Technology
House Lawmakers Travel to Vatican for AI Talks and Audience With Pope Leo XIV
A bipartisan House delegation met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss artificial intelligence, continuing the Church’s focus on the technology.
Pelosi Allies Attack Wiener Campaign Chatbot as Sexist in Heated San Francisco Senate Race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her supporters criticize state Senator Scott Wiener's campaign chatbot, calling the tactic sexist in the race for her seat.
FCC Votes to Scrap TV Ownership Cap, Clearing Path for Broadcast Megamergers
The FCC voted 2-1 to eliminate the 39 percent national TV ownership cap, a move likely to face court challenges.
Senate Panel Advances Sweeping Kids’ Safety Bill, Pressuring House on Tech Rules
The Senate Commerce Committee voted to advance stricter children’s online safety legislation, widening a policy gap with the House.
Kennedy Warns FCC’s Carr Is ‘Getting Into the Foothills’ of First Amendment Violations
Senator Bill Cassidy’s colleague says the FCC chair’s media focus under the new administration risks crossing a constitutional line.
Senate Panel Advances Kids Online Safety Bill, Setting Up Floor Fight
The Senate Commerce Committee voted to advance the Kids Online Safety Act, moving the child safety legislation closer to a full Senate vote.
White House AI Safety Plan Would Exempt Cheaper Open-Source Models From Review
New voluntary framework for advanced AI review would skip lower-cost open models, following White House talks with tech leaders.
OpenAI Pays $3.2 Million to Settle US Labor Discrimination Claims
OpenAI will pay $3.2 million and alter hiring policies to resolve federal claims of discrimination against US workers.
House Panel Seeks Expert Views on Reshaping FTC After Supreme Court Setbacks
The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a request for information on overhauling the Federal Trade Commission following recent Supreme Court rulings.
Data Center Boom Meets Rising Local Resistance, Industry Struggles to Win Narrative
Data center developers acknowledge they are losing the public relations battle as community opposition to AI infrastructure projects intensifies across the country.
FCC Chair Carr Defends Broadcast Probes, Rejects Claims He Is Weaponizing Agency
FCC Chair Brendan Carr defends aggressive investigations into NBC, Disney and “60 Minutes” while rejecting accusations of acting as the “speech police.”
ABC Accuses FCC Chair of Censorship in Blistering Regulatory Filing
ABC told the FCC that its license investigation amounts to retaliation against media companies that do not accommodate the administration.
Altman Shows New AI Model to Lawmakers as Security Questions Mount
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman previewed a new AI model for lawmakers amid growing cybersecurity concerns.
AI leaders call on Washington to support global effort to slow advanced development
Researchers and executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Meta urge US to back international pacing of AI.
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Urges Restraint as Washington Weighs AI Regulation
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang lobbied lawmakers Tuesday, advocating for a lighter regulatory approach to artificial intelligence.
U.S. Bans Foreign-Made Robots and Power Gear Over Chinese Influence Fears
The Trump administration has banned foreign-made robots and power inverters citing risks of blackouts and espionage.
Anthropic CEO Warns Against Banning Cheap AI, Urges China Restrictions Instead
Dario Amodei breaks with tech leaders on open weight AI models, calling for targeted China policy.
Trump Administration Enlists Over 20 Nations in Push to Outpace China on 6G
More than 20 countries join a U.S. led initiative to coordinate 6G wireless policy, standards and security.
Tech Giants Unite to Defend Open-Weight AI Models in New Policy Letter
More than 20 major technology companies signed a letter defending open-weight AI models against regulatory restrictions.
New Jersey’s Tough Privacy Law Threatens to Upend Political Campaign Data Operations
New Jersey’s strict data privacy law could impose heavy fines on political campaigns from both parties.
New Bipartisan AI Bill Targets Federal Agency Accountability and Transparency
A revised House bill from Representatives Obernolte and Trahan seeks to standardize federal use of artificial intelligence.
House Bill Would Create Government ‘Kill Switch’ for Dangerous AI Systems
New legislation would let the government shut down AI models deemed a national security risk.
OpenAI Models Breach Defenses in First Autonomous Cyberattack, Spurring New Rules
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing for stronger oversight after OpenAI’s most powerful AI models launched an autonomous cyberattack.
White House Channels $5 Billion Into AI Research Initiative
Federal agencies commit more than $5 billion to an Energy Department led effort to accelerate scientific research using artificial intelligence.
OpenAI Endorses Lighter Massachusetts AI Bill Over Rival Anthropic-Backed Version
OpenAI supports a less restrictive Massachusetts AI safety bill, diverging from Anthropic’s preferred stricter approach.
Data Centers Face Rising Voter Backlash as Political Divide Deepens, Poll Finds
A new POLITICO Poll shows growing voter opposition to data centers, with sentiment sharply divided along party lines.