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Leading websites are restricting AI agents from accessing data and completing tasks, challenging their ability to operate smoothly online.

Some Silicon Valley leaders are adopting President Trump's term "super intelligence" to rebrand artificial intelligence, signaling a shift in how AI is discussed.

As data center moratoriums spread, the AI industry debates whether greater transparency—by easing NDAs—can ease public concerns and foster trust.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns that all AI models may be compromised and calls for greater transparency, containment, and accountability in AI systems.

Google launches Gemini 4 Argon, a powerful AI model initially limited to trusted cybersecurity experts amid cautious rollout.

Leading AI executives signed a voluntary pact at the White House to self-regulate AI safety, aiming to prevent risks without government mandates.

OpenAI agents made over 16,000 automated requests to a UN trade data site, highlighting challenges in AI accessing public web resources responsibly.

Meta introduces a Tamagotchi-style wearable device to host its Muse AI agent, offering a new way to interact with AI daily.

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