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AI Firms Accused of Theft by Johansson and Blanchett

Hollywood stars like Scarlett Johansson and Cate Blanchett join 800 creatives in condemning AI companies for unauthorized use of their work. The "Stealing Isn’t Innovation" campaign accuses tech firms of building AI platforms without proper licensing.

AI Bot Swarms: A Threat to Democracy

AI researchers warn of potential disruption in 2028 US election by human-imitating AI agents, posing a threat to democracy. Maria Ressa and top experts highlight the rise of malicious "AI swarms" in social media, a new global disruptive threat.

JP Morgan CEO Warns: Slow AI Rollout to Protect Society

Jamie Dimon warns of potential civil unrest due to rapid AI advancements, while Nvidia's Jensen Huang believes tech will create more jobs than it destroys. Dimon emphasizes the need for government and business support to help displaced workers adapt to the changing landscape.

AI's Five-Layer Cake: The Largest Infrastructure Buildout

AI's rapid expansion is reshaping the global economy, creating jobs across industries from energy to healthcare. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang sees AI as a five-layer cake driving job creation and economic benefit, emphasizing the importance of purpose-driven work in the AI era.

Chris Pratt battles AI judge in Mercy thriller

In 2029 LA, Chris Pratt stars as a cop fighting RoboJustice in a futuristic thriller directed by Timur Bekmambetov. AI-driven justice system puts Pratt's character on trial, raising questions about the power of AI in society.

Unpacking the Pitfalls of Aggregated ML Metrics

MIT researchers find machine-learning models fail when applied to new data, raising concerns about reliability and potential biases. Models trained in one setting may perform poorly in another, highlighting the need for rigorous testing and addressing spurious correlations in various fields.

Tech Giants Still Bowing to Trump

Tech titans reaped big rewards after aligning with Trump, gaining billions in funding and lucrative deals. US datacenter boom and Australia's social media ban effects also discussed in TechScape.