AI News Roundup: Meta’s EU Scrutiny, OpenAI’s Legal Battle, and Industry Moves

AI News Roundup: Meta's EU Scrutiny, OpenAI's Legal Battle, and Industry Moves

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The artificial intelligence landscape saw a flurry of activity this week. Meta is under investigation by the EU regarding its AI chatbot policies, raising questions about data privacy and user consent. Meanwhile, OpenAI is facing increasing scrutiny in a copyright infringement case, highlighting the legal challenges of AI-generated content. Anthropic is reportedly preparing for an IPO, signaling strong investor confidence in the company’s future. Amazon joined the hardware race with the release of a new AI chip, aiming to enhance its cloud computing capabilities. Other noteworthy developments include controversial statements surrounding Grok, Google’s exploration of space-based data centers, and growing concerns about the ethical implications of Perplexity’s advanced research tool. The discussion originated on Reddit’s r/artificial community.