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This opinion piece argues that AI poses an existential threat to Chinese Communist Party control because China's AI systems are built on lies and propaganda. It notes recent U.S.-China discussions about an AI communication channel but says deep cooperation will be difficult.
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The Department of Transportation launched a 90-day pilot of an AI-powered air traffic management tool called SMART at Washington-area airports, claiming it will reduce delays and cancellations by giving managers real-time predictive data. Officials stressed humans retain decision-making and that the system is separate from air traffic control. The article largely relays positive statements from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA officials about the initiative.
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British Columbia sued OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging the company's ChatGPT product was unsafe and that it failed to alert police about the shooting suspect's chatbot activity. The lawsuit follows the Tumbler Ridge school shooting that killed eight people and injured more than 25, amid growing scrutiny of AI safety.
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New York will require large frontier AI developers to register with the state and meet transparency standards under the RAISE Act, with Gov. Kathy Hochul warning noncompliant firms of penalties. The move contrasts with President Donald Trump's pro-innovation stance as debate over AI safety and regulation intensifies.
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A Capitol Hill reporter's notebook says Congress faces urgent warnings from an AI pioneer that it may not be ready for AI superintelligence, while the House left for recess without passing AI safety legislation. It notes bipartisan efforts like the GUARD Act and Senate opposition to proposed kill-switch mandates.
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The article argues that AI industry leaders calling for stricter regulation is not classic regulatory capture but rather 'regulatory robbery,' where big businesses help design regulations that benefit themselves. It cites historical examples of industries seeking regulation and criticizes the notion that capture is only a later corruption of an initially populist process.
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The article previews the first day of the 2026 UN General Assembly high-level debate, emphasizing the urgent costs of climate change, high energy prices, and recent disasters. It highlights debates over AI and data center energy use and reports on calls to accelerate renewable energy amid fossil fuel dependence.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani is set to meet President Donald Trump at Gracie Mansion, continuing an unusual cordial relationship despite their ideological differences. The article also covers Gov. Kathy Hochul floating an AI 'kill switch' as New York implements the RAISE Act. It notes Democratic unease over engaging Trump while Mamdani's left-wing base has not objected.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addressed concerns about AI in air traffic control, saying humans remain in control as the FAA rolls out a new AI-powered SMART system. The system will first deploy at Washington-area airports and eventually expand nationwide. Duffy framed the technology as improving predictions and reducing delays and cancellations.
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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.