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Trump and Sanders Push Public Equity Stakes in AI Companies
Populist leaders from opposite ends of the political spectrum converge on government ownership as grassroots resistance to AI infrastructure grows.
Trump Administration Eyes Equity Stake in OpenAI
Discussions underway for government ownership in AI companies, with proceeds potentially flowing to a public wealth fund.
White House AI Policy Adviser Sriram Krishnan to Depart in June
The senior technology official helped shape the Trump administration's approach to regulating frontier AI systems amid growing cybersecurity concerns.
Sriram Krishnan Exits White House AI Advisor Role
The former tech executive and venture capitalist will leave the Trump administration in June after helping shape the AI Action Plan.
White House AI Policy Adviser Sriram Krishnan to Exit
The tech investor plans to launch an external institution to continue shaping Trump administration technology policy from outside government.
Florida AG Lawsuit Against OpenAI Tests AI Product Liability
Ashley Uthmeier's case could establish whether chatbot makers face the same legal exposure as social media platforms over user harm.
Pope's AI Warning Opens Door to Religious Exemptions at Work
A software engineer already secured an accommodation to avoid AI tools, and employment lawyers say more requests are likely.
Why AI's Economic Impact Isn't Showing Up in GDP Statistics
The problem lies in how we measure price changes and quality improvements, not in the definition of national income itself.
150+ Mathematicians Challenge AI Problem-Solving Claims
New declaration warns governments against believing industry hype about frontier models autonomously solving complex mathematical proofs.
France Tests Arcadia AI Command System as European Maven Alternative
French military will demonstrate locally developed battlefield AI during NATO exercise in Poland, citing digital sovereignty concerns.
Anthropic AI Pause Proposal Draws Industry Skepticism
The AI company's call for coordinated slowdown mechanisms sparks accusations of regulatory capture and self-interest from tech leaders and researchers.
UK Lawmaker Sues xAI Over Non-Consensual AI-Generated Images
Labour MP Jess Asato takes legal action against Elon Musk's company after its Grok chatbot allegedly created sexualized imagery without consent.
Colorado Enacts First AI Chatbot Law Protecting Children
New legislation restricts how artificial intelligence chatbots can interact with minors, signed more than two years after a teen suicide.
Colorado Enacts First AI Chatbot Law for Minors After Teen Suicide
New safeguards require age verification and crisis resources, but the mother who pushed for change says the law protects companies over children.
Oregon Supreme Court Strikes AI-Fabricated Legal Citations
State's highest court addresses false case law generated by artificial intelligence tools in two separate filings, imposing fines and dismissals.
Federal AI and Crypto Oversight Diverge on Regulation Strategy
A new executive order highlights Washington's voluntary approach to AI governance while crypto faces continued compliance mandates.
Trump Proposes AI Profit-Sharing Program for Americans
The president plans White House meetings with major AI companies to discuss distributing dividends and equity stakes to the public.
Trump Orders Military to Accelerate AI Adoption With Guardrails
New presidential memo mandates faster deployment of artificial intelligence in defense operations while requiring human oversight of autonomous weapons.
Trump Floats Government Equity Stakes in Leading AI Companies
President suggests partnership model where American public would hold ownership shares in major artificial intelligence labs.
Trump Floats Government Stakes in Leading AI Companies
White House to host industry leaders as SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI prepare for public offerings.
Trump Explores Federal Equity Stakes in AI Companies
The president said he will meet with major AI executives next week to discuss government ownership shares that could benefit American households.
Bipartisan AI Bill Would Block State Laws for Three Years
The Great American Artificial Intelligence Act proposes federal preemption of state AI development regulations while establishing new safety frameworks for frontier models.
Anthropic Proposes AI Development Pause as Self-Improving Systems Loom
The AI company warns that recursive self-improvement could arrive soon, while OpenAI argues governments should set the rules instead.
Anthropic Proposes Coordinated AI Development Pause
The Claude maker warns that rapid advances in AI capability could lead to loss of human control, while OpenAI argues governments should set the rules.
Musicians Union Sues UMG, Warner Over AI Training Settlements
AFM claims record labels kept settlement money and licensing revenue from AI music generators without compensating artists whose work trained the models.
OpenAI in Talks to Give U.S. Government Equity Stake
Discussions between Sam Altman and the White House have progressed for over a year, with potential ties to a proposed public wealth fund.
Oklahoma Ethics Commission Begins Rulemaking for AI in Campaigns
State agency explores disclosure requirements and guardrails following controversy over deepfake political ads.
Trump Plans White House Meeting on US Equity Stakes in AI Firms
The president confirmed plans to discuss government investment in major artificial intelligence companies, potentially creating a public-private partnership model.
Anthropic Calls for AI Development Pause Ahead of IPO
The Claude creator warns recursive self-improvement could arrive before society is ready to manage the risks.
Anthropic Proposes Industry-Wide AI Development Pause Mechanism
The Claude maker wants governments and labs to coordinate temporary halts when risks emerge, despite competitive pressures.
Anthropic Calls for AI Development Pause as IPO Looms
The company warns its models are approaching recursive self-improvement while preparing for a near-trillion-dollar public debut.
House AI Regulation Deal Faces Collapse Over State Preemption Fight
A bipartisan 269-page framework to regulate advanced AI systems meets resistance from both parties, with Democrats opposing state law restrictions and Republicans skeptical of federal oversight.
AI CEOs Ask Congress to Mandate Bioweapon Material Screening
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft leaders unite with synthetic DNA manufacturers to push for federal oversight of materials that could enable AI-assisted biological weapons.
Siemens Chair Named EU AI Adviser After Lobbying Against Rules
Jim Hagemann Snabe's appointment to advise on industrial AI strategy draws conflict-of-interest concerns from European lawmakers.
Court Ruling on AI Prompts in Expert Testimony Sets Precedent
A Connecticut climate case could determine whether AI search queries used by expert witnesses must be disclosed during litigation discovery.
Universal High Income Emerges as Policy Response to AI Job Losses
Elon Musk and tech leaders advocate for $60,000+ annual payments as automation reshapes employment, with new funding proposals under development.