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Top 30 Trending AI & Technology News – May 18, 2025


Top 30 Trending AI & Technology News

Microsoft says it provided AI to Israeli military for war but denies use to harm people in Gaza

By AP News Staff | May 16, 2025

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Microsoft acknowledged that it sold advanced AI and cloud computing services to the Israeli military during the Gaza war, aiding in efforts to locate and rescue hostages. The company denied its technology was used to harm civilians.

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House Republicans include a 10-year ban on US states regulating AI in ‘big, beautiful’ bill

By AP News Staff | May 16, 2025

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A new bill from House Republicans proposes a decade-long moratorium on state-level AI regulation, aiming to centralize oversight at the federal level and prevent a patchwork of state rules.

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Elon Musk’s AI company says Grok chatbot focus on South Africa’s racial politics was ‘unauthorized’

By AP News Staff | May 16, 2025

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Elon Musk’s xAI company stated that its Grok chatbot’s focus on South Africa’s racial politics was not authorized, following reports of the AI’s unusual behavior in that region.

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Why was Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok preoccupied with South Africa’s racial politics?

By AP News Staff | May 15, 2025

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The Grok chatbot, developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, drew attention for its repeated focus on South Africa’s racial issues, raising questions about AI training data and oversight.

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Trump administration rescinds curbs on AI chip exports to foreign markets

By AP News Staff | May 14, 2025

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The Trump administration has rolled back restrictions on exporting AI chips to foreign markets, a move expected to impact global tech competition and supply chains.

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Leaders at EPC summit delighted by AI generated versions of themselves as babies

By AP News Staff | May 13, 2025

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European leaders at the European Political Community summit were surprised by animated AI-generated videos depicting them as children during the event’s opening in Tirana.

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Microsoft lays off about 3% of its workforce in what one executive calls a ‘day with a lot of tears’

By AP News Staff | May 13, 2025

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Microsoft announced layoffs affecting about 3% of its workforce, with executives describing the day as emotional for many employees.

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Nvidia to send 18,000 AI chips to Saudi Arabia

By AP News Staff | May 13, 2025

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Nvidia will supply 18,000 advanced AI chips to Saudi Arabia, highlighting the country’s growing investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure.

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Japanese tech giant SoftBank records its first profit in 4 years

By AP News Staff | May 13, 2025

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SoftBank, a major Japanese technology conglomerate, has posted its first profit in four years, driven by investments in AI and technology ventures.

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Pope Leo XIV lays out vision of papacy and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity

By AP News Staff | May 10, 2025

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Pope Leo XIV has identified artificial intelligence as one of the most critical issues facing humanity, outlining his vision for the papacy and the Church’s role in addressing technological challenges.

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From AI avatars to virtual reality crime scenes, courts are grappling with AI in the justice system

By AP News Staff | May 9, 2025

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Courts are increasingly encountering AI technologies, from avatars to virtual reality crime scene reconstructions, raising new legal and ethical questions.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other US tech leaders testify to Congress on AI competition with China

By AP News Staff | May 8, 2025

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other tech executives appeared before Congress to discuss the US’s competitive position