Japan Proposes AI Training Data Disclosure Code
Japan's government panel approved a nonbinding code urging AI firms to disclose training data and collection methods to protect copyright holders.
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Goldman Sachs Study Shows AI Slowing Hiring in Call Centers
Goldman Sachs finds AI is already slowing hiring in call centers and other exposed industries, hitting entry-level workers hardest worldwide.
LinkedIn Research Finds Gender Gap in AI Hiring and Leadership
LinkedIn research shows women hold just 26% of U.S. AI hires and 13% of AI C-suite roles despite fast job growth.
Study Says AI Use in Oil Industry Adds More Emissions Than Data Centers
A new study finds AI use in the fossil fuel industry may add more emissions yearly than AI data centers, prompting calls for tracking rules.
Sainsbury's Pauses AI Surveillance at London Store Following Customer Complaint
Sainsbury's paused facial recognition cameras at one store after a shopper was wrongly flagged as a shoplifter and escorted out.
Japan AI Adoption Rate Falls Far Behind US and UK
Japan lags far behind the US and UK in workplace AI use due to cautious business culture, outdated systems, and a shortage of skilled IT workers.
China-Linked Hackers Use AI Agents to Breach Taiwan Systems
Suspected China-linked hackers used autonomous AI agents to breach Taiwan's government systems, extracting personnel data and hitting energy firms.
French newspapers filed a complaint accusing Google of breaking a 2022 payment deal through its new AI search summaries.
French Newspapers Sue Google Over AI Search Summaries
EU AI Act Enforcement Begins With New Transparency Rules
The EU began enforcing new AI Act rules on transparency, deepfake labelling, and oversight of powerful AI models starting August 2026.
Iran Targets Gulf AI Data Centers in Ongoing Conflict
Iran has struck AI data centers in the Gulf, prompting a US response and raising costs and risks for tech companies building there.
Judge Denies xAI Request to Block Minnesota Nudify App Law
A judge denied xAI's request to block Minnesota's nudify app ban, letting the law take effect while the lawsuit continues.
EU Unveils $11.4 Billion Plan for Seven AI Gigafactories
The EU pledged $11.4 billion to build seven AI gigafactories, aiming to boost computing power and reduce reliance on foreign AI providers.