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Classified budget estimates indicate the National Security Agency is paying billions of dollars to test artificial intelligence models, according to a new report. The disclosure has drawn attention to the scale of US intelligence spending on AI and raised questions about how spy agencies are evaluating commercial models and what capabilities they are seeking to build.

Data centers are increasingly shaping the physical American landscape, with large-scale facilities being built across the country to meet growing demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The expansion is drawing attention to their land use, energy consumption, and impact on local communities, as commentators debate whether the benefits outweigh the environmental and infrastructure costs.

The World Health Organization and partner organisations held discussions at the WIPO Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources on how traditional medicine knowledge should be governed as artificial intelligence becomes more widely used. The talks focus on protecting indigenous and community-held medical knowledge from misuse while allowing innovation, a growing concern as AI systems can extract and replicate such knowledge at scale.

Drake University is hosting prominent journalists for its Bucksbaum Business Lecture, where they will discuss the evolution of technology and artificial intelligence and its impact on journalism and business. The event is expected to draw students, faculty and community members interested in how AI is reshaping media and the economy.