UN rights chief Volker Türk warns advanced AI could threaten humanity without binding safeguards, independent oversight and firm global limits.

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G20 members backed a U.S.-led approach favoring existing regulators over new AI watchdogs, but major differences over oversight and safety remain.

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China removed 5.6 million pieces of AI-related content as regulators tighten rules for AI models, online platforms, labeling and app stores.

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OpenAI is backing California SB 1119, which would require age checks, safety protections, and audits for AI companion chatbots used by minors.

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Brazil’s election court faces a new AI test after a synthetic Jair Bolsonaro appeared in campaign content, exposing gaps between regulation and technology.

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei argues that open-weight AI alone cannot decentralize power while advanced chips and compute remain concentrated.

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