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AI Voice Cloning Fuels Extremist Propaganda Growth

AI voice generating bots are aiding extremist groups like neo-Nazis and the Islamic State in spreading ideology online, warns researchers. The use of AI in digital propaganda strategies is a significant evolution, according to Lucas Webber, a senior threat intelligence analyst.

Global Data Center Investments Reach Record High in 2025

Investment in the global data center market hit $61bn, fueled by AI demand, with no signs of slowing down, says S&P Global. Analysts predict a continued construction frenzy to meet insatiable energy needs driven by AI companies, with 2024's investment expected to be $60.8bn.

UK Embracing AI for Emotional Support

AI Security Institute report reveals UK citizens frequently use general purpose AI assistants like ChatGPT & Amazon Alexa for emotional support. 1 in 10 utilize chatbots for emotional purposes weekly, with 4% using them daily, as per AISI.

Creating Powerful AI Agents with NeMo, Bedrock, and Strands

Enterprise developers are transitioning to autonomous AI agents for complex tasks. Strands Agents, Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, and NVIDIA NeMo Agent Toolkit offer a powerful solution for designing, orchestrating, and scaling secure multi-agent systems on AWS. These tools streamline AI agent development, deployment, and performance optimization for enterprise-ready solutions.

AI Speeding Up ML Development

AI accelerates ML development by determining techniques, generating code, and tuning hyperparameters, cutting model creation time significantly. AI may increase data science efficiency, but impact entry-level positions, while generating creative outputs like a steampunk car.

Copyrighted Material AI Training Proposal Axed

Productivity Commission drops controversial proposal for tech companies to use copyrighted material for AI training. Government advised to wait 3 years before reviewing Australian copyright settings and impact of new technology.

Trump Media's $6bn Fusion Power Merger

Trump Media and Technology Group merges with TAE Technologies in a $6bn deal to combine Truth Social with AI-driven energy solutions. The link-up aims to capitalize on the AI boom and meet the rising energy demand.

Unlocking the Potential of 'Untrainable' Neural Networks

MIT CSAIL researchers found that short-term guidance can significantly enhance the performance of previously deemed "ineffective" neural networks by aligning internal representations. Unlike knowledge distillation, guidance transfers structural knowledge directly, leveraging untrained networks' architectural biases for effective learning.

Warning: Think Twice Before Giving AI Toys to Kids

AI-powered toys like Grem are gaining popularity, but research suggests they may be more unsettling than entertaining. With over 1,500 AI toy companies in China and major players like Mattel partnering with OpenAI, these toys could soon be everywhere.