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FBI Launches Operation Riptide as AI-Enabled Fraud Concerns Grow

FBI officials unveil Operation Riptide, a nationwide cybercrime crackdown amid growing concerns over AI-driven and online fraud threats.

The FBI has launched Operation Riptide, a nationwide cybercrime crackdown. The effort comes as law-enforcement agencies face growing concerns over AI-related fraud and online scams.

When Judge Meets the Machine: Can AI Help Deliver Justice Without Losing Humanity?

Justice amid the backlog: as the Supreme Court drafts rules for AI in Indian courts, the question is whether technology can clear the mountain of pending cases without displacing the human judgment the scales represent.

With the Supreme Court of India publishing draft rules for AI in Indian courts, senior advocates and cyber-law experts are confronting one uneasy question: can a system run partly by machines still deliver justice that is recognisably human?

WWDC 2026: Apple Bets Big on AI as Tim Cook’s Era Nears Its End

Apple is expected to unveil significant AI enhancements at WWDC 2026, with a smarter Siri and new ecosystem-wide features taking center stage.

Apple makes artificial intelligence the centerpiece of WWDC 2026, with major upgrades to Siri and new AI-powered features across its ecosystem.

NVIDIA, Doosan Link Robotics, Power Systems to AI Factory Infrastructure

Industrial robots illustrate the physical AI focus of NVIDIA and Doosan's collaboration.

The companies will combine NVIDIA’s AI platforms with Doosan’s expertise in robotics, energy and industrial systems.

Anthropic Creates AI and Rule of Law Team, Opens First Role

Staff work inside an Anthropic office. The company has launched an AI and Rule of Law team and opened its first role.

Anthropic has formed a dedicated AI and Rule of Law team to study how advanced AI systems could affect executive power, courts, elections, and other democratic institutions.

Supreme Court of India Unveils AI in Courts Policy: Risk Scoring, Predictive AI Banned

Supreme Court of India has unveiled AI draft policy

Use of AI has also been banned for predicting, profiling or inferring future conduct of parties.

Bernie Sanders Proposes 50% Public Ownership Stake in Major AI Companies

Bernie Sanders has proposed taxing AI companies 50% for greater public good.

Sanders has been actively engaging in conversations on the profiteering of artificial intelligence by tech giants.

OpenAI Foundation Commits $250M to Study AI’s Economic Impact

The OpenAI Foundation has committed $250 million to fund research and pilot projects examining AI's impact on jobs, economic growth and income distribution.

The Foundation said the initiative will fund research and pilot projects examining AI’s impact on employment, economic growth and income distribution.

Florida Attorney General Sues OpenAI, Sam Altman Over ChatGPT Safety Claims

State of Florida has sued OpenAI and Sam Altman

The lawsuit has alleged ChatGPT’s involvement in incidents of harm to individuals (including shootings), self-harm, and excessive use among minors. 

Illinois SB 315: Frontier AI Firms Face Independent Audits

Illinois lawmakers passed SB 315, mandating independent safety audits of frontier AI firms. The bill now awaits Gov. Pritzker's signature.

Illinois passes SB 315, the first US law to mandate independent safety audits of frontier AI labs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google).