Investigation: as US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick promotes AI, including pressuring US allies, his companies and sons are cashing in on the AI projects (New York Times)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is accelerating its efforts to equip national laboratories with AI supercomputers by collaborating with Nvidia, AMD, and Oracle, who will cover some of the associated costs. This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of national labs, which are pivotal in scientific research and innovation.

A recent audit of 186,000 articles from 1,500 American newspapers reveals that approximately 9% of newly published articles are partially or fully AI-generated. This use of AI is more prevalent in smaller, local newspapers and specific topics like weather and technology. Additionally, opinion pieces from major publications such as the Washington Post, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal are 6.4 times more likely to contain AI-generated content compared to standard news articles. Despite its growing presence, AI usage in journalism is rarely disclosed.