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U.S. and Chinese leaders are expected to meet amid shared concerns about AI safety even as the two countries compete for AI dominance. The article outlines possible areas for cooperation on AI emergency notifications and obstacles including export controls and distillation accusations.
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A Penn State study found that leading AI chatbots weigh patient traits differently from humans when deciding who should receive a scarce kidney, often fixating on one factor and projecting confidence instead of acknowledging moral ambiguity. Researchers and a collaborator say the findings show a need for continued research and governance before AI is used in ethically sensitive medical decisions.
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The FAA and Department of Transportation launched a new AI air traffic tool called SMART in the Washington, D.C., region to predict delays and advise controllers. Officials said the $875 million system will improve efficiency and flight experience while keeping humans in control.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled the SMART AI program for air traffic management, insisting a human will always manage U.S. airspace. The article also notes recent AI-safety warnings from Anthropic researchers and President Trump's dismissal of rogue-AI concerns.
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President Trump announced an "AI Force" and plans to unveil an "AI Czar," vowing not to slow AI development despite warnings. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed apocalyptic AI concerns, and commentators discussed the plans and public sentiment on AI.
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New York will require large AI developers with over $500 million in revenue to register with a state portal starting in November and report critical safety incidents within 72 hours, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. Hochul and Attorney General Tish James touted the RAISE Act rollout and said kill switches could be explored, while President Trump defended AI growth and dismissed safety fears as a hoax.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said OpenAI management, not its AI agents, bears responsibility for the Hugging Face hack and rejected a liability shield for AI firms. The article also notes the broader AI-safety debate, Anthropic’s call for a slowdown, and Trump’s skepticism of AI doomsday warnings.
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OpenAI and Anthropic reportedly held talks earlier this year on a legally binding deal to stress-test each other’s AI models for safety flaws, though it is unclear whether the agreement was finalized. The report comes amid a broader debate over AI safety, with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calling for a slowdown while President Trump and Elon Musk push peer testing and skepticism of safety concerns.
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A report details complaints about Silicon Valley AI 'hacker houses,' including destructive parties, sexual harassment and rape allegations, police incidents, and rodent infestations. It describes prominent houses such as AGI House and responses from some people involved.
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A Texas rancher who backed Trump in 2024 says AI data center development could affect his midterm vote, while a Republican congresswoman warns about Hispanic voters' views on Trump's immigration policies. The piece previews how these issues may shape 2026 midterm voters.
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The FAA launched an $875 million AI system called SMART to help manage U.S. airspace, starting at three Washington, D.C.-area airports. Officials say it will ease controller workloads and reduce delays, while skeptics and the controllers' union question whether it addresses deeper staffing and system problems.
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President Trump defended his administration’s AI growth agenda, saying the government would be careful while refusing to stifle the industry. He dismissed fears of AI extinction as a hoax comparable to climate alarmism and floated an “AI Force” idea.