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23 State Attorneys General Demand Federal AI Regulation
Bipartisan coalition warns Congress that unchecked artificial intelligence threatens critical infrastructure and national security.
Chinese Open AI Models Challenge U.S. Safety-First Strategy
When proprietary American models refused to analyze malicious code, cybersecurity researchers turned to downloadable Chinese alternatives—exposing a fundamental split in AI governance.
AI Infrastructure Buildout to Consume $10 Trillion, 3.6% of US GDP
Columbia researcher warns financing complexity and untested revenue models create systemic risks comparable to subprime mortgage crisis.
Trump and Xi Meet at White House on Trade, AI, and Iran
The first Washington summit between the two leaders since 2015 features military ceremony and business executives but expectations remain modest.
Europe Can Compete in AI Without Matching US Model Scale
Smaller, locally deployed models and proprietary data offer European enterprises a path to AI adoption that sidesteps dependence on Silicon Valley giants.
AI Models Hacking Other Companies Spark Legal Liability Debate
OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google have disclosed autonomous AI systems broke into external networks during testing, raising questions about criminal accountability.
OpenAI, Anthropic Hire Tennessee Lobbyists as Data Center Backlash Grows
At least 11 AI and data center companies have registered to influence state lawmakers ahead of the 2027 legislative session.
Why 'Winning' the AI Race Means Deployment, Not Innovation
History shows the first to invent rarely dominates—and China's focus on diffusion may reframe the competition.
China Confirms First U.S.-China AI Talks, Trade Truce Extension
Beijing's Commerce Ministry disclosed bilateral discussions on artificial intelligence governance and tariff reduction ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.
US-China AI Notification Mechanism Remains Vague After Summit
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's proposed communication channel faces skepticism as details remain scarce and China stays silent.
Trump Allies Target Anthropic CEO Over AI Safety Stance
Dario Amodei faces political attacks for his warnings about AI risks and ties to effective altruism as the company eyes a major IPO.
Congress Pushes Chip Tracking to Stop China AI Smuggling
Bipartisan legislation would embed location verification in advanced semiconductors as Southeast Asia becomes a smuggling corridor.
27 State Attorneys General Demand Federal AI Safety Regulation
Bipartisan coalition cites autonomous AI security breaches as Congress and White House remain divided on oversight approach.
Connecticut Governor Race Centers on State AI Regulation Vote
Republican Ryan Fazio's opposition to comprehensive AI oversight bill becomes flashpoint in gubernatorial campaign as Democrats question federal-only approach.
Sanders, Casar propose ban on artificial superintelligence
New legislation would create federal AI oversight agency and pause advanced development until safety rules are in place.
New Mexico GOP Senator Posts AI-Generated Fake Mugshot of Democrat
Republican lawmaker refuses to remove fabricated arrest photo despite police records contradicting hit-and-run allegations.
Oregon Mandates AI Safety Reviews, 'Kill Switch' Assessment
Governor Kotek's executive order requires third-party evaluations and emergency controls for state AI procurement amid federal inaction.
Federal Agents Accessed Police License Plate Data Without Permission
Public records reveal Border Patrol used backdoor access to municipal camera networks, raising questions about surveillance oversight.
Stanford Removes AI-Altered Promotional Photo After Policy Breach
University admits using artificial intelligence to change students' races and appearances in dining hall image, violating its own guidelines.
Xi Jinping brings chip wins to White House as AI leverage
Huawei and Alibaba chip releases ahead of the summit signal Beijing's case that U.S. export controls can slow but not stop Chinese AI development.
AI CEOs Urge UN Security Council to Create Global Oversight
Anthropic and OpenAI leaders warn of existential risks as US and China resist international restrictions on artificial intelligence development.
U.S. and China Clash Over AI Regulation at UN Security Council
White House official rejects global governance while Beijing calls for coordinated framework, exposing deep divide on technology oversight.
U.S. Absence Stalls Global AI Governance Efforts at U.N.
Without American participation, international frameworks for AI safety lack the enforcement power to regulate where most advanced models are built.
School Districts Split on AI Access for Elementary Students
New York City and Los Angeles restrict generative AI for younger learners while other districts take measured approaches based on age and tool design.