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OpenAI Backs Illinois Bill Shielding AI Labs From Liability for Major Harms

OpenAI backs Illinois SB 3444 to shield frontier AI developers from liability for “critical harms” like mass casualties or $1B+ property damage, as long as they don’t act intentionally or recklessly and publish safety, security, and transparency reports; frontier models would be defined by more than $100 million in compute. Supporters say the bill reduces a patchwork of state rules and helps preserve innovation while moving toward federal standards, though critics warn it could reduce accountability and its chances of passage remain uncertain.

via WIRED|

#ai-policy #frontier-model #illinois

technology11 days ago•3 min saved

Sacks Steers Trump's AI Drive From Outside the White House

David Sacks will continue shaping Trump's AI policy from outside the White House as co-chair of PCAST, lifting some conflict-of-interest restrictions while staying a central adviser; he launched a new $100 million Innovation Council Action to push the Trump AI agenda, even as GOP critics warn that his deregulatory stance may clash with voter concerns and the administration navigates policy tensions with China and Big Tech setbacks.

via Axios|

#ai-policy #david-sacks #pcast

politics13 days ago•2 min saved

Johnson under fire as Zuckerberg meeting puts kids’ safety at center of GOP showdown

Johnson faces mounting pressure as Zuckerberg meets congressional leaders over online-kids safety rules, while ParentsSOS argues he should prioritize meeting grieving families. The House version of KOSA omits the Senate’s duty-of-care provision, adding to GOP internal debate amid a broader AI-policy and state-preemption context. Court rulings in California and New Mexico have tempered enthusiasm for preemption, and Johnson’s office did not comment as Zuckerberg also met with Jeffries.

via Axios|

#ai-policy #johnson #kids-online-safety-act-kosa

politics16 days ago•5 min saved

Tech Leaders Secure White House AI Advisory Role

President Trump named a 13-member President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, and Marc Andreessen to help shape AI policy; the panel, co-chaired by White House AI czar David Sacks and OSTP head Michael Kratsios, signals a push to influence AI regulation and technology strategy with prominent tech industry leaders.“

via Politico|

#ai-policy #pcast #politics

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Judge Warns Pentagon’s Moves Against Anthropic Could Cripple AI Firm

A San Francisco judge questions the Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk and its move to bar the company’s Claude AI from military work, saying the actions appear punitive and could undermine the firm. Anthropic argues the designation is unconstitutional and seeks to block it, while the DOJ contends the government must guard national security. The hearing underscores a broader AI governance debate over how the tech should be used in government, with Anthropic maintaining red lines against mass surveillance and autonomous weapons; a ruling is expected soon.

via CBS News|

#ai-policy #anthropic #judge-rita-lin

politics20 days ago•3 min saved

Trump White House Unveils National AI Framework to Drive Innovation and Protect Americans

The Trump administration unveiled a comprehensive national AI legislative framework targeting six main goals: protect children and empower parents; strengthen American communities and economic growth; safeguard intellectual property while enabling AI learning; prevent censorship and defend free speech; accelerate innovation and ensure U.S. AI dominance; and educate Americans with AI-ready workforce development. The framework calls for federal leadership, uniform national policy, and congressional action to turn these principles into law and avoid a patchwork of state regulations.

via The White House (.gov)|

#ai-policy #free-speech #intellectual-property

politics21 days ago•4 min saved

White House pushes unified federal AI rules with child protections and liability limits

The White House released a seven-area framework for a unified national AI law, prioritizing child protection and domestic AI infrastructure, while pushing for limits on developers' liability and restricting state overreach; Congress is urged to turn the framework into legislation with measures like age verification and privacy protections for minors.

via NBC News|

#ai-liability #ai-policy #child-protection

politics21 days ago•2 min saved

White House Sets National AI Framework to Supersede State Rules

The White House released a four-page national AI framework urging Congress to preempt state AI laws in favor of a single federal standard, covering AI replicas, energy demands, regulatory sandboxes, and child safety online. It’s framed as a policy position rather than a bill and highlights tensions with states and copyright debates; Democrats have introduced bills to counter the Trump-era order, while Republicans seek bipartisan action, signaling a challenging path to a final framework.

via Axios|

#ai-policy #copyright #online-safety

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Tech Giants rally to defend Anthropic in DoD labeling feud

Google, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft have joined Anthropic’s lawsuit against the Defense Department’s decision to label Anthropic a “supply chain risk,” arguing the action and related pressure on its customers infringe on free speech and could chill innovation. A joint amicus brief from the Chamber of Progress and other tech groups, alongside briefs from OpenAI/Google employees and dozens of former military officials, warned the government’s stance could have broad negative consequences for the tech sector. Meta did not participate. Anthropic contends the DoD’s move amounts to retaliation for its public stance on AI use; the DoD and Justice Department did not fully deny pressuring customers, and Anthropic plans to sue the Pentagon, highlighting the tension between national security concerns and speech rights in AI policy.

via BBC|

#ai-policy #anthropic #big-tech

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Anthropic challenges Pentagon's supply chain risk label in twin lawsuits

Anthropic filed two lawsuits against the Pentagon to overturn its designation of the company as a 'supply chain risk,' arguing the move punishes protected speech and exceeds statutory authority; the actions seek to undo the label and halt enforcement in California federal court and the D.C. Circuit, while the Pentagon says the issue is operational control and safe use of Claude, not speech.

via Axios|

#ai-policy #anthropic #first-amendment

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

OpenAI: Pentagon uses its AI without our direct control amid ethics backlash

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company does not control how the Pentagon deploys its AI in military operations, as the Pentagon pushes to loosen safety guardrails. The development comes amid broader scrutiny of AI in war and internal ethics concerns, including Anthropic’s refusal of a Pentagon deal over risks like surveillance and autonomous weapons. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei publicly criticized Altman, while Altman acknowledged the OpenAI–Pentagon deal was rushed and appeared opportunistic.

via The Guardian|

#ai-policy #ethics #military

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Tech Groups Rally Against Anthropic Supply-Chain Designation

Tech trade groups representing AI and software companies urged the Defense Department not to designate Anthropic as a supply-chain risk, warning such a move could disrupt AI workflows and chill U.S. innovation; letters argued disputes should be resolved through negotiations or procurement channels and cautioned the designation could set a broad, negative precedent for the U.S. tech sector, even as Trump administration actions to remove Claude continue and agencies proceed with the changes.

via Axios|

#ai-policy #anthropic #pentagon

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Anthropic CEO pushes guardrails for military AI amid government-designation clash

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei defends a limited, two-red-lines stance on government use of its AI—no domestic mass surveillance and no fully autonomous weapons—while denouncing the Pentagon’s rapid supply-chain designation as excessive and urging Congress to set guardrails as AI tech speeds forward. He says Anthropic remains willing to support U.S. national security under strict terms and may off-board if a deal cannot be reached, arguing for a balance between security needs and democratic values.

via CBS News|

#ai-policy #anthropic #autonomous-weapons

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Trump’s Anthropic showdown rattles the AI industry

President Trump escalated his clash with AI startup Anthropic by ordering a government-wide boycott of Claude and hinting at criminal penalties, while Defense Secretary Hegseth designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk and floated using the Defense Production Act to force government access. Anthropic warned it could sue if the move threatens national security, and OpenAI signaled concern about the broader industry impact. Lawmakers urged narrowly tailored limits and hearings, underscoring a potential shift toward greater Washington dominance over AI and its implications for national security, privacy, and the tech sector’s relationship with government.

via Politico|

#ai-policy #anthropic #defense-production-act

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Xbox Chief Vows Guardrails on AI, Reaffirms Hardware-First Strategy

New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Matt Booty push back on AI pressure, promising no forced AI adoption and no 'derivative' or low-quality output, emphasizing AI as a tool and reaffirming a hardware- and first-party–driven strategy for Xbox while keeping options open for broader platforms.

via PCGamesN|

#ai-policy #asha-sharma #hardware-strategy