Russia’s military fears for its secrets after Telegram founder’s arrest: WSJ reports the platform has become a critical communications tool for Russian forces during the war in Ukraine.
Pressure on Macron over links to Telegram founder: The Times reports Pavel Durov has been charged with aiding and abetting crimes from child pornography to drug trafficking and money laundering.
Macron defends move to give Telegram's Pavel Durov a French passport: Le Monde reports speaking to reporters during a visit to Serbia on Thursday, the French president said he did not know that Durov would be coming to France.
Tech barons were untouchable. Then France came for Telegram: The prosecution of Pavel Durov reflects a growing divide between Europe and the US on free speech — and freedom from crime. The Times
Telegram founder’s indictment thrusts encryption into the spotlight: The criminal charges against Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, raised concerns in Silicon Valley about encryption and the app’s approach to privacy and security. NYT
Pavel Durov and the limits of free speech: Telegram has failed to distinguish between the demands of autocratic regimes and legitimate democratic requests. John Thornhill
Dubai sets global standard for ethical use of AI: Guidelines highlight importance of moral considerations in evolving landscape. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori
Nations building their own AI models add to Nvidia's growing chip demand: Reuters reports nations building artificial intelligence models in their own languages are turning to Nvidia's adding to already booming demand as generative AI takes center stage for businesses and governments.
Elon Musk’s X braced for ban in Brazil amid fight with judge over accounts: FT reports the social media platform faced a deadline to comply with court order or be suspended in the Latin American country.
Bloomberg: Trump says he’ll announce a plan to make US the ‘crypto capital’
California AI bill passes State Assembly, pushing AI fight to Newsom: The bill, which seeks to make companies liable if their artificial intelligence harms people, is at the center of a debate over how to regulate the technology. WP
Contentious California AI bill passes legislature, awaits governor's signature Reuters
California’s divisive AI safety bill sets up tough decision for governor Gavin Newsom: State’s attempt to impose a regulatory framework on the fast-emerging technology has split opinion in Silicon Valley. FT
DC policy advisors engage in AI roundtable with DSU faculty: It’s likely that no matter what field you work in, AI is a huge part of the conversation as far as how your business is going to go forward. That’s why two senior advisors from the Center for AI Policy (CAIP) came to Madison to talk with researchers and faculty about how it can be used not only in academia but in government and business as well. Dakota News Now
+ Brian Waldrip, Government Relations Director for the Center of AI Policy, emphasized that the group wanted to learn from experts in South Dakota to address the needs particular to the region.
NYT: OpenAI in talks for deal that would value company at $100 billion
Apple, Nvidia are in talks to invest in OpenAI: WSJ reports the tech giants would join a multibillion-dollar funding round alongside Microsoft and Thrive Capital.
Apple in talks to invest in OpenAI: The Times reports the investment would be part of a new fundraising that would value the ChatGPT maker at more than $100 billion.
Google’s custom AI chatbots have arrived: The Verge you can create your own Gems — or chatbots — to help you plan gardens, edit your writing, create workout routines, and more.
WSJ: Nvidia can’t escape shadow of AI spending fears
Nvidia faces looming test on use of chips: When AI models go into widespread use in applications for consumers and businesses, demand may change. Richard Waters
Enjoy the ride + plan accordingly.
-Marc
