AI regulation news, doom-scored
Policy filings, enforcement actions, and the bills that will not pass.
Trump Floats Letting Regular People Share AI Company Profits
Trump suggests Americans deserve a cut of tech industry AI revenue gains.
Britain Considers Banning Social Media for Kids Under 16
UK explores age restrictions on social media following Australia's similar 2024 ban.
Betting Platform Demands Job Details to Stop Insider Trading
Kalshi adds verification requirements after insider trading violations on its prediction market.
Anti-AI Populism Emerges as Political Movement Gains Momentum
Public anxiety about AI is generating organized political resistance and backlash.
New York Considers First State Datacenter Moratorium, Hyperscale Focus
State legislature approved one-year ban on large datacenters over 20 megawatts.
Trump Floats Equity Stakes in AI Companies as Policy
Administration considers taking ownership positions in AI firms to manage voter concerns.
Trump Plans Meetings With AI Leaders on Investment Strategy
President expects discussions with top AI company leaders regarding US capital commitments.
Managing Artificial Intelligence's Ethical Uncertainties Remains Unresolved
Financial Times examines how societies might address AI revolution's moral dilemmas.
Canada Pursues Sovereign AI Capability Independent of U.S.
National AI strategy emphasizes building domestic capability and consumer protection measures.
Former Congressman Bet Against His Own Appearance, Lost
DOJ investigating Santos for allegedly insider trading prediction markets on State of the Union attendance.
Trump Signs Neutered AI Order, Lets Companies Keep Secrets
Presidential directive permits early government access to advanced AI models after internal policy disputes.
Labour Consultant Softened AI Speech, Surprise Conflict of Interest
Documents show advisory firm with big AI clients influenced government AI policy messaging.
Chinese Military-Linked Labs Seek Nvidia's Most Advanced Chips
Seven Chinese universities with defense ties are acquiring H200 processors, the most powerful chips approved for China export.
Wisconsin Comedian Mobilizes Against Data Centre Invasion
Charlie Berens uses comedy to organize community resistance to proposed major AI datacenter project.
AI Super PACs Battle for Midterm Dominance; This Is War
Anthropic and OpenAI-linked super PACs spend millions influencing midterm elections.
Vatican Adviser Considers AI's Role in Religious Authority
Catholic Church addresses whether AI threatens faith and priestly guidance.
White House Proposes Testing Frontier AI Models; Chernobyl Analogy Invoked
New executive order requires safety testing of advanced AI systems before deployment.
Silicon Valley Ignores Pope's Concerns About AI Concentration
Tech leaders in Silicon Valley dismissed Pope Leo XIV's warnings about artificial intelligence during his spiritual address.
Vatican Partners With Anthropic for Pope's AI Message
Pope Leo XIV invited Anthropic to present his first encyclical addressing artificial intelligence to the world.
Pope Warns of AI Power Concentration Among Few Players
Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas criticizes how technological power concentrates in a small number of global corporations.
Britain's Chancellor Orders Government to Buy Homegrown AI
UK pushes domestic procurement in ships, steel, energy, and AI sectors despite cost implications.
Pope Suggests Humanity Might Matter More Than Silicon Valley
Vatican issues encyclical calling for AI regulation and human dignity in digital age.
Pope Challenges Silicon Valley's AI Ambitions
Pontiff questions whether tech industry will heed ethical concerns about artificial intelligence.
Pope Leo Emphasizes Humanity in Artificial Intelligence Era
Papacy has made AI ethics central to recent messaging and institutional priorities.
Pope Calls for Disarming AI Driven by Profit Motive
Vatican warns artificial intelligence revolution risks becoming tool of unchecked commercial interests.
UK AI Safety Institute Poaches Tech Industry for Threat Detection
Government agency staffed by OpenAI and Google veterans positions itself as AI risk research leader.
Trump Drops Safety Review; Tech Wins Without Trying Hard
President reverses position on AI safety review in executive order, favoring industry.
Tech Lobby Funds Anti-Immigrant Ads to Shape Congressional Races
Super PACs backed by rival AI factions spend heavily on primary elections.
DHS Denies ICE Contract With Spyware Firm Paragon Solutions
Department of Homeland Security claims no current relationship with spyware company amid questions about ICE surveillance practices.
Trump Cancels AI Executive Order Signing
President Trump postpones AI regulation order after initially signaling hands-off approach to the technology.
Texas AG Sues Meta Over WhatsApp Encryption Claims
Texas Attorney General files lawsuit against Meta alleging WhatsApp lacks promised end-to-end encryption.
Meta Pays Settlement in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit
School district case resolves; 1200 similar claims remain pending against the platform.
Peanuts Estate Sues Government and Companies Over Copyright Use
Music catalog owner demands compensation for unauthorized use of compositions by AI firms and federal agencies.
Apple Bets Privacy Theatre Can Win Back AI Credibility
Siri chatbot gains auto-delete feature as Apple attempts differentiation through privacy promises.
UK Regulator Fines Suicide Forum; Tech Still Barely Cooperating
Ofcom penalties intensify as regulators attempt to force accountability for illegal online content.
Musk Versus Altman; Nine Jurors Must Decide Who's Correct
Jury deliberates on Musk's allegations that OpenAI stole from charity in ongoing feud.
Government Ditches Palantir For Cheaper Refugee System
In-house IT system replaces Palantir technology while maintaining security standards.
Trump Administration Shows Early Signs Of Reconsidering AI Deregulation
White House rhetoric on AI oversight has shifted from pure innovation focus.
DHS Deploys Reconnaissance Drones on Canada Border
Autonomous drones and vehicles will stream surveillance data over 5G along U.S.-Canada border.
Altman Testifies Musk Wanted Control of OpenAI Lab
Sam Altman defends OpenAI against Elon Musk's lawsuit claiming misappropriation of charity.
Musk's Lawyer Asks Altman The Hard Question About Trust
OpenAI CEO testifies he feared Musk sought control of the laboratory.
Altman Rejects Claims of Deception in Musk Trial
OpenAI chief testifies as high-stakes lawsuit against Elon Musk approaches conclusion.
Insider Trading Scandals Plaguing Prediction Market Oversight
Reports indicate frequent insider trading incidents within AI-related prediction market activity.
Musk Versus Altman Trial Determines OpenAI's Profit Versus Humanity Mission
Lawsuit challenges whether OpenAI abandoned nonprofit mission to prioritize profit over AI safety.
Europe Should Build Tech Markets, Not Chase AI Panic
EU policymakers should leverage public sector procurement to develop native technology rather than react to competitor fears.
ECB Warns AI Poses Risks to Financial Infrastructure Resilience
Central banks must review financial system resilience due to AI risks and stablecoin concerns.
Palantir's UK Executive Becomes Face of Tech Sovereignty Fears
Louis Mosley defends Palantir as British public grows anxious about US tech dominance.
Trump Administration Eyes Federal AI Model Oversight
Trump administration considering executive order establishing federal oversight of new AI models.
Facial Recognition Outpaces Regulation Once Again
Civil liberties concerns grow as facial recognition technology advances faster than legal frameworks.
Meta Challenges UK Regulator Over Licensing Fee Calculations
Meta disputes Ofcom's fee methodology; regulator defends its position.
Europe Realizes It Cannot Compete With US and China in AI
European data centers struggle with power constraints while competitors scale globally.
Musk's Board Confidante Allegedly Reported OpenAI Secrets
Zilis worked on OpenAI's board while closely tied to Musk, detailed in trial testimony.
AI Czar David Sacks Departed White House Role
Sacks led the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education.
Musk Allegedly Proposed Reproductive Partnership to OpenAI Board Member
Zilis is mother to four of Musk's children; relationship began during her OpenAI work.
Musk's Partner Testifies in OpenAI Lawsuit Over Board Tenure
Shivon Zilis, Neuralink executive and Musk associate, takes stand in ongoing litigation.
Apple Settles Siri Lawsuit for $250 Million, Pockets Emptying
iPhone 15 and 16 buyers receive up to $95 each in class action settlement over Siri misfeatures.
Apple Pays $250M for Overselling AI Features That Don't Exist
Settlement covers iPhone 15 Pro and 16 owners misled about Apple Intelligence availability.
Five Publishers and Turow Sue Meta Over Llama Training Data
Authors and houses allege Meta trained Llama on millions of copyrighted materials without permission.
Apple Settles $250M Lawsuit Over Delayed Intelligence Features
iPhone buyers receive compensation for advertised AI features that have not yet launched.
Apple Pays $250M for Misleading AI Feature Promises
Settlement compensates iPhone 15 Pro and 16 customers for undelivered intelligence features.
FBI Director Allegedly Generated Content From Copyrighted Music Video
Analysis suggests Kash Patel's tweet used frames from Beastie Boys video processed through AI generation.
Pornhub Accessible Again for UK iPhone Users Post-Age Check
Apple's device-based age verification now allows UK iPhone users to access adult content on Pornhub.
Google DeepMind Workers Unionize Against Military AI Applications
UK staff seek to restrict Google AI models from military use through collective bargaining.
Google, xAI, Microsoft Accept US Security Reviews for New Models
Tech companies agree to national security assessments following concerns about Anthropic's latest model.
S.E.C. Settles With Musk Over Twitter Stock Disclosure Delay
SEC ended lawsuit against Musk for late Twitter stock filing; he pays $1.5 million.
Trump Administration Eyes Pre-Release A.I. Model Vetting
White House shifts toward AI oversight despite prior noninterventionist stance on the technology.
Musk Pays $1.5 Million for Late Twitter Stock Paperwork
Settlement resolves SEC case over 11-day delay that allegedly saved him $150 million.
Silicon Valley and MAGA Officially Consummated Their Courtship
Venture capital embraces right-wing political movement through fundraising and alliance-building.
Wikipedia Founder Calls Australia's Social Media Ban Disaster
Jimmy Wales criticizes Australia's age-restricted social media policy while defending AI's role in open knowledge.
Connecticut Finally Passes AI Regulation Bill
State legislature approves comprehensive AI law after years of delays.
Connecticut Governor to Sign Comprehensive AI Regulation
State law covers hiring AI, government systems, and chatbots targeting minors.
Education Needs AI Policy, Not Panic-Driven Bans
Schools should develop thoughtful frameworks rather than restrictive rules.
Facial Recognition Regulation Lags Behind Deployment Reality
Biometrics watchdogs warn face-scanning technology outpaces oversight and new laws are needed.
App Developers Fight Apple Over AI Vibe Coding Restrictions
Start-ups challenge Apple's security-based limitations on AI software tools flooding app review process.
Australian Cities Resist AI Datacentre Sprawl Without Answers
Residents oppose rapid expansion of AI facilities over unknown environmental impacts as governments push development.
Connecticut Governor Signing Comprehensive AI Regulation Bill
Connecticut passes AI regulation covering employment, government use, and youth social media protections with overwhelming support.
Nigeria Logs 4,000 Weekly Cyberattacks, Demands Local Data Storage
Nigeria records over 4,000 weekly cyberattacks, spurring calls for data localization and regulatory compliance measures.
Americans Fear AI Bias and Influence More Than Apocalypse
FBI warning accompanies survey showing public concerns focus on AI bias and societal influence.
Anthropic's Claude Exposes Corporate Governance Crisis in AI Deployment
Yale researchers argue advanced AI models require governance framework fixes before enterprise deployment.
Pentagon Cuts Anthropic Out of AI Contracts
U.S. military excludes AI company over safety concerns; government trust erodes.