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Baidu Robotaxis Freeze in Traffic. EU Bans AI-Generated Media. Perplexity Sued Over Trackers. Stream Deck Automates with AI.

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The episode begins with a brief introduction to the AI Briefing Daily podcast, stating it provides the most important AI news from the past 24 hours. It lists four headlines: Baidu robotaxis freezing in traffic, the EU banning AI-generated media, Perplexity being sued over trackers, and Stream Deck automating with AI. A sponsorship message for Rocket Routine is included. The first story details Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis freezing across Wuhan, which stopped traffic and contributed to at least one accident. Police confirmed multiple reports of vehicles stopping, with no injuries reported, and preliminary investigations pointed to an unspecified system failure. Wuhan is noted as a major robotaxi hub for Baidu, with over 500 driverless cars deployed, and local reports indicate at least 100 vehicles were affected. Baidu did not respond to requests for comment. The outage has renewed debate over safety as Baidu expands into 26 cities worldwide and partners with Uber in London and Dubai, highlighting operational risks and the need for clear response plans. The second story covers the European Commission, Parliament, and Council barring communications teams from using fully AI-generated videos and images in official communications. AI may only enhance existing photos or improve quality, with authenticity prioritized, as stated by Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier to Politico. This stance contrasts with political practice, exemplified by Donald Trump using AI in 36 posts on Truth Social, including an image of himself as Pope. Within the EU, Chancellor Friedrich Merz posted an AI-generated dance video of a man dancing to a dance. The episode does not provide further details on the Perplexity lawsuit or Stream Deck automation.

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