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The European Commission is in ongoing talks with OpenAI and Anthropic over AI model access, transparency, and regulatory engagement.
Microsoft, Google, and xAI will provide the US government with early access to advanced AI models for national security testing. The agreements come amid growing concern over the cybersecurity risks posed by frontier AI systems.
Meta is expanding its AI-driven age detection systems and Teen Account protections across Instagram and Facebook to better identify underage users and enforce safety measures. The move broadens geographic coverage and adds new visual analysis tools.
OpenAI released its version of events detailing its split with Elon Musk and the origins of their ongoing legal conflict. The company argues Musk sought control and later turned to lawsuits after leaving.
OpenAI outlined how ChatGPT detects and responds to potential threats of violence, including escalation to human reviewers and law enforcement. The update follows growing scrutiny of AI safety practices.
A high-profile trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI leaders has begun, centering on claims the company abandoned its nonprofit mission. The case could reshape governance in leading AI firms.
China’s top economic planner has ordered Meta to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus. The decision underscores tightening controls on foreign access to Chinese AI technology.
China plans to limit US investment in domestic AI companies without government approval following scrutiny of a major cross-border deal. The move signals tighter control over sensitive technologies.
The White House has accused China of large-scale theft of U.S. AI intellectual property, citing coordinated campaigns targeting leading labs.
The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic’s restricted Mythos AI model for cybersecurity tasks, even as the Pentagon labels the company a risk. The situation highlights tensions in AI policy.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is expected to meet White House officials as tensions ease over its Mythos AI model. The talks signal potential renewed government collaboration.
The European Commission is proposing that Google share search data with rivals, including AI chatbots, as part of enforcement under the Digital Markets Act.
Florida’s attorney general is investigating OpenAI over claims ChatGPT was used in planning a 2025 mass shooting. The case raises new concerns about AI safety and regulation.
A U.S. appeals court has denied Anthropic’s request to pause a Pentagon blacklist, allowing restrictions on its AI use in defense contracts to remain during litigation.
OpenAI has introduced a policy blueprint aimed at strengthening U.S. child safety protections in the age of AI. The framework focuses on laws, reporting standards, and built-in safeguards.