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President Donald Trump approved a revised executive order on artificial intelligence Monday night, cutting the federal review window from 90 days to 30 days. The order creates a voluntary framework that obliges AI developers to give the U.S. government early access to the most powerful models, allowing agencies to assess security risks before public release. Industry players such as Anthropic and OpenAI welcomed the move, while senior White House officials, including chief of staff Susie Wiles, pushed the revision after the original proposal was shelved. The directive signals a shift toward tighter oversight of advanced AI amid growing national‑security concerns. Lire la suite

The White House told Anthropic it opposes the company's proposal to extend access to its Mythos cybersecurity AI model to roughly 70 more firms, raising concerns about potential misuse and the firm’s ability to supply enough computing power. The objection comes as the administration drafts an executive order to permit government agencies to use Anthropic models, while the NSA already relies on Mythos and a recent unauthorized breach has heightened security worries. Lire la suite

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy released a memo on Wednesday alleging that entities in China are running industrial‑scale campaigns to distill U.S. artificial‑intelligence models. The memorandum pledges to share threat intelligence with American AI firms and to explore sanctions against the perpetrators. The claim builds on accusations from OpenAI and Anthropic that Chinese labs have used millions of queries to replicate frontier models. Lawmakers responded with the Deterring American AI Model Theft Act, while the memo arrives weeks before a planned Trump‑Xi summit in Beijing. Lire la suite

Anthropic’s newest AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, is being pitched as a cyber‑security tool that can spot vulnerabilities in major software platforms. The rollout follows months of acrimonious exchanges with the Trump administration, which branded the company a “radical left, woke” threat to national security. With Apple, Nvidia and JPMorgan Chase already on board, and senior officials reportedly briefed on the model’s capabilities, Anthropic appears to be rebuilding bridges with the Pentagon, the White House and other agencies. Lire la suite

Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei is set to sit down with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles on Friday to negotiate federal access to Mythos, the company’s frontier AI system that can discover and exploit thousands of zero‑day vulnerabilities. The talks come after the Pentagon blacklisted Anthropic for refusing to lift safety guards on its models, even as Treasury, intelligence agencies and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency press for controlled use of the technology. The meeting could shape the future of AI‑driven cybersecurity policy in the United States and abroad. Lire la suite

The United States is confronting a growing clash over how to regulate artificial intelligence, drawing parallels to the hands‑off approach of the early Internet era. While some lawmakers pushed the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to give the FCC oversight, modern efforts focus on preventing an AI arms race with China and addressing concerns about bias, misinformation, and job security. The White House has issued an executive order to block state‑level AI rules, arguing that fragmented regulation would hinder national competitiveness. Meanwhile, the EU has moved faster on user‑data protections, highlighting divergent global strategies. Lire la suite

The White House's inaugural "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) report has come under fire for including citations to studies that do not exist. Critics say the error highlights a broader problem with large‑language‑model generated content, which can produce plausible but false references. The administration acknowledged the issue as a "minor citation error" after journalists highlighted the discrepancies. The report also urges the Department of Health and Human Services to expand AI research for diagnostics and personalized care, raising concerns about the reliance on AI systems prone to hallucinations. The incident underscores the tension between rapid AI adoption in health policy and the need for rigorous verification. Lire la suite

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. Lire la suite

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. Lire la suite

White House officials have expressed frustration with Anthropic’s policy that bars the use of its Claude models for domestic surveillance. The restriction is creating roadblocks for federal contractors working with agencies such as the FBI and Secret Service. Anthropic’s models are among the few AI systems cleared for top‑secret environments through Amazon Web Services’ GovCloud, and the company has a nominal‑fee agreement to provide services to federal customers. The dispute comes as the government also signs a blanket agreement with OpenAI, Google and Anthropic to supply AI tools to federal workers. Lire la suite

The White House convened leading technology CEOs for an AI education summit, where companies pledged substantial resources to prepare Americans for an AI-driven future. Google, Microsoft and Amazon announced major funding and training initiatives, while Meta, Apple and OpenAI were also on the invite list. The commitments include billions in grants, free software access for students, and large‑scale training programs aimed at educators and workers across the United States. Lire la suite

The White House convened leading technology and AI companies to discuss a new initiative aimed at integrating artificial intelligence education into U.S. schools. Companies including Amazon, Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic pledged support through tools, training and incentives for teachers and students. The event, hosted by former First Lady Melania Trump, also drew criticism for its lack of educator input and the apparent exclusion of Elon Musk. Lire la suite