Monthly Archives: July 2025

You Asked, We Answered: All of Your AI Angst

Welcome to Uncanny Valley’s very first Q&A, where our host addresses your burning AI-related questions.

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Amazon warehouse workers lose jobs after Trump’s immigration crackdown: ‘We have done everything legally’

Last month, Amazon began asking staffers who came to the U.S. under humanitarian immigration programs to provide updated work permits.

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As X loses its CEO, daily usage is down and competition is growing

X is still the dominant social media platform, but its daily active user base has declined and competitor Threads is seeing higher rates of growth.

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Nvidia reportedly plans to release new AI chip designed for China

Nvidia plans to release a chip that is retrofitted from an existing Blackwell processor that was modified to meet chip export rules.

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French police arrest Russian basketball player accused of ransomware: report

Daniil Kasatkin was reportedly arrested in a Paris airport on June 21 at the request of U.S. authorities.

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Elon Musk says Tesla is expanding Austin robotaxi service area and adding Grok ‘next week at the latest’

Musk said that Grok, his AI chatbot that praised Adolf Hitler and posted a barrage of antisemitic comments recently, will be in Tesla vehicles “next week.”

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A.I.-Generated Images of Child Sexual Abuse Are Flooding the Internet

Organizations that track the material are reporting a surge in A.I. images and videos, which are threatening to overwhelm law enforcement.

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European Union Unveils Rules for Powerful A.I. Systems

Makers of the most advanced artificial intelligence systems face obligations for transparency, copyright protection and public safety. The rules are not enforceable until next year.

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Authorities arrest four hackers linked to UK retail hacking spree

The U.K. National Crime Agency said the suspects are in custody in relation to the hacks targeting Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and the Co-op.

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Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles ‘next week,’ says Elon Musk 

Elon Musk said in a post on X early Thursday morning that Grok – the chatbot from his AI company, xAI – will be coming to Tesla vehicles “very soon.” “Next week at the latest,” he said.

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