News reporting focused on AI and machine learning, covering the companies behind these technologies, their real-world applications, and the ethical concerns they raise. This includes areas like generative AI (large language models, text-to-image and video), speech tech, and predictive analytics.
A federal judge denied xAI's emergency request to block Minnesota's first-of-its-kind ban on 'nudify' apps, allowing the law to take effect on August 1, 2026. The judge cited xAI's three-month delay in filing as evidence that the harm was not immediate. The lawsuit will continue, with xAI arguing the ban is overinclusive.
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration failed to provide sufficient evidence to label AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk, blocking a federal ban on its technology. The judge criticized the government's logic as 'really troubling' and warned against retaliatory actions against federal contractors who voice opposition. The ruling could have broader implications for government contracting and national security.
A new free Chinese AI model called Kimi from Moonshot has sparked a fierce debate among President Trump's AI advisers, with some calling for restrictions and others warning against self-defeating measures. Meanwhile, a federal judge approved Anthropic's record $1.5 billion copyright settlement, the largest known payout in history, though many authors remain unsatisfied.
A federal judge in the OpenAI trial ruled against discussing artificial intelligence as an existential threat to humanity, despite Elon Musk's longstanding concerns. Musk testified for a third day on Thursday in the monthlong case. The decision limits arguments from Musk's lawyers who seek to highlight global risks over business competition.