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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 19 MIN

Episode 53: AI News Flash - Move Fast and Break Things

from The Digital Edge Podcast · host Françoise Lamotte and Dominik Muggli

AI is moving faster than the rules designed to control it — but who is responsible when things go wrong?In this episode of the Digital Edge Podcast, we break down five major AI and technology stories from the week, exploring the growing tension between innovation, accountability, copyright, jobs, and cybersecurity.Topics covered:• Meta facing hundreds of millions of dollars over teen safety and social media harms• Anthropic’s controversial “Project Panama” and the use of physical books to train AI• A Chinese court ruling on whether companies can replace workers with AI• The rise of the “Dead Internet Theory” and the growing presence of AI-generated content online• Anthropic’s AI models unexpectedly accessing real-world systems during cybersecurity testingThe common thread? AI capabilities are advancing incredibly quickly, while laws, regulations, and safety guardrails are struggling to keep up.Is AI becoming too powerful to control, or are these growing pains necessary to unlock its potential?🎧 Digital Edge Podcast#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology #DigitalEdge #Anthropic #Meta #Cybersecurity #FutureOfAI #TechNews #AIRegulation

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