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New York PostSep 19, 2026Sig. 7NewsAI Politics Technology

Trump announces creation of ‘AI Force’ — and calls fears of artificial superintelligence a ‘hoax’

President Trump announced the creation of an “AI Force” and a new AI czar, saying he wants to promote the industry while addressing bad practices. He dismissed fears about artificial superintelligence as a “hoax,” comparing them to other claims he has rejected. The announcement comes amid data center protests, upcoming US-China talks, and congressional pressure for AI guardrails.

Washington ExaminerSep 19, 2026Sig. 7NewsAI Politics Technology

Trump says he will form AI Force to be led by ‘czar’

President Donald Trump announced he is forming an 'AI Force' and will soon name an artificial intelligence 'czar' to lead it, saying he wants to protect and grow the U.S. AI industry while using existing laws to address abuses. The article also notes rising concerns among AI researchers and executives about rapid development, and mentions legislation from Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar to pause or ban advanced AI until safety rules are established. Trump has previously dismissed warnings about AI as a 'hoax' and 'sick conspiracy.'

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Washington ExaminerSep 19, 2026Sig. 2NewsCulture Technology Media

In an age of ‘algorithm slavery’ Guy Benson makes the case for mall socializing

Columnist Guy Benson, appearing on Fox News’s Gutfeld!, urged young people to socialize at malls instead of doomscrolling, calling in-person time “definitely healthier than the algorithm slavery option.” The article cites a New York Post report on malls’ comeback and Green Street data showing mall values rose 13%.

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New York PostSep 19, 2026Sig. 8NewsAI Politics Technology

OpenAI and Anthropic oversold AI security breaches to pressure feds into protecting turf: insiders

The article reports claims from tech insiders that OpenAI and Anthropic exaggerated recent AI security incidents to pressure the federal government into regulation that would entrench incumbents and lock out competitors. It says the breaches were ordinary failures of sandboxing and guardrails, not rogue AI, while senators cite the incidents to seek investigations or pauses.

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Fox NewsSep 19, 2026Sig. 6NewsAI Technology Politics

Who is Dario Amodei, the Anthropic CEO pushing independent AI oversight,

The article profiles Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and his call for independent AI oversight, while noting that a proposed watchdog, METR, is closely tied to Anthropic's origins and the effective altruism movement. It raises questions about whether such oversight would truly be independent.

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Washington ExaminerSep 19, 2026Sig. 7OpinionAI Politics Technology

Trump’s AI strategy will defeat America before China even tries

A physician and former Republican Senate nominee argues that the Trump administration's voluntary, deregulation-focused AI safety approach is dangerously misguided. He calls for binding federal safety benchmarks, independent verification, and mandatory checks, saying safety and national security must go together to avoid America defeating itself.

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Fox NewsSep 19, 2026Sig. 6NewsPolitics Elections Technology

Dem’s data center attack in critical Senate race hits snag when money trail surfaces: 'Jekyll-and-Hyde'

Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown is running ads attacking Republican Sen. Jon Husted over Ohio's data center industry, but finance records show Brown accepted thousands from Google's PAC and lobbyists. The article frames this as a hypocrisy scandal, quoting critics who call it 'Jekyll-and-Hyde'.

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The GuardianSep 19, 2026Sig. 6NewsCrime Technology

More than 35 woman come forward in case against fake 49ers player accused of fraud

Federal authorities say Daejon Love, accused of posing as a San Francisco 49ers player, and alleged accomplice Taylor Chan defrauded women they met on dating apps out of $1.3m. The FBI announced that at least 35 additional women have come forward and warned against victim blaming.

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CBS NewsSep 19, 2026Sig. 5NewsAI Technology Politics

Expert says AI companies need external safety audits: "We shouldn't have to take their word for it"

More than 100 artificial intelligence experts signed a public letter calling for independent safety evaluators for AI companies. Princeton professor Arvind Narayanan, a signatory, discusses why external audits are needed so the public does not have to simply trust companies' assurances.

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CBS NewsSep 18, 2026Sig. 7NewsAI Technology Politics

Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said AI should be developed as quickly as possible while ensuring safety, pushing back against calls to slow down. The article also includes warnings from Anthropic leaders and a researcher about AI risks and regulation, along with the Trump administration's dismissive stance.

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The GuardianSep 18, 2026Sig. 7NewsPolitics Law Technology

Texas stops issuing permits for Flock cameras along state roads

Texas has stopped issuing permits for new Flock license plate reader cameras along state roads at Gov. Greg Abbott's direction, while existing cameras remain active. The move follows privacy concerns and similar action in Florida, though law enforcement agencies defend the cameras as crime-solving tools.

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PBS NewsHourSep 18, 2026Sig. 8NewsElections Politics Technology

What's making the Texas Senate race so competitive

The report examines why the Texas Senate race has become competitive, focusing on Republican divisions, scandals surrounding Ken Paxton, local backlash to data centers, and Democrat James Talarico's campaign. It also notes Trump's financial backing for Paxton and reservations among some GOP voters.

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