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Trump, big tech sign AI safety pact but it has no legal force

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a voluntary agreement with major technology companies to reduce risks from frontier AI, but the pact has no legal force, prompting debate over its effectiveness. About 24 firms agreed to independent safety audits, shared standards and benchmarks, and regular consultations covering issues including cybersecurity and biosafety. The agreement does not impose new legal duties, and enforcement details remain unclear as AI safety incidents continue.

AI & Enterprise

Bill Gates says AI could usher in an era of abundance after 20-year adjustment period

Bill Gates said artificial intelligence is likely to unfold in two stages, with an adjustment period of about 20 years before broader productivity gains spread across society. He said AI could first disrupt labor markets and be misused for crime if safeguards are lacking. In a second stage, he said AI combined with humanoid robots could perform work such as housing construction and food production, easing material shortages. He also stressed the need for regulation and monitoring.

Telecommunications & Media

Amazon Prime Video joins short-form news race with News Clips

Amazon is adding short-form news to Prime Video as more users consume news through brief videos on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts. Prime Video has introduced News Clips in the United States, offering edited local and national news from multiple providers on a dedicated page. The service starts on TV and Fire TV devices and will expand to the web and iOS and Android apps. It is free for all Amazon customers in the United States.