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Artificial intelligence is either a field of research, the most important technical innovation of mankind, its downfall – or simply a pipe dream from Silicon Valley. Can machines really be intelligent? What is intelligence anyway? What opportunities does AI technology offer, and what are the risks? From neural networks to the science fiction vision of super AI, from deepfakes to AI surveillance: THE DECODER delivers the latest AI news and information on all facets of artificial intelligence.

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OpenAI launches new ChatGPT agent that automates complex tasks for Pro, Plus, and Team

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OpenAI releases its first open-weight language models since GPT-2 with GPT-oss

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Google upgrades Gemini with Deep Think and flags early warning risks

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Meta is in negotiations with publishers including Axel Springer, Fox Corp., and News Corp. about licensing deals that would allow the company to use news articles in its AI products, such as chatbots. The talks were first reported by the Wall Street Journal.

The company has already secured a licensing agreement with Reuters, but its broader discussions with media companies have only recently begun. For Meta, the move marks a shift: in 2022 it shut down Facebook’s News Tab and stepped back from directly funding journalism.

Other tech companies have moved earlier in this area. OpenAI has inked content deals with publishers such as Hearst, while Amazon has also pursued licensing agreements. Rising resistance from publishers over the use of their material for AI training has become the backdrop for these negotiations.

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Google has introduced the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), a new open standard aimed at enabling AI agents to carry out secure payments across different platforms. AP2 builds on the existing Agent2Agent protocol and supports a wide range of payment methods, including credit cards, stablecoins, and bank transfers.

A key element of the design is digital mandates, which are cryptographic authorizations that lock in user intent. These mandates are intended to ensure that transactions remain verifiable and secure, whether for real-time purchases or automated transactions when the user is not directly involved.

The initiative is already backed by more than 60 companies, among them Mastercard, PayPal, Coinbase, and Adobe. By creating a unified framework, the goal is to establish a standardized and trustworthy system for agent-driven commerce. Google has made the documentation available on GitHub.

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Meta has set up its own super PAC in California to shape AI policy. According to The Verge, the "Meta California PAC" is designed to channel millions of dollars into campaigns supporting politicians who back the company’s approach to AI regulation.

Unlike other tech firms, Meta is funding the effort exclusively with its own corporate funds, meaning Mark Zuckerberg ultimately controls its resources. The company’s strategy contrasts with rivals that often join collective lobbying efforts or seek funding from multiple sources.

Critics, including Rick Hasen of UCLA, argue the move could give Meta an outsized advantage over competitors by transforming corporate wealth into political power. At the same time, a separate industry-wide super PAC called Leading the Future recently launched without Meta’s participation.

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OpenAI says GPT-5 shows 30 percent less political bias than previous models

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OpenAI suddenly remembers that copyright law exists after a few days of wild Sora videos

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OpenAI unveils Sora 2 video model with realistic physics, high-quality audio, and a new social app

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