Steam users in China face restrictions when searching for LGBTQ+ games
Steam’s Chinese users report errors and warnings when searching for LGBTQ+-tagged games, highlighting ongoing content restrictions on the platform.
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China Tightens Controls on AI Chatbots Mimicking Human Emotions
Chinese regulators plan to impose new restrictions on AI chatbots that simulate human emotions, prompting tech giants like ByteDance and Alibaba to suspend related features.
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Concerns Rise Over AI Data Centers’ Resource Use Amid Legal Disputes
Critics warn that AI data centers often seek greater access to water and energy resources than originally disclosed, fueling disputes over environmental impact and transparency.
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China’s Fashion Industry Transforms with AI Integration Beyond Traditional Search
China’s fashion sector rapidly embeds artificial intelligence, shifting consumer discovery from conventional searches to AI-driven recommendations, fueled by policy and technological innovation.
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Peter Thiel Claims Pope Leo XIV Aligns with Chinese Interests on AI Regulation
Peter Thiel accused Pope Leo XIV of advancing Chinese Communist objectives by supporting strict AI restrictions that could disadvantage the United States, sparking controversy at the Aspen Ideas Festival.
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Washington Proposes Shifting AI Data Center Grid Costs to Tech Companies
A new House bill aims to make tech companies finance the electrical infrastructure upgrades required by AI data centers, protecting consumers from higher utility bills.
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Mark Cuban Links Data Center Backlash to Broader AI and Wealth Concerns
Mark Cuban argues opposition to data centers reflects growing public frustration with AI technology and the concentration of billionaire wealth fueling its rise.
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US Justice Department Defends Prosecutorial Authority to Dismiss Adani Case Without Court Scrutiny
The US Department of Justice argues that courts must not overstep by demanding detailed justifications when prosecutors drop charges, citing separation of powers protections.
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How Misguided AI Usage Led to Wasteful Corporate Spending and Productivity Pitfalls
Some companies pushing heavy AI adoption found it drove soaring expenses on trivial tasks and costly experiments, sparking concerns over efficiency and broader business impacts.
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Major Tech Company Sues Small Ohio Town Over Rejected AI Data Center Project
A major tech developer has taken legal action against a small Ohio town that blocked its plans to build a massive AI data center, sparking a wider debate on infrastructure and resource use.
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Florida Communities Push Back Against AI Data Center Expansion Amid Rising Concerns
Nearly two dozen Florida communities, including Nassau County, have imposed bans or moratoriums on AI data centers, reflecting growing local resistance to their environmental and infrastructural impacts.
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AI Copyright Battle Could Force Hollywood to Reveal Its Own Use of Artificial Intelligence
A legal dispute between Warner Bros. and AI firm Midjourney may compel the studio to disclose its AI practices, challenging how intellectual property is used in entertainment.