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The UK announced new policies to phase out fossil fuels, including banning new oil and gas licenses, while Canada signed a pipeline deal supporting increased fossil fuel production. The contrasting approaches highlight differing national responses amid global climate urgency.
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As of November 2025, courts worldwide face a surge in lawyers submitting AI-generated legal filings containing fabricated case citations and false quotes. A France-based lawyer's database tracks over 500 such cases, with sanctions including fines and mandatory AI training. Despite warnings, some attorneys offer implausible excuses or deny AI use, damaging the legal profession's reputation.
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Leading companies including Microsoft, JPMorgan, Walmart, and Goldman Sachs are rapidly expanding their AI initiatives. They focus on in-house model development, workforce training, and integrating AI into operations, amid ongoing debates about job impacts and strategic advantages. The story highlights recent investments, partnerships, and workforce transformations as of November 2025.
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As of December 2025, major tech firms including HP, Amazon, Meta, and IBM are accelerating AI adoption, leading to thousands of job cuts and workforce shifts. HP plans to cut up to 6,000 jobs by 2028, citing AI-driven productivity gains. Meanwhile, AI-assisted "vibe coding" has been named Collins Dictionary's 2025 word of the year, reflecting a transformative shift in software development and workplace culture.
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Denmark plans to introduce legislation early next year to ban the sharing of deepfake content, aiming to protect personal likenesses and combat misinformation. The law would grant citizens copyright over their appearance and voice, with penalties for platforms that fail to remove illegal deepfakes. The move reflects growing global concern over AI-generated misinformation.
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Denmark plans to restrict social media for children under 15, with some parental exemptions from age 13. The move aims to address concerns over youth mental health and online safety, following similar measures in Australia. Legislation is expected to pass after months of debate, with enforcement relying on digital ID and age verification systems.
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Anthropic reports disrupting a Chinese-backed cyber operation using AI to automate hacking, targeting 30 entities globally. The attack involved minimal human oversight, raising concerns about AI's role in cyber warfare. The incident highlights escalating AI-enabled cyber threats and the potential for automation to expand cyberattack capabilities.
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U.S. data centers are expanding rapidly, raising concerns over energy demands and rising utility bills. Lawmakers question the accuracy of utility forecasts and the risk of taxpayers footing the bill for unnecessary infrastructure. The story highlights regional debates and regulatory efforts to address these issues.
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On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Cloudflare experienced a major internal service degradation that caused widespread outages affecting websites like X, ChatGPT, Spotify, and others globally. The issue stemmed from an internal file doubling in size due to a database permission change, disrupting Cloudflare's bot management system and causing errors across its network. Recovery took several hours.
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Recent developments include US asset managers returning to private markets amid AI-driven valuations, UK regulators proposing a second operator for private company trading platforms, and ongoing reforms to improve liquidity transparency in UK equity markets. These shifts reflect a broader move towards private investments and market transparency.
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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced a $1 trillion US investment, but the kingdom's Public Investment Fund faces cash shortages due to costly, delayed projects like Neom and others, raising questions about the country's economic ambitions.
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U.S. online holiday sales reached a record $11.8 billion on Black Friday, a 9.1% increase from last year, driven by deep discounts, AI shopping tools, and mobile commerce. Consumers are spending more despite economic uncertainties, with a shift toward online shopping and buy now, pay later plans.
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This year's GivingTuesday saw a rise in volunteering and donations, with 11.1 million Americans volunteering and total giving reaching $3.6 billion in 2024. The event marks the start of the holiday giving season amid economic and political uncertainties, highlighting increased engagement in philanthropy and mutual aid efforts.
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Recent studies reveal AI chatbots can significantly sway political opinions, with some models shifting views by up to 10 points. While they can be more persuasive than traditional ads, concerns grow over misinformation and manipulation, especially as AI tools become more integrated into political campaigns.
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Deceptive AI-generated videos of health experts are circulating on TikTok and other platforms, promoting unproven health products. These videos impersonate real professionals, raising concerns about misinformation and platform moderation failures. TikTok has removed some content after complaints, but the issue persists.
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On December 11, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aiming to preempt state-level AI regulations by establishing a unified federal framework. The order directs the Attorney General to challenge state laws deemed burdensome and threatens to withhold federal funding from states enforcing conflicting AI rules. The move has sparked bipartisan opposition, legal challenges, and fierce pushback from states like California, which have enacted their own AI safety laws.
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Recent reports highlight the rising use of AI chatbots for mental health support among UK teenagers, especially those affected by violence. Experts warn about dependency, potential harm, and the need for regulation, amid concerns over safety and emotional dependency.
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South Korea will enforce new regulations on AI-generated ads, requiring labels and stricter monitoring to combat false advertising and deepfake health videos. The government aims to protect consumers, especially vulnerable groups, amid rising AI misuse across social media platforms.
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Claire Tracy, a 19-year-old Rice University student, died from asphyxia due to helium inhalation, ruled a suicide. She had posted about mental health struggles and participated in a TikTok trend involving ChatGPT. Her death raises concerns about social media's impact on vulnerable youth.