AI Safety & Policy
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The UK Power Grid Has a Phantom Data Center Problemโญ9
UK power grid faces phantom data center issue as Ofgem combats speculative grid banking with new use-it-or-lose-it rules to secure AI infrastructure capacity.
OpenAI's Hugging Face Hack Post-Mortem Raises More Questionsโญ9
OpenAI's post-mortem on the Hugging Face hack admits failures but omits key details on root causes and timeline, leaving security experts concerned.
The Humanoids at Chinaโs Robot Games Were Faster Than Usainโญ7
Humanoids at Chinaโs Robot Games broke speed records, but their precise tweezer work showcases a bigger leap in robotic dexterity and control.
Candidates Sign Historic Pact to Tackle Data Centers and AI Safetyโญ8
15+ US candidates sign bipartisan AI Pact to regulate data centers, ensure AI safety, and give communities a voice in tech expansion ahead of 2026 elections.
AI Slop Is Ruining the Internet's Cute Animal Economyโand No Oneโญ9
AI-generated animal images are flooding the internet, deceiving pet owners and undermining rescue and wildlife organizations' credibility.
It Should Be Harder to Apply for a Job. No, Reallyโญ9
In 2026, AI and one-click applications flood recruiters with low-effort submissions. Hereโs why adding friction to job applications benefits both candidates and...
Spirit Airlines' Plan to Sell Employee Data to Google Raisesโญ7
Spirit Airlines' proposal to sell employee data to Google for AI training raises privacy and consent concerns among former flight attendants, sparking legal and...
They Dedicated Their Lives to Teaching. Then the Deepfakes Startedโญ9
Four teachers describe the trauma of AI-generated deepfakes, the struggle for justice, and the psychological toll of this new form of abuse.
The Unlikely Epicenter of China's AI Boomโญ9
Discover why Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, became China's AI boom epicenterโcheap energy, vast land, and strategic proximity to Beijing drive its rise.
Why Silicon Valley Still Doesn't Get the AI Backlashโญ9
Silicon Valley's failure to grasp AI backlash stems from prioritizing innovation over public concerns about job loss, privacy, and lack of transparency.
