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japantoday.comai1 day ago
Japan Releases Draft Revision of AI Basic Plan
The government issued a draft update to its Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan on Friday. The revision calls for expanded cooperation with foreign agencies and developers to address AI-related risks.
thenextweb.comworld2 days ago
Retail Association Calls for EU Exemption on AI-Generated Ads
A retail trade group has asked European Union regulators to exclude AI-generated advertisements from new transparency requirements. The request comes as the EU prepares to implement rules on digital advertising disclosures.
flipboard.comai2 days ago
Trump Says Talks Continue Over Restoring Foreign Access to Anthropic’s Top AI Models
President Trump met Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at the G7 summit and described talks on restoring access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 as progressing. The company disabled the models for all users after an administration order to block foreign nationals.
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upi.compolitics5 days ago
Trump Administration Places Anthropic Models Under Export Controls While Stating Commitment to U.S. AI Leadership
The U.S. government restricted access to Anthropic's Mythos 5 and Fable 5 on Friday. The action marks the first time a government has blocked customers from an AI model already in use.
ventureburn.comai6 days ago
White House Backs Blackburn Child-Safety Rules in AI Preemption Package
The White House told child safety groups and Big Tech it would back Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s KOSA laws as part of an AI preemption deal, without first informing House Republicans or Senate Democrats who helped craft the measure.
nationalpost.comai9 days ago
OpenAI Report Flags Chinese Accounts Spreading Anti-Data Center Messages
OpenAI released a report describing a cluster of accounts originating in China that spread anti-data center messages on social media. The report found no evidence of meaningful breakout from the flagged accounts.
thehindubusinessline.comai9 days ago
Anthropic Announces $200 Million Fund to Research AI Impact on Jobs and Economy
The company launched an Economic Futures Research Fund and a $150 million fellowship program. It also called for government mechanisms to address potential large-scale job displacement.
nypost.comai11 days ago
Washington AI Network holds black-tie gala at Waldorf Astoria
The Washington AI Network hosted its second annual AI Honors event last week at the Waldorf Astoria. Attendees included AI lobbyists, industry representatives, and administration officials. The gathering occurred days after Pope Leo XIV issued an encyclical on artificial intellig…
Forbesfinance12 days ago
AI Leaders and Biosecurity Experts Urge Mandatory Screening of All Synthetic DNA Orders, Sparking Innovation Concerns
Tech executives and biosecurity experts call for federal rules on gene-synthesis purchases. The letter cites AI advances that could ease access to dangerous pathogens.
Euronewsai13 days ago
Altman Meets Sanders, Supports Concept of Public AI Stake but Rejects 50% Ownership Proposal
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman met Senator Bernie Sanders last week to discuss a proposed 50% public ownership stake in AI firms. Altman supported the principle but rejected the 50% threshold.
gamereactor.eupolitics14 days ago
Trump Administration Explores Government Stakes in AI Companies
The Trump administration is considering taking ownership positions in major artificial intelligence firms. The move follows a public-ownership proposal from Sen. Bernie Sanders and comes as lawmakers examine industry practices.
realitytea.comtechnology14 days ago
Trump says he will meet AI firms to discuss public partnership
President Trump stated he plans to meet with AI companies next week about a federal partnership that could distribute company returns to the public. Former AI czar David Sacks criticized a proposal by Sen. Bernie Sanders for 50 percent government ownership in AI firms.
Abc Newsai15 days ago
OpenAI CEO Meets Senator on Public AI Ownership Proposal
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Sen. Bernie Sanders this week to discuss public equity stakes in AI companies. President Trump separately described a possible partnership giving Americans a stake in AI growth.
insidermonkey.compolitics16 days ago
AI, Biotech CEOs and Security Experts Urge Congress to Mandate Screening of Synthetic DNA Sales
Dario Amodei, Sam Altman and Mustafa Suleyman joined life-sciences firms in signing an open letter calling for mandatory screening of synthetic DNA and RNA orders.
Japan Timesworld4 days ago
Japan Passes Data-Privacy Bill to Accelerate AI Training as Minister Warns of 'AI Colony' Risk
Hisashi Matsumoto defended a bill allowing AI training on medical and criminal records without consent. The measure passed the Lower House last week and is now before the Upper House.
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theverge.compolitics17 days ago
AI Executives Urge Congress to Regulate Synthetic DNA Orders
Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, Demis Hassabis and other AI executives signed a letter calling for tighter oversight of synthetic DNA orders and manufacturing equipment. The letter cites concerns that advanced AI systems could assist in biological weapons development.
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Los Angeles Timestechnology18 days ago
Administration Issues Voluntary AI Model Review Order
A new executive order creates a voluntary framework for companies to submit frontier AI models for federal review before release. The order also establishes an AI cybersecurity clearinghouse and directs agencies to expand defensive tools.
lamag.compolitics22 days ago
16 States Consider Limits on Classroom Technology as Schools Test Reduced Screen Use
Parents and educators push back against widespread device use. Resolutions in Los Angeles, New York City and Washington, D.C. restrict early-grade screens.
680news.compolitics23 days ago
Progressive Democrats advance proposals targeting AI data centers and political funding
Several Democratic lawmakers have introduced measures to restrict data center construction, tax AI companies, and limit super PAC contributions linked to technology firms. The proposals include a moratorium on new data centers and investigations into water and electricity impacts…
upi.comworld25 days ago
China Restricts Overseas Travel for Some AI Workers at Domestic Firms
Reports indicate that Chinese authorities have begun limiting international travel for select AI researchers employed by domestic companies. The measures affect personnel at firms including Alibaba and DeepSeek.
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Forbesworld26 days ago
Interior Secretary Defends AI Data Centers After Pope's Encyclical
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum defended AI data centers as positive for humanity and criticized Pope Leo XIV for tech editorializing. The remarks came after the pope released a 42,000-word document warning about AI risks.
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ai27 days ago
Glossary Defines Key Terms in Artificial Intelligence Development
A reference list explains common terms used in discussions of artificial intelligence. The list covers technical concepts, company names, and policy debates that have appeared since 2022.
forbes.comai32 days ago
AI Companies Back Super PACs Targeting Congressional Candidates
Anthropic and OpenAI are each supporting super PACs that have spent millions on ads against congressional candidates. The groups have also directed spending at each other. The activity comes ahead of the June 23 primary in New York.
The Vergetechnology38 days ago
Interactive Map Tracks Worldwide Data Center Construction and Related Legislation
University of Washington student Isabelle Reksopuro built a self-updating interactive map using Epoch AI data and scraped legislation to let users explore data center projects and related policies. The tool was created after controversy in The Dalles, Oregon, where the city sough…
finance.yahoo.comtechnology39 days ago
South Korean Stocks Swing Sharply as KOSPI Rebounds Above 7,800 After Prior Day’s Drop
The KOSPI closed at 7,844.01 on May 13, 2026, up 200.86 points or 2.63 percent, after opening 1.69 percent lower. Investors bought semiconductor and auto stocks amid expectations for the upcoming U.S.-China summit, even as U.S. inflation data and oil prices rose. President Lee Ja…
newscientist.comai51 days ago
NHS England Restricts Access to Software Code Over AI Security Concerns
NHS England has issued new guidance requiring staff to make software repositories private by default, citing risks from advanced AI models like Mythos. The move reverses prior open-source policies despite expert views that it is unnecessary. A deadline of May 11 has been set for…
abcnews.go.compolitics51 days ago
Shooting Disrupts White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Prompts Evacuations
Gunfire broke out at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night, with initial reports indicating the shooter was killed. More than 300,000 social media posts questioned if the event was staged, linking it to President Trump’s push for a White House ballroom. The inc…
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Super PACs Raise $190 Million for AI Policy in Midterms
Americans express bipartisan worries over AI's economic and safety impacts, with polls showing majority support for regulation and slower development. Super PACs backed by tech leaders have amassed significant funds to shape AI policy in the midterms. Local opposition has stalled…