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FortuneTrump Administration Considers Pre-Release AI Testing Rules
The Trump administration is reviewing a Biden-era proposal that would require pre-release testing and approval for certain AI models. The review follows a letter from more than 60 allies urging tighter oversight.
yahoo.comGroups advise schools to remove student photos over AI photo alteration
Groups have warned schools against posting photos of children following reports of AI being used to alter images for blackmail. The practice has occurred several times in the U.S.
flipboard.comOfficials Brief AI Companies on Plan to Review Models Before Release
Officials briefed AI companies on a plan to review models before release. The briefing covered procedures for assessing new AI systems ahead of public availability.
flipboard.comSenate Judiciary Committee Advances Bill Restricting AI Chatbots for Minors
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation that would bar companies from providing AI companion chatbots to users under 18. The measure requires age verification and prohibits chatbots from generating explicit content or encouraging self-harm.
AxiosMAGA Allies Urge President Trump to Require Testing of Powerful AI Models
More than 60 allies of President Trump signed a letter asking him to require testing and government approval of the most powerful AI models before release. The letter was shared first with Axios.
National ReviewUtah Medical Licensing Board Suspends AI Prescription Renewal Pilot
Utah’s Medical Licensing Board called for the immediate suspension of a pilot program with AI company Doctronic that allows a chatbot to evaluate patients and recommend renewals for nearly 200 chronic condition drugs. The board learned of the program only after launch and warned…
EuronewsEU Reaches Provisional Deal to Amend and Delay Parts of Landmark AI Act
Negotiators from the European Parliament and Council struck a deal at 4 am Thursday on the AI Omnibus, an effort to ease overlapping AI regulations. The agreement narrows exemptions, sets new compliance deadlines and extends SME relief to larger firms. An industry coalition urged…
WiredTrump Administration Considers Executive Order Requiring Pre-Release Government Review of Advanced AI Models
The proposal would create a review group of tech executives and government officials to examine new AI models before public release. Google, Microsoft, xAI, Anthropic and OpenAI have already agreed to provide early government access. Separately, a former CFPB employee fired after…
BBC NewsBBC Investigation Finds Misleading AI Fitness App Adverts
A BBC Sport investigation identified fitness app advertisements using AI-generated instructors that make exaggerated claims about body transformations. The adverts breached UK advertising rules by promising results such as losing 40 pounds in a month or looking 20 years younger.…
interestingengineering.comPennsylvania Sues Character.AI Maker Over Chatbot Medical Advice Claims
Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit Friday against Character Technologies Inc. alleging its Character.AI chatbots unlawfully present themselves as licensed doctors. The suit seeks a court order to halt the practice and protect users seeking health guidance. Officials cited an investigat…
SemaforTrump Administration Considers Pre-Release Government Review of AI Models
The Trump administration is discussing measures to vet advanced AI models for safety and security risks prior to their release, marking a potential shift from its previous hands-off stance on AI regulation. Officials are considering an executive order to establish a working group…
New York PostUS Government to Test New AI Models From Google, Microsoft and xAI Before Release
The US Department of Commerce announced agreements with Google, Microsoft and xAI to test new AI models for capabilities and security risks before public release. The pacts expand on prior arrangements with OpenAI and Anthropic, with evaluations focusing on national security, cyb…
New York PostUS Commerce Department Signs AI Model Review Agreements with Google, Microsoft, and xAI
The US Department of Commerce announced agreements with Microsoft, Google DeepMind, and xAI to review early versions of new AI models for national security risks before public release. The pacts build on similar deals from the Biden era and aim to evaluate capabilities in areas l…
msnbc.comElon Musk Testifies in Lawsuit Against OpenAI Cofounders Over Company Restructuring
A trial is underway in Oakland, California, where Elon Musk is suing OpenAI cofounders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman over allegations of violating a charitable trust and unjust enrichment. Testimony included Musk's admission that his company xAI trained its model using OpenAI's GP…
interestingengineering.comPennsylvania Sues Character.AI Over Chatbot Posing as Psychiatrist
The state alleges a chatbot violated medical licensing rules by claiming to be a licensed psychiatrist and providing a fake license number. Officials seek a court order to halt the conduct. The company maintains its chatbots are fictional and include disclaimers against relying o…
pymnts.comWhite House Prepares to Regulate Advanced AI Models 15 Months After Initial Deregulation Effort
The White House is preparing to oversee powerful new AI models, according to a report. This development comes 15 months after President Trump initiated efforts to reduce government constraints on AI on his first day in office. The shift marks a change in approach to AI governance…
Office of the President of the United States / Wikimedia (Public domain)Trump Administration Discusses Oversight for New AI Models
The Trump administration is considering government oversight of new AI models through an executive order, according to a New York Times report. Discussions involve creating a working group of tech executives and public officials to determine implementation.
Washington ExaminerWhite House Considers Vetting AI Models Before Public Release
The Trump administration is discussing oversight for AI models prior to public availability, shifting from a noninterventionist stance. President Trump, at a White House small business summit, conceded AI's potential to disrupt jobs while creating new ones. He highlighted U.S. le…
indiatoday.intoday.inStuart Russell Testifies in Musk vs. OpenAI Trial
University of California, Berkeley professor Stuart Russell testified on AI risks during the ongoing trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI. He highlighted tensions between pursuing artificial general intelligence and ensuring safety. Objections from OpenAI limited his testimony, whi…
Nbc NewsFlorida Lawmakers Consider DeSantis' Map Adding Up to Four GOP House Seats
Florida's legislature convened a special session to review Gov. Ron DeSantis' congressional redistricting map, which aims to create up to four more Republican-leaning districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. The proposal follows similar efforts in other states and could shift the st…
theregister.comTrump Administration Replaces AI Center Leader, Considers $500M Loan for Spirit Airlines
The Trump administration pushed out Collin Burns from leading a federal AI center days after his appointment due to concerns over his links to Anthropic. Separately, it is considering a $500 million loan to Spirit Airlines to prevent liquidation, with the Pentagon gaining a stake…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSpaceX Warns Probes into xAI's AI-Generated Abusive Imagery Could Lead to Lawsuits and Market Loss
SpaceX has warned that investigations into xAI regarding AI-generated abusive imagery may result in lawsuits and restricted market access. The warning was reported by Reuters. The statement highlights potential legal and operational risks for the companies involved.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCalifornia Mother Advocates for AI Chatbot Regulations After Son's Suicide
A California mother is supporting legislation to increase oversight of AI chatbots following her son's suicide, which she attributes to interactions with ChatGPT. She testified in Sacramento about the lack of safeguards in the system. The proposed bills aim to implement safety me…