OKX, MetaMask, Matter Labs back dispute resolution court for AI agents

Gas giants use AI to raise prices, lawsuit says, another algorithmic hit to the cost of living

A federal lawsuit alleging that gas companies in California are colluding to keep prices high through their use of AI-powered software will test the state's antitrust law at a time of growing concerns about the effects of technology on the high ...

Are AI Agents SoFi Stock's Next Big Catalyst?

The digital bank is growing fast and leaning into AI.

Workday must face California lawsuit over AI hiring bias, judge rules

A San Francisco judge cleared a proposed class action to proceed, in a case described as the first to broadly target the algorithms behind AI screening software. A US federal judge has ruled that Workday must face claims its AI-powered hiring software screened out job applicants at other companies in ways that allegedly broke California [] This story continues at The Next Web

US cyber agency is using Anthropic’s Mythos to audit government code, sources say

The ​U.S. cyber defense agency CISA is using Anthropic’s AI model Mythos to audit government software, ‌three people familiar with the matter said on Monday, another sign of government enthusiasm for adopting the AI startup’s tools even as the company navigates an ongoing standoff with the White House. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is []...Click to read more

The question of AI at Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial

Questions from several senator-judges about AI and deepfakes briefly shift attention to how digital evidence is authenticated in an age of synthetic media

Here Are 4 Major Lawsuits That Have Shaped The Artificial Intelligence Debate

The debate over artificial intelligence has been shaped by several lawsuits since the technology became widespread. In the U.S., major players such as Anthropic and OpenAI vie for the top spot in the industry — all

Microsoft: The AI Utility Masquerading As A Software Stock

Microsoft: The AI Utility Masquerading As A Software Stock

AI astroturfing videos are here 

It’s not just politicians starring in deepfakes these days. AI is being used to create fake everyday citizens pushing manufactured political opinions. It’s a new, cheaper form of astroturfing. The best defense is looking for signs of AI and slowing down before you share.

I’ve spent the week at one of the world’s top AI research conferences. Here’s what is sticking with me

At ICML, the AI research elite gather to present papers, chase jobs, and quietly shape the future of the field.

Legal Context Protocol Aims To Give AI Agent Payments A Dispute Layer

The American Arbitration Association’s Legal Context Protocol is being pitched as a legal wrapper for autonomous AI agent payments and commercial transacti

In 24 hours, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, and Meta turned AI into a race to the bottom on price

I’m Matt Burns, Chief Content Officer at Insight Media Group. Each week, I round up the most important AI developments, The post In 24 hours, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, and Meta turned AI into a race to the bottom on price appeared first on The New Stack.

AI use at Dutch law firms reduces demand for routine legal services

Dutch companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence to handle basic legal tasks.

5 big analyst AI moves: Micron price targets hiked, cautious on SpaceX valuation

5 big analyst AI moves: Micron price targets hiked, cautious on SpaceX valuation

The Government Boot Is Coming Down on AI

The Trump administration suddenly has its eye on the AI industry, and Anthropic isn't the only target.

DOJ Sues Virginia Over Laws Restricting ICE

AI News Desk (The Washington Times) The Justice Department filed suit against Virginia last week over two state laws that federal officials say uncons...

How AI Became the Cover Story for Layoffs at Meta, Amazon, and Salesforce

Silence is rarely calming in the workplace.

UK tech chiefs discuss agentic AI and workforce culture

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we hear what a group of digital leaders say about implementing agentic AI and its impact on their workforce. There’s a growing backlash against datacentres – we find out what worries campaigners. And the chief digital officer at pharma giant Sanofi talks about finding life-changing answers to challenging scientific questions. Read the issue now.

[Economic Essay Contest] The future of AI in finance: Building trust before fraud happens

[Economic Essay Contest] The future of AI in finance: Building trust before fraud happens

AI companies don't want to be legally responsible for their chatbots. US courts should make them.

AI companies don't want to be legally responsible for their chatbots. US courts should make them.

Business : Future Of Finance Requires Human-AI Balance -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more embedded in finance, the future of the industry will need to combine human judgment with machine intelligence, guided by ethical leadership, accountability and a culture of responsible innovation.

Illinois becomes first state to require third-party audit of AI models – The Hill

The bill mirrors similar legislation in California and New York but goes a step further by mandating frontier labs with more than 500 million in revenue to submit third-party audits of their safety plans every year. The third-party evaluations are intended to secure oversight of these AI firms “by qualified experts without financial conflicts of interest,” Gov. JB Pritzker said.

Zoom, Salesforce, Dialpad, and Others Bet Big on Agentic AI for CX

CCW showed agentic AI moving deeper into CX platforms. Here’s what IT leaders should know about governance, data, workforce planning, and rollout. The post Zoom, Salesforce, Dialpad, and Others Bet Big on Agentic AI for CX appeared first on TechRepublic.

Ethereum Foundation Turns AI Loose on ETH Network to Find Bugs Before Hackers Do

Ethereum researchers are using AI agents to hunt for vulnerabilities, shifting security work from finding bugs to proving which ones are real.

How Anthropic lost a battle but could win the war

Anthropic has stoked fears about artificial intelligence more aggressively than any other major AI company. It has repeatedly urged governments to create “authority with teeth” to block unsafe AI models. On June 21, the government did exactly that, using export-control authority to force Anthropic to block access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5. Some see []

Meta's Chief Data Officer Says Agentic Commerce is the "Next Tier of Business"

Meta's Chief Data Officer Says Agentic Commerce is the "Next Tier of Business"

Brokerages Are Racing To Adopt AI. Costs And Headaches Are On The Rise

Artificial intelligence is the No. 1 buzzword in business, and it's no different in commercial real estate, where transaction specialists are being pushed to reinvent how they work. As firms race to weave AI into their operations, some have integrated...