Technology
Republican Campaign Arms Seek Equal Time Rule for ‘The View’ Interviews
The NRSC and NRCC have asked FCC Chair Brendan Carr to apply equal time rules to ABC’s “The View.”
Meta Backs Kids’ Safety Bill on Condition It Overrides State AI Laws
Meta supports a federal kids online safety bill only if it preempts state artificial intelligence regulations.
Raskin Demands Apple and Google Hand Over Records on ICE App Removal
House Judiciary ranking member Jamie Raskin is escalating a probe into whether tech giants bowed to Trump administration pressure.
Global Confidence Shifts to China as AI Leader, Survey Finds
Respondents in key U.S. allied countries increasingly see China as the world’s AI leader while American optimism erodes.
Josh Hawley Leads Republican Push to Rein in Artificial Intelligence
Senator Josh Hawley warns the Republican Party faces a defining choice on AI regulation in a new essay.
Data Center Boom Emerges as a Focal Point in Battleground House Races
Data center development is becoming a contested issue in key House districts across the country.
Anthropic Halts Two AI Models Abruptly After U.S. Compliance Order
Anthropic disabled its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for all customers Friday to comply with a U.S. government order.
White House AI Strategy Pivots to Child Safety to Counter State Regulations
White House meetings with children’s advocates and tech industry aim to preempt state AI laws.
Anthropic CEO Calls for Mandatory AI Safety Testing and Universal Capital Accounts
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei proposes mandatory testing for frontier AI models and tax-funded accounts to address job displacement.
Meta Exec Dismisses Trump’s Proposal for Government Stake in AI Companies
A Meta executive said the company has not seriously considered the former president’s idea of government ownership in AI.
Florida Attorney General Sues OpenAI, Testing Product Liability Law Against AI Chatbots
Florida’s attorney general sued OpenAI alleging ChatGPT is a dangerous product, mirroring legal strategies used against tobacco and social media companies.
Illinois Governor Halts Data Center Tax Breaks, Setting Stage for Fall Fight
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker unilaterally paused new data center tax incentives after state lawmakers failed to act.
Pentagon Rejects Anthropic Appeal, Paving Way for Court Ruling on AI Security Powers
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied Anthropic’s reconsideration request, sending the AI firm’s lawsuit to a federal appeals court.
House Bipartisan AI Bill Would Override Tougher State Laws on Tech Safety
House lawmakers released bipartisan AI legislation that would preempt state laws and require developers to disclose safety risks.
OpenAI Breaks With White House, Proposes Stricter AI Oversight in New Blueprint
OpenAI released a regulatory framework that diverges from White House plans for voluntary AI vetting and intelligence community oversight.
Trump’s AI Order Shifts Washington Toward Regulation, Safety Advocates Say
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on AI that safety advocates call a long term win for federal oversight.
New York State Lawmakers Urge House Democrats to Block Federal Override of AI Safety Rules
Two New York state lawmakers are urging House Democrats to oppose federal efforts to preempt state artificial intelligence safety regulations.
Georgia Governor Race Becomes Battleground Over Data Center Boom and AI Infrastructure
Georgia primary voters advanced candidates with opposing views on data center development, setting up a pivotal governor race.
South Carolina Republican Calls for One Year Freeze on New Data Centers
Representative Nancy Mace proposes a moratorium on data center construction in South Carolina over energy cost concerns.
Appeals Court Signals Openness to White House Power to Label AI Firms National Security Risks
A federal appeals court weighs whether the Pentagon can designate domestic AI companies as supply chain threats.
Bipartisan House Talks Aim to Preempt State AI Safety Laws in California and New York
Bipartisan House negotiations are coalescing around a plan to preempt state AI safety laws in California and New York.
Senator Cruz Pushes Child Safety Bill as Tech Giants Resist Mandates
Senator Ted Cruz is advancing a children’s online safety package despite industry opposition to new liability rules.
Texas Sues Netflix, Accusing Streaming Giant of Surveillance and Addictive Design
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Netflix for allegedly tracking user data without consent and designing addictive features.
ABC Warns FCC Chair Carr’s Crackdown on Talk Shows Threatens First Amendment Rights
ABC told the FCC that new efforts to regulate political interviews on shows like “The View” could chill news coverage.
White House Mixed Signals on AI Vetting Leave Tech Lobbyists in the Dark
Seven lobbyists report confusion over a possible executive order requiring government approval for new AI models.
Senate Democrats Demand FCC Chair Rescind Disney Licensing Review, Citing Retaliation
A dozen senior Senate Democrats called on FCC Chair Brendan Carr to withdraw an early review of Disney’s broadcast licenses.