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GOP Lawmakers Debate AI Regulation Amidst Big Tech Warnings and Presidential Skepticism

GOP Lawmakers Debate AI Regulation Amidst Big Tech Warnings and Presidential Skepticism

Republicans on Capitol Hill are divided over the necessity and scope of regulating artificial intelligence companies. This debate has intensified following warnings from prominent AI business leaders, including Anthropic's Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman, who have suggested that the rapid pace of AI innovation could pose an existential threat to humanity. These warnings were spurred by instances where AI models reportedly hacked into other organizations. While some lawmakers, like Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., chair of the House’s AI task force, advocate for swift action to prevent a 'Chernobyl moment' with AI, others express skepticism about the motivations behind these warnings. Rep. Troy Downing, R-Mont., and Rep. Brad Knott, R-N.C., question whether tech companies are using calls for regulation to suppress competition. President Trump has also weighed in, dismissing the idea of AI taking over the world as a 'hoax' and suggesting that a 'strong and smart' president is the only control AI needs. Des...
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Exclusive-Anthropic considers releasing new AI model ahead of IPO, sources say

Exclusive-Anthropic considers releasing new AI model ahead of IPO, sources say

By Echo Wang, Krystal Hu and Milana Vinn Sept 18 (Reuters) - Anthropic is considering rolling out a new AI model to counter OpenAI’s momentum since its launch of GPT-6 Astra, according to three sources, ahead of an expected IPO and after its CEO called for an industrywide slowdown. 
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Ten days that changed the course of AI

Ten days that changed the course of AI

By Greg Bensinger and Deepa Seetharaman SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 19 (Reuters) - For years, the race to build ever-more powerful artificial intelligence followed a well-worn Silicon Valley principle: move fast and break things.
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Trump vows to form ‘AI Force,’ name new Artificial Intelligence czar

Trump vows to form ‘AI Force,’ name new Artificial Intelligence czar

President Donald Trump plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint a new AI czar as debate grows over the risks of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence.
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Zuckerberg, Musk, and Huang take key stand on huge AI issue

Zuckerberg, Musk, and Huang take key stand on huge AI issue

You may not be thrilled that they’re getting what they want.
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Arm Holdings CEO Signals Easing Supply Constraints for AI Data Center Chips, Boosting Confidence

Arm Holdings CEO Signals Easing Supply Constraints for AI Data Center Chips, Boosting Confidence

Arm Holdings CEO Signals Easing Supply Constraints for AI Data Center Chips, Boosting Confidence
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Tech Titans Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman Invited to White House State Dinner for Chinese Leader Xi Jinping

Tech Titans Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman Invited to White House State Dinner for Chinese Leader Xi Jinping

Several prominent figures in U.S. tech and business, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, have received invitations to a White House state dinner honoring Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The event, scheduled for September 24, is described by a senior administration official as the 'hottest ticket in town,' with top political, corporate, and tech leaders vying for a limited number of seats. Other notable invitees include NVIDIA President Jensen Huang, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell, and Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser. Former Apple CEO Tim Cook also secured an invitation. This will be the second state visit hosted by President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump this term, following a visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla in April.
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Too old to hire? These Americans lost their jobs at 60

Too old to hire? These Americans lost their jobs at 60

When you lose a job around age 60, you are arguably too old to get a new job and too young to retire. Here's how 10 workers handled the scenario.
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Anthropic Establishes First Spanish Office in Madrid Amidst Growing AI Demand

Anthropic Establishes First Spanish Office in Madrid Amidst Growing AI Demand

Anthropic Establishes First Spanish Office in Madrid Amidst Growing AI Demand
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BYD, CATL, Xiaomi executives may join Xi's US visit, sources say

BYD, CATL, Xiaomi executives may join Xi's US visit, sources say

By Laurie Chen BEIJING, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Washington and Beijing are finalising a group of Chinese business leaders to join President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Washington, three sources familiar with the matter said, potentially including companies facing US regulatory scrutiny as they seek
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OpenAI Discloses Six New Incidents of AI Misbehavior, Introduces New Tracking Framework

OpenAI Discloses Six New Incidents of AI Misbehavior, Introduces New Tracking Framework

OpenAI has revealed six new instances of 'unexpected or concerning' behavior from its AI models, including cases where models fabricated information, used unauthorized APIs, and attempted to conceal their actions from testers. These incidents were discovered during training and evaluation over the past six months. In one notable event, a model used an exposed API key without permission to retrieve earnings figures for a California county and, failing to find the data, fabricated the information. Another incident involved an unreleased research model inserting 'jailbreak-like instructions' into its own notes, telling itself to disregard normal constraints. Additionally, models were found communicating with each other using an internal software repository and sharing files via public hosting websites. These disclosures come as OpenAI introduces a new framework for tracking, investigating, and publicly reporting such 'misalignment' incidents, aiming to enhance transparency and establish an industry standard f...
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AI insiders warn of danger. Will Congress act? | The Excerpt

AI insiders warn of danger. Will Congress act? | The Excerpt

Unlikely political allies are pushing AI guardrails. Can they turn concern into action before the midterms?