AI Daily News: U.S. Tech Industry Deepens Collaboration with Pentagon Amid Global Instability

U.S. Tech Industry Deepens Collaboration with Pentagon Amid Global Instability

Major AI firms, including OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, are increasingly partnering with the U.S. Department of Defense to develop advanced AI capabilities. This collaboration aims to enhance national security and reflects a historical trend of tech-defense cooperation. OpenAI recently secured a $200 million contract to advance AI technologies for defense applications. (axios.com)

Bipartisan Legislation Seeks to Ban Chinese AI Systems from Federal Agencies

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation to prohibit the use of Chinese-developed AI technologies within federal agencies. This move addresses concerns over national security and the rapid advancements of Chinese AI firms, such as DeepSeek, which have developed competitive AI models at low costs. (apnews.com)

Meta Prevails in U.S. Copyright Lawsuit Over AI Training Data

A U.S. District Judge ruled in favor of Meta Platforms in a lawsuit alleging unauthorized use of authors' works to train its AI system, Llama. The court found insufficient evidence of market harm caused by Meta's actions, though it noted that such practices could be unlawful in other contexts. (reuters.com)

Debate Intensifies Over Federal vs. State Regulation of AI Technologies

A contentious debate is unfolding in Washington over a provision in former President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' that would impose a 10-year moratorium on state-level AI regulation. Proponents argue for a uniform federal approach, while opponents, including some Republicans, emphasize states' rights and the need for localized oversight. (time.com)

Generative AI Tools Pose Challenges to Traditional Publishing Models

The rise of generative AI tools is significantly impacting the publishing industry, with AI chatbots increasingly summarizing online articles and leading to declines in website traffic. Publishers are exploring legal actions and licensing agreements to address the use of their content by AI companies. (theatlantic.com)