Vatican's AI Encyclical Meets Silicon Valley's Political Fracture at Washington Gala
A papal envoy's message on AI ethics clashed with tech industry infighting at a Washington AI Network event, exposing how Trump-era loyalty demands are reshaping tech lobbying dynamics.
Trump's AI Review Order Scales Back to 30-Day Voluntary Submission After Tech Pressure
Trump signs a narrower executive order requiring voluntary AI model submission 30 days pre-release, down from 90-day proposal after industry lobbying.
Trump Administration Divided Over Resurrecting AI Model-Review Executive Order
White House officials clash over whether to revive a scrapped AI regulation executive order centered on pre-release model access to federal agencies.
Connecticut Signs AI Notification Law, Requiring Employers to Disclose Automated Hiring Tools
Gov. Ned Lamont signed legislation mandating that Connecticut employers notify employees and job applicants when AI systems are used in hiring decisions.
Universal Music Group and TikTok Renew Licensing Deal With AI Music Safeguards
UMG and TikTok commit to removing unauthorized AI-generated tracks and improving artist attribution in renewed agreement.
Trump delays AI security executive order citing competitive concerns
President Trump postponed signing an executive order on AI model pre-release security review, citing competitive advantage over China and scheduling conflicts.
Tom Steyer's California Paradox: Taxing Billionaires While Courting Tech
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer backs wealth taxes and AI regulation while navigating the tension between appeasing and alienating California's tech elite.
Academy Awards Draw a Hard Line: Human Authorship Is Now an Oscar Prerequisite
The Academy has barred AI-generated performances and scripts from Oscar eligibility, formalizing demands that first emerged during the 2023 Hollywood strikes.