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Anthropic sues Pentagon to lift blacklisting
Speed Read The AI firm described the DOD’s move as ‘unprecedented and unlawful’
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Why is France expanding its nuclear arsenal?
Podcast Plus, why is the dinosaur market booming? And can North Korea regain its place at the top of women’s football?
By The Week UK Published
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Anthropic becomes the face of AI resistance in DOD feud
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Pete Hegseth pushed the artificial intelligence developer for expansive access to its potentially lethal creation. CEO Dario Amodei isn’t apologizing for pushing back.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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China could be co-opting ChatGPT to suppress dissidents
In the Spotlight A new report indicates China’s use of AI is significant
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The Week Unwrapped: What will happen if we run out of RAM?
Podcast Plus, why is the Royal Artillery keeping looted treasure behind closed doors? And how can Heathrow’s car park cost £1.3 billion?
By The Week UK Published
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Clubs and competition: AI’s increasing presence on campus
The explainer The technology is affecting all aspects of college life
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The Indian women trawling the worst of the internet to train AI
Under the Radar Moderating AI content can empower women in rural communities – but traumatise them too
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Is AI really enabling productivity gains?
Today’s Big Question A new survey of executives suggests not
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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China and the rise of the humanoid robots
The Explainer The country’s ‘bustling’ robotics industry is dominating the global market, though experts are split on how concerned we should be
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Are AI bots conspiring against us?
Talking Point Moltbook, the AI social network where humans are banned, may be the tip of the iceberg
By The Week UK Published
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Palantir's growing influence in the British state
The Explainer Despite winning a £240m MoD contract, the tech company’s links to Peter Mandelson and the UK’s over-reliance on US tech have caused widespread concern
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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AI surgical tools might be injuring patients
Under the Radar More than 1,300 AI-assisted medical devices have FDA approval
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Are Big Tech firms the new tobacco companies?
Today’s Big Question A trial will determine whether Meta and YouTube designed addictive products
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Elon Musk’s pivot from Mars to the moon
In the Spotlight SpaceX shifts focus with IPO approaching
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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