Australia Urges Stronger AI Safeguards After Government Website Infiltration Reported
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urges stronger AI safeguards after a reported AI-agent intrusion involving a government website.
Policy & Regulation News
Policy and regulation news covering AI law, copyright, privacy, government rules, court cases, and the regulatory debates shaping the industry.
AI Air Traffic Tool Begins Testing at Three Washington-Area Airports
The DOT is testing its SMART AI air traffic tool at Reagan, Dulles and BWI, with a planned national rollout by 2028 amid safety concerns.
OpenAI proposes global technical standards for AI alignment and recursive self-improvement
OpenAI proposes global technical standards for frontier AI alignment and recursive self-improvement, urging safeguards before autonomous RSI advances.
Trump plans AI czar and task force as debate over safeguards intensifies
Trump says he will appoint an AI czar and create an AI Force, backing industry growth while leaving its oversight, authority and timeline unclear.
Bessent and He Lifeng Set to Launch US-China Talks on AI, Trade and Minerals
Scott Bessent and He Lifeng are set to launch U.S.-China talks on AI, trade and critical minerals, with outcomes and agenda details still unclear.
AI-Assisted Military Report Nearly Triggered Operation Against Chinese Ship
An AI-assisted military report reportedly nearly triggered a US operation against a Chinese ship, highlighting risks in defense intelligence.
Anthropic Says Claude Leads 26% of Research Building Its Successor
Anthropic says Claude leads 26% of its model research and development, while collaborating on about 90% of the company’s R&D.
Tennessee Grandmother Sues Over Wrongful Arrest Tied to Facial Recognition Lead
A Tennessee grandmother is suing Fargo over an alleged facial-recognition error that led to her arrest and six months in detention.
Google DeepMind Launches Institute to Foster Debate Over AGI’s Future
Google DeepMind’s new institute explores AGI policy, model transparency, frontier evaluations, and possible safeguards for advanced AI deployment.
House passes bipartisan bill requiring data centers to cover new energy infrastructure costs
The House passed a bipartisan bill requiring large data centers to cover new power infrastructure costs instead of shifting them to utility customers.
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