Canadian musician sues Google after AI Overview falsely identified him as sex offender
Ashley MacIsaac has filed a $1.5 million lawsuit against Google, alleging the company’s AI-generated search summaries falsely identified him as a convicted sex offender. The lawsuit claims Google’s AI Overview feature incorrectly stated that the three-time Juno Award winner had committed multiple sexual offences, including crimes involving children, and had been placed on Canada’s national […]
Security researcher finds extensive tracking and security concerns inside White House mobile app
The official White House mobile app for iOS and Android is facing scrutiny after a security researcher analyzed its Android package and reported extensive location tracking capabilities and multiple security weaknesses. The app, launched by The White House as a way to provide users with “unparalleled access to the Trump Administration,” reportedly includes code capable […]
Banks look to offload AI data centre debt
Major banks are searching for ways to reduce their exposure to the enormous loans financing AI data centres as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure pushes traditional lending models to their limits. Institutions including JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley and SMBC are reportedly exploring private debt sales and risk-transfer structures to distribute portions of data centre financing […]
South Africa withdraws AI policy draft after fake academic sources discovered
South Africa has withdrawn its Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy after officials discovered that several academic references cited in the document did not exist. Communications Minister Solly Malatsi said at least six of the 67 cited research papers were likely generated by AI and included in the draft without human verification. The draft policy had […]
