Eric Adams focused on in strange Chinese AI videos
Eric Adams Targeted by AI Videos in China Eric Adams, the former mayor of New York City, has become the subject of some peculiar videos that have originated from China’s AI experiments. One of the more unsettling clips features a realistic voiceover with claims saying, “I am Jesus Christ.” In a particularly strange social media […]
Chinese citizen arrested and charged in $360K fraudulent Microsoft tech support scheme
A Chinese individual seeking asylum in New York City has been accused of defrauding an elderly woman from the Buffalo area out of $360,000, claiming he was a representative of “Microsoft security.” Didi Zou, 39, was arrested in June on charges related to money laundering and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. In a hearing in […]
American universities received millions from organizations connected to the Chinese military.
Several top universities in the U.S. have reportedly received substantial funding—amounting to over $27.6 million—from foreign entities listed on federal watch lists, including those linked to the Chinese military. This information, which surfaced from government data, highlights donations to institutions such as Northwestern University, UC Irvine, UC Berkeley, and others. A spokesperson from the Department […]
Chinese AI companies that copy US models may encounter sanctions, warns Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Concerns Over AI Models and Potential Sanctions Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed concerns on Tuesday about the possibility of imposing sanctions on a Chinese AI company if evidence emerges showing that its open-source AI models were developed using stolen data from U.S. laboratories. “We’re in favor of an open source model, but not when it […]
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna advocates for revoking visas of Chinese students
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Florida) is calling on the State Department to revoke F-1 and J-1 student visas for Chinese nationals. In a letter dated July 20 to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, she emphasized the urgency of this action, citing recent information regarding the Chinese Communist Party’s interference in U.S. elections. She urged the […]
DOJ investigates Harvard for aid from Chinese donors that might leave out American students
House committee discusses DEI impact on medical school standards A House committee is looking into how DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies affect medical school admissions and patient care guidelines. Lawmakers are probing the deans of prominent medical schools about allegations from the Justice Department claiming that UCLA provided illegal preferential treatment to Black and […]
Revelations about Chinese election influence should strengthen our determination.
Concerns Over Chinese Influence in U.S. Elections National security experts have raised alarms about potential threats stemming from the Chinese Communist Party following the release of declassified intelligence by President Donald Trump’s administration regarding perceived Chinese interference in U.S. elections. During a prime-time address from the White House, President Trump discussed a range of declassified […]
Stocks slide into a losing week as concerns over Chinese AI drive down chipmakers.
Stock Market Declines Amid AI Threats and Middle East Tensions Major stock indexes wrapped up a tough week with losses on Friday, particularly troubling for chip manufacturers due to emerging AI challenges from China and an escalation in Middle Eastern conflicts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 380 points, which is about 0.7%. The […]
Police Raid Offices of Luxury Brand in Investigation of Sweatshop and Illegal Chinese Workers in Italy
Italian Authorities Investigate Luxury Brands for Labor Exploitation On Thursday, Italian law enforcement conducted raids at various luxury brand offices over concerns that their subcontractors might be using Chinese sweatshops. This operation is part of a larger inquiry being led by Milan authorities into the subcontractors associated with these brands, amid accusations of labor exploitation […]
Moonshot, a Chinese AI company, introduces a strong model with abilities similar to those of Anthropic and OpenAI.
Chinese Company Moonshot Unveils New Open Source AI Model Moonshot, a Chinese company, has introduced an open source AI model that resembles those developed by Anthropic and OpenAI. This move highlights China’s advancements in the competitive landscape of AI technology. The new language model, named Kimi K3, has been trained on an impressive 2.8 trillion […]