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America.gov Brings Artificial Intelligence Into U.S. Government Services

The Trump administration has launched America.gov, a new digital platform designed to give Americans a single online entry point for federal government information and services. The platform uses generative artificial…

Trump Warns Joint AI Rules With Xi Could Weaken US Tech Edge

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that working with Chinese President Xi Jinping on artificial intelligence governance could make it harder for US technology companies to maintain their lead…

Silicon Valley Launches Tuition-Free Academy for Young Technology Builders 

Andreessen Horowitz is investing $42 million in a new education venture designed to offer young technology builders an alternative to traditional college. The Horowitz Andreessen Academy plans to bring around…

Bill Gates Calls for Stronger Oversight of Artificial Intelligence 

Bill Gates has called for stronger government oversight of artificial intelligence, warning that the technology could create serious risks if its development and use are left without adequate safeguards. Speaking…

Google Prepares AI Satellite Test for Space-Based Computing

Google is preparing to launch a satellite carrying its artificial intelligence processors as part of Project Suncatcher, an experimental effort exploring whether AI computing can eventually operate in space. The…

OpenAI Discloses Six New Cases of Concerning AI Model Behavior 

OpenAI has disclosed six new instances of unexpected or concerning behavior from its artificial intelligence models over the past six months, excluding the recent incident involving Hugging Face. The company…

AI Leaders Explore Industry Safety Body as Concerns Over Advanced Systems Grow

Major artificial intelligence companies are exploring the creation of an industry standards body as concerns over the safety of increasingly powerful AI systems continue to grow. OpenAI said it is…

China Expands Exit Controls as New Travel Rules Tighten Overseas Movement

China has introduced expanded travel restrictions that could prevent some citizens from leaving the country for up to three years, particularly in cases involving national security, national interests, industrial security…

South Africa Urges BRICS to Build Inclusive AI Framework With Independent Scientific Oversight

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on BRICS countries to establish a co-operative, safe and inclusive framework for the development and use of artificial intelligence. Speaking at the 18th…

Xi Jinping Announces BRICS Open-Source AI Zone at New Delhi Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced plans for a BRICS Open-Source Artificial Intelligence Zone as the bloc seeks stronger cooperation in technology, trade and innovation among emerging economies. Speaking at…