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technology4 days ago•15 min saved

Illinois Forces Big AI Players Into Disclosures and Audits

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, requiring the developers of the largest AI systems to disclose safety practices, report safety incidents, and provide a whistleblower channel; it also mandates independent third-party safety audits for AI companies with more than $500 million in revenue, effective January 1, 2028. The move positions Illinois as a first-in-the-nation for mandatory audits, with OpenAI and Anthropic endorsing the bill amid broader state-level AI regulation efforts in the absence of a federal framework.

via Gizmodo|

#ai-regulation #ai-safety #artificial-intelligence

technology7 days ago•6 min saved

Thiel links AI race to pope’s regulation push, foresees a Democratic takeover

At the Aspen Ideas Festival, Peter Thiel warned of a Western AI race with China, accused Pope Leo XIV of unintentionally aiding Chinese interests by calling for global AI oversight, and predicted a democratic-socialist takeover of the Democratic Party. He defended Palantir’s independence from the US deep state and contrasted Western institutions with Europe’s bureaucracy as he discussed the future of AI and democracy.

via CNN|

#ai-regulation #aspen-ideas-festival #democratic-socialist-takeover

technology9 days ago•3 min saved

SCOTUS ruling tightens presidential control over the FTC, reshaping tech watchdog power

The Supreme Court ruled that the president can fire FTC commissioners, overturning Humphrey’s Executor and eliminating sustained bipartisan protection. This gives the White House greater influence over the agency’s decisions on consumer protection, online safety, and tech regulation—potentially impacting future AI oversight—while the FTC continues to operate under its statutory mandate but with reduced insulation from political pressure.

via Axios|

#ai-regulation #ftc #independent-agencies

technology9 days ago•317 min saved

OpenAI weighs public stake for U.S. as AI scrutiny grows

OpenAI is reportedly in talks to give the Trump administration a 5% stake, with early discussions also touching on other U.S. AI firms. Proponents say public ownership could let taxpayers share in AI’s upside and help address regulatory concerns, but the move would likely require Congress approval and responses from OpenAI and the White House.

via CNN|

#ai-regulation #openai #sam-altman

technology10 days ago•317 min saved

US lifts export restrictions on Anthropic's top AI models

The U.S. government has lifted export controls on Anthropic’s most advanced AI models, Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, allowing access to government-approved partners and prompting Anthropic to begin restoring access. The move follows regulatory scrutiny and a jailbreak finding, highlighting ongoing AI-regulation debates while signaling a push to maintain American leadership in AI technology.

via CNN|

#ai-regulation #anthropic #claude-fable-5

technology14 days ago•79 min saved

OpenAI and Anthropic Gate New AI Models Ahead of Regulatory Review

OpenAI and Anthropic say they are restricting access to their latest AI models to customers approved by the Trump administration while the government reviews safety and governance. Roughly 20 customers have been cleared so far, and the move is described as a phased release with safeguards. The development comes amid broader policy scrutiny of AI and follows Anthropic’s temporary shutdown of its Fable project and ongoing talks about oversight and potential public stakes in AI firms, with OpenAI pursuing its own strategic steps in this regulatory environment.

via AP News|

#ai-regulation #anthropic #mythos

technology15 days ago•6 min saved

White House steers GPT-5.6 rollout to vetted partners

The White House pressed OpenAI to limit the near-release of GPT-5.6 to a small group of government-approved partners, part of a broader effort to vet frontier AI models; the move follows regulatory actions and tensions with Anthropic over model security, with vetting timelines and exact rules still being developed in ongoing talks between the government and AI labs.

via Politico|

#ai-regulation #anthropic #gpt-56

technology15 days ago•2 min saved

OpenAI to roll out GPT-5.6 in limited, government-approved preview

The Trump administration reportedly asked OpenAI to stagger GPT-5.6’s release, prompting OpenAI to pursue a limited preview for a small set of enterprise customers with government-approved access on a case-by-case basis, signaling a selective approach to AI deployment amid export-control concerns.

via The Verge|

#ai-regulation #enterprise-access #export-controls

politics16 days ago•10 min saved

Tech money falls short in New York AI-regulation showdown

Leading the Future, a pro–AI-regulation super PAC, spent more than $8 million to defeat NY Assemblymember Alex Bores, the author of the state’s AI safety law, in the Democratic primary to replace Rep. Nadler. Bores finished a close second to Micah Lasher, who likewise supports stronger AI rules, and Lasher benefited from heavy backing from donors like Michael Bloomberg. The result is seen as a strategic setback for the AI lobby but a morale boost for AI-safety advocates, suggesting more candidates may back guardrails even as OpenAI- and Anthropic-linked groups fund both sides. Leading the Future signaled it’s unlikely to target another competitive race this year, while other campaigns on pro-regulation platforms, such as Manny Rutinel in Colorado, continue.

via Politico|

#ai-regulation #ai-safety #anthropic

technology16 days ago•4 min saved

Anthropic accuses Alibaba of orchestrating the largest Claude distillation to date

Anthropic alleges Alibaba's Qwen lab ran the largest distillation campaign against Claude, using about 25,000 fake accounts to execute nearly 29 million exchanges with Claude from April to June, targeting software engineering and agentic reasoning. It marks the first time a major Chinese firm has been named in such activity, following earlier campaigns by smaller startups. Distillation is viewed by US officials as a national-security concern, prompting calls for sanctions and export-control measures; Alibaba did not comment, and the company faces ongoing regulatory pressure in Washington alongside other disputes.

via The Next Web|

#ai-regulation #alibaba #anthropic

politics17 days ago•5 min saved

Lasher Wins NY-12 Primary With Nadler Backing, Emphasizing Experience

Democratic Assemblymember Micah Lasher, backed by retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, won the crowded NY-12 primary to succeed the 17-term incumbent, leveraging decades of political experience and a West Side base to overcome rival Alex Bores amid massive outside spending over artificial intelligence policy.

via Politico|

#ai-regulation #alex-bores #jerry-nadler

politics17 days ago•380 min saved

Lasher clinches NY-12 Dem nomination amid sprawling AI-funding battle

New York Assemblyman Micah Lasher won the Democratic nomination in Manhattan’s 12th District, riding establishment backing from Gov. Hochul, Bloomberg and Nadler in a crowded primary that drew national attention as AI-regulation debates spurred massive spending. Rival Alex Bores drew millions from AI-industry groups opposing his stricter safeguards, while a Bloomberg-backed group amplified Lasher’s endorsements, positioning him for a likely November victory in the deep-blue seat.

via NBC News|

#ai-regulation #campaign-finance #new-york

politics17 days ago•11 min saved

Tech Funding Turns AI Regulation Into a NYC House Race

New York’s 12th Congressional District Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Nadler has become a proxy fight over artificial intelligence regulation, with roughly $26 million from tech-backed groups backing candidates like Assemblymember Alex Bores who support a national AI framework. The heavy spending—led by groups tied to OpenAI/Andreessen Horowitz and the Leading the Future network—highlights concerns about ‘dark money’ and the influence of tech money on policy. Opponents argue the money could undermine independent voices, while some tech-adjacent groups say a robust regulatory framework is essential. OpenAI and Anthropic have pushed back on being tied to political spending, as the White House pushes for a federal AI framework by year’s end, adding urgency to the race’s implications for national AI policy.

via Politico|

#ai-regulation #campaign-finance #leading-the-future

politics17 days ago•6 min saved

AI-regulation proxy fuels high-stakes NY-12 primary as Lasher and Bores clash

New York’s 12th Congressional District Democratic primary to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler has become a national proxy in the AI-regulation battle, with Micah Lasher and Alex Bores leading a money-heavy race funded by AI-linked groups and billionaire backers. Bores draws backing from Anthropic and OpenAI-aligned super PACs and has pushed for strong AI safeguards, including a state-level RAISE Act; Lasher is backed by Nadler and major Democratic figures like Hochul and Bloomberg. About $26 million has already been spent on TV ads, underscoring how the AI-firm duel between OpenAI and Anthropic is shaping the contest, even as both candidates advocate guardrails rather than a full industry clampdown. The winner could influence AI policy at the federal level.

via The Washington Post|

#ai-regulation #anthropic #campaign-finance

politics17 days ago•6 min saved

Progressive challengers test Jeffries’ grip as NY primaries loom and AI kid-safety bill gains traction

New York voters head to the polls as Zohran Mamdani-backed progressives challenge Jeffries-backed incumbents, threatening to push the Democratic leadership left and complicate Jeffries’ bid for speaker; the outcome could reveal how deep anti-establishment sentiment is in his own state, with related Maryland races and intra-Democrat tensions adding to a volatile primary day. Separately, Senators Curtis and Schiff unveil the SAFE KIDS Act to regulate AI chatbots aimed at children—requiring risk assessments, age verification, advertising limits, crisis resources, and independent safety audits—as part of a broader push to protect minors online ahead of a Senate markup.

via Politico|

#ai-regulation #congress #elections