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Meta Blames Claude AI for No Kings Instagram Ban as Senator Questions Company's Closeness to Trump

Meta says activity involving Anthropic's Claude AI resembled bot traffic and triggered the temporary suspension of the No Kings Instagram account during nationwide demonstrations.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave's Music Used to Train AI Without Consent or Payment, Publishers Say: 'Legitimising Larceny'

Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave's music may have been used to train AI without consent, as publishers warn Australia against weakening copyright protections.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

$3.1 billion St. Louis data centre plan faces court fight over 120-MW project

St. Louis is undergoing a notable shift with the establishment of several data centres throughout the region. However, community members have voiced considerable opposition, raising health and environmental issues linked to these facilities. Legal actions have been launched by residents and developers encountering permit restrictions, leading to new legislation governing…

The Times of India · Oct 19

How much does inflation cost you? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Across Europe, people are protesting rising housing, food, and energy costs, demanding government action. But how is rising inflation hitting Europeans' daily lives? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

Euronews · Oct 19

Easy exits hurting Indian stocks: Nirmala Sitharaman explains why equities are underperforming

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says easy liquidity is allowing investors to exit Indian equities as the Nifty and Sensex struggle to deliver positive returns. Foreign investors have pulled out nearly $63.6 billion since October 2024, erasing nine years of inflows, amid rising US yields, a stronger dollar and AI-driven investment…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

The Global Economy Is Betting Heavily on AI, but Warning Signs and Rising Debt Are Straining Wall Street

Global investment in AI is driving economic growth, but rising debt, high borrowing costs and uncertain returns are increasing risks for infrastructure providers and financial markets.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

Global Market: South Korean shares fall as AI investment worries weigh on chipmakers

South Korea’s Kospi fell as AI investment concerns triggered technology stock selling, although dip buying helped recover early losses. Semiconductor shares remained weak, while automakers, battery makers and select heavyweight stocks gained. Foreign investors were net sellers, while currency and bond markets showed mixed movements amid ongoing global market uncertainty.

The Economic Times · Oct 19

US Market: Wall Street’s AI rally faces test as Meta earnings loom

Wall Street’s AI-driven rally faces a crucial test as Meta, semiconductor makers and major companies report quarterly earnings. Investors will scrutinise AI infrastructure spending, profitability prospects, valuations and chip demand. Rising Treasury yields and potential Federal Reserve rate hikes add uncertainty, raising questions about the sustainability of technology-led market gains.

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Cyberattacks on critical financial infra could disrupt payments, credit and market confidence, IMF warns

Cyberattacks targeting critical financial institutions and market infrastructure could disrupt essential financial services and undermine market confidence, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned, identifying cyber threats as a growing systemic risk as financial services become increasingly digital and interconnected.

The Economic Times · Oct 19

18-year-old builds AI traffic system to make pedestrian crossings safer

An 18-year-old student has developed an AI-powered traffic system designed to make road crossings safer for people who need more time to reach the other side. The system is called SmartBlink and instead of a set time for crossing, it changes the pedestrian light timings based on how fast people…

The Times of India · Oct 19