support the growing use of AI systems.

• CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator noted that data centers could consume up to 12% of U.S. electricity by 2028, underscoring the need for efficient energy solutions.

• AMD CEO Lisa Su advocated for rapidly building scalable, clean energy-powered data centers and integrating AI into everyday devices.

• The executives collectively called for the federal government to open more datasets for AI training, positioning it as a strategic move to maintain global competitiveness.

⚡ Imagine trying to power a growing city with decades-old infrastructure; similarly, the AI industry's expansion is outpacing the current capabilities of the U.S. energy and data infrastructure.

OpenAI Expands Leadership with Fidji Simo

OpenAI has appointed Fidji Simo as the CEO of Applications, a new role focused on scaling the company's product offerings. Reporting directly to CEO Sam Altman, Simo will oversee the integration of OpenAI's research into consumer-facing applications, leveraging her experience as CEO of Instacart and former Facebook executive.

• Simo's appointment signifies OpenAI's commitment to enhancing its product development and operational capabilities.

• She will lead the Applications division, which encompasses the teams responsible for bringing OpenAI's research to market.

• The move allows Sam Altman to concentrate more on research, compute, and safety systems, ensuring balanced growth across all areas.

• Simo has been an OpenAI board member for the past year, providing her with insight into the company's mission and operations.

• Her transition from Instacart to OpenAI is expected to occur over the next few months, marking a significant shift in her professional trajectory.

🧭 Simo's leadership is poised to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and practical, user-friendly applications, positioning OpenAI to develop better public serving apps and maintain its competitive edge in the AI industry.

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