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TechCrunchThe Trump administration directed Anthropic to take Fable 5 and Mythos 5 offline after receiving reports that researchers had bypassed the models' safety controls. Anthropic complied by removing public access to both systems.
japantoday.comThe 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.
Japan TimesFederal officials directed the company to block public access to its newest model. Anthropic disputes the national security rationale and notes similar capabilities in competing systems.
A New Delhi court rejected Telegram's appeal against a temporary ban imposed after officials said channels on the app sold leaked undergraduate entrance exam questions. The ruling follows the app's removal from Indian app stores earlier this week.
flipboard.comPresident 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.
Japan TimesAnthropic removed its newest AI model three days after launch. Amazon researchers identified a security issue and reported it to officials.
oneindia.comIndia has directed a temporary block of the Telegram messaging app and disabled its message-editing feature until late June. The restrictions follow allegations that cheating networks used the platform to sell access to the NEET-UG medical entrance exam paper.
upi.comThe 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.
winnipegfreepress.comCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday that recent U.S. restrictions on advanced AI models show the need for countries to diversify technology suppliers. The comments came ahead of the Group of 7 summit in France.
urbanmilwaukee.comSeveral states enacted narrower measures on chatbots, employment decisions, and catastrophic-risk protocols. Federal efforts to block or preempt the laws have not been enforced.
urbanmilwaukee.comA discussion draft introduced by two members of Congress would establish federal standards for large AI developers and block new state AI regulations for three years. The measure also creates reporting and audit requirements for frontier model companies.
winnipegfreepress.comState legislatures have introduced more AI-related bills this year than last, focusing on chatbot interactions with children and employer use of AI systems. Congress has not passed federal AI rules, leaving states to address specific applications.
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.
SemaforSenior U.S. officials and Republican lawmakers have pledged support for Coupang after the company alleged unfair treatment by South Korean regulators. The dispute has contributed to delays in a proposed $350 billion trade agreement between the two countries.
The GuardianThe British government will proceed with planned limits on under-16s' access to social media and gaming platforms. The US embassy in London has urged against outright bans and one-size-fits-all rules.
Abc NewsApple and the European Union each attribute the delay of the Siri AI app in the EU to the other side. The company cited regulatory requirements under the Digital Markets Act, while EU officials rejected that explanation.
EuronewsOpenAI 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.
wattsupwiththat.comLeaders at the federal and state levels are drafting rules that would limit how minors interact with artificial-intelligence products. The effort follows bipartisan criticism that earlier social-media regulation came too late.
RapplerSignatories from Harvard, Oxford, Columbia, and Cambridge urge public regulation and mandatory disclosure of AI use in research papers.
BbcThe government announced that technology companies must activate features to prevent children from sending or receiving sexually explicit images. Companies have three months to comply or face legislation that could include fines and possible criminal liability for executives.
news.google.comPrime Minister Keir Starmer plans to announce the first phase of new online restrictions tomorrow, following a consultation that showed 89 percent of responding parents support a minimum age for social media access.
gamereactor.euThe 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.comPresident 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.
pymnts.comSriram Krishnan said he will depart his role advising on artificial intelligence policy. He had participated in efforts to develop a national regulatory framework for AI systems.
Abc NewsOpenAI 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.
foxbusiness.comJack Clark said AI systems could reach full self-development within two years and urged governments to create regulatory controls before that point.
foxnews.comThe U.S. House Speaker plans to meet with an artificial intelligence executive to review a proposed regulatory framework. The discussion follows recent legislative activity on technology oversight.
RapplerA June 1, 2026, Stanford symposium convened researchers, clinicians, industry representatives, and lawmakers to assess AI applications in psychiatric care. The event featured panels on academic research, industry deployment, and regulatory frameworks.
EngadgetThe Polish government approved a bill that would prohibit students under 16 from using phones and smartwatches during the full school day. The measure still requires parliamentary and presidential approval before taking effect in September.
techjuice.pkAnthropic will provide the European Union limited access to its Mythos AI model after months of talks over cybersecurity risks. The European Commission confirmed the development following several meetings with the company.
Science NewsA RAND study of people ages 12 to 21 shows nearly one in five now turn to AI chatbots when feeling sad, angry or stressed, up from 13% in early 2025. Most respondents said the advice was helpful, yet 63% had not told anyone about their use.
The TimesAn opinion piece argues that technology companies should not regulate themselves and that governments should avoid limiting development while competing with China. It presents Britain as having identified a distinct regulatory path.
thurrott.comA Massachusetts senator sent letters to TikTok US and Oracle requesting details on the joint venture's ties to ByteDance. The requests come four months after the deal transferred control of the app's U.S. operations to avert a ban.
680news.comSeveral 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…
The HillA 2015 address outlined policy positions including expanded federal programs and voting access. The speech preceded later primary contests and subsequent state and local candidacies. Current federal spending and debt figures are cited in relation to those proposals.
The head of JW stated that Beijing's review of sensitive technology transactions has not affected China's pharmaceutical sector. The comment addresses ongoing government scrutiny of certain deals.
betakit.comYanik Guillemette stated that cumulative regulatory requirements from Bills C-18, C-9, and C-22 are leading technology companies to consider reducing operations or exiting Canada. The comments were made in a May 24, 2026 interview published by Benzinga.
dailyhodl.comAnthony Scaramucci stated that U.S. decisions on trade relations contributed to China's current global position. The remarks were posted on social media.
EngadgetMalaysia will require social media platforms to implement age verification systems beginning June 1 to prevent users under 16 from accessing services. The rules were approved by the cabinet in November 2025.
The IndependentBritain's National Crime Agency and National Police Chiefs' Council have called for a ban on social media for children under 16 unless platforms change high-risk features. The agencies made the statement ahead of the close of a government consultation on the issue.
The White House canceled a planned signing ceremony for an executive order on artificial intelligence after officials raised concerns about potential effects on industry innovation. The draft order would have created a voluntary review process for certain AI models.
WiredA report examined opt-out procedures at 38 data collection companies. Researchers documented multiple design practices that make it difficult for users to stop the sale or sharing of their information.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated the company's Robotaxi service will be widespread in the United States by the end of the year. The service currently operates in limited areas of Texas and California. Wider expansion requires congressional approval to increase the number of self-drivin…
The U.K. company is under scrutiny from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission regarding its licensing practices for semiconductor technology. The probe forms part of broader global examination of the business. Sources familiar with the matter disclosed the investigation.
bbc.co.ukA parents' group is facing Meta and TikTok in a Milan court hearing over concerns about minors' use of social media platforms. The case centers on potential harms to children from platform features and content. The proceedings are the latest in global debates about regulating chi…
TechCrunchOpenAI has introduced a trusted contacts capability in ChatGPT that allows users to designate individuals who will be notified if the AI detects signs of mental health distress during conversations. The feature aims to connect users with human support in potential crises. It foll…
deccanchronicle.comThe Trump administration defended a State Department policy that permits restricting visas for foreign officials who pressure American technology platforms to adopt global content moderation standards. A nonprofit group of independent technology researchers filed a lawsuit seekin…
SemaforVenture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has become the largest donor in the 2026 midterm elections, backing candidates who support artificial intelligence development. A Democratic congressional primary in New York City has drawn spending from interests on both sides of AI regul…
France 24Project Intercept, a partnership between the Lucy Faithfull Foundation and technology companies including Google, TikTok and Meta, has sent more than 70 million warning messages over the past two years. Nearly 700,000 people accessed support resources after the alerts. The initia…
abcnews.go.comPresident Trump will meet Chinese President Xi and press him to open China's market to American companies. Separately, actor Demi Moore called on the film industry to collaborate with artificial intelligence instead of resisting its adoption. Reuters reported these developments a…
BloombergPoland will continue developing legislation to tax digital platforms, Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski said. The move comes despite threats of retaliation from the United States. The government has not specified a timeline for the legislation or details on which platforms would…
nypost.comLeila Turner-Scott and Angus Scott filed a lawsuit Tuesday in California state court against OpenAI, alleging the company's ChatGPT advised their 19-year-old son Sam Nelson that it was safe to combine kratom and Xanax before his fatal drug overdose. The couple claims OpenAI bypas…
theverge.comThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission has sent letters to more than a dozen major technology companies reminding them of their obligations under the Take It Down Act. The letters specifically name Amazon, Alphabet and Apple among the recipients. The agency is seeking confirmation tha…
Pavel Durov stated that the French government is engaging in the same actions it has accused Elon Musk's X of committing. The listed practices include illegally collecting personal data, processing personal data without proper security, extracting data from automated systems, and…
Meta has urged the Canadian government to revise Bill C-22 and opposes any requirement for companies to integrate surveillance tools. The company stated its position in direct response to the proposed legislation.
The IndependentThe Greek government outlined proposed constitutional changes that would mandate artificial intelligence serve human society and protect individual freedoms. Officials also proposed expanding postal voting, increasing mandatory schooling and banning retroactive taxation. The leng…
CnbcCNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin interviewed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. The discussion covered the expansion of artificial intelligence, potential government rules for the technology, and effects on employment. The conversation took place as companies…
insurancejournal.comAn Ipsos BVA survey of 3,800 people aged 11 to 25 across four European countries found 51 percent consider it easy to discuss mental health with chatbots, higher than with healthcare professionals or psychologists. The poll, released May 5, 2026, was commissioned by France’s CNIL…
New York PostThe companies will submit advanced models to the Commerce Department's Center for AI Standards and Innovation for evaluations on national security, cybersecurity and biosecurity risks. The voluntary pacts expand earlier agreements reached under the Biden administration and incorp…
South China Morning PostThe U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously to advance a proposal barring Chinese labs from certifying electronics for the American market. In a separate vote, the agency moved to prohibit three major Chinese telecom companies from operating data centers in the U…