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An op-ed argues that while Trump rejects new AI guardrails and says existing federal power is enough, the harder question is operational: who can restore an AI system's permissions after an incident. It proposes making restart authority, evidence, and staged permissions a procurement requirement through NIST and OMB rather than creating a new AI super-regulator.
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The article examines California Governor Gavin Newsom’s dual approach to AI, signing first-in-the-nation regulations while embracing the technology’s public appeal. It frames his actions as a political balancing act and criticizes the regulatory burden he is imposing.
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A tech report amplifies insiders' claims that Anthropic has a cult-like workplace culture fixated on its Claude models, including a mock funeral for a retired version and reports of worship-like devotion. It also criticizes Anthropic's Effective Altruism ties, its Claude Corps nonprofit program, and its funding of AI journalists.
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The opinion piece argues that the U.S. has spent decades preparing for a repeat of 9/11, but future attacks will likely be unconventional and target interconnected systems. It calls for preparing for new threats from adversaries that could disrupt transportation, emergency response, and other core functions.
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Internal documents from a China-based cybersecurity firm, ZRON, reveal how it used AI to process stolen foreign government data for Chinese security agencies, including diplomatic and government communications from Russia, Pakistan and the Philippines. The report describes the firm as part of a broader evolution of Chinese hackers-for-hire into private intelligence contractors.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s proposal for an embedded third-party AI safety watchdog is scrutinized over the chosen nonprofit METR’s deep ties to the Effective Altruism movement. Critics call the arrangement a conflict-of-interest “complete joke,” while the article notes White House skepticism toward Anthropic and AI “doomers.”
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The Senate failed to advance the Clarity Act, a crypto regulatory bill, in a 50-49 procedural vote short of the 60-vote threshold. The failure is framed as a setback for the crypto industry, with passage chances slimmer before the 2026 midterms and even harder if Democrats gain seats. Democrats sought stricter provisions to prevent Trump and others from profiting, while industry analysts warn of continued regulatory uncertainty.
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Vice President JD Vance said in an exclusive interview that the biggest AI concern is privacy erosion and economic inequality, not killer robots or job replacement. He also said he would oppose AI companies seeking antitrust exemptions or cartel-like protections, while remaining skeptical of regulation.
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The article argues that New York's first-in-the-nation moratorium on hyperscale data centers is a policy mistake driven by speculative AI fears. It criticizes Governor Kathy Hochul's move and warns against letting alarmism shape AI policy.
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The Clarity Act, a crypto regulatory bill backed by President Trump, failed a key Senate procedural vote. Democrats and some Republicans blocked the bill, with Senator Cynthia Lummis saying the effort is over. It is a major setback for the crypto industry and the White House.
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CoinEx, a cryptocurrency exchange that had become a popular venue for Iranian users, announced it is shutting down. The exchange cited a prolonged crypto downturn and rising compliance costs, and said it would cut off Iranian users after a June article exposed its role in illicit Iranian cash flows.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders warned at the Pro-Human Assembly 2026 about AI risks and criticized Big Tech and President Trump for concentrating control over AI development. He announced legislation with Rep. Greg Casar to ban artificial superintelligence and impose a moratorium on advanced AI development until safety rules are established. The article also notes bipartisan AI skepticism at the event, including remarks from Rep. Chip Roy.