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AI Antitrust Developments Are Being Monitored
WEKO, the Swiss antitrust authority, said on Tuesday there are risks of market concentration in sectors using artificial intelligence, when presenting its annual report.
Anthropic to sign deal with Australia on AI safety and economic data tracking
Anthropic is set to sign a deal with Australia on AI safety and economic data tracking.
Legislator, Content Creator Fail to Get Rehearing Against Deepfake Law
Republican Minnesota state Representative Mary Franson and conservative content creator Christopher Kohls failed to convince a US appeals court to rehear a case against a Minnesota law criminalizing the sharing of artificial intelligence-generated election deepfakes.
China Improves Law Enforcement with AI
China's market authority said its use of digital tools over the past three years has improved law enforcement, with enhanced data-sharing on its national case-handling platform boosting speed and efficiency.
Palantir’s UK boss criticises ‘ideological’ groups as ministers move to scrap NHS contract
Louis Mosley says government should resist calls to trigger break clause in £330m deal with US analytics company UK politics live – latest updates Palantir’s UK boss has urged the government not to give in to “ideologically motivated campaigners” as government ministers explore a way out of a £330m NHS contract with the tech company. Ministers have sought advice on triggering a break clause in Palantir’s deal to deliver the Federated Data Platform (FDP), amid questions over the company’s presence in the public sector. Continue reading...
California to impose new AI regulations in defiance of Trump call
Gavin Newsom signs order to prioritize public safety and rights as president seeks to prevent 'cumbersome' rules
Helping disaster response teams turn AI into action across Asia
AI for Disaster Response in Asia: OpenAI Workshop with Gates Foundation
UK's big, risky AI bet – podcast
A Guardian investigation explores the UK's 'phantom investments' in AI and the risk the government has taken in betting heavily on the technology.
The federal government shed 385,000 employees last year. Now the Trump administration is on a blitz to hire Gen Z workers
The Trump administration is hiring Gen Z workers after cutting 385,000 federal employees, launching the Early Career Talent Network to replenish the workforce.
What to Know About California’s Executive Order on A.I.
Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, issued an order requiring safety and privacy guardrails for artificial intelligence companies contracting with the state.
Next US State Regulatory Trend and Agentic AI
Agentic AI will likely be the next area of focus for state legislators, and there could be more excitement for AI regulation in states after the mid-term elections, Connecticut state Senator James Maroney said Monday at the world’s largest gathering of privacy professionals in the US.
California AI order requires firms seeking state contracts to have safeguards against abuse
California has introduced an AI order requiring firms seeking state contracts to have safeguards against abuse.
EU Plans to Use AI to Improve Laws
The European Commission plans to use artificial intelligence to improve the quality of EU legislation and the process for member states to embed them nationally, a draft document seen by MLexs show.
South Korea Opens Formal Review Channel for AI Basic Act Changes
South Korea’s science ministry has launched an early review of the country’s new AI Basic Act, creating a formal forum for industry, academia and civil society to discuss possible refinements just weeks after the law took effect.
States Plow Ahead With A.I. Regulation, Defying Trump
States ranging from California to Utah are taking steps to place guardrails on the technology even after the president ordered them to stop.
Pro-AI group to spend $100mn on US midterm elections as backlash grows
November 3 poll set to be battleground over regulation of AI
New York Expands Requirements Of State's AI Transparency Law
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation (S 8828) that adds new reporting and registration requirements to the state's RAISE Act, which requires large AI developers to create and publish information about their safety protocols.
Police Used AI Facial Recognition
Police used AI facial recognition to arrest a Tennessee woman for crimes committed in a state she says she's never visited.
OpenAI investor says AI requires an income tax overhaul
Vinod Khosla says voter fears over technology causing job losses will shape upcoming US elections
Epstein Survivors Sue DOJ, Google Over AI-Linked Data Leak
A class-action lawsuit has been filed by Jeffrey Epstein survivors against the DOJ and Google, accusing them of exposing victim information through search and AI features.
AI deepfakes blur reality in 2026 US midterm campaigns | Reuters
The Republicans are following the lead of Trump's White House, which has released scores of AI -generated videos and gaming-inspired memes on social media that do everything from disparaging protesters to hyping up the Iran war.
AI Schism Grips Washington as Tech, Labor Vie for Upper Hand
At a historic auditorium in Washington this week, Silicon Valley executives, Trump administration officials and members of Congress gathered in a sea of button-down shirts to extol the virtues of artificial intelligence.
‘Our assumptions are broken’: how fraudulent church data revealed AI’s threat to polling
Experts say paid participants are using automated tools to generate unreliable survey responses at scale If you had been keeping tabs on the news about church attendance in Britain lately, you would be forgiven for thinking the country was in the midst of a Christian revival. Stories of swelling congregations, filled with young people returning to the flock, spurred on by everything from social media to a rise in bible sales appeared to be confirmed by a 2024 report from the Bible Society. Continue reading...
ICE Is Snapping Up Warehouses, Reviving the Market and Alarming Towns
The government said it plans to convert warehouses for an immigrant detention network that would collectively hold more than 92,000 people.
BCSSL Secures AI Infrastructure Contract
Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Limited secures a work order to enhance data processing for Telangana Police with AI infrastructure.
White House AI rollout exposes widening rift
GOP divided on kids online safety, copyright and data centers. White House AI framework exposes cracks. Republicans split over platform liability vs transparency. Sen. Hawley wants to ban AI chatbots for minors.
The Output: Bills on the Hill
Chip Security Act passes House committee 42-0. AI Foundation Model Transparency Act introduced. Youth AI Privacy Act introduced by Sen. Markey.
Meta's bad week sparks Hill action
Meta ordered to pay $375M in New Mexico for child safety violations. California jury found Meta negligent. Trial phase 2 in May could force design changes including age verification.
Anthropic Wins Injunction in Court Battle With Trump Administration
A federal judge said the government’s ‘measures appear designed to punish Anthropic’ in a standoff over military use of AI.
Welsh Government Uses AI for Review
The Welsh government utilized Microsoft's Copilot for a review, sparking controversy over the use of AI in decision-making processes. This may lead to discussions about the role of AI in economic policy and job displacement.
White House AI czar Sacks to step down, moves to advisory role
White House artificial intelligence and crypto czar David Sacks is stepping down from his role, saying in an interview on Bloomberg Television on Thursday he had reached the end of his time as a special government employee.
US Needs AI Dominance
America needs to be a dominant player in the global artificial intelligence race, and should it fall behind, the US economy will be in 'serious trouble,' Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson warned Thursday.
EU Lawmakers Endorse AI Act Changes
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a legislative package to amend the EU AI Act, known as the digital omnibus on AI, with 569 votes in favor and 45 against.
David Sacks is No Longer AI Czar
David Sacks is no longer the White House AI and Crypto Czar
David Sacks Done as AI Czar
David Sacks is done as AI czar — here’s what he’s doing instead
Anthropic Wins Court Order Pausing Trump Ban on AI Tool
Anthropic PBC won a court order blocking a Trump administration ban on government use of the company’s artificial intelligence technology, after the Claude chatbot maker argued the move could cost it billions in lost revenue.
The elusive AI bill that the White House wants to land | Reuters
In a display of artificial intelligence ’s growing role in the economy and the battlefield, drones disrupted Amazon’s (AMZN.O), opens new tab Middle East data centers as recently as Monday.
Slovenian Officials Blame Israeli Firm Black Cube for Trying to Manipulate Vote
Slovenian officials are blaming Israeli firm Black Cube for trying to manipulate a vote, according to a report on Hacker News.
Trump Announces AI Advisory Council Members
US President Donald Trump announced 13 members of his President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, including venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Nvidia founder Jensen Huang and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg.
EU AI Governance Faces Challenges
Enforcement of the EU's keystone AI law is proving a struggle for the bloc's member states as they try to coordinate across fragmented national regulatory systems: Differing structures, capacity constraints and approaches create risks of inconsistency.
Trump-Era Tech Council Debuts
The U.S. is launching a new tech policy initiative under the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) to address AI and crypto, featuring industry giants like Zuckerberg and Ellison.
US House Commerce Chair on Permitting Reform Amid AI Race
Disagreements over preferred types of energy generation and debates about whether and how the federal government should preempt US state and local decisionmakers are complicating bipartisan permitting reform talks, House Energy and Commerce Chair Brett Guthrie said Wednesday.
South Korea Eyes Top-12 Global AI Ranking
South Korea's homegrown 'sovereign AI' models have already cleared key global benchmarks and could break into the global top 12 after the next evaluation, as the government steps up efforts to reduce reliance on foreign technologies and build an 'AI for everyone' ecosystem.
Effective Altruism Shapes EU AI Enforcement
Which risks to prioritize in AI governance? As core parts of the EU's AI Act near enforcement, competing to provide the answer are effective altruism, which stresses maximizing humanity's long-term wellbeing, or an AI ethics tradition focused on human rights.
Washington State Enacts AI Safety and Disclosure Laws
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has enacted two artificial intelligence safety measures: HB 2225, which will require operators of companion chatbots to issue certain notifications and implement precautions for minors, and HB 1170, which will require AI operators to inform users when content is developed or modified with AI.
EU Countries Quizzed Over Copyright Rules Including AI Development
The European Commission has sent questions to countries on the Copyright Directive's impact, covering AI data mining rules, platform liability, publishers' rights, and remuneration ahead of a broader review later this year.
Retrieval Improvements Do Not Guarantee Better Answers: A Study of RAG for AI Policy QA
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems are increasingly used to analyze complex policy documents, but achieving sufficient reliability for expert usage remains challenging in domains characterized by dense legal language and evolving, overlapping regulatory frameworks. We study the application of RAG to AI governance and policy analysis using the AI Governance and Regulatory Archive (AGORA) corpus, a curated collection of 947 AI policy documents. Our system combines a ColBERT-based retriev...
Trump Names Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison and Jensen Huang to Tech Panel
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology is to weigh in on policies affecting the development of AI.
Europe Is Looking To Water Down AI Protections. It Should Reinforce Them.
Analysis argues Europe should reinforce AI protections rather than water them down.
AI regulation, recalibrated: What the EU's latest move means
EU aims to reach final agreement by spring 2026, with proposed stop-the-clock mechanism.
AI Act - EU Council agrees approach to streamline AI rules
EU Council agrees approach to streamline AI rules. High-risk AI system obligations apply from 2 August 2026.
China's open-source dominance threatens US AI lead, US advisory body warns
US Congressional advisory body warns China's growing dominance in open-source AI is creating a self-reinforcing competitive advantage.
ECB Would Need ‘Forceful’ Response if Inflation Surges, Says Lagarde
But she added the key rate wouldn’t be lifted until there is sufficient information available to judge the likely impact of the Middle East conflict.
US Regulators Ponder AI Impact
Competition regulators are grappling with the role of artificial intelligence in relation to competitive intelligence.
White House AI Czar on Parental Control
Online safety for children is the “most salient” part of President Donald Trump’s new policy framework for artificial intelligence.
UK Adults Want AI Regulation
Four in five UK adults want the government to regulate to ensure AI systems are safe by design and introduce mandatory AI-related harms testing of products before they are released.
EU Simplification Package Fails to Resolve AI Data Uncertainty
Legal uncertainty over the use of sensitive personal data to train artificial intelligence systems will persist under the European Commission’s digital simplification package.
EU AI Office Seeks Proactive Compliance
The European Commission’s AI Office would like to see AI companies take a more proactive role in preparing for compliance with the AI Act’s rules on general-purpose AI models.
Baltimore Sues X Corp and SpaceX Over Grok AI
Baltimore has sued X Corp., SpaceX, and others over allegations that their AI tool Grok facilitates non-consensual deepfakes, including those involving minors.
U.S. Government’s Ban on Anthropic Looks Like Punishment, Judge Says
The AI company is challenging its designation as a national security risk by the Pentagon.
Protect men and boys from manosphere influencers, Labour MPs tell Ofcom
Exclusive: Group says measures to curb harmful content will also help to tackle violence against women and girls Men and boys need as much protection as women and girls from harmful influencers and “the worst parts of the internet”, a group of MPs have told Ofcom as they called for the regulator to give specific guidance to online platforms. More than 60 Labour MPs have written to the Ofcom chief executive, Melanie Dawes, urging her to protect men and boys from “manosphere” influencers who may expose them to gambling, sextortion and violent pornography. Continue reading...
From the AI Act to a European AI Agency: Completing the Union's Regulatory Architecture
As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies continue to advance, effective risk assessment, regulation, and oversight are necessary to ensure that AI development and deployment align with ethical principles while preserving innovation and economic competitiveness. The adoption of the EU AI Act marks an important step in this direction, establishing a harmonised legal framework that includes detailed provisions on AI governance, as well as the creation of the European AI Office. This paper revis...
AI Chatbots Fail to Protect Children from Online Harm
A transparency report has found that artificial intelligence chatbots Character.AI, Nomi, Chai and Chub AI are failing to protect children from exposure to sexually explicit content, the Australian online safety regulator said.
Baltimore sues Elon Musk's xAI over Grok sexual 'deepfakes'
Baltimore sues Elon Musk's xAI over Grok sexual 'deepfakes'.
China Issues AI Agent OpenClaw Guidance
China's cybersecurity authorities have issued detailed operational guidance on the use of the open-source AI agent OpenClaw, expanding recent risk warnings into a broader governance push as adoption accelerates.
More Time Needed for States Investigating AI Mergers
State attorneys general could use more time when looking over mergers and acquisitions within the artificial intelligence industry, said Minnesota Assistant Attorney General Elizabeth Odette.
Copyright Rules May Not Need Overhaul
EU officials say copyright rules may not need overhauling to address AI challenges, but a focus instead put on enforcement and licensing.
Trump's US AI Framework Faces Challenges
President Donald Trump's latest proposal to preempt US state artificial intelligence laws is getting a chilly reception from Democrats in Congress, previewing challenging bipartisan negotiations toward a possible federal regulatory framework for AI.
CERN Uses AI to Analyze Data
CERN is using AI to analyze the vast amounts of data it generates, 'burning' AI into silicon to improve efficiency.
Public Citizen Criticizes Trump AI Policy Proposal
Robert Weissman, co-president of Public Citizen, said that President Donald Trump's proposed AI policy framework would effectively mean no US regulation of AI at all.
EU Antitrust Watchdog Targets AI Ecosystems
In a slew of new probes, the EU antitrust watchdog's AI strategy is taking shape, targeting key pressure points in emerging ecosystems. The wide-ranging scrutiny of cloud power, data access and chatbot distribution may spur competition at different levels of the AI stack.
White House Publishes AI Policy Proposal
The White House has released an artificial intelligence policy framework for Congress that President Donald Trump called for in a December executive order. The seven-part plan includes sections on protecting children, safeguarding communities, respecting intellectual property, defending free speech, boosting deployment, workforce development and preempting 'cumbersome' state laws.
US House Republicans Pledge To Pass AI Policy Framework
US House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie, Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan and Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chair Brian Babin issued a statement saying they will work to pass an AI policy framework.
Philippine Supreme Court Adopts AI Governance Framework
The Philippine Supreme Court has adopted a governance framework for the use of human-centred augmented intelligence in the judiciary, setting ethical guardrails for AI deployment in courts.
US Customs And Border Protection Rules On AI Use
US Customs and Border Protection said in a ruling that a confidential unlicensed online platform using AI improperly conducted customs business.
Anthropic Seeks Injunction Against Trump Administration
Anthropic said in a court filing, seeking an injunction to block the Trump Administration from declaring it a supply-chain risk, that the administration launched 'an unprecedented campaign of retaliation' when Anthropic sought to prevent its AI from being used for mass surveillance of Americans or for autonomous weapons.
Trump AI Framework Sparks Congressional Debate
President Donald Trump on Friday released a highly-anticipated framework to lightly regulate artificial intelligence and preempt certain US state AI laws. In doing so, he passed the ball to Congress. There, any viable legislation must be the product of bipartisan negotiations — historically a major hurdle for federal tech policy.
White House releases AI policy framework focused on state regulations, power generation
The White House today released a policy document with suggestions on how Congress should regulate artificial intelligence.
Trump Takes Another Shot at Dismantling State AI Regulation
The Trump administration unveiled its new legislative blueprint for AI regulation, aiming to reduce state regulations.
RED ALERT- TRUMP AMERICA AI ACT
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn has released a 291-page legislative framework that would repeal Section 230, expand liability across the artificial intelligence ecosystem, and establish a unified federal AI regulatory framework.
Trump releases AI policy for Congress to pre-empt state rules | Reuters
White House AI czar David Sacks argues that shipping advanced AI chips to China discourages Chinese competitors - such as heavily sanctioned Huawei - from redoubling efforts to catch up with Nvidia#
White House Unveils A.I. Policy Aimed at Blocking State Laws
The Trump administration on Friday released new guidelines for federal legislation on the technology, recommending some safeguards for children and consumer protections for energy costs.
Donald Trump urges narrow AI regulation amid fierce Maga backlash
White House tries to block state-level laws but faces pressure to offer a federal rule book for the controversial technology
Mistral CEO: AI companies should pay a content levy in Europe
A revenue-based charge would protect the livelihoods of copyright holders and bring legal certainty
Anthropic showdown fractures Trump’s pact with Silicon Valley
Administration faces unprecedented criticism from Big Tech and former supporters over attacks on the AI lab
The New York Congressional Race Turning Into a Bitter AI War
Groups opposed to strict AI regulations are pouring about $265 million into the 2026 elections; Alex Bores is one target of negative ads.
UK Lawmakers Back Creation of AI Chatbot Offense
UK lawmakers approved amendments to create a criminal offense for AI chatbots deemed unsafe, backing campaigner-led proposals over the government's preferred approach to regulating the technology.
UK Reconsiders AI Copyright After Star-Studded Revolt
Creative pressure forces rethink as officials step back from default data use.
Hong Kong Reviews Cybercrime Rules
Hong Kong's Law Reform Commission is examining whether existing laws adequately address crimes involving the use of artificial intelligence, amid growing global scrutiny over deepfake pornography and other AI-related offenses.
Russia to Give Itself Sweeping Powers to Ban or Restrict Foreign AI Tools
Russia plans to give itself sweeping powers to ban or restrict foreign AI tools.
r/Cyberpunk on Reddit: Bernie Sanders and Claude talk about AI's implications for democracy
Computer vision, speech recognition, language translation, motor control, planning, all of these were considered the hardest open problems in AI until recently, and every one of them has been solved within the last ~10 years using deep neural networks. Protein folding, a generational open problem in biology, was solved using the same underlying methods (a transformer trained on sequence modeling).
'TRUMP AMERICA AI Act' Repeals Section 230, Expands Liability, and Establishes Centralized Federal Control Over AI Systems
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn has released a 291-page legislative framework that would repeal Section 230, expand liability across the artificial intelligence ecosystem, and establish a unified federal rulebook governing how AI systems are built, ...
Beyond Automated Politics: A Response to Séb Krier's AI Agent Economy
If agents can mediate millions of micro-transactions, they can also mediate millions of micro-conversations. AI could help structure town-hall processes, ensure under-represented voices are heard, summarise points of agreement, map disagreements, translate jargon, and make the interaction of hundreds or thousands of citizens tractable.
The ‘great sucking sound’ of AI brain drain
An explosion in industry salaries has resulted in top talent leaving the public sector
Deepika T S - Case Western Reserve University | LinkedIn
I am excited to share that I had the privilege to speak as a panelist on the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance where we shared ideas concerning the…
India's Proposal to Preload National ID App Aadhaar on Phones Faced Pushback
India's government proposed pre-installing its biometric identification app Aadhaar on phones, but faced pushback.
UK Targets Fraudulent Ads, AI Oversight in Online Advertising Taskforce Update
Fraudulent online ads will be a key focus for the UK's Online Advertising Taskforce this year, with a new AI working group and a planned ad fraud unit, the UK government has said.
UK Government Abandons Rights Holder Opt-Out Preference
The UK creative sector will not see their works available by default for training AI models unless they specifically opt out as the government abandons any preference on how to handle AI and copyright.
Colorado AI Act Proposal Released
Colorado’s artificial intelligence law could be scaled back under a proposal released by a task force made up of consumer advocates and technology groups.
EU Guidance on AI Act and GDPR Interplay
The European Commission and EU data privacy regulators will issue joint guidance on the interplay between the AI Act and GDPR without waiting for ongoing legislative amendments, an EU official said.
Japan Bill Tightens Rules for Idle Patents in AI
Japan has proposed a bill to strengthen support for artificial intelligence, quantum and other strategically important technologies, while tightening the treatment of patents and other intellectual property generated through state-funded research in those fields.
US Senator Releases Draft of Federal AI Policy Framework
US Senator Marsha Blackburn, a Tennessee Republican, released a “discussion draft” of her legislative framework for artificial intelligence after outlining her proposal in December.
UK Government Seeks Evidence on AI and Copyright
The UK government has dropped its previously-stated preference on proposals to change copyright law in favor of AI developers but has not ruled out change overall.
UK Government Backtracks on AI and Copyright
UK Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists
UK AI Copyright Consultation Reports Call for Further Consultations
The UK government will not yet introduce any changes to copyright law as it launches fresh consultations amid “substantial uncertainty,” according to a report and impact assessments of options published Wednesday.
Data Protection Challenges of AI Implementation Discussed
Data protection issues when implementing Artificial Intelligence systems that might require the regulator’s intervention were discussed at the Polish data watchdog’s AI working group meeting on Monday.
CMA Proposes Measures for Fair AI Use
The UK's CMA has proposed measures for more control and transparency in Google's AI operations, aiming to give publishers opt-out options for AI content use and ensure fair search competition.
Beijing Authorities Step Up AI Abuse Enforcement
Authorities in Beijing have initiated a one-month campaign aimed at further curbing the abuse of artificial intelligence technology, as regulators intensify oversight of rapidly expanding generative tools and their social risks.
Plan to Revise EU's AI Law Endorsed by European Parliament Committees
A plan to amend the EU's AI Act, known as the AI omnibus, has been endorsed by the European Parliament’s committees on civil liberties and internal market, paving the way for the parliament as a whole to vote on it on March 26.
Legislation Protecting Washingtonians from AI Deepfakes Enacted
Washington legislation (SB 5886) aimed at strengthening protections against AI-generated impersonations and other digital misuse of a person’s identity has been enacted by Governor Bob Ferguson.
Germany Aims to Double Data Center Capacity
The German government has said it intends to at least double its data center capacity — and to quadruple its capacity for AI and High-Performance Computing — through a new data center strategy adopted on Wednesday.
Blackburn Wants to Write Trump's AI Playbook
Sen. Marsha Blackburn released a federal AI policy draft meant to shape Trump's promised 'one federal rulebook.' The draft incorporates Blackburn's Kids Online Safety Act and the NO FAKES Act, and would impose a 'duty of care' on AI developers to mitigate harms stemming from design features.
Blackburn Wants to Write Trump's AI Playbook
Sen. Marsha Blackburn released a federal AI policy draft meant to shape Trump's promised 'one federal rulebook', which incorporates her Kids Online Safety Act and the NO FAKES Act.
The AI craze that has its claws into China
OpenClaw takes China by storm as local governments encourage creation of AI agents for productivity gains
UK to Spend £1 Billion on Quantum Computers
The UK will spend £1 billion on procuring commercial-scale quantum computers, the first government to make such a commitment, as part of its plan to lead the G7 in AI adoption.
China to Establish AI Training Data System
China is aiming to establish a system for the proper use of artificial intelligence training data under its new five-year plan, part of a broader push to expand data resources and advance the country's digital development.
US Commerce Calls for Industry AI Export Proposals
The US International Trade Administration is calling for industry proposals on two AI export consortia, pre-set and on-demand.
ByteDance's AI Tool Should be Shut Down
Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn and Vermont Democratic Senator Peter Welch wrote to Chinese company ByteDance, calling its Seedance 2.0 artificial intelligence video generating tool the 'most glaring example of copyright infringement' and saying it should be immediately shut down.
China Warns Users of Risks from 'OpenClaw' AI Agent
China's Ministry of State Security is warning users of the open-source AI agent OpenClaw that they face cybersecurity and data risks.
UK Aims to Lead G7 in AI Adoption
The UK government wants the country to have the fastest rate of AI adoption of any country in the G7, with investment plans and temporary amendments to regulation to safely test and prove application of new tech.
Knox Systems Raises $25M in Series A Funding for AI-Managed Cloud
Knox Systems, a NYC-based federal AI-managed cloud provider, raised $25 million in Series A funding led by B Capital, with participation from M12, Okta Ventures, MongoDB Ventures, Hearst Ventures, and Benchstrength. This funding follows a $6.5 million seed round and aims to enhance the company's AI-managed cloud services.
OpenAI to sell AI to US agencies through Amazon cloud unit | Reuters
Open AI has signed a new deal to sell access to its AI models to U.S. defense and government agencies through Amazon's cloud unit for classified and unclassified work, the ChatGPT maker said on Tuesday.
Human/AI Collective Intelligence for Deliberative Democracy: A Human-Centred Design Approach
This chapter introduces the concept of Collective Intelligence for Deliberative Democracy (CI4DD). We propose that the use of computational tools, specifically artificial intelligence to advance deliberative democracy, is an instantiation of a broader class of human-computer system designed to augment collective intelligence. Further, we argue for a fundamentally human-centred design approach to orchestrate how stakeholders can contribute meaningfully to shaping the artifacts and processes neede...
What was Doge? How Elon Musk tried to gamify government
Steeped in gaming and rightwing culture wars, Musk and his team of teenage coders set out to defeat the enemy of the United States: its people In 2025, when Elon Musk joined the government as the de facto head of something called the “department of government efficiency”, he declared that governments were poorly configured “big dumb machines”. To the senator Ted Cruz, he explained that “the only way to reconcile the databases and get rid of waste and fraud is to actually look at the computers”. Muskism came to Washington soaked in memes, adolescent boasts and sadistic victory dances over mass firings.
How AI licence plate readers became a flashpoint in US immigration battles
Start-up Flock Safety targeted by city authorities and privacy advocates over growing use by law enforcement
Trump Exports Program Moves to Next Phase
The Commerce Department announced yesterday that the Trump administration's effort to export 'full-stack' U.S. AI packages will enter its next phase on April 1.
Trump Exports Program Moves to Next Phase
The Commerce Department announced yesterday that the Trump administration's effort to export 'full-stack' U.S. AI packages will enter its next phase on April 1.
UK Invests £45M in AI Supercomputer
UK splashes £45M on AI supercomputer to help crack fusion power. 'Sunrise' beast will run AI-heavy simulations of plasma behavior and reactor physics
UK Businesses Want Simpler Tech Regulation and More AI Training
UK businesses want simpler regulation around new technologies and an expansion of AI training to help strengthen the UK's business environment and support growth, TechUK, a members organization for tech companies, has said.
Dutch Data Watchdog Urges Government to Speed Up AI Act Implementation
The newly formed Dutch government should speed up the implementation process of the AI Act, the data watchdog said on Monday.
South Korea Antitrust Watchdog Seeks AI Service Bundling Study
South Korea's antitrust regulator is seeking a seven-month study on how artificial intelligence services are being bundled into products and services in the domestic market, as it aims to assess the practice's procompetitive and anticompetitive effects and consider how competition policy should respond.
China to Accelerate AI Legislation, Revise Road-Traffic Safety Law This Year
China's Ministry of Justice will step up legislative efforts in emerging sectors including artificial intelligence and the low-altitude economy this year, while revising the Road Traffic Safety Law and drafting new airspace-management regulations to promote technological innovation.
AI Developers See EU Commission's Draft Procedural Rules for AI Act Probes
Draft procedural rules for enforcing the AI Act would give the European Commission the power to access and inspect general-purpose AI models, including source code, model weights and hosting infrastructure.
AI Developers See EU Commission's Draft Procedural Rules for AI Act Probes
The European Commission, which has a central role in enforcing key requirements on AI developers, has set out an early draft of the procedural aspects that will govern its investigations.
Indonesia Advances Copyright Amendment
Indonesia's House of Representatives has approved a proposed bill amending the country's 2014 Copyright Law as a legislative initiative, paving the way for deliberations on proposed provisions addressing artificial intelligence-generated works.
Dubai Revolutionizes Beach Safety with AI-Powered Rescue Robots
Dubai is enhancing beach safety with a hybrid water rescue system featuring aerial drones and aquatic robots. This tech-driven initiative aims to set global safety benchmarks and improve emergency response.
Common Position on AI Act Changes Endorsed by EU Countries
The ambassadors of the EU's member states on Friday endorsed a common position on the legislative package amending the EU AI Act, known as the AI omnibus.
Google's Gemini, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, or Microsoft Copilot Are Coming to the Senate
Senate aides were given permission to use some of the most popular AI tools for tasks like editing documents, summarizing information, and preparing briefing material.
US Withdraws Draft Rule That Called for Global AI Chip Permits
The US Commerce Department has pulled a draft regulation that would have restricted exports of artificial intelligence chips to anywhere in the world without US approval, according to an electronic notice.
Regulatory Uncertainty For AI Remains
Regulatory certainty for artificial intelligence remains a pipe dream three months after President Donald Trump signed an executive order discouraging “onerous” US state laws governing AI. Absent predictability in government action and reaction, companies will have to stay nimble in their compliance planning.
South Korea to Draft AI Ethics Principles
South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT said it launched an expert advisory group on Friday to help draft the Artificial Intelligence Ethics Principles aimed at building a safe and trustworthy AI society, as mandated by the AI Basic Act.
South Korea Explores Privacy Risks from AI Systems
MLex Summary: South Korea’s privacy watchdog said agentic artificial intelligence could create a new layer of privacy risk because such systems autonomously carry out tasks, frequently process personal data and connect with external services.
China's OpenClaw Frenzy Draws Security Warnings
Technical units affiliated with China’s central authorities have raised fresh concerns about the open-source artificial intelligence agent OpenClaw, in an attempt to cool a nationwide adoption frenzy as the tool gains momentum among individuals, companies and local governments.
US DOJ's Assefi on AI and Algorithms
The US Department of Justice does not see any meaningful difference between individuals conspiring to fix prices and artificial intelligence or algorithmic software acting as a middleman to execute an anticompetitive agreement, a top antitrust enforcer said Thursday.
EU Lawmakers to Agree on AI Act Changes
EU parliamentary officials provisionally agreed to tighten value chain duties under the AI Act, extending cooperation obligations to general-purpose AI model providers and making breaches sanctionable.
UK to Remove AI Systems from Mandatory Notification Rules
“Off-the-shelf” AI systems will be removed from mandatory notification rules in the UK, in changes to the requirements for national security investments.
Innocent Woman Jailed After AI Misidentification
An innocent woman was jailed for months after being misidentified using AI facial recognition.
‘Invasive’ AI-led mass surveillance in Africa violating freedoms, warn experts
Countries across the continent have spent more than $2bn on Chinese tracking technology that is not ‘necessary or proportionate’, new report finds The rapid expansion of AI-powered mass-surveillance systems across Africa is violating citizens’ right to privacy and having a chilling effect on society, according to experts on human rights and emerging technologies. At least $2bn (£1. 5bn) has been
Water takeovers to be referred to UK government for national security screening
Commercially available AI systems will be taken off the mandatory investment screening list in drive to cut red tape
China's Top Court Drafts AI Guidance, Signals Case-By-Case Approach To Disputes
China's top court is drafting guiding opinions on the adjudication of artificial intelligence-related disputes while promoting a cautious, case-by-case approach, a senior judge said.
AI Act's Bans, High-Risk Use Cases First Review Expected In April, EU Says
The European Commission will finalize in April its first review of the AI Act's banned and high-risk use cases, after missing the August 2025 deadline.
China Steps Up AI-Fueled Cybercrime Crackdown
China's top judicial authorities intensified a crackdown on emerging forms of cybercrime last year, targeting offenses enabled by artificial intelligence and online platforms as Beijing tightens oversight of the country's digital sphere, work reports and a white paper suggest.
Safety Bodies, Experts Warn Against Softening EU AI Act's Overlap With Sectoral Rules
A group of AI safety organizations and experts, including some involved in the standardization process of the AI Act, warned against a proposal currently being discussed in the European Parliament as a part of the AI omnibus amendment package, that would soften the law's requirements for products already covered by sectoral product safety regimes.
China Prosecutors Embed Big Data, AI As Digital Supervision Gains Traction
China's Supreme People's Procuratorate has underscored a broader push to integrate digital tools into legal supervision, with four annual white papers detailing how big data models and intelligent systems are being deployed across civil, administrative, criminal and public-interest functions.
China is cracking down on open-source AI agents
The Chinese government has issued a strict warning to its agencies and state-owned enterprises not to install the artificial intelligence agent OpenClaw on office computers due to security concerns, according to recent reports by Reuters and Bloomberg. OpenClaw is an open-source software capable of performing a wide range of tasks autonomously with minimal human input, […] The post China is cracking down on open-source AI agents appeared first on MENA TECH.
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India’s Chief Economic Adviser Says Too Early to Gauge AI Impact
India is attracting billions in investment pledges from industry heavyweights support its artificial intelligence ambitions, but it is too early to gauge how AI will affect the country, a top government adviser said.
China Moves to Curb OpenClaw AI Use at Banks, State Agencies
Chinese authorities moved to restrict state-run enterprises and government agencies from running OpenClaw AI apps on office computers, acting swiftly to defuse potential security risks after companies and consumers across China began experimenting with the agentic AI phenomenon.
China pins hopes on society-wide AI push to add jobs, rejuvenate economy | Reuters
Plans unveiled at the opening of parliament's annual session last week go all-in on AI , detailing ambitions to offset an ageing workforce and long-term economic slowdown through the technology's "job-creation" effect over the next five years.
Anthropic Expands DC Presence
Anthropic is expanding its footprint in the nation's capital ahead of the midterms, according to company plans shared with Axios. AI companies are spending heavily and expanding to Washington to influence the policies that will define the technology's future.
All Industries Should Adopt Safety by Design
Safety by design must be embraced across industries to counter AI harms amid the tech 'gold rush,' the head of the UK's online safety watchdog says.
Trump Administration Won't Rule Out Further Action Against Anthropic
The White House is preparing an executive order targeting the AI startup, even as its earlier actions against the company face a major test in court.
AI Companies See Sexual-Deepfakes Ban
EU countries have added a last-minute ban on generative AI systems producing non-consensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material to their tentative common position on a legislative proposal amending the AI Act, after France, Spain, Germany and Slovakia threatened to block the file.
Anthropic Expands DC Presence
Anthropic is expanding its footprint in the nation's capital ahead of the midterms, according to company plans shared with Axios. AI companies are spending heavily and expanding to Washington to influence policy.
Gemini Chatbot Does Not Memorize Copyrighted Articles
The EU's highest court heard arguments in a landmark dispute over how copyright law applies to generative AI, as a Hungarian publisher accused Google of unlawfully using press content to train its Gemini chatbot.
EU Pushes for Strong AI Copyright Protections
The European Parliament has endorsed rules to safeguard copyright in AI training, emphasizing transparency and fair compensation for creators.
South Korea Presidential aide says AI cooperation with UAE could accelerate
South Korea's Presidential aide says AI cooperation with the UAE could accelerate after conflict.
South Korea to Initiate, Host Platform to Coordinate AI Issues
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on Tuesday convened the inaugural meeting of a pan-government task force to lead the creation of, and host, the headquarters for a new platform to coordinate artificial intelligence-related affairs across UN agencies.
Something is Happening: AI – Part II
In the meantime, I wanted to write another Commentary on the growing functionality of artificial intelligence (AI), which is likely to have profound effects in the years ahead on how people live and work, how State government performs its functions, ...
Palantir’s lethal AI weaponry deployed to find chairs for US government staff
As Department of Agriculture employees return to the office, it needs ‘real-time analytics to optimize employee seat assignments’ The U. S. Department of Agriculture is using Palantir to figure out where its staff should sit, after deciding only the colorful AI company can do the job.
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Niantic Spatial is using data gathered from building Pokémon Go to help delivery robots navigate the world.
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The White House is preparing an executive order to push federal agencies to remove Anthropic's Claude from its operations. Over 30 OpenAI and Google employees signed an amicus brief in support of Anthropic after the AI lab sued the Pentagon over labeling it a supply chain risk.
UK Parliament Debates Online Safety Powers
The UK parliament is set to debate new online safety powers, which could impact companies providing internet services.
ChatGPT and other AI chatbots approved for official use in US Senate
ChatGPT and two other AI chatbots have been approved for official use in the US Senate.
China Determines Chemical Makeup of Moon's Far Side Using AI
China has used AI to determine the chemical makeup of the moon's far side.
Training Data Updates
The White House is preparing an executive order to push federal agencies to remove Anthropic's Claude from its operations. Nvidia is planning to launch an open-source AI agent platform.
UK Invests in Distributed Time Project
Britain spends £180M to work out what time it is. The project involves the use of atomic clocks, which could have implications for various industries, including those relying on AI for synchronization and timing.
US States Pass AI Legislation
US state lawmakers are approving bills aimed at regulating artificial intelligence, especially around transparency and child safety, despite preemption threats from the White House.
Training Data Updates
The White House is preparing an executive order to push federal agencies to remove Anthropic's Claude from its operations.
Training Data
The White House is preparing an executive order to push federal agencies to remove Anthropic's Claude from its operations. Meanwhile, over 30 OpenAI and Google employees signed an amicus brief in support of Anthropic, after the AI lab sued the Pentagon over labeling it a supply chain risk. Nvidia is planning to launch an open-source AI agent platform referred to as NemoClaw at its developer conference next week.
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The White House is preparing an executive order to push federal agencies to remove Anthropic's Claude from its operations. Over 30 OpenAI and Google employees signed an amicus brief in support of Anthropic.
UK Government's Shared Services Strategy
The UK government's Shared Services Strategy is entering the danger zone, with a gargantuan ERP and HR overhaul committing around £1.7B and affecting nearly half a million public workers. This project may involve the use of AI in streamlining services and could have significant economic implications.
China Flags Policy Support and Vocational Training for AI
China will step up efforts to shield its labor market from the disruptive effects of artificial intelligence and harness the technology to generate new sources of growth.
Anthropic sues to scrap Trump administration’s Claude ban
Anthropic PBC is challenging the Trump administration’s recent decision to restrict the use of its software in the public sector. The artificial intelligence developer first announced its intent to litigate last month. Today, it filed two complaints with the U.
The Download: murky AI surveillance laws, and the White House cracks down on defiant labs
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Is the Pentagon allowed to surveil Americans with AI? The ongoing public feud between the Department of Defense and the AI company Anthropic has raised a deep and still unanswered question:…
EU Govts Closing in on AI Law Revision
EU governments are closing in on a consensus view on revising the bloc's landmark AI law.
China Plans 7 Trillion Yuan Infrastructure Push
China plans to invest more than 7 trillion yuan ($1 trillion) in infrastructure and public-service facilities, including artificial intelligence-related computing networks, communications systems, and data centers.
EU Lawmakers Float AI Act Deal on Sectoral Interplay
Center-right and center-left EU lawmakers are weighing a potential deal on the AI omnibus that would ease AI Act rules for industrial applications, in exchange for banning sexual deepfakes.
Key claims in Anthropic's lawsuit against Trump's ban
Key claims in Anthropic's lawsuit against Trump's blanket government ban on its tech
China's Top Legislature Flags AI Law Research
China's top legislature will step up research on AI-related legislation and revise the Road Traffic Safety Law and the Price Law in 2026.
AI Safety Lawsuits Increase Pressure on Congress
A wave of lawsuits alleging AI chatbots inspired violent acts is shifting the fight over AI safety into the courts. The growing docket of lawsuits over AI safety could increase pressure on Congress to act.
US Designation Against Anthropic Undermines Global Strategy
The US government's supply chain risk designation for Anthropic, a leading domestic artificial intelligence company, has undermined the White House's goal of exporting its technology stack around the world.
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What does Oxfordshire's AI growth zone status mean?
Oxfordshire became the first of five Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Zones across the UK last year as part of government plans to make the country a global leader in AI.
India's Judiciary Embraces AI for Faster Justice
India's judiciary is embracing AI to enhance efficiency, accessibility, and decision-making, with the Ministry of Law and Justice spearheading the shift.
Brits fear AI will strip the human touch from public services
'There's a naive techno-utopianism in Whitehall'
China Turns to AI as Jobseeker Numbers Top Belgium’s Population
China will harness artificial intelligence to create jobs as the number of university graduates poised to enter the labor market this year will reach 12.7 million — more than the population of countries like Belgium.
US draws up strict new AI guidelines amid Anthropic clash
Draft rules mandate civilian government contracts make models available for ‘any lawful’ use
AI-Powered G-Spider Robot
Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation has rolled out Genrobotic Innovations' G-Spider, an AI-driven canal-cleaning robot, to ensure safer sanitation in challenging environments under Swachh Bharat Mission.
US Draws Up Strict AI Guidelines Amid Anthropic Clash, FT Reports
The US has drawn up strict guidelines for civilian AI contracts, requiring companies to allow lawful use of their models, the Financial Times reported.