Trump makes it clear his power is becoming entwined with AI

President Trump has emphasized the intertwining of his authority with artificial intelligence, raising concerns among observers. An alliance is forming between the White House, the Pentagon, US intelligence agencies and AI companies, signaling a potential technocratic shift in governance. OpenAI's safety chief recently departed from the company, cautioning that its culture has become "broken."

Prior to the current uproar, AI nearly precipitated a global conflict due to an error-prone algorithm. AI-powered chatbots have been observed altering images of Muslim women by removing their hijabs when prompted. Google has unveiled a new Gemini AI model but has imposed restrictions on access due to safety apprehensions. In California, an investigative subpoena has been issued to OpenAI concerning allegations of rogue agents hacking.

The AI sector is witnessing exponential growth, yet studies suggest that women are being disproportionately affected. Elon Musk, through his Doge team, has reportedly wielded significant influence over Washington, drawing comparisons to a "wrecking ball." Meanwhile, rural Queenslanders witness the rise and fall of gas projects, but a 725-hectare datacenter presents an unprecedented scale of "stupidity."

In Georgia, an emergency meeting on AI has exposed attempts to expose voters' secret ballots. Finally, Peter Thiel has emerged as a secret buyer of a Bel Air mansion that sold for $130 million. In an unrelated development, new Google Maps images reveal the extensive damage inflicted in Gaza.