Congress should share, not shield, US artificial intelligence tech

AOC wants to ‘break up’ tech giants after Apple hikes prices

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) said Congress should pursue antitrust legislation to “break up” large technology companies after Apple significantly raised prices on its products. The progressive lawmaker spoke on the dangers of Big Tech during a Fox News interview that aired Sunday. “The problem that we have is these big companies — they think they []...Click to read more

A US senator has a plan to make AI answer for its harms. It starts with your local data centre

The fight over AI’s harms has played out state by state. One US senator wants to make it federal, all at once. Ed Markey has a long list of worries about artificial intelligence. Thirsty data centres. Workplace surveillance. Biased algorithms. Chatbots that prey on children. On Friday the Massachusetts Democrat tried to turn that list [] This story continues at The Next Web

Bipartisan lawmakers press agencies on AI election threats

A bipartisan pair of House lawmakers are pressing multiple federal agencies over the risks artificial intelligence could pose to the upcoming election, specifically over chatbots' responses to voters. Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), in a letter sent Tuesday, urged the heads of the departments of Homeland Security and Justice, the Cybersecurity and...

Americans still believe in work. The AI crowd hasn’t gotten the memo

When a famous right-wing tech titan, several liberal senators, and even the president of the United States simultaneously call for massive new work-free government handouts, it’s worth taking note. It remains to be seen whether the artificial intelligence-induced employment disruptions behind those calls will occur, much less the proposed universal government checks, akin to welfare []

Sign the petition: Senate negotiations to hand Trump terrifying mass surveillance powers

TELL Congress: Trump’s “grossly unqualified” pick for acting director of national intelligence has inspired dealmaking in the Senate that could hand Trump his warrantless spying bill. Congress must protect our private data from the authoritarian White House. Sign the petition: Block Trump’s mass surveillance scheme NOW! ADD YOUR [] The post Sign the petition: Senate negotiations to hand Trump terrifying mass surveillance powers first appeared on Attack the System.

AI companies don't want to be legally responsible for their chatbots. US courts should make them.

AI companies don't want to be legally responsible for their chatbots. US courts should make them.

4 states mandate AI policies, emphasize safety, ethics

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The Battle Over AI Dominance Starts With The States

As artificial intelligence transforms the global economy, America faces a choice that will shape our economic and national security future for decades to come. Will we build the infrastructure needed to lead the AI age here in the United States, or will we allow regulatory barriers, political opposition, and short-sighted policymaking to push investment elsewhere? ...

Social Security Administration’s Bisignano rankles with latest Trump-centric message

Americans need to be able to rely on ostensibly apolitical federal agencies for accurate information, free of partisan taint. The post Social Security Administration’s Bisignano rankles with latest Trump-centric message appeared first on MS NOW.

Are AI Agents SoFi Stock's Next Big Catalyst?

The digital bank is growing fast and leaning into AI.

Trump administration targets state AI laws over ideology

The Trump administration is continuing its pushback against state artificial intelligence laws that it views as ideologically biased, proposing a new Federal Trade Commission policy. The proposed policy statement, which is open for public comment...

AI safety advocates say bill a good ‘first step’ on regulation, but more needed

A pair of artificial intelligence safety advocates say the federal government’s new chatbot legislation is a good first step. But Wyatt Tessari L’Allié — of Artificial Intelligence Governance and Safety Canada — says the digital safety bill’s effectiveness depends heavily on how the details are worked out. And B.C. computer science professor Kevin Leyton-Brown says [] The post AI safety advocates say bill a good ‘first step’ on regulation, but more needed appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

“They Want Unchecked Power”: AOC Demands Big Tech Breakup After Apple Prices Surge $500

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) says it is time for the federal government to use antitrust laws to break up major tech giants like Apple. Speaking during an interview with Fox News on Sunday, the lawmaker argued that massive tech corporations are acting outside the bounds of standard corporate behavior while raising prices on consumers who [] “They Want Unchecked Power”: AOC Demands Big Tech Breakup After Apple Prices Surge 500

When asked if AI will make humans unnecessary, Bill Gates said, "we will decide". Who is we [Scary]

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Federal watchdog says A.I. vendors need more scrutiny

Companies that sell artificial intelligence technologies to the federal government should prepare for tougher scrutiny of their products.

WATCH LIVE: The state of "cooperative federalism"

WATCH LIVE: The state of cooperative federalism

[LZ Granderson] How fearmongering sets policy

In the race to build — or stop the construction of — data centers across the country, it's important to remember no government is spending more on artificial intelligence than America. In fact, according to the Brookings Institute, the number of AI contracts within the federal government has risen from 472 in 2022 to more than 1,700 in 2026. Most of the spending — 90 billion — is by the Department of Defense. However, other departments — Commerce, Health and Human Services, NASA — are spending

The White House AI Executive Order: Why Cybersecurity Matters for America’s AI Leadership

Chuck Brooks is the president of Brooks Consulting International and one of Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Experts. Artificial intelligence is the defining technology race of the 21st century. It is not only about constructing bigger language models or spending billions on computing infrastructure anymore. It’s about building trust. It will be those governments that can both

Delaware committee drafts plan to test companies run by AI

A Delaware committee that has been studying the business uses of artificial intelligence proposed legislation earlier this month to temporarily ease state regulations on companies deploying the fast-growing technology. The post Delaware committee drafts plan to test companies run by AI appeared first on Spotlight Delaware.

Greece joins the US’ Pax Silica initiative

As Washington expands its traditional definition of national security, the technologies and infrastructure that power artificial intelligence—from data centers and semiconductors to critical minerals and computing capacity—are increasingly viewed as strategic assets on par with defense and energy.

The Case for Nationalizing Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence has been built by robbing the collective work of humanity. The public built AI — we should own it, not a handful of billionaires.

Trump hints at public ‘contribution’ from US AI firms, sparking speculation

US President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that leading American artificial intelligence companies would make a public “contribution” to the country, offering few details but fuelling speculation about a greater government role in the booming industry. Speaking in the Oval Office on Monday morning, Trump said tech companies “making tremendous amounts of money” will be making “a contribution to the people of our country”. “We’re going to have guardrails You know that. But [AI] can be used...

Tout le monde déteste l'IA

Les investisseurs n'ont d'yeux que pour elle ; ses architectes toisent les chefs d'État ; son usage se propage comme le feu dans la plaine : l'intelligence artificielle, dit-on, va transformer l'humanité. Mais l'humanité le veut-elle ? Face au Moloch numérique, qui exige le sacrifice de () / Mouvement de contestation, États-Unis, Technologies de l'information, Travail, Capitalisme

The Government Boot Is Coming Down on AI

The Trump administration suddenly has its eye on the AI industry, and Anthropic isn't the only target.

Brokerages Are Racing To Adopt AI. Costs And Headaches Are On The Rise

Artificial intelligence is the No. 1 buzzword in business, and it's no different in commercial real estate, where transaction specialists are being pushed to reinvent how they work. As firms race to weave AI into their operations, some have integrated...

AI in Physical Security: From Hype to Practical Value

Artificial intelligence is drawing more attention across the physical security industry. In the 2026 Genetec State of Physical Security report, based on input from more than 7,300 security professionals worldwide, AI ranked alongside access control and video surveillance as a key priority for the year ahead. That interest is understandable, as security teams are dealing []

Congress Is Preparing to Surrender American Sovereignty on the Eve of America’s 250th Anniversary

The United States Congress, on the very eve of the 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence from Great Britain, is preparing to formally diminish American independence and sovereignty through a proposed merger and long-term integration of executive functions throughout the government, coordinated by the Department of Defense.

How Could Trump Give Americans a Stake in AI Companies?

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is exploring ways to ensure Americans benefit directly from the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, raising the possibility of the government acquiring stakes in leading AI companies. The idea comes as firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic pursue valuations that could make them among the most valuable companies [] The post How Could Trump Give Americans a Stake in AI Companies? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

« L’ampleur de la révolution de l’IA aux Etats-Unis conduit Donald Trump à briser le tabou des nationalisations »

CHRONIQUE. Des prises de participation dans les sociétés stratégiques liées à l’intelligence artificielle à leur nationalisation, il n’y a qu’un pas que pourrait franchir Donald Trump, selon les propo ...

Attack With AI, Defend With AI: Intel Agencies Warn of Cyber Attacks Within Months

Western intelligence agencies warn that the world’s top artificial intelligence models are becoming so advanced that in a few months they’ll pose serious cybersecurity risks to the United States. “(AI) is rapidly transforming cyber risk, and we must act swiftly to remain ahead,” says a statement published this week by the Five Eyes intel coalition. ... The post Attack With AI, Defend With AI: Intel Agencies Warn of Cyber Attacks Within Months appeared first on The New American.

OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration a 5% stake – report

OPenAI proposes that other US AI firms also give Washington similar stakes, although it is unclear whether they would agree, the Financial Times report says, citing two people familiar with the talks

‘The public will become very rich’: Should governments take a cut of the AI boom?

In Trump’s America, there are calls for the government to buy or get gifted shares in the AI giants to give the public a stake in the disruption they create.