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Norway Imposes Near Ban on Generative AI Use in Elementary Schools

Norway seeks to impose ban on use of generative AI tools in schools

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said uncritical use of generative AI increases the risk of students skipping important stages of learning at a time when school results and student skills in Norway are declining.

Bernie Sanders Proposes Legislation to Create $7 trillion AI Sovereign Wealth Fund

US Senator Bernie Sanders unveiled the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, a proposal to create a $7 trillion AI sovereign wealth fund.

The proposed legislation seeks to give the public a 50% ownership stake in the largest artificial intelligence companies in the United States.

PM Modi Calls for Human-Centric, Inclusive AI at VivaTech 2026

PM Modi calls for inclusive, human-centric AI at VivaTech 2026.

At VivaTech 2026, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for inclusive AI that improves lives, widens access and drives growth across society.

Global Leaders Intensify Debate Over Access to Advanced AI Models Amid U.S. Restrictions

Global leaders and policymakers weigh in on the debate over access to advanced AI models following U.S. restrictions on Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5.

U.S. restrictions affecting Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models have fueled discussions among global leaders, European officials, and AI executives over how trusted allies should access frontier AI technologies while addressing national security concerns.

UN Seeks Common Ground on AI Governance with First Global Dialogue

The UN's Global Dialogue on AI Governance will bring together governments and stakeholders in Geneva on July 6–7

The UN is bringing together governments and other AI stakeholders in Geneva for its first General Assembly-mandated global dialogue. The talks come as many countries struggle to keep pace with rapid advances in AI.

AMD Buys MEXT to Boost Data Center Memory Optimization

AMD announces its acquisition of memory optimization startup MEXT.

MEXT’s AI-powered predictive memory technology is designed to make flash storage behave more like DRAM, addressing a growing challenge in modern data center infrastructure.

NGOs and Human Rights Groups Urge Halt to AI Use in Military Targeting

Civil society groups have raised concerns over the use of AI systems in military targeting and warfare.

The signatories warned that AI is accelerating the speed and scale of military operations, while raising concerns over accountability and compliance with international humanitarian law.

OpenAI Foundation Broadens AI Fund for Community-Based Organizations

Community members come together, reflecting collaboration and grassroots engagement.

The Foundation has committed $50 million to expand its People-First AI Fund, backing AI initiatives led by local nonprofits and other community-serving organizations.

OpenAI Invites Researchers to Apply for New Economic Research Exchange

Researchers analyze economic data, reflecting the focus of OpenAI's new Economic Research Exchange.

The program aims to support research on how artificial intelligence is reshaping workers, firms, institutions, and the wider economy, with a focus on generating rigorous, real-world evidence.

UK Sets Up AI Economics Institute, Partners with OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and Microsoft

U.K. government has established the AI Economics Institute (AIEI) that will build the data infrastructure, analytical capability and external relationships needed to assess AI’s economic impacts

The UK government has established the AI Economics Institute (AIEI) to study and track AI’s economic impacts on labor markets, productivity and growth.