Water shortage fears as Labour's first AI growth zone sited close to new reservoir
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• Labour's first AI growth zone is planned close to the UK's first new reservoir in 30 years, raising concerns about exacerbating water shortages in the water-stressed south-east England.
• Keir Starmer's proposal aims to significantly boost AI capacity by easing planning restrictions on datacentre construction through the establishment of growth zones with reduced constraints.
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What does AI plan mean for NHS patient data and is there cause for concern?
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• UK ministers are planning to create a National Data Library for AI models, potentially including patient data from the NHS.
• Labour's AI action plan involves compiling at least five "high-impact" public datasets for the National Data Library.
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Ministers mull allowing private firms to make profit from NHS data in AI push
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• Ministers are considering allowing private firms to profit from NHS data for AI advancements.
• The push to use anonymized patient data aims to develop new treatments, drugs, and diagnostic tools in the healthcare sector.
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Biden Toughens China Curbs With AI Order, Smart Car Tech Ban
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• The Biden administration is implementing measures to enhance US automotive manufacturing and artificial intelligence development.
• These measures include strengthening restrictions on Chinese technology and potentially imposing bans on smart car technology, aligning with efforts to counter previous policies under Donald Trump.
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Nvidia CEO Tours China During Beijing Antitrust Probe, AI Curbs
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• Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang, is touring China amid an antitrust probe by Beijing.
• Washington is imposing new restrictions on the sale of Nvidia's AI chips abroad.
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