Tesseract AI & Web3 News 6/5/2025

AI Snippets

1. BBC and Sky push back on UK AI copyright plans: BBC Director General Tim Davie and Sky CEO Dana Strong publicly criticized UK government proposals to allow AI firms to use copyrighted material without prior authorization, arguing that an opt-out system would undermine the £125 billion creative industry and squeeze out smaller content creators. They’re calling for an “opt-in” model requiring permission and licensing negotiations before training AI on protected works. theguardian.com

2. Humane Intelligence CEO warns against outsourcing thought to AI: Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, CEO of Humane Intelligence, cautioned that while AI can be a helpful assistant, it cannot replace human creativity or judgment, as illustrated by an AI chatbot that provided unsafe medical advice from a misleading prompt. She emphasized that genuine innovation stems from human intelligence, urging users to critically assess AI outputs and question the impulse to relinquish independent thinking. businessinsider.com

3. AI Now Institute urges broader activism focus beyond ethics: In a new report, the AI Now Institute highlights that while ethical debates have shaped early AI discourse, activists must now address economic impacts such as job displacement and concentrated corporate power, given the accelerating integration of AI in society. The report points to examples like National Nurses United, whose efforts led to stricter AI constraints in healthcare, and urges grassroots movements to challenge tech industry narratives to ensure accountability and equitable governance. wired.com

4. Google releases new content classification model to curb harmful content: Researchers at Google announced the release of a content classification model designed to filter out sexual, violent, and dangerous material, aiming to improve safety across AI-driven platforms. This model reflects Google’s effort to refine moderation tools after criticism over content mishandling, and it’s expected to be integrated into products like YouTube and Search to enhance user protection and trust. jack-clark.net

5. Google unveils Ultra AI subscription and Agent Mode for search: Google launched AI Mode as a new search tab, plus “Google AI Ultra” subscriptions at $249.99/month (intro $124.99), promising VIP access to advanced features like Gemini 2.5 Pro Deep Think, which scored 84 percent on the 2025 USA Mathematical Olympiad. Alongside, “Agent Mode” will automate tasks across websites via Chrome, Search, and Gemini apps, signaling Google’s push to make AI the backbone of search and browsing. theneurondaily.com

Web3 Snippets

1. Ethereum Foundation restructures Protocol R&D team: The Ethereum Foundation announced a leadership reshuffle under a new streamlined roadmap, resulting in staff layoffs within its Protocol R&D team. Longtime core developers Barnabé Monnot, Tim Beiko, and Alex Stokes emphasized that “the world is ready for the world computer,” refocusing resources on advancing Ethereum’s scalability and security features amid growing demand for decentralized applications. bankless.com

2. Brazil’s central bank proposes strict stablecoin transfer rules: As part of a new crypto regulatory framework, Brazil’s central bank is considering regulations that would restrict transfers of stablecoins to wallets controlled by non-Brazilian entities, aiming to curb illicit flows and increase oversight. This move positions Brazil ahead of other jurisdictions in tightening stablecoin usage, reflecting concerns that around 90 percent of crypto flows in the country are linked to dollar-backed stablecoins for cross-border transfers. beamstart.com

3. Kaito token surges 41% as staked supply hits all-time high: The Kaito ($KAITO) token jumped 41 percent in a week as its staked supply reached a record peak, driven by speculation over new staking features and ongoing buyback programs. This rally underscores growing interest in tokenized utilities for NFT marketplaces and P2E experiences, with investors betting on Kaito’s roadmap to expand its on-chain gaming and rewards ecosystem. binance.com

4. PancakeSwap hits record $173 billion in monthly volume, partners with Trump-backed stablecoin: Decentralized exchange PancakeSwap reported $173 billion in trading volume for May 2025, a new high driven by a partnership with Trump-backed World Liberty Financial to boost adoption of its USD1 stablecoin. The collaboration aims to integrate on-chain payments for mainstream venues, marking a notable step toward broader crypto acceptance and utility in consumer transactions. binance.com

5. SEC clarifies that staking activities are not securities transactions: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued guidance stating that staking operations do not constitute securities transactions, clearing a regulatory hurdle for proof-of-stake protocols like Ethereum and Solana. This shift paves the way for institutional investors to participate in staking-based funds and ETFs, signaling growing regulatory acceptance of decentralized finance primitives. binance.com