Several major publishers, including Bloomberg and The New York Times, have blocked OpenAI's GPTBot web crawler from accessing their sites in an attempt to prevent its content from being scraped for use with the company's large language models. However, some publishing executives argue that this tactic is symbolic, as many of these sites already distribute their content widely across multiple platforms, making it difficult to effectively block OpenAI's access.
https://digiday.com/media/a-symbolic-gesture-publishers-question-the-effectiveness-of-blocking-ai-web-crawlers/European companies ASML Holding NV, Airbus SE and Mistral AI have called on the European Union to postpone the implementation of its landmark artificial intelligence regulation for two years, citing concerns that it would hinder the continent's AI ambitions. The request was made in a letter signed by representatives from over 45 organizations, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, who is asked to adopt a more "innovation-friendly regulatory approach."
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/artificial-intelligence/asml-airbus-mistral-ask-eu-to-delay-start-of-ai-act-rules-1Indian authorities are exploring technological measures to control crowds at mass gatherings. Law enforcement agencies can use AI and drones to analyze data from CCTV cameras and predict crowd density and movement patterns. Real-time information and communication systems will be implemented, including multilingual announcements at entrances and online updates on crowd movements and emergency exits. An emergency response team will be trained and equipped with health emergency systems, with personnel stationed at vantage points to respond quickly to injured individuals. The integration of AI is seen as a crucial ally in mitigating risks and restoring public confidence, enabling the development of frameworks that enhance public safety during mass events.
https://www.forbesindia.com/article/isbinsight/crowd-chaos-to-crowd-control-how-ai-and-tech-can-prevent-stampede-tragedies-in-india/96318/1A new playbook is needed to support AI growth by prioritizing clean energy production, modernizing power grids, and maintaining diverse energy sources to ensure stable power for technological innovation. This comprehensive sustainability strategy can accelerate progress with energy-efficient computing and abatement measures, mitigating the risk of curtailing growth due to insufficient energy resources.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/ais-energy-demands-are-surging-the-grid-needs-to-catch-upProfessor Leitzinger found that nearly half of her students misused ChatGPT, including when writing about AI ethics, which she considered ironic and bewildering.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/03/world/society/writing-thinking-students-chatgpt/The EU's proposed AI Act has sparked controversy among industry leaders and startups. The EU AI Champions Initiative, representing 110 companies across Europe, is urging a postponement of the code of practice publication to ensure legal certainty for industries. In contrast, over 30 European AI start-up founders and investors have signed a joint letter warning that the legislation could be "a rushed ticking time bomb" that would hinder innovation and competitiveness.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/european-firms-in-panic-over-eus-ai-act-44-ceos-urge-brussels-to-pause-the-law-13902725.htmlA federal judge has sided with Meta in a key AI copyright case, ruling that the company's use of books to train large language models is not protected by copyright law. However, the decision stopped short of giving tech companies blanket protection to scrape creative works for artificial intelligence. The ruling comes as experts in the legal operations field are grappling with new demands and responsibilities in the era of generative AI, where professionals must adapt to evolving challenges and leverage technology to drive positive impact.
https://www.law.com/corpcounsel/2025/07/02/acc-launches-ai-think-tank-to-help-in-house-teams-navigate-legal-ethical-training-challenges-/Nvidia is on track to become the most valuable company in history, with a market capitalization of $3.92 trillion, surpassing Apple's record closing value of $3.915 trillion. The chipmaker's shares rose 2.2% to $160.6, driven by demand for its high-end AI chips as companies like Microsoft and Amazon.com invest heavily in artificial intelligence data centers. Nvidia's market capitalization has nearly quadrupled over the past four years, exceeding the combined value of the Canadian and Mexican stock markets and all publicly listed companies in the UK.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/07/03/nvidia-set-to-become-the-world039s-most-valuable-company-in-historyEU officials are debating whether to back up their "tech sovereignty" and "EuroStack" policies with concrete actions, amid mixed signals from trade talks with the US. A recent YouGov survey found that majorities in Germany, France, and Spain support stricter tech enforcement, even if it means upsetting President Trump. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's own party wants a tough stance on Big Tech, while billionaire Elon Musk's actions have sharpened public sentiment. The EU needs to adopt a coordinated approach to regain control over critical tech infrastructure, as no single policy is likely to be enough against the significant influence of Big Tech.
https://www.politico.eu/article/digital-sovereignty-us-brussels-belgium-trade-talks-tech/