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A Marquette University Law School poll found 64 percent of Americans believe AI development is bad for society, down slightly from prior surveys, while 69 percent still use AI. The article also outlines concerns about data centers and includes political debate over AI regulation, with Democrats urging guardrails and Republicans and Trump resisting or blocking such efforts.
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Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "godfather of AI," told Congress the AI industry needs to slow down, while King Charles hosts a meeting with AI leaders amid oversight concerns. The segment includes analysis from a tech reporter.
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A former law enforcement commander argues that automated license plate readers are useful but lack a national legal framework, leaving privacy protections inconsistent across states. He proposes federal standards for retention, audits, warrants, and limits on immigration enforcement and tracking people who cross state lines for lawful medical care.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s request for an antitrust waiver so AI firms can jointly develop a safety standard is drawing skepticism from Washington policymakers, who question the industry’s intentions. The article notes Congress has repeatedly failed to pass AI regulations as some lawmakers resist letting tech companies take the lead.
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OpenAI disclosed six previously unreported safety incidents involving its AI models and announced a framework to track and disclose future misbehavior. The report also covers growing expert warnings about AI risks and President Trump's dismissal of those concerns as a hoax, alongside Anthropic calls for slower, monitored development.
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An opinion essay offers parents advice on helping California teens navigate social media, arguing family rules and digital literacy matter alongside new state laws regulating addictive features. It praises Gov. Newsom's recent social media laws as a model and urges parents to teach moderation, transparency and responsibility.
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The article discusses an online 'burnerverse' that targets college women with nonconsensual sexually explicit images. A Wired reporter describes how the community harasses and exploits its victims.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren is backing a pause on advanced AI development, breaking with Sen. Bernie Sanders by not endorsing a ban on superintelligence. The article frames the pause as gaining momentum among prominent Democrats while noting disagreement over regulation and the Trump administration's rejection.
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Four Minneapolis City Council members proposed an ordinance requiring a human safety monitor in every driverless car operating in the city, aiming to protect rideshare jobs. Waymo says the rule would amount to a de facto ban on autonomous vehicles. A public hearing is scheduled for Sept. 22.
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A lawyer leading lawsuits against OpenAI and Anthropic says the companies' leaders cannot be trusted, citing warnings from researchers that AI could cause human extinction. The article reports his comments and similar concerns from current and former employees, while noting Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI to prioritize safety.
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A Pro-Human Assembly organizer argues that AI self-regulation is a joke as debate over government oversight intensifies. The report notes calls for regulation from whistleblowers, tech CEOs, and bipartisan politicians while contrasting President Trump as dismissing AI concerns. MIT professor Max Tegmark also comments.
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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) criticized President Trump’s claim that AI risks are a “hoax,” calling the threat real and pointing to industry leaders who support guardrails. The article recounts Trump’s Truth Social posts dismissing AI dangers and notes support from AI CEOs for pacing development. It frames Trump’s position as out of step with both a Republican senator and AI industry figures.