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House Republicans are weighing an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would block state AI regulations, echoing President Donald Trump's call for a single federal standard. The move follows a failed Senate attempt at a five‑year AI moratorium, which 99 of 100 senators rejected. Industry groups such as NetChoice argue that a patchwork of state rules could hinder innovation and U.S. competitiveness. Lawmakers expect language on the issue to be finalized before the holiday season, with a vote slated for December. Weiterlesen

Senator Elizabeth Warren has written to White House AI adviser David Sacks and Office of Science and Technology Policy director Michael Kratsios seeking clarification on whether the Trump administration intends to use taxpayer funds to support major artificial‑intelligence firms. Citing President Trump’s close ties to AI executives and a recent OpenAI CFO interview suggesting a government “backstop,” Warren questions a request by OpenAI to expand the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit to cover AI server production. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has rejected the notion of government guarantees, while Sacks has insisted there will be no federal AI bailout. Warren has given the officials until December 1st, 2025 to respond. Weiterlesen

Organizers of the No Kings protests, led by the group Indivisible, reported that more than seven million people participated in roughly 2,700 events spanning all 50 states. The turnout surpasses the roughly five million protesters at 2,000 events earlier in the year. Major cities such as the Twin Cities, New York City and Chicago saw individual crowds exceeding 100,000, with Chicago estimated at 250,000 amid an immigration crackdown. The White House responded on social media with AI‑generated images that depicted President Donald Trump in a crown and a vulgar fighter‑jet scene. Weiterlesen

Research shows that for people who prioritize symbolic signaling over factual accuracy, factual corrections often backfire. When a public figure makes an obviously false claim, such as a former president alleging record crime rates, debunkers are perceived as reacting weakly, while the original statement is seen as a display of strength. This mindset encourages the spread of outlandish or disproven statements, links to authoritarian preferences, and reduces the impact of traditional fact‑checking efforts. Weiterlesen

A Dutch advocacy group, Bits of Freedom, secured a court ruling that forces Meta to give EU users the choice of a chronological, non‑profiling feed. The decision, grounded in the EU Digital Services Act, requires Meta to update its apps within weeks. Meta declined to comment, while Bits of Freedom warned that unchecked algorithmic feeds threaten democratic participation. The case underscores growing concerns about the power of tech platforms to shape public discourse, echoing similar worries in the United States about AI‑driven content and political influence. Weiterlesen

President Donald Trump posted a short AI‑generated video to his Truth Social account that depicted a deepfake version of Senator Chuck Schumer delivering crude insults while Representative Hakeem Jeffries appeared in the background. The synthetic clip, lasting about 35 seconds, included vulgar language, racial overtones and bizarre conspiracy references. The video targeted the two Democratic leaders during negotiations over a government funding agreement. The incident highlights growing concerns about political deepfakes and the misuse of artificial‑intelligence tools to spread misinformation and inflame partisan tensions. Weiterlesen

President Donald Trump briefly shared on Truth Social a video that appeared to be a Fox News segment featuring Lara Trump announcing a supposed MedBed hospital and national MedBed card system—both of which do not exist. The clip was later removed. Fox News confirmed the segment never aired, and observers noted the video was fully AI‑generated, including Trump’s dialogue in the Oval Office. MedBeds are an imagined medical device touted by conspiracy circles as a cure‑all. While some followers recognized the AI origin, many still interpreted the post as confirmation of the device’s reality. The White House is likely to downplay the incident. Weiterlesen

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that moves TikTok’s U.S. operations into the hands of a group of American investors, including Oracle co‑founder Larry Ellison. Vice President JD Vance highlighted the involvement of multiple high‑profile investors such as Michael Dell and Rupert Murdoch. The order seeks to shift control of the platform’s recommendation algorithm and data handling away from Chinese ownership, addressing national‑security concerns that have driven months of negotiations and deadline extensions. Weiterlesen

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that formalizes a plan to transfer TikTok's U.S. operations to an American‑controlled entity. The deal will give a coalition of U.S. investors—including Oracle, Silver Lake, MGX, Michael Dell and Rupert Murdoch—a majority stake, while ByteDance retains a 19.9% share. Valued at roughly $14 billion, the new structure keeps Oracle in charge of the app’s algorithm and data security. Lawmakers raised concerns about algorithm control, but Vice President JD Vance and the president emphasized that the arrangement meets legal requirements and will treat all content fairly. Weiterlesen

A host of leading technology executives, including the CEOs of Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, and OpenAI, attended President Donald Trump's state banquet in the United Kingdom. The event coincided with the signing of a U.S.-U.K. Tech Prosperity Deal focused on nuclear, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies. Major tech firms announced new data‑center projects and multibillion‑pound investments in the U.K., bringing a combined commitment of roughly £31 billion to boost AI infrastructure. The guest list underscored the growing prominence of tech leaders in diplomatic and economic engagements between the two nations. Weiterlesen

Thousands gathered in central London to demonstrate against President Donald Trump's state visit and a newly announced US‑UK artificial‑intelligence partnership. Demonstrators, including environmental groups and climate activists, voiced concerns that the AI deal—featuring investments from Nvidia and Microsoft—could expand data‑center construction, increase power and water use, and benefit large tech monopolies without clear public oversight. Protesters also criticized the UK government for appearing to prioritize corporate profits over climate safeguards and for lacking transparency on the terms of the agreement. Weiterlesen

U.S. and Chinese officials announced an ownership agreement for TikTok, ending a months‑long debate over a potential ban. The deal, confirmed during a trade meeting in Madrid, pushes back the deadline that was set for September 17 for TikTok to divest or face prohibition. President Donald Trump is slated to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 19 to discuss the agreement, while reports suggest Oracle could play a role in the transaction. The resolution aims to address national‑security concerns while preserving access for the platform’s 170 million U.S. users. Weiterlesen

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met President Donald Trump at a White House dinner, where he cited a potential AI spending figure of about $600 billion through 2028. The conversation was captured on a hot mic, revealing Zuckerberg’s apology for not being sure which number Trump wanted. The exchange highlights a dramatic shift from earlier tensions, including threats of imprisonment, to a collaborative tone as the two discuss large‑scale investment in U.S. AI infrastructure. Weiterlesen

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told President Donald Trump that the company plans to spend at least $600 billion on artificial‑intelligence infrastructure in the United States over the next several years. Trump responded positively, and a later hot‑mic moment captured Zuckerberg apologizing for not being sure of the exact figure. The exchange highlights a markedly warmer relationship between the two leaders compared with a year earlier, when Trump threatened legal action against Zuckerberg and Meta faced intense scrutiny. Weiterlesen

OpenAI announced the development of an AI-driven hiring service called the OpenAI Jobs Platform, aimed at matching businesses with talent through artificial intelligence. Led by Fidji Simo, the platform will include a dedicated track for small businesses and local governments, and will be supported by a certification program through OpenAI Academy that targets millions of Americans. The initiative positions OpenAI in direct competition with LinkedIn, which is owned by Microsoft, and reflects the company’s broader push into new markets beyond its ChatGPT product. Partnerships with major employers such as Walmart underscore the platform’s ambition to reshape recruitment and AI education. Weiterlesen