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OpenAI Shuts Sora Over “AI Slop” Criticism; $1B Walt Disney Deal Collapses

OpenAI winds down its Sora video app, reflecting a strategic shift as criticism around “AI slop” and concerns over generative video continue to grow.

OpenAI has wound down its Sora short-video app amid criticism over low-quality “AI slop” content flooding the platform. At the same time, a high-profile $1 billion partnership with Walt Disney has reportedly fallen through before completion.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Was Supposed to Reduce Risk. Now It’s Getting Insured

AI was built to reduce risk. But as its use spreads across everyday business operations, its failures are becoming measurable, legal, and costly. Munich Re’s latest move signals a turning point: AI is no longer just innovation—it is now a risk category being priced, managed, and insured.

AI was built to reduce risk. But as its use spreads, its risks are becoming measurable and costly. Munich Re, a Germany-based global reinsurer and one of the largest in the world, marks a turning point: AI is now a risk category being priced and insured.ng priced, managed, and insured.

Singapore, Japan Deepen AI Cooperation Under Strategic Partnership After PM Talks in Tokyo

ingapore and Japan are strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence, with a focus on safety, governance, and models that respect local languages and cultures.

ingapore and Japan are strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence, with a focus on safety, governance, and models that respect local languages and cultures.

NVIDIA GTC 2026: AI Shifts to Real-World Deployment as $1 Trillion Opportunity Emerges

GTC 2026 marks a shift in the AI race—away from model building and toward real-world

GTC 2026 marks a shift in the AI race – away from model building and toward real-world deployment at unprecedented scale.

“AI Cannot Replace the Trained Mind of a Lawyer”: India’s Supreme Court Judge Vikram Nath

India’s Supreme Court judge Vikram Nath warned that AI must remain a tool in the legal system. While technology can improve efficiency, he said it cannot replace human judgment in the administration of justice.

India’s Supreme Court judge Vikram Nath warned that AI must remain a tool in the legal system. While technology can improve efficiency, he said it cannot replace human judgment in the administration of justice.

Singapore Tops Global AI Adoption as U.S. Ranks 20th, a16z Analysis Finds

Singapore tops global AI adoption rankings, according to a recent analysis from Andreessen Horowitz.

Singapore tops global AI adoption rankings, according to a recent analysis from Andreessen Horowitz.
Despite producing many leading AI products, the United States ranks only 20th.

U.S. AI Stocks Swing on Export-Control Concerns and Geopolitical Tensions

U.S. AI stocks swung over the past three sessions as concerns about potential export controls on advanced chips and rising geopolitical tensions unsettled investors. Sentiment stabilized on Monday after Donald Trump said the Iran conflict could end “very soon,” easing oil prices and improving market sentiment, which supported a rebound in AI-linked shares

U.S. AI stocks swung over the past three sessions as concerns about potential export controls on advanced chips and rising geopolitical tensions unsettled investors.

Sentiment stabilized on Monday after Donald Trump said the Iran conflict could end “very soon,” easing oil prices and improving market sentiment, which supported a rebound in AI-linked shares.

Washington Calls It “Promoting Secure Exports.” But Is It a Chokehold on Global AI?

The U.S. says it is promoting secure AI exports, not reviving the Biden-era AI Diffusion Rule. But as new controls on advanced AI chips emerge, the debate is shifting toward a larger question: who will control the computing power shaping the future of artificial intelligence?

The U.S. says it is promoting secure AI exports, not reviving the Biden-era AI Diffusion Rule. But as new controls on advanced AI chips emerge, the debate is shifting toward a larger question: who will control the computing power shaping the future of artificial intelligence?

U.S. Supreme Court Declines Review, No Copyright Protection for AI-Generated Works

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a dispute over whether AI-generated material can qualify for copyright protection, leaving lower court rulings in place. Those rulings emphasize that human authorship is a fundamental requirement under the Copyright Act.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a dispute over whether AI-generated material can qualify for copyright protection, leaving lower court rulings in place. Those rulings emphasize that human authorship is a fundamental requirement under the Copyright Act.

OpenAI Raises $110 Billion in its Largest AI Funding Round  

unstructured text and images into measurable data. Designed for social science research, the tool enables large-scale analysis of qualitative material while maintaining human-level evaluation accuracy.

OpenAI has secured $110 billion in its biggest fundraising round to date, pushing the company’s valuation to $730 billion.. Major investors include SoftBank, NVIDIA, and Amazon, reflecting the growing role of AI in everyday business and consumer life