Just AI Weekly News Update - Week of January 27, 2025

In this episode of the Just AI podcast, host Paige Lord discusses the intersection of AI policy, censorship, and the Stargate AI infrastructure project. She dives into notable news updates, including the EU AI Act, copyright issues, and the implications of AI self-replication. The conversation also addresses social media interference, censorship related to reproductive rights, and the significant $500 billion Stargate project announced by President Trump, highlighting the evolving landscape of AI governance and its societal impacts. She raises concerns about the environmental impact of expanding AI data centers, especially in light of the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement. The conversation shifts to the latest AI benchmark test, 'Humanity's Last Exam,' and the implications of AI policy changes under the Trump administration. Paige also explores China's advancements in AI, particularly the DeepSeek model, and concludes with a discussion on the potential of AI in education, particularly in Pakistan, and the importance of responsible AI strategies for businesses. Links: Just AI Newsletter (where you can find most of the stories I discuss): https://thepaigelord.substack.com/p/ai-policy-censorship-and-stargate EU AI Act Data Template: https://public-buyers-community.ec.europa.eu/communities/procurement-ai/resources/eu-model-contractual-ai-clauses-pilot-procurements-ai Copyright/Paul McCartney: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jan/25/paul-mccartney-says-change-in-law-over-ai-could-rip-off-artists AI can replicate itself:https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/ai-can-now-replicate-itself-a-milestone-that-has-experts-terrified  Yann LeCunn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/yann-lecun_to-people-who-see-the-performance-of-deepseek-activity-7288591087751884800-I3sN?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop