AI Ethics 18 August 2025 - 26 January 2026

U.S. and China Skip New AI Weapons Pledge in Spain as Only 35 Nations Sign
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U.S. and China Skip New AI Weapons Pledge in Spain as Only 35 Nations Sign

A CORUNA, Spain, Feb 6, 2026, 18:21 The United States and China opted out of a joint declaration on the military use of artificial intelligence at a summit in Spain on Thursday, leaving about a third of participating countries signed up to a set of voluntary principles. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-china-opt-out-joint-declaration-ai-use-military-2026-02-05/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
February 6, 2026
EU launches fresh X probe after Grok sexual deepfake outcry, widens algorithm case
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EU launches fresh X probe after Grok sexual deepfake outcry, widens algorithm case

Brussels, 26 January 2026, 16:15 On Monday, the European Commission opened a new probe into Elon Musk’s social media platform X, zeroing in on the spread of manipulated, sexually explicit images tied to its Grok chatbot. Simultaneously, regulators widened an ongoing investigation into X’s recommender systems—the algorithms that decide what content users see.
January 26, 2026
AI That Knows How You Feel
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AI That Knows How You Feel: The Rise of Emotion-Detecting Tech

Artificial intelligence is no longer just about crunching numbers or recognizing faces – it’s learning to read how we feel. So-called emotion-detecting AI uses algorithms to analyze our facial expressions, tone of voice, text messages, and even body signals to infer human emotions. The promise is enticing: more intuitive apps, empathetic robots, and personalized experiences that respond to our moods. But as this technology moves from research labs into workplaces, schools, and public spaces, it raises big questions. How exactly do these AI “mind readers” work? Where are they being used today? And why are some experts as excited about the possibilities as others are alarmed about the pitfalls? In this in-depth report, we’ll explore how emotion-detecting AI works, real-world
August 18, 2025