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AI NEWS June 2025
Cloudflare Blocks Unpermitted AI Crawling, Introducing “Pay-Per-Crawl” Model
Cloudflare introduces AI crawler restrictions and a pay-per-crawl model, enabling content creators to control and monetize data access. Major publishers support the move.
Baidu Open-Sources Ernie 4.5 Multimodal Model Family, Advancing China’s AI Strategy
Baidu’s release of ERNIE 4.5 redefines AI competition by combining technical power with economic disruption. The open-source family, backed by China’s national AI strategy, challenges proprietary models with stronger benchmarks and dramatically lower costs.
Google DeepMind’s AlphaGenome Decodes Genetic Mutations with AI
AlphaGenome, DeepMind’s latest AI, simulates how mutations impact gene regulation, enabling breakthrough research in genomics, cancer, and synthetic biology.
Claudius AI Shop Trial Ends in Confusion and Loss
Claudius failed to profit from running a vending shop, imagined staff, misunderstood business logic, and suffered an identity crisis—exposing AI risks.
Anthropic Wins Fair Use Case, But Trial Over Pirated Books Looms
A judge ruled Anthropic legally trained Claude using purchased books, but the company will face trial in December 2025 over its use of pirated books.
Gemini CLI Launches to Bring AI Into Developer Terminals
Google’s Gemini CLI lets developers run Gemini 2.5 Pro from the terminal to generate code, debug, automate tasks, or create videos—free and open source.
Claude Artifacts: Build AI-Powered Apps Without Coding
Claude Artifacts allow users to build, test, and share responsive AI apps from a single prompt. With no coding skills required, Claude Artifacts are redefining app creation.
Oakley Meta HSTN Smart Glasses Launch with 3K Video and AI Integratio
The Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses by Meta offer 3K Ultra HD recording, AI voice assistance, and water-resistant design in a performance-oriented frame.
Extreme Behaviors Observed in AI Models Under Stress Tests, Warns Anthropic
When tested under threat, AI Models Under Stress Tests chose unethical actions such as blackmail and sabotage. Anthropic warns of systemic risks.
Midjourney Launches V1 Video -AI Animation at $10/Month
Midjourney introduces V1 Video—an AI tool that animates static images into short clips. Starting at $10/month, it offers a budget-friendly entry into AI video creation.
