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Anthropic Disables Models for Foreign Nationals
US export-control order restricts access to Anthropic's two most capable AI models.
Read storyChina’s AI Maps Entire Renewable Energy Grid
Chinese advancements in artificial intelligence are reshaping the landscape of clean technology, with implications for other countries.
Read storyWhite House Issues Executive Order on AI Innovation and Security
The U.S. government has issued a significant executive order to promote innovation in advanced artificial intelligence while enhancing security measures.
Read storyAI Debt Surges, Pushing Bond Issuance Past $2 Trillion This Year
Artificial intelligence-related borrowing is reaching 15% of total investment grade issuance in the United States this year, driving global bond markets.
Read storyGoogle Makes Gemini's Personalized Image Generation Free for U.S. Users
Starting today, all eligible users in the United States can access Gemini’s personalized Nano Banana-powered image generation feature free of charge.
Read storyMeta Hires Contractors to Test Rival Chatbots on Sensitive Topics
Meta has hired hundreds of contractors posing as teenagers to evaluate their rivals' AI systems for handling sensitive topics.
Read storyGoogle Integrates Gemini 3.5 into Global Search
Google has integrated its latest AI model, Gemini 3.5, directly into global search capabilities, marking a significant step towards mass-market adoption of advanced AI assistants.
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