AI news on Friday, October 30, 2026

In AI on Friday, October 30, 2026: Character.AI sale advances; new AI research funding. Also: Character.AI moves forward with asset sale despite state regulatory objections; Sam Altman argues people should not run their own AI models at home.

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Character.AI moves forward with asset sale despite state regulatory objections.Reuters · Oct 30, 10:33 PM

Sam Altman argues people should not run their own AI models at home.Futurism · Oct 30, 5:02 PM
Pennsylvania allows AI-generated campaign ads depicting Governor Shapiro in 2026 election.6abc Philadelphia · Oct 30, 10:00 PM
Vatican convenes dialogue addressing artificial intelligence and human dignity concerns.Vatican News · Oct 30, 3:05 PM
Ex-DOGE staffers' startup gains access inside Anthropic's operations and research.Cleveland.com · Oct 30, 6:38 PM
Auburn University receives $8.1 million for AI and aquaculture research projects.Auburn University · Oct 30, 9:22 PM

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