Microsoft Copilot wins NFL Draft mock as Google search uses ten times more electricity than ChatGPT query

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YouTube opens AI deepfake detection tool to Hollywood

YouTube is now offering its proprietary deepfake detection tool to actors, athletes, creators, and musicians at no cost. This initiative allows high-risk public figures to identify and request the removal of AI-generated content featuring their likenesses. The tool was first tested nearly a year and a half ago before expanding to prominent creators, politicians, and now all eligible talent. YouTube executives state this is a foundational responsibility to protect public figures from having their identities abused.

YouTube expands AI likeness detection to entertainment industry

YouTube is making its likeness detection technology available to talent agencies, management companies, and celebrities within the entertainment industry. The technology scans for AI-generated content that matches an enrolled participant's face, allowing users to request video removal. Major agencies like CAA, UTA, WME, and Untitled Management supported the tool's development. Unlike the existing Content ID system, this feature does not currently allow rights holders to monetize videos using their likeness.

Celebrities can request removal of AI deepfakes on YouTube

YouTube introduced a new likeness detection tool that lets public figures find and request the removal of AI-generated deepfakes on the platform. Participants must submit an ID and a selfie video for facial recognition enrollment. The system flags content for review, but removal is not guaranteed in all cases, as protected uses like parody or satire are exempt. YouTube compares this tool to its Content ID system but notes it does not offer revenue sharing for detected content.

AI vs. experts in 2026 NFL mock draft predictions

USA TODAY Sports compared Microsoft Copilot AI predictions against expert analyst Chris Bumbaca for the 2026 NFL Draft first round. Both selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza from Indiana as the top pick, while the AI chose linebacker Arvell Reese and edge rusher David Bailey for the second and third spots. The AI deviated by selecting linebacker Sonny Styles for the Giants instead of running back Jeremiyah Love. The experiment used a modified scoring system that rewarded correct player-team matches and pick order.

AI bot runs futuristic Tokyo retail store Andon Market

USA TODAY spoke with Andon, the AI bot operating Andon Market, a futuristic retail store in Tokyo that serves customers without human staff. The store offers groceries and electronics while using AI to provide personalized recommendations and automated checkout. Advanced technology includes smart shelves that track inventory in real-time. This concept represents a growing trend where retailers use AI to enhance customer experience and improve operational efficiency.

Derrick Miller wins award for material handling AI solutions

Derrick Miller, senior manager of sales for The Raymond Corporation, received the Pros to Know Award for his leadership in AI and automation. He leads strategy for the company's technology portfolio, including telematics, operator assistance, and automation solutions for material handling. Miller works with dealers to diagnose operational challenges and deploy integrated technologies that improve warehouse productivity. He recently discussed how his company's iWAREHOUSE telematics platform helps organizations monitor lift truck fleets and labor performance.

REA AI model shows buyer engagement on 90% of sold listings

REA Group released new PropTrack data showing that buyer engagement is recorded on nine out of ten properties that eventually sell. This finding comes from an AI-powered Buyer Impact Model developed by PropTrack and independently validated by Deloitte. The analysis covered more than 1.3 million Australian property sales between August 2023 and November 2025. The model tracks 25 behavioral signals, including listing saves, shares, and inspection activity, to map consumer behavior patterns.

US DOT needs more funding to upgrade air traffic control

The Department of Transportation received a $12.5 billion down payment to modernize the air traffic control system but requires additional funding for software and AI integration. Since the funding approval, the agency replaced nearly 50% of copper wires and converted 270 radio sites. The Federal Aviation Administration is also installing new radars and digital voice switches at over 4,500 sites. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that more money is needed to develop and deploy the new software components.

AI environmental costs include massive water and energy use

Artificial intelligence creates significant environmental impacts through high energy consumption and water usage in data centers. A single ChatGPT query uses about ten times more electricity than a Google search, and data centers could account for 20% of the UK's projected CO2 emissions by 2035. One large data center can consume up to two million liters of water daily, exceeding global bottled water consumption in 2025. Non-profit Foxglove highlights a lack of transparency regarding these environmental costs.

Expert criticizes AI study on blackmail scenarios

David Sacks, co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, criticized an AI study for creating blackmail scenarios through irresponsible prompting. Sacks noted that researchers iterated on the prompt over 200 times to force the AI model into a situation where blackmail was the only logical result. He emphasized that the AI was following instructions rather than acting independently or scheming. Sacks added that similar behavior has not been observed in the wild outside of controlled testing environments.

Legal standards needed for AI drug advice from chatbots

Patients increasingly seek illicit drug advice from AI chatbots, creating a gap in current legal and medical standards of care. A 2024 study found chatbots can provide high-quality responses on substance use but operate in a liability gap without statutory immunities. Experts suggest adopting the medical standard of care where counseling is permitted but prescribing illicit substances is not. AI systems should provide harm reduction information while directing users to clinical specialists for comprehensive care.

Scala Data Centers seeks US and Chinese tech for Brazil AI City

Scala Data Centers is building a large-scale AI City near Porto Alegre, Brazil, with construction starting later this year. The project seeks hyperscale tenants from US and Chinese technology firms for high-performance computing systems. Initial infrastructure investment is expected to reach around $500 million, with a power connection of up to 5GW. Scala noted that geopolitical tensions and Brazil's renewable energy resources make the location attractive for data center expansion.

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• YouTube Opens Up AI Deepfake Detection Tool to All of Hollywood
• YouTube expands its AI likeness detection technology to celebrities
• Celebrities will be able to find and request removal of AI deepfakes on YouTube
• NFL mock draft 2026: How AI picks compare to expert predictions for Round 1
• Is Andon Market the future of retail? USA TODAY spoke with its boss, an AI bot.
• Raymond Corp.’s Derrick Miller Talks AI, Telematics and Automation in Material Handling Sector: Pros to Know Award
• REA launches AI model revealing buyer engagement across 9 in 10 sold listings
• $12.5 billion ‘down payment’ brings air traffic control out of 1990s. Now, more money is needed for new software and AI
• “Is AI green?” Just don’t ask ChatGPT 
• Expert rips ‘irresponsible’ AI study over blackmail scenarios
• Patients Are Seeking Illicit Drug Advice from AI. What Standard of Care Should Apply? - Petrie-Flom Center
• Scala Data Centers taps US and Chinese tech for investment in Brazil 'AI City'