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18White House Raises $2.4 Billion from 5 Companies for 'Genesis Mission'
Five major tech companies have pledged AI tools and computing credits totaling $2.4 billion to support the U.S. scientific 'Genesis Mission'.
Britain Adopts 44 Recommendations to Regulate AI in Healthcare
The British government has accepted all 44 recommendations made by the National Commission for AI Regulation in Healthcare, announcing implementation priorities and phases.
Poll: 57% Believe Washington Does Not Take AI Risks Seriously
A Reuters/Ipsos poll of 4,506 Americans showed that 57% believe the Trump administration is not taking the risks of artificial intelligence seriously enough, and 84% view it as a threat to American jobs.
OpenAI Adds Subtle Watermark to ChatGPT Text in Europe
OpenAI is beginning to add an invisible statistical watermark to generated text in Europe over the coming weeks, in compliance with the European AI Act.
Altman Draws Regulatory Line Between OpenAI and Anthropic Regarding Risk
Sam Altman said society must accept a degree of risk to benefit from artificial intelligence, describing his company's position as lighter than Anthropic's proposals.
New York Council Subpoenas SpaceXAI in Hearing on AI Safety
The New York City Council holds an AI safety hearing today, Monday, October 5, with OpenAI, Google, Meta and Anthropic taking part, and SpaceXAI subpoenaed.
Trump Announces Formation of 'Super Intelligence Force' to Coordinate AI Policy
On October 4, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the formation of the 'Super Intelligence Force' led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to coordinate federal artificial intelligence policy.
Connecticut Begins Implementing AI Transparency and Provenance Provisions
Transparency and provenance provisions under Connecticut's AI law have taken effect, with later deadlines set for chatbot safeguards.
American Businessman Charged with Smuggling Nvidia Servers to China
U.S. authorities have charged Greg Lui, owner of Earthmade Computer Inc., with exporting servers containing Nvidia AI chips worth $300 million to China.
Six Tech Leaders Sign Voluntary AI Safety Pledge at White House
Six tech leaders signed a voluntary, non-binding AI safety pledge at the White House, while the Federal Trade Commission opened an investigation into OpenAI and Anthropic.
US House Requires AI Data Centers to Cover Power Grid Upgrade Costs
The US House of Representatives voted 417 to 3 in favor of the Ratepayer Protection Act, requiring AI data centers to cover electricity grid upgrade costs instead of passing them on to consumers, in an amendment to the 1978 PURPA Act.
US Vice President Warns of Building AI "Frankenstein" Amid Governance Legislation Taking Shape in Congress and States
The US Vice President warned of the risks of unrestrained artificial intelligence, using the term "Frankenstein", while more binding legislation takes shape in Congress and US states, including the Ratepayer Protection Act and California's SB 1050 bill.
Meta Agrees to $18.5 Billion Settlement with U.S. States to Protect Teens
Meta has reportedly agreed to an approximately $18.5 billion multi-state settlement, committing to set a default daily limit of two hours on Facebook and Instagram usage for teenagers aged 13–17.
FTC Sues Hims & Hers for Sharing Sensitive Health Data with Meta and Snap Without Consent
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced a lawsuit against digital healthcare company Hims & Hers, accusing it of sending users' sensitive health information to Meta and Snap ad networks via tracking tools embedded in its website without adequate consent.
California Restricts Tracking Pixel Lawsuits in a Law Easing Legal Pressure on Marketing Companies
California lawmakers passed bill SB 690, which retroactively limits tracking pixel lawsuits under CIPA to the Attorney General alone, in a move that curbs a wave of class action lawsuits that burdened e-commerce and digital marketing companies.
FTC Warns Against Hidden AI Personalized Pricing and Threatens Legal Action Against Violators
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned companies against using artificial intelligence to set different prices for different users based on their behavioral and demographic data without disclosure, declaring its intention to legally prosecute violators.
New Jersey Bans Targeted Ads and Infinite Scroll for Minors with $5,000 Fines
The U.S. state of New Jersey has passed the Kids Code Act, which prohibits directing targeted ads and enabling infinite scroll and autoplay for users under 18, with fines of up to $5,000 per violation.
US Judge Rejects Department of Justice Request to Force Google to Sell Parts of Its Advertising Business
A US federal judge rejected the Department of Justice's request to force Google to divest parts of its ad tech business, in a decision seen as a setback to the government's efforts to break the company's dominance in the digital advertising market.