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U.S. CAISSI Faces Leadership Instability and White House Influence Amid Budget Disparity with UK Counterpart

U.S. CAISSI Faces Leadership Instability and White House Influence Amid Budget Disparity with UK Counterpart

The Commerce Department's Center for Advancing Innovation and Standards for Super Intelligence (CAISSI), an ostensibly independent federal AI evaluator, is experiencing significant operational challenges. According to former government officials cited by the Associated Press, CAISSI staff have recently been asked to informally report to an office within the White House. The center currently lacks a permanent leader, with a director hired in April being fired within days, and a subsequent replacement resigning months later. The head of the parent institute is now serving as acting director. Furthermore, CAISSI ceased publishing its public AI safety research by August, prompting inquiries from Congress. The center operates on an annual budget of approximately $10 million, which is roughly one-eighth of the estimated $80 million budget allocated to its UK counterpart for AI safety initiatives.

US Center for AI Safety Faces Independence Concerns Amid White House Reporting Shift

US Center for AI Safety Faces Independence Concerns Amid White House Reporting Shift

The Center for Advancing Innovation and Standards for Super Intelligence (CAISSI), an independent division of the Commerce Department, has reportedly been asked to informally report to an office within the White House. This development has raised concerns among critics regarding the center's independence and the potential politicization of AI safety decisions. CAISSI, which has an annual budget of $10 million, has also been without a permanent leader for several months, following the rapid departure of two previous directors. Furthermore, the center has ceased publishing its research on AI system performance, prompting inquiries from Congress. These issues emerge as public anxiety grows over reports of out-of-control artificial intelligence agents and the government's capacity to independently assess these rapidly advancing systems.

UC Law SF Scholars Propose Legal Solutions for AI Challenges, Drawing Lawmaker Interest

UC Law SF Scholars Propose Legal Solutions for AI Challenges, Drawing Lawmaker Interest

Scholars at UC Law San Francisco are actively developing legal and policy frameworks to address the complex challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI). Their research spans various critical areas, including AI's impact on workers, artists, consumers, political discourse, and criminal evidence. The proposals aim to foster AI innovation while simultaneously protecting individual rights and ensuring accountability. For instance, Professor Robin Feldman, who leads the UC Law SF Center for Innovation (C4i)'s AI Law & Innovation Institute, is exploring liability standards for AI agents that cause harm, suggesting that Congress could provide clarity through clear rules and 'safe harbors.' Senior AI Fellow Stephen Guth is analyzing how AI and social media algorithms affect the spread of ideas and deepfake misinformation. Additionally, Professor Ben Depoorter is examining copyright law in the context of AI training, advocating for flexibility as AI capabilities evolve. These efforts have already garnered atte...

China Implements World's First Hardware-Layer AI Agent Identity Code Regulation

China Implements World's First Hardware-Layer AI Agent Identity Code Regulation

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has issued 'Notice on Strengthening the Network Access Management of Intelligent Agent Terminal Devices' (MIIT General Office Information Management [2026] No. 42). This new regulation, effective November 6, 2026, mandates that all terminal devices, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables, pre-installed with AI agents must undergo agent adaptation verification, fraud-related risk security assessment, and pre-emptive anti-fraud capability evaluation before receiving a network access license. Furthermore, AI agents on these devices must be equipped with a unique identity code, referencing national standards for agent interconnection. This marks the world's first regulatory framework to embed AI agent identity management directly into the hardware access approval process for devices, effectively creating a 'hardware checkpoint' for AI compliance.

Most Americans want new Democratic Congress to end Trump's Iran war, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Most Americans want new Democratic Congress to end Trump's Iran war, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Majorities of Americans want the newly elected Democratic-majority US Congress to act to end the war with Iran and to repeal tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump, signaling demand for quick action to address the high cost of living, a new

The Latest: Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about ‘policy disagreements’

The Latest: Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about ‘policy disagreements’

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is condemning the impeachment effort against him as “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”

The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Rep. Thomas Massie has moved to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, focusing on the war in Iran

U.S. Center for AI Safety Staff Report to White House, Raising Independence Concerns

U.S. Center for AI Safety Staff Report to White House, Raising Independence Concerns

Officials with the Center for Advancing Innovation and Standards for Super Intelligence (CAISSI), an independent division of the Commerce Department, have reportedly been asked to informally report to an office of the White House. This development, according to two former government officials, has sparked concerns among critics who fear the executive branch might be politicizing decisions related to AI safety. CAISSI, which lacks a permanent leader and has stopped publishing its research, is tasked with assessing the safety of new AI offerings. The center's annual budget of $10 million is significantly less than its UK counterpart. The White House, in response, stated that President Trump has formally established his new Super Intelligence Force and will ensure continued U.S. leadership in AI. This shift comes amidst growing public anxiety over reports of out-of-control artificial intelligence agents and a lack of standardized processes for testing AI agent safety.

After saying deportation policy was too tough, Trump now says it's 'very strong,' rejects 'amnesty'

After saying deportation policy was too tough, Trump now says it's 'very strong,' rejects 'amnesty'

President Donald Trump has defended his administration's deportation policy and opposed any immigration deal that includes amnesty for immigrants living in the U.S. illegally

Resignation or impeachment? Hegseth's reckoning beckons | Opinion

Resignation or impeachment? Hegseth's reckoning beckons | Opinion

Will Trump stick with Hegseth, his cheerleader on Iran? Praise from the president means nothing if he thinks shoving someone out a door will help him.

Rubio makes clear that Trump's foreign policy won't change after GOP election losses

Rubio makes clear that Trump's foreign policy won't change after GOP election losses

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Republican losses in the midterm elections won't affect the Trump administration’s approach to foreign policy

Staff at the US center for AI safety are reporting to the White House, raising independence concerns

Staff at the US center for AI safety are reporting to the White House, raising independence concerns

The tiny U.S. government division charged with assessing the safety of new artificial intelligence offerings doesn’t have a permanent leader and has stopped publishing its research