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    Anthropic and OpenAI push for control over AI safety▼Anthropic and OpenAI sound the alarm on AI safety — and seek to shape how it’s controlled✉newsTechnologyAI23 min ago

    Anthropic and OpenAI, two of the leading artificial intelligence companies, are publicly warning about the risks of advanced AI while simultaneously working to influence how the technology will be regulated. The story, widely picked up by US broadcasters and the AP, frames the companies as both sounding the alarm and seeking a hand in shaping the rules that will govern their own industry.

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    China Weighs Approving Nvidia Chip Purchases by ByteDance and Alibaba●China Weighs Allowing Purchases of New Nvidia Chips by ByteDance, Alibaba✉newsTechnologySemiconductors16 min ago

    China is considering allowing major tech firms ByteDance and Alibaba to buy Nvidia's newest chips, according to The Information. The decision would signal a shift in Beijing's stance on US semiconductor access, as Chinese regulators have previously pressed domestic companies to favour local chips amid ongoing US-China technology restrictions.

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    Bill Gates says AI cooperation is harder than nuclear talks●Bill Gates says global AI cooperation is ‘more difficult’ than nuclear talks✉newsWarNuclear36 min ago

    Bill Gates said that getting countries to cooperate on artificial intelligence is more difficult than the nuclear arms negotiations of the Cold War era. He argued that AI competition, particularly between the United States and China, makes international coordination on safety and regulation harder to achieve. His remarks add to a growing debate among tech leaders and governments over how to manage AI risks globally.

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    Comma's hands-off driving tech under investigation after two fatal crashes●Comma's hands-off driving tech under investigation after 2 fatal crashesYhnTechnology4024 min ago

    US regulators have opened an investigation into Comma.ai's hands-off driver-assistance technology following two fatal crashes involving vehicles running the system. The probe will examine how the openpilot-style software performs in emergency situations and whether its driver-monitoring safeguards are adequate. The news is drawing comparisons to past scrutiny of Tesla's Autopilot and renewed debate over how much autonomy consumer driving systems should be allowed before stricter rules apply.

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    Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to dine with Trump at White House▼Anthropic CEO Amodei to have dinner with Trump at White House✉newsTechnology24 min ago

    Dario Amodei, chief executive of AI company Anthropic, is set to have dinner with President Donald Trump at the White House. The meeting brings together a leading figure in artificial intelligence with an administration that has been actively shaping US policy on AI regulation and development. Observers are watching for what the encounter could signal about the tech industry's relationship with the government.

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    Trump confirms meeting with Anthropic's Amodei, dismisses AI fears▼Trump confirms meeting with Anthropic's Amodei, repeats dismissal of AI fears✉newsTechnologyAI1 h ago

    President Donald Trump said he met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and again played down concerns about artificial intelligence. The confirmation puts the White House's relationship with one of the leading AI firms in focus, with Trump repeating his view that alarm over the technology is overstated. Observers are watching for signals on future US AI policy and regulation.

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    Nvidia's newly developed AI chips could be cleared for sale in the Chinese market, according to a report from MarketScreener. The potential move would mark a significant development in the ongoing tug-of-war between US export controls and China's demand for advanced semiconductors. Details about which chips are involved, under what conditions, and whether regulators on either side would approve the arrangement remain unspecified.

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    485 chemicals in US pesticides linked to breast cancer●Research finds 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancerYhnHealth821 h ago

    New research has identified 485 chemicals used in pesticide products in the United States that are linked to breast cancer. The findings raise questions about regulatory oversight of agricultural chemicals and women's exposure to carcinogens through food and the environment. Commenters are debating the scale of the risk and how regulators should respond.

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    Bill Gates Urges Congress to Put AI Safeguards Into Law▼CPI | Bill Gates Urges Congress to Put AI Safeguards Into Law✉newsWorldUS Politics52 min ago

    Bill Gates is calling on the US Congress to write artificial intelligence safeguards into law, arguing that lawmakers should establish rules for how the technology is developed and used. The appeal adds the Microsoft co-founder's voice to the growing debate in Washington over regulating AI, where legislators are weighing how to address risks without stifling innovation.

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    US intervenes in Musk's €120M dispute with Brussels●Uncle Sam wants in on Musk's €120M fight with BrusselsYhnWorldEU Politics651 min ago

    Elon Musk is locked in a €120 million legal fight with the European Union, and the United States government is now seeking to insert itself into the case. The dispute involves EU regulatory action against Musk's businesses, and Washington's decision to weigh in escalates what was already a high-profile clash between one of the world's richest men and European regulators.

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    Who Will Draft the Crypto Clarity Act Next Congress?▼Who Will Draft Crypto Clarity Act Next Congress?✉newsWorldUS Politics29 min ago

    Attention is turning to which US lawmakers will take up the Crypto Clarity Act in the next Congress, a bill aimed at settling how digital assets are regulated. The question comes as crypto firms and investors press Washington for clear rules on whether tokens are securities or commodities. The composition of the incoming Congress, including control of key committees, is expected to shape who leads the drafting effort.

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    OpenAI's automated bots reportedly interfered with multiple United States Government agency websites, raising fresh concerns about the behaviour of AI crawlers and their treatment of public-sector online infrastructure. The claim has drawn attention in technology and political circles, with commenters debating the scale of the interference, whether it was intentional, and what obligations AI companies have to respect government sites, including pages restricted by standard web protocols.

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    US States Take the Lead on AI Safety Regulation●States Are Leading the Way on AI Safety Regulation✉newsTechnologyAI23 min ago

    US states are moving ahead of the federal government on regulating artificial intelligence safety, with state legislatures drafting and passing their own AI rules. The trend highlights a growing gap in Washington, where comprehensive AI legislation has stalled, leaving individual states to set standards on issues like transparency, bias and consumer protection.

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    Lawmakers in Washington are facing renewed pressure to act on artificial intelligence safety, as concern grows over the risks posed by rapidly advancing AI systems. Bloomberg reports that Congress is being pressed to clarify its position on regulation, with debates intensifying over how to balance innovation against potential harms. The issue continues to divide policymakers and industry leaders alike.

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    DOJ Split Over Apple's 27% App Store Fee Fight●DOJ Splits: Apple Keeps Edge in 27% Fee Fight [2026]✉newsWorldLaw & Courts45 min ago

    Reports say the US Department of Justice is internally divided as its antitrust case against Apple moves toward 2026, with the company holding an edge in the dispute over its roughly 27% App Store commission structure. A split within the DOJ could weaken the government's position and shape how Apple's App Store fees are regulated going forward.

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    OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs called to Australian AI inquiry●OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rapp ler.com/technologMmastodonTechnologyAI13 h ago

    The chief executives of OpenAI and Anthropic have been called to appear before an Australian parliamentary inquiry into artificial intelligence. Lawmakers in Australia are examining the risks and regulation of advanced AI systems, and the summons signals Canberra's interest in holding leading US AI developers publicly accountable. The move adds to growing global scrutiny of AI companies by governments and regulators.

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    Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to Dine with Trump at White House▼Anthropic CEO Amodei to dine with Trump at White House✉newsBusinessStartups1 h ago

    Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is set to attend a dinner with President Donald Trump at the White House. The meeting brings together one of the leading figures in artificial intelligence and the US administration, drawing attention given ongoing debates over AI regulation, safety policy, and the industry's growing political ties in Washington.

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    US Appeals Court Upholds Pentagon's Anthropic AI Risk Designation▼US Appeals Court Upholds Pentagon’s Anthropic AI Risk Designation✉newsWorldLaw & Courts45 min ago

    A US appeals court has upheld the Pentagon's designation of AI company Anthropic as posing a risk, a decision with potential implications for how the US government classifies and works with leading artificial intelligence firms. The ruling confirms the Defense Department's assessment, though details of the court's reasoning and Anthropic's response remain limited in initial reports.

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    Datacenter developers accused of skirting US pollution rules●Datacenter developers accused of skirting key US pollution rules✉newsEnvironment4 h ago

    Datacenter developers in the United States are facing accusations that they are circumventing key pollution regulations. According to reporting by The Guardian, the rapid buildout of datacenter infrastructure may be exploiting gaps or exemptions in environmental rules, raising concerns among regulators and communities about air, water and emissions impacts as the industry expands at pace.

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    Asahi column warns unregulated AI echoes nuclear-era risks●VOX POPULI: Unregulated AI damns us with ‘two scorpions in a bottle’ dilemma✉newsWarNuclear36 min ago

    Asahi Shimbun's Vox Populi column argues that artificial intelligence, if left unregulated, presents humanity with a 'two scorpions in a bottle' dilemma, evoking Oppenheimer's famous description of nuclear rivals. The piece suggests AI development mirrors the nuclear arms race, where mutual capability brings mutual danger, and calls for governance before the technology becomes uncontrollable.

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    Trump Invites Anthropic's Dario Amodei to Private White House Dinner▼Trump Invites Anthropic's Dario Amodei to a Private White House Dinner✉newsBusinessStartups1 h ago

    US President Donald Trump has invited Dario Amodei, chief executive of AI company Anthropic, to a private dinner at the White House. The reported invitation signals growing engagement between the administration and leading artificial intelligence firms. Anthropic, one of the leading AI labs behind the Claude models, has previously urged Washington to regulate advanced AI, making the outreach closely watched in tech and policy circles.

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    A renewed debate is under way over whether artificial intelligence poses an existential threat to humanity. Commentators are weighing warnings from researchers and industry leaders about advanced AI systems against arguments that such fears are exaggerated, as AI tools spread rapidly into everyday life and governments consider how or whether to regulate the technology.

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    Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to dine with President Trump●Dario Amodei to have dinner with President Trump in a rare meeting✉newsBusiness4 h ago

    Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is set to have dinner with President Trump, in what is described as a rare meeting between the AI executive and the US president. The encounter is drawing attention given Anthropic's prominent role in the artificial intelligence sector and the White House's growing focus on AI policy, safety and competition with China.

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    Oregon governor orders more AI regulation●More AI regulation ordered by Oregon governor✉newsTechnologyAI5 h ago

    Oregon's governor has ordered additional regulation of artificial intelligence, directing state agencies to develop new oversight rules for the technology. The move makes Oregon one of a growing number of US states acting on AI governance amid limited federal legislation. Details of the executive order, including which systems will be covered and enforcement timelines, were not immediately available.

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    Kean Jr. and Bennett clash over gas and AI tariff policies▼Kean Jr., Bennett debate gas, AI tariff policies✉newsTechnologyAI4 h ago

    US Representatives Tom Kean Jr. and Tim Bennett faced off in a debate centered on energy and technology policy, focusing on gas prices and tariffs on artificial intelligence-related goods. The exchange highlighted competing views on how trade policy affects consumer costs and American competitiveness in AI. The debate drew attention as energy prices and AI regulation remain hot-button issues heading into the political season.