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CnbcU.S. Commerce Department Imposes New Licensing Requirements on AI Chip Sales to Chinese Firms Operating Abroad
The department posted new guidance Sunday requiring licenses for advanced AI chips sold to Chinese-headquartered firms outside China. The move ends a policy gap that existed for nearly a year.
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The IndependentSchools Report Cafeteria Bullying and Experiment With Phone Bans to Address It
Mental health experts report rising incidents of students photographing peers in school cafeterias and sharing the images online. The practice has prompted some districts to restrict cellphone use during the school day.
vaticannews.vaPope Leo XIV encyclical addresses AI risks as Anthropic co-founder attends Vatican event
Pope Leo XIV released his first major written teaching on artificial intelligence. The document outlines concerns about job displacement, military applications, and environmental effects. Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah spoke at the release ceremony.
South China Morning PostChina Introduces National AI Evaluation and Standardization Framework
The central government released guidelines through SAMR and the National Development and Reform Commission to create unified standards for measuring AI models, computing power and data quality.
japantimes.co.jpSouth Korean Official Attends G7 Digital Ministers Meeting in Paris
Second Vice Minister of Science Ryu Je-myung represented South Korea at the G7 digital ministers meeting held in Paris on May 29. The gathering focused on digital policy issues among participating nations.
France 24EU Discusses Readiness for Artificial Intelligence Changes
A France 24 program examined whether European Union policies can address the effects of artificial intelligence. The discussion covered potential impacts across daily life and economic sectors.
NewsweekChina Expands AI Use in Schools as Platform Plans U.S. Entry
A Chinese AI learning platform reports more than 10 million students enrolled and projects a widening education gap within five years. The company plans to open its first U.S. learning center this summer.
abcnews.go.comNew York Intelligence Bureau Flags Anti-Tech Violence as Emerging Threat
The bureau linked the category to opposition against artificial intelligence projects and data centers. Officials have not released specific incidents or arrest figures tied to the designation.
ReasonFederal Reports Detail Monitoring of Anti-Technology Protests
Wired obtained more than 1,000 pages of unpublished reports from the Department of Homeland Security, FBI, and fusion centers that outline plans to track individuals and groups expressing opposition to technology.
vaticannews.vaPope Leo XIV Issues Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence
Pope Leo XIV released a 42,300-word encyclical Monday that calls for government regulation of AI companies, job protections for workers, and limits on lethal autonomous weapons. The document urges transparency in algorithmic tools used by governments and community involvement in…
teslarati.comAnthropic Limits Release of New AI Model Over Security Concerns
Anthropic announced in April that its Claude Mythos model had identified vulnerabilities in major operating systems and browsers. The company restricted access to about 50 trusted organizations under Project Glasswing.
ForbesPope Leo XIV Issues Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence and Technology
Pope Leo XIV released an 83-page encyclical titled Magnifica Humanitas on May 25, 2026. The document addresses artificial intelligence, automation, capitalism, immigration and climate issues.
risky.bizCBS News Poll: Most Americans Doubt US Government Will Ensure Proper AI Use
A new CBS News/YouGov survey of 2,064 U.S. adults finds two-thirds believe government policy will not ensure AI is used appropriately. Majorities across demographics also expect AI to reduce U.S. jobs.
EngadgetNTSB Removes Accident Reports After AI Voice Recreations Appear Online
The National Transportation Safety Board took its docket system offline after users converted spectrogram images from a UPS crash report into audio of the pilots' final moments. The agency cited federal restrictions on cockpit voice recordings and said it is reviewing the issue.
SemaforU.S. Government Announces $2 Billion in Quantum Computing Funding
The U.S. government issued letters of intent for $2 billion in grants and investments to nine quantum computing companies. Google, Microsoft, and IonQ were not included in the round.
AxiosNuclear Regulatory Commission Nears Final Rule on Fusion Energy
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is closing the public comment period on a proposed rule for fusion energy this week. A final regulation is expected as soon as this fall. The rule would treat fusion differently from conventional nuclear fission.
theconservativetreehouse.comTrump Administration Signs Deals for Equity Stakes in Nine Quantum Firms
The U.S. government will provide more than $2 billion to nine quantum computing companies in exchange for minority ownership interests. IBM will receive $1 billion to create a new chip foundry in Albany, New York.
cnbc.comTrump Administration to Award $2 Billion in Quantum Computing Grants
The U.S. government will distribute $2 billion in CHIPS Act funding to nine quantum computing companies. IBM is expected to receive half of the total amount.
manilatimes.netU.S. Government to Award $2 Billion in Grants to Nine Quantum Computing Companies
The Commerce Department plans to distribute $2 billion through the CHIPS Act to nine quantum computing firms. IBM is expected to receive $1 billion while eight other companies share the remainder.
ForbesAirbnb CEO Addresses House Inquiry on Use of Chinese AI Model
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky responded to a congressional inquiry about the company's use of a Chinese artificial intelligence model for customer service. He stated that the company does not provide data to Chinese firms and relies primarily on open-source models.
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.
theverge.comTake It Down Act Requires Platforms to Remove Nonconsensual Imagery Within 48 Hours
The Take It Down Act took full effect on May 19, 2026. The law requires online platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate imagery within 48 hours of a valid request or face civil penalties.
Fox NewsAustin Police Arrest Three Teenagers After 12 Shootings Over 24 Hours
Three teenagers were taken into custody after a series of 12 shootings across Austin and nearby areas that injured four people. A retired police officer said the department's prior license plate reader system could have helped track the suspects.
nypost.comPope Leo XIV to Present First Encyclical on AI at Vatican Event
Pope Leo XIV will present his first encyclical on artificial intelligence at the Vatican on May 25. Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah will join the presentation alongside cardinals and theologians.
Washington ExaminerConservative group calls for government review of advanced AI models before release
More than 60 people affiliated with President Donald Trump urged the White House to require an executive review of the most powerful AI models before they are released. The request follows agreements by several major technology companies to give the government early access to the…
South China Morning PostPresident Trump Visits Beijing with U.S. Tech Executives
President Trump traveled to Beijing accompanied by American technology executives. The visit occurred amid ongoing U.S.-China technology competition and supply chain interdependence.
app.buzzsumo.comOpenAI Partners with Malta to Provide One Year of Free ChatGPT Access to Citizens
OpenAI and the Maltese government announced on Saturday a deal granting every citizen and resident free access to paid ChatGPT for one year through an AI literacy program. Citizens must complete a University of Malta course called AI for All before applying via the country's onli…
morningstaronline.co.ukX Agrees to Comply with UK Online Safety Rules on Illegal Content
Social media platform X has agreed to a British regulatory crackdown targeting hate speech and militant content, the U.K. regulator said. The development marks a significant policy shift for the company in one of its key European markets. Details of the agreement were outlined in…
citizen.co.zaUS and China Discussing AI Guardrails for Most Powerful Models
The United States and China are engaged in talks on establishing guardrails for the most powerful artificial intelligence models. A senior official said the discussions aim to safeguard those systems. The talks represent one element of broader bilateral engagement on emerging tec…
Fox NewsTrump Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing Alongside Major U.S. Tech and Finance Executives
President Donald Trump traveled to Beijing and met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, joined by a delegation of top American executives including Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Jensen Huang. Xi told the group that opportunities in China will only open wider and wider. Trump has invited…
The BbcTrump and Xi Hold Talks in Beijing With No Trade Deal Reached
U.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday for more than two hours of talks. The White House described the meeting as highly productive, but no major trade agreement was announced. Both sides agreed to continue an existing trade truce and…
pymnts.comOpenAI and Anthropic Open Washington Offices and Increase Lobbying
OpenAI and Anthropic are opening offices in Washington and hiring lobbyists as they increase spending to engage with federal lawmakers. The two artificial intelligence companies are spending more than ever before on these efforts. The moves come as Congress and regulators conside…
RapplerPentagon Deploys Anthropic’s Mythos AI Model to Rapidly Patch Longstanding Vulnerabilities
The Defense Department is using Anthropic’s newly announced Mythos cybersecurity tool under a controlled initiative while continuing its transition away from the AI firm, which it declared a supply-chain risk. Emil Michael, the Pentagon’s chief technology officer, described the d…
SemaforAI Tensions Expected at Trump-Xi Meeting This Week
AI policy is on the agenda for the meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week. Both countries are racing to develop and adopt new AI models while facing growing cybersecurity concerns. A recent refusal by Anthropic to share its latest model with Beiji…
ForbesCanada Announces $66 Million in AI Compute Funding for British Columbia
Canada's Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon announced 44 new projects in British Columbia receiving up to $66 million from the country's Compute Access Fund. The funding subsidizes compute costs to support domestic data centers and companies.
ibtimes.co.ukDHS Secretary Endorses Voluntary Policies for Advanced AI Model Risks
The Department of Homeland Security secretary said voluntary measures remain the preferred approach for addressing potential threats from advanced artificial intelligence systems. The comments reflect ongoing federal consideration of how to manage AI-related national security con…
pymnts.comOpenAI Releases Latest AI Models to European Companies
OpenAI has begun providing European businesses with access to its most advanced artificial intelligence models. The move aims to strengthen the region's technological capabilities amid growing global competition in AI. It comes as U.S. companies extend their lead over China, whic…
thehindu.comTrump and Xi to Discuss AI Cooperation During Beijing Meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing this week, the first visit by a sitting U.S. president in nearly a decade. Senior U.S. officials said the two sides are willing to explore channels of deconfliction on artificial intelligence.
abcnews.go.comTrump Administration Still Deliberating AI Oversight, Rules Out New Federal Agency
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said the Trump administration continues to deliberate on oversight for advanced AI models but does not plan to establish a major new regulatory body. The comments reflect ongoing internal discussions on balancing innovation and safety in…
citizen.co.zaKenya President Signs Income Tax, SEZ Amendment and Technopolis Bills Into Law
President William Ruto signed three bills into law on May 11, 2026 at State House in Nairobi. The legislation includes the Income Tax Bill, the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, and the Technopolis Bill. The measures aim to update tax administration, expand economic zones…
naturalnews.comTrump Extends National Emergency on Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain
President Donald Trump signed a notice on May 11, 2026 continuing the national emergency first declared in 2019 over risks in the information and communications technology and services supply chain. The extension keeps in place the broad authorities federal agencies use to block…
investorideas.comU.S. Government Signs AI Contracts With Six Companies After Anthropic Dispute
A dispute between the Defense Department and Anthropic over control of AI systems has highlighted broader questions about government access to the technology it funds. The department has since signed contracts with six top AI companies for classified work. The Washington Examiner…
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…
BenzingaTrump Administration Reviews Frontier AI Model Policies After Anthropic Mythos Decision
Anthropic developed an AI model called Mythos so capable at finding software vulnerabilities that the company decided against public release. Vice President JD Vance warned tech leaders that the technology could enable cyberattacks on critical infrastructure such as small-town ba…
pymnts.comGoogle, Microsoft and xAI to Undergo US Government AI Safety Evaluations for Cyber and Biosecurity Risks
The U.S. Centre for AI Standards and Innovation will test frontier models from Google, Microsoft and xAI before public release. OpenAI provided ChatGPT5.5 to the government ahead of its launch this week under renegotiated agreements first signed in 2024. The move aligns with Pres…
upi.comFlorida Prosecutors Investigate OpenAI Over ChatGPT Use in 2025 University Shooting
Prosecutors in Florida have opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI to determine whether its ChatGPT chatbot was used to assist in planning a mass school shooting at Florida State University in April 2025. No charges have been filed against the company.
RapplerEU Delays High-Risk AI Rules Until December 2027, Fast-Tracks Ban on Non-Consensual Deepfake Images
Negotiators reached a tentative deal on revisions to the AI Act after nine hours of talks in Brussels on May 7, 2026. The changes include pushing back implementation of rules for high-risk systems and excluding machinery from the legislation. The agreement must still win formal e…
washingtonmonthly.comWashington Monthly Releases Spring 2026 Issue
The April/May/June 2026 edition includes articles on the administration's approach to diversity programs, continued use of the A-10 Warthog jet in the Persian Gulf, and Amazon's pricing algorithms. Additional pieces examine education policy, immigration enforcement in Oregon, hom…
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…
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…
theweek.comAnthropic Proposes Expanding Access to Mythos AI Model; White House Opposes
The White House has expressed opposition to a proposal from Anthropic to allow 70 additional companies to use its Mythos artificial-intelligence model. Anthropic describes Mythos as a powerful AI capable of enabling dangerous cyberattacks. The opposition was reported by the Wall…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFormer MIT President Reif Discusses US-China Innovation Competition in NPR Interview
NPR journalist Rob Schmitz interviewed L. Rafael Reif, former MIT president, on April 25, 2026. The discussion focused on Reif's essay in Foreign Affairs titled 'America Is Losing the Innovation Race: Why the Future of Science Might Be Chinese.' The interview, part of NPR's Scien…
ReasonTV / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0)Norway Plans Bill to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16 by Year-End
Norway announced plans to introduce legislation prohibiting children under 16 from using social media, with technology companies tasked with age verification. The bill is set for presentation in parliament by the end of 2026. This move aims to address concerns over youth access t…
upi.comTrump Discusses Anthropic AI Deal for Defense Department
President Donald Trump stated a deal may allow Anthropic's AI models for Department of Defense use following recent White House talks. Separately, he noted restocking by Iran and the U.S. during a ceasefire set to expire tomorrow. Iran prepares new battlefield measures if fightin…
pandaily.comNvidia CEO Jensen Huang Discusses Selling AI Chips to China in Podcast Interview
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang addressed concerns about selling AI chips to China during a podcast interview with Dwarkesh Patel. Huang argued that restricting sales would not halt China's AI development and could harm the U.S. tech ecosystem. He emphasized the importance of innovation…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUK Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s Amid Free Speech Concerns
An independent peer warned that proposals to ban social media for those under 16 could lead to broader state control over online communication. The UK government is consulting on measures including age verification and limits on addictive features. Experts presented varying views…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIran Announces Partial Restoration of Internet Access After 50 Days
Iran has restored internet access for university professors following a 50-day restriction period. The initial blockade was imposed at the start of a war for national security reasons. Authorities are showing signs of easing the restrictions.
medium.comEU Faces Calls to Ban Publishers from Shutting Down Servers for Older Video Games
Publishers are increasingly dropping older but popular video game titles by shutting down their servers overnight, affecting gamers. Calls are growing for the European Union to ban this practice. The moves have left players unable to access these games.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDuolingo CEO Backs Off AI Usage in Employee Performance Reviews
Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn stated that the company has abandoned evaluating employees based on their AI usage, less than a year after announcing an AI-first policy. He clarified that AI will not replace employees but empower them. A company spokesperson emphasized that AI tools as…