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G. Edward Johnson / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)US 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…
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.
Chromium authors / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Google Permits U.S. Military Use of AI Models Amid Employee Opposition
Google has agreed to allow its Gemini AI models for use in U.S. military classified networks for any lawful purpose, following similar agreements by other companies. Around 600 employees signed an open letter opposing the deal, but the company stated it plans to continue working…
petapixel.comNew Mexico Trial Begins to Determine Remedies After $375 Million Meta Child Safety Verdict
New Mexico's attorney general is pushing for operational changes to Meta's platforms following a $375 million jury award in a child safety case. The three-week trial begins Monday in Santa Fe, focusing on measures like age verification and limits on encryption for minors. The Ver…
Юрий Д.К. / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)White House Hosts 'Mythos' Meeting with Policy Chiefs from Tech and Finance Firms
The White House held a meeting named 'Mythos' attended by policy chiefs from several major companies. Participants included representatives from Microsoft, Red Hat, Amazon, Google, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan. CNBC reported on the gathering, as noted by @F…