Trump Administration's Secret AI Cybersecurity Framework Excludes Smaller Startups From Review Process
The White House has finalized a classified AI security framework but is withholding testing criteria and model coverage details, raising concerns about competitive advantage for large vendors.
OpenAI Proposes 5% U.S. Government Stake, Signaling Shift in AI-State Relations
CEO Sam Altman has reportedly pitched giving the Trump administration a $42.6B equity stake in OpenAI, framed as a way to align public interest with AI upside.
Bernie Sanders Pushes AI Regulation as Democratic Momentum Shifts
The Vermont senator advocates for data center moratoriums and wealth redistribution taxes on AI companies, sparking broader party interest in tech oversight.
Rep. Luna clarifies AI use in defense bill amendment, denies authoring legislation with chatbots
Florida congresswoman says staff used Claude for grammar-checking an amendment summary, not bill text, amid growing scrutiny of AI in legislative drafting.
Skydio's Adam Bry on why the US drone industry shouldn't self-impose military restrictions
The Skydio CEO argues against preemptive limits on AI-enabled drones, citing infrastructure inspection and competitive risk.
OpenAI Clarifies Political Neutrality Stance Amid Rising AI Lobbying
OpenAI commits to transparency on AI policy advocacy, rejecting PACs and political donations while addressing employee-led initiatives.
Google Extends Pentagon AI Access, Exposing Industry Fracture Over Military Guardrails
Google granted the U.S. Department of Defense broad access to its AI on classified networks, becoming the third company to fill the gap left by Anthropic's refusal.
OpenAI Publishes Guiding Principles Centered on Democratization and Universal Prosperity
OpenAI released a three-part framework of principles—democratization, empowerment, and universal prosperity—outlining how it intends to govern its pursuit of AGI.