Michigan Plans Prison Violence Risk AI Pilot
Michigan’s December prison classification pilot promises 30% better violence predictions, raising questions about evidence, oversight and the use of AI.
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University Worker Wins Religious Exemption From Using AI
University of Kentucky administrator David Durman secured an exemption from personal AI use, citing humanist beliefs about independent thought and responsibility.
Claude Code Users Report a New Rule Against Cloning Games
Claude Code users report a rule against recreating existing games. Original projects remain allowed, but a licensed developer says their work was refused.
Dario and Daniela Amodei: Can Humans Stay in Control of AI?
Dario and Daniela Amodei discuss leaving OpenAI, AI deception, military power and meaning after AGI in Walter Isaacson’s newly released interview.
AI Fridges Could Stake ETH and Buy Groceries, CFTC Chair Says
Michael Selig imagines a crypto-funded fridge and asks who is responsible when AI agents trade, spend or act beyond their owner’s instructions.
Bill Gates Says Some May Choose an ‘Amish’ Path as AI Advances
Bill Gates says AI could challenge people’s sense of purpose, prompting some to limit technology use and societies to reserve certain work for humans.
Anthropic Warns an AI Catastrophe Could Outstrip Global Insurance Capacity
Anthropic’s IPO filing warns that catastrophic AI exposure could exceed insurers’ capacity, while autonomous agent errors may outpace human intervention.
Trump Vows to Ban ‘AI’ Terminology as He Takes Aim at WSJ
Trump says he will ban AI wording in relevant documents, renewing his Super Intelligence push. His post gives no new rules beyond the September order.
Netherlands Eyes 25,000 Government Job Cuts, With AI Part of the Plan
The Netherlands plans €3.5 billion in annual savings and roughly 25,000 fewer civil-service positions. AI is one lever, with specific targets due in 2027.
AI Safety Leader Nate Soares Says He Stopped Saving for Retirement
Nate Soares says he has not added to retirement savings for a decade over AI extinction fears. His personal forecast contrasts with Musk’s vision of abundance.