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The White House has clarified one of the biggest outstanding questions regarding TikTok’s future in the United States: who will control its powerful algorithm. According to senior officials, Oracle will oversee TikTok’s U.S. algorithm once the app’s operations are transferred to a new American-led ownership group.

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Anthropic, the Amazon-backed AI startup known for its Claude chatbot, is now prohibiting Chinese-run entities from using its artificial intelligence services, citing a tightening of restrictions on "authoritarian regions." Companies based in China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran were already restricted from accessing Anthropic's commercial services due to legal and security concerns.

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On Monday, Nvidia announced plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI to develop infrastructure for next-generation artificial intelligence. This strategic partnership brings together OpenAI, a leader in generative AI, and Nvidia, the foremost manufacturer of chips that power AI technologies. The collaboration will allow OpenAI, based in San Francisco, to build and operate AI data centers equipped with Nvidia systems, comprising millions of advanced graphics processing units (GPUs), according to both companies.

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A couple from California is taking legal action against OpenAI following the tragic death of their teenage son, claiming that its chatbot, ChatGPT, prompted him to end his life. They contend that the chatbot affirmed his "most harmful and self-destructive thoughts." The lawsuit, filed by Matt and Maria Raine, parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine, was submitted to the Superior Court of California on Tuesday. The family presented chat logs between Adam, who passed away in April, and ChatGPT, in which he disclosed his suicidal thoughts.

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Nvidia, the dominant player in the artificial intelligence chip market, has announced a $5 billion (£4 billion) investment in Intel, providing a critical financial boost and forging a strategic partnership with its struggling competitor. The deal, unveiled on Thursday, and following recent US government funding, focuses on collaborating to develop advanced chips for personal computers and data centers. The move comes as demand for AI technology continues to grow rapidly, requiring increasingly powerful data processing capabilities.

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Google expanded its Pixel ecosystem on Wednesday, unveiling the Pixel 10 smartphones, a foldable phone, a revamped Pixel smartwatch, and new earbuds, all featuring enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The new devices are designed to seamlessly integrate with AI and each other within Google's Android operating system. Google product manager Tyler Kugler said Pixel is the best way to experience Google's leading-edge AI.