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Tech CEOs invited to US Capitol to testify about children's online safety

US lawmakers have invited major tech CEOs to testify at a congressional hearing focused on children's online safety.

X agrees to British crackdown on hate speech and militant content, regulator says

Social media platform X has agreed to comply with a UK regulatory crackdown on hate speech and militant content.

Exclusive: At Samsung, the global AI boom spurred a looming strike and deep divisions

A looming strike at Samsung, spurred by the global AI boom, highlights growing worker mobilization and collective bargaining efforts within major tech hardware firms.

At Cannes, filmmakers shift towards cautious acceptance of AI's inevitability

Filmmakers at the Cannes Film Festival are reportedly shifting toward a cautious acceptance of AI's inevitability in the industry.

The shock of seeing your body used in deepfake porn

MIT Technology Review published an investigation detailing the personal shock and ongoing harm experienced by victims of nonconsensual AI-generated deepfake pornography.

US judge considers Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of authors' lawsuit

A US judge is reviewing a proposed $1.5 billion settlement by Anthropic to resolve a class-action lawsuit brought by authors over the unauthorized use of their copyrighted works for AI training.

Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end

The court battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI over the company's founding mission and transition to a closed-source, for-profit model is nearing its conclusion.

The Download: deepfake porn’s stolen bodies and AI sharing private numbers

MIT Technology Review published a newsletter highlighting the harms of AI-generated deepfake porn and AI systems exposing private phone numbers.

Helping ChatGPT better recognize context in sensitive conversations

OpenAI announced an update to ChatGPT designed to help the model better recognize context and respond appropriately during sensitive conversations.

AI chatbots are giving out people’s real phone numbers

A report highlights that Google AI chatbots are surfacing individuals' real phone numbers, with no straightforward mechanism for users to opt out or remove their data.

The Science is Not Settled: How Weak Evidence is Fueling a National Push to Ban Social Media for Youth

The Electronic Frontier Foundation published a piece criticizing the legislative push to ban social media for youth, arguing that the narrative linking these platforms to a mental health crisis is based on flawed science and 'pop psychology'.

Building a safe, effective sandbox to enable Codex on Windows

OpenAI announced the development of a secure sandbox environment to safely execute and evaluate code generated by its Codex model on Windows.

Our response to the TanStack npm supply chain attack

OpenAI published a detailed response to the TanStack npm supply chain attack, outlining their mitigation steps and reinforcing transparency around security incidents.

Germany's finance watchdog to make targeted inspections amid 'substantial' AI risks

Germany's financial regulatory authority has announced plans to conduct targeted inspections of AI systems used by financial institutions to address substantial risks.

EU targets social media to protect children, von der Leyen says

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to target social media platforms with new measures aimed at protecting children.

OpenAI, Microsoft agree to cap revenue-sharing at $38 billion, The Information reports

OpenAI and Microsoft have reportedly agreed to cap their revenue-sharing arrangement at $38 billion. The deal restructures the financial terms of their massive AI partnership.

TikTok challenges EU 'gatekeeper' status at Europe's top court

TikTok has filed a challenge at Europe's top court to overturn its designation as a 'gatekeeper' under the EU's Digital Markets Act.

California county sues Meta over scam ads

A California county has filed a lawsuit against Meta over the proliferation of scam ads on its platforms, challenging the company's liability for algorithmically delivered deceptive content.

Microsoft, Google, xAI security test details deleted from US government website

Details of security tests for AI models from Microsoft, Google, and xAI were deleted from a US government website, reducing public transparency into frontier model safety.

Amazon staff use AI tool for unnecessary tasks to inflate usage scores

Amazon employees are reportedly performing unnecessary tasks with an internal AI tool to inflate their usage scores for performance evaluations.

Netflix sued by Texas for allegedly spying on children, addicting users

The state of Texas has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the platform spies on children and employs addictive design features to maximize user engagement.

FTC Chairman Ferguson Advises Companies to Comply with the Take It Down Act

FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson sent letters to over a dozen tech companies reminding them to comply with the Take It Down Act by May 19.

North Macedonia Signs the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence

North Macedonia has officially signed the Council of Europe's Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence.

White-collar workers report growing feelings of ‘AI brain fry’

The Financial Times reports that white-collar workers are increasingly experiencing mental fatigue, termed 'AI brain fry,' due to reliance on AI tools.

Anthropic signs $1.8 billion AI cloud deal with Akamai, Bloomberg News reports

Anthropic has reportedly signed a $1.8 billion AI cloud computing agreement with Akamai, according to Bloomberg News.

IMF warns new AI models risk ‘systemic’ shock to finance

The International Monetary Fund has issued a warning that new AI models pose a systemic risk to the global financial system.

Meta and Zuckerberg sued by publishers over ‘massive’ copyright infringement

Publishers have filed a lawsuit against Meta and Mark Zuckerberg, alleging massive copyright infringement related to AI training data.

Apple reaches $250mn settlement over delayed ‘AI Siri’

Apple has reached a $250 million settlement regarding the delayed rollout of its AI-powered Siri features.

Running Codex safely at OpenAI

OpenAI published a blog post detailing the security and safety practices used for running its Codex model.

US suspects Nvidia chips smuggled to Alibaba via Thailand, Bloomberg News reports

The US suspects that advanced Nvidia chips are being smuggled to Alibaba through Thailand, highlighting potential loopholes in current export controls.

Commission opens consultation on draft guidelines for AI transparency obligations

The European Commission has opened a public consultation on draft guidelines detailing transparency obligations for AI systems.

Congress Narrowed the GUARD Act, But Serious Problems Remain

The EFF launched a campaign opposing the revised GUARD Act, arguing that its mandatory age-verification requirements for AI companions threaten user privacy and civil liberties.

Scaling Trusted Access for Cyber with GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.5-Cyber

OpenAI announced a 'Trusted Access' program for its GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.5-Cyber models, focusing on security and restricted deployment.

Acting Assistant Attorney General Omeed A. Assefi Delivers Remarks at Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy at NYU School of Law

Acting Assistant Attorney General Omeed A. Assefi delivered remarks at NYU School of Law regarding innovation law and policy, signaling DOJ Antitrust's ongoing focus on competition in emerging tech sectors.

Introducing Trusted Contact in ChatGPT

OpenAI has announced the introduction of a 'Trusted Contact' safety feature for ChatGPT.

Testing ads in ChatGPT

OpenAI announced it is testing the integration of advertisements within ChatGPT, signaling a shift toward an ad-supported business model.

EU agrees to simplify AI rules to boost innovation and ban ‘nudification' apps to protect citizens

The European Union has reached an agreement to simplify its AI rules to boost innovation, while simultaneously banning specific harmful applications such as 'nudification' apps.

Higher usage limits for Claude and a compute deal with SpaceX

Anthropic announced higher usage limits for its Claude models alongside a new compute partnership with SpaceX.

Commission services sign cooperation arrangement with Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to support the enforcement of digital platform regulation

The European Commission and Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications have signed a cooperation arrangement to support the enforcement of digital platform regulations.

The Download: inside the Musk v. Altman trial, and AI for democracy

MIT Technology Review published a recap of the first week of the Musk v. Altman trial, reflecting ongoing public scrutiny of OpenAI's corporate structure and mission.

EU and Japan accelerate cooperation on AI, data, quantum and chips

The EU and Japan have announced enhanced cooperation in the fields of AI, data, quantum technology, and chips.

GPT-5.5 Instant System Card

OpenAI released the system card for its GPT-5.5 Instant model, detailing safety evaluations and limitations.

EFF and 18 Organizations Urge UK Policymakers to Prioritize Addressing the Roots of Online Harm

EFF and 18 other organizations sent a letter to UK policymakers urging them to address the root causes of online harm, such as engagement-maximizing design, rather than implementing privacy-invasive age-gating requirements.

New Mexico seeks changes to Meta platforms in youth harm trial

New Mexico is seeking mandatory changes to Meta's platforms in an ongoing trial concerning algorithmic harms to youth.

FTC to Ban Kochava and Subsidiary from Selling Sensitive Location Data to Settle Charges They Sold Location Data Linked to Millions of Mobile Devices

The FTC has banned data broker Kochava from selling sensitive location data from millions of mobile devices without consumer consent.

Building a new enterprise AI services company with Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, and Goldman Sachs

Anthropic has announced a partnership with Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, and Goldman Sachs to build a new enterprise AI services company.

Anthropic signs $1.8bn cloud contract with Akamai - report

Anthropic has reportedly signed a $1.8 billion cloud computing contract with Akamai, marking a significant infrastructure investment by a frontier AI lab.

India's markets regulator to soon issue advisory on emerging AI risks

India's markets regulator has announced plans to soon issue an advisory addressing emerging risks associated with artificial intelligence.

Getting Digital Fairness Right: EFF's Recommendations for the EU's Digital Fairness Act

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) released recommendations for the EU's proposed Digital Fairness Act, urging lawmakers to target dark patterns, manipulative defaults, and surveillance-based business models rather than relying on surface-level fixes like age verification.

Week one of the Musk v. Altman trial: What it was like in the room

The trial between Elon Musk and Sam Altman began in California, bringing the debate over OpenAI's founding mission and its shift to a closed-source model into the courtroom.

Elon Musk went to court. The judge wasn’t amused.

A judge presided over proceedings in Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI, a case centering on the company's shift away from its original open-source mission.

Meta faces US lawmaker scrutiny over removal of lawyer ads for social media addiction cases

Meta is facing scrutiny from US lawmakers over its decision to remove advertisements for legal services related to social media addiction cases.

Expanded collaborations with leading U.S. AI labs provide for pre-deployment evaluations and other research

The US AI Safety Institute has signed expanded agreements with leading frontier AI labs to conduct pre-deployment evaluations and national security testing.

Key takeaways from Musk's testimony at OpenAI trial

Elon Musk testified in his ongoing trial against OpenAI, highlighting key debates around the company's transition from an open, non-profit model to a closed, for-profit structure.

CAISI evaluated the open-weight AI model DeepSeek V4 Pro (“DeepSeek V4”)

The US AI Safety Institute published its evaluation results for the open-weight frontier model DeepSeek V4 Pro.

Intel's Sambanova deal gets U.S. antitrust clearance

U.S. antitrust regulators have cleared Intel's deal with AI hardware startup Sambanova, allowing the transaction to proceed.

Anthropic Plan to Expand Mythos Access Is Opposed by White House

The White House has reportedly opposed Anthropic's plans to expand access to its Mythos AI system.

The SECURE Data Act is Not a Serious Piece of Privacy Legislation

The EFF criticized the draft federal SECURE Data Act, arguing it would weaken consumer privacy by preempting stronger state laws and denying a private right of action.

SoftBank’s $40 Billion Loan for OpenAI Stake Draws More Banks

SoftBank is drawing more banks into a $40 billion loan syndication to fund its stake in OpenAI, signaling massive capital concentration in the AI sector.

Open Records Laws Reveal ALPRs’ Sprawling Surveillance. Now States Want to Block What the Public Sees.

The EFF is campaigning against recent and pending state laws, including in Arizona and Connecticut, that block public records access to data collected by automated license plate readers.

Italy's media regulator asks EU to investigate Google AI search tools over publisher concerns

Italy's media regulator has formally requested the European Union to investigate Google's AI search tools following concerns raised by publishers.

AI Has Emboldened Child Predators, and Investigators Can't Keep Up

A Bloomberg investigation highlights how the surge of AI-generated sexual imagery is overwhelming law enforcement efforts to protect children.

Paranoid parenting in the age of AI

The Financial Times published a commentary piece exploring the anxieties and challenges of parenting in the era of artificial intelligence.

White House AI Memo Hits Issues Driving Anthropic-Pentagon Feud

A new White House AI memo addresses the underlying issues in the ongoing tension between Anthropic's usage policies and the Pentagon's AI procurement goals.

Exclusive: Prices of Nvidia's B300 server at $1 million in China on US curbs

US export controls have driven the price of Nvidia's advanced B300 AI servers to $1 million in China, severely restricting access to frontier compute.

Australia Regulator Threatens Enforcement for Poor AI Controls

An Australian regulator has threatened enforcement action against companies that fail to implement adequate controls and governance over their AI systems.

The Messy Reality of AI’s Much Discussed Gender Gap

A Bloomberg analysis explores the gender gap in AI adoption and its connection to women's concerns about their perceived value in the workforce.

Facebook and Instagram must do more to block under-13s, EU warns in Meta charges

The EU has charged Meta with breaching tech rules, warning that Facebook and Instagram must do more to block children under 13.

Elon Musk testifies Sam Altman was not 'honest' about OpenAI's nonprofit mission

Elon Musk testified in court that Sam Altman was not honest about OpenAI's original nonprofit and open-source mission.

Alphabet investors push for safeguards on use of its cloud, AI tech

Alphabet investors are actively pushing the company to implement stronger safeguards around the use of its cloud and AI technologies.

EU urges fast rollout of age-verification app to protect minors online

The European Union is urging the rapid deployment of an age-verification application to enhance online protections for minors.

Commission urges Member States to rollout EU age verification app

The European Commission has urged Member States to implement an EU-wide age verification app designed to protect minors online.

Commission asks Croatia to comply with the Digital Services Act and empower the national authority to enforce it

The European Commission has formally requested Croatia to comply with the Digital Services Act by empowering its national regulatory authority to enforce the rules.

Commission preliminarily finds Meta in breach of Digital Services Act for failing to prevent minors under 13 from using Instagram and Facebook

The European Commission has preliminarily found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act for failing to prevent minors under 13 from using Instagram and Facebook.

Google told staff it is ‘proud’ of Pentagon AI contract after internal backlash

Google leadership told employees it is 'proud' of a new Pentagon AI contract, pushing back against internal staff backlash over military AI deployments.

Families of Canadian mass shooting victims sue OpenAI, CEO Altman in US court

Families of victims of a Canadian mass shooting have filed a lawsuit in a US court against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, seeking to hold the company accountable.

EU should seek access to Anthropic's Mythos, Bundesbank says

Germany's central bank, the Bundesbank, has publicly recommended that the European Union seek access to Anthropic's Mythos AI system.

Secure On-Premise Deployment of Open-Weights Large Language Models in Radiology: An Isolation-First Architecture with Prospective Pilot Evaluation

Researchers at a German University Hospital successfully deployed an on-premise, network-isolated LLM system for radiology, enabling the secure processing of unanonymized patient data.

Exclusive: US orders chip equipment companies to halt some shipments to Hua Hong, China's second-largest chipmaker

The US government has ordered chip equipment manufacturers to halt certain shipments to Hua Hong, China's second-largest chipmaker, tightening export controls.

EU rules reining in Big Tech will now target cloud services and AI, regulators say

EU regulators have announced that existing rules designed to rein in Big Tech will now be expanded to target cloud services and artificial intelligence.

China’s ban on Meta-Manus deal is a warning to keep AI innovations at home

A Financial Times editorial discusses China's decision to ban Meta's deal with AI startup Manus, framing it as a warning that Beijing intends to keep AI innovations strictly domestic.

Review highlights Digital Markets Act remains fit for purpose and has positive impact

The European Commission published a review concluding that the Digital Markets Act remains fit for purpose and continues to have a positive impact on market fairness and interoperability.

Amazon targets mass hiring with agentic software, goal to humanize AI

Amazon is reportedly deploying agentic AI software to conduct mass hiring, raising concerns about the automation of consequential employment decisions.

Our commitment to community safety

OpenAI published an overview of its dedication to ensuring community safety.

OpenAI's latest AI models, Codex now available on Amazon Bedrock

OpenAI has made its latest AI models and Codex available on Amazon Bedrock, expanding developer access beyond Microsoft Azure.

OpenAI models, Codex, and Managed Agents come to AWS

OpenAI has announced that its models, including Codex and Managed Agents, are now available on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

OpenAI expands Amazon deal after Microsoft loosens exclusivity terms

OpenAI is expanding its partnership with Amazon to offer direct access to its most advanced models on AWS, following Microsoft's decision to loosen its exclusivity terms.

Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon, The Information reports

Google has reportedly signed a classified AI agreement with the Pentagon, raising concerns about transparency in military AI deployments.

OpenAI trial pitting Elon Musk against Sam Altman kicks off

The trial between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over OpenAI's leadership, strategy, and transition away from its original non-profit mission has officially begun.

EU countries, lawmakers fail to reach deal on watered-down AI rules

EU countries and lawmakers failed to reach a deal on proposed AI rules, stalling regulatory progress in the region.

White House drafts guidance to bypass Anthropic's risk flag for new AI models, Axios reports

The White House is reportedly drafting guidance to bypass Anthropic's risk flags for new AI models, prioritizing deployment over established safety thresholds.

U.S. lawmakers take on AI chatbots, fraud in new bills

U.S. lawmakers have introduced new legislation aimed at combating fraud and deceptive practices facilitated by AI chatbots.

Blocking of Meta's AI startup buy raises risk for cross-border China tech deals

Regulators have blocked Meta's acquisition of an AI startup, signaling increased antitrust scrutiny and risk for cross-border tech deals.

China's cyberspace regulator warns ByteDance apps, website over AI-content labelling

China's cyberspace regulator has issued warnings to ByteDance regarding the enforcement of AI content labelling on its applications and websites.

UK to work with other 'middle powers' on AI security, minister says

The UK government announced plans to collaborate with other 'middle powers' to coordinate international AI security efforts.

Accenture to roll out Copilot to all 743,000 employees in boost for Microsoft

Accenture announced plans to deploy Microsoft Copilot to its entire global workforce of 743,000 employees to enhance productivity.

Google gets pointers from EU regulators on helping AI rivals access services

EU regulators issued guidance to Google on improving access for AI competitors to its services, aimed at fostering a more competitive AI market.

OpenAI breaks off Microsoft exclusivity to free up path for Amazon, Google deals

OpenAI has reportedly ended its exclusive licensing agreement with Microsoft, allowing the lab to distribute its AI models through rival cloud providers like Amazon and Google.

EuroHPC JU signs deal with Dell and E4 Computer Engineering for IT4LIA AI supercomputer

EuroHPC JU has signed a contract with Dell and E4 Computer Engineering to build the IT4LIA AI supercomputer in Bologna, part of the EU's AI Factory initiative.

China orders Meta to unwind $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus

China has ordered Meta to reverse its $2 billion acquisition of the AI startup Manus, citing antitrust concerns in the AI sector.

Elon Musk and Sam Altman are going to court over OpenAI’s future

Elon Musk and Sam Altman begin a landmark trial in California over OpenAI's corporate structure and its departure from its original open-source mission.

Meta pokes holes in China's great AI firewall

Meta is reportedly circumventing AI restrictions in China, leveraging its open-source model strategy to bypass the country's 'Great Firewall' and international export controls.

An open-source spec for orchestration: Symphony

OpenAI has released Symphony, an open-source specification for AI orchestration designed to standardize how models and tools interact across different platforms.

Google plans to invest up to $40bn in Anthropic

Google is reportedly planning to invest up to $40 billion in AI startup Anthropic, with an initial $10 billion upfront.

EU broadcasters say Digital Fairness Act should target Big Tech, not them

European broadcasters are urging EU regulators to focus the Digital Fairness Act on Big Tech platforms rather than traditional media outlets.

South Africa withdraws AI policy due to fake AI-generated sources

South Africa has withdrawn its national AI policy after discovering the draft contained fake citations generated by AI, highlighting the risks of unverified AI use in governance.

Microsoft facing UK antitrust lawsuit from Slack over Teams 'bundling'

Microsoft faces an antitrust lawsuit in the UK from Slack over the bundling of its Teams software, a move targeting the firm's market dominance.

Qualcomm surges on report of OpenAI tie-up for AI smartphone processors

Qualcomm stock surged following reports of a partnership with OpenAI to develop processors for on-device AI, marking a shift toward decentralized inference.

DeepSeek's new AI model does not wow markets in fast-changing industry

DeepSeek released its latest AI model, which received a lukewarm response from markets despite being a new entry from a major lab.

First came the shooting. Then, the conspiracy theories.

A Washington Post investigation details how AI-generated content and algorithms fueled conspiracy theories following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

The man turning the Pentagon into a venture capital firm

The Washington Post reports on the Pentagon's shift toward a venture capital-style investment model for AI and defense tech under Emil Michael.

Meta prepares to undo Manus acquisition after China ban, WSJ reports

Meta is reportedly preparing to reverse its acquisition of AI startup Manus following a regulatory ban in China.

The GUARD Act Isn’t Targeting Dangerous AI—It’s Blocking Everyday Internet Use

The Electronic Frontier Foundation launched an advocacy campaign against the proposed GUARD Act, arguing its broad definitions would mandate privacy-invasive age verification for everyday AI tools.

Our principles

OpenAI published a new set of guiding principles for its AI development, signaling a high-level commitment to safety and ethics.

California Coastal Community Must Reject CBP's AI-Powered Surveillance Tower

The EFF and local advocacy groups are organizing a town hall to oppose a CBP proposal to install an AI-powered Anduril surveillance tower in San Clemente, CA.

Health-care AI is here. We don’t know if it actually helps patients.

MIT Technology Review reports on the widespread deployment of AI in hospitals despite a lack of clear evidence regarding its clinical benefits.

Meta signs "multibillion-dollar" agreement with AWS for large-scale Graviton5 deployment

Meta has signed a multibillion-dollar agreement with AWS to deploy tens of millions of Graviton5 cores specifically to support large-scale agentic AI workloads.

Three reasons why DeepSeek’s new model V4 matters

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek released V4, a new flagship model with open weights, capable of processing significantly longer text prompts.

An update on our election safeguards

Anthropic updated its election safeguards, detailing safety-by-design measures like red-teaming for misinformation and redirecting users to authoritative voting information.

Act Now to Stop California’s Paternalistic and Privacy-Destroying Social Media Ban

California's A.B. 1709, which proposes a social media ban for users under 16 and mandatory identity verification for all users, has passed key assembly committees. The bill is facing strong opposition from civil liberties groups like the EFF over privacy and censorship concerns.

The Download: DeepSeek’s latest AI breakthrough, and the race to build world models

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek released a preview of its V4 flagship model, which features significantly expanded context windows for processing longer prompts.

CoAuthorAI: A Human in the Loop System For Scientific Book Writing

Researchers introduced CoAuthorAI, a human-in-the-loop system for scientific book writing that combines LLMs with expert refinement, leading to a published book with Springer Nature.

GPT-5.5 System Card

OpenAI released a comprehensive system card for its GPT-5.5 model, detailing the results of safety red-teaming, dangerous capability evaluations, and deployment guardrails.

Introducing GPT-5.5

OpenAI announced the release of GPT-5.5, its latest frontier AI model, continuing the trend of major model deployments from leading labs.

GPT-5.5 Bio Bug Bounty

OpenAI announced a specialized bug bounty program for GPT-5.5 focused on identifying biological safety risks and model vulnerabilities.

Antitrust Division Approves Department of Energy Defense Production Act Consortium’s Updated Voluntary Agreement and Plans of Action

The DOJ Antitrust Division approved an updated voluntary agreement for a Department of Energy consortium under the Defense Production Act, providing a legal framework for industry collaboration in critical supply chains.

UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal rules $2.8bn lawsuit against Microsoft can go to trial

The UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal has ruled that a $2.8 billion antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft regarding its cloud licensing practices can proceed to trial.

Regulating Artificial Intimacy: From Locks and Blocks to Relational Accountability

Regulators in Australia, California, and New York have introduced enforceable regulations for companion chatbots to address risks to minors.

Introducing OpenAI Privacy Filter

OpenAI introduced a new Privacy Filter feature designed to enhance user data protection and privacy-preserving defaults within its AI systems.

Making ChatGPT better for clinicians

OpenAI announced enhancements to ChatGPT for clinical use, including specialized safety evaluations and performance benchmarks for medical professionals.

Introducing workspace agents in ChatGPT

OpenAI has launched new workspace agents for ChatGPT, designed to assist users with professional tasks and integrate into existing workflows.

Council of Europe Contributes to the Privacy Symposium 2026

The Council of Europe's Chair of the Steering Committee for New and Emerging Technologies discussed the Framework Convention on AI and its synergy with data protection at the Privacy Symposium 2026.

Supercharged scams

MIT Technology Review reports on the rise of AI-supercharged scams, documenting how large language models are being leveraged by criminals for sophisticated phishing and spam.

China’s open-source bet

China's leading AI labs are increasingly releasing frontier-class models as open-weight packages, challenging the closed-API dominance of US firms and decentralizing access to high-capability AI.

Humanoid data

MIT Technology Review investigates the rise of gig-work platforms and remote-control games used to harvest human movement data for training humanoid robots.

Bull announces €30m, five-year contract for Mimer supercomputer in Sweden

The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking has awarded a €30 million contract to Bull for the Mimer supercomputer, to be hosted at Sweden's Linköping University for academic research.

Amazon invests $5bn in Anthropic; Anthropic agrees to lease 5GW of AI capacity

Amazon has invested $5 billion in AI startup Anthropic, with an agreement for Anthropic to lease 5GW of compute capacity from the cloud provider.

IceBreaker for Conversational Agents: Breaking the First-Message Barrier with Personalized Starters

Researchers from ByteDance announced the deployment of IceBreaker, a system that generates personalized conversation starters to increase user engagement in the Doubao AI assistant.

Resistance

A broad anti-AI movement is emerging as the public protests against job loss, mental health impacts, and the environmental costs of data centers.

Palantir Has a Human Rights Policy. Its ICE Work Tells a Different Story

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) challenged Palantir's human rights commitments, arguing that its continued support for ICE's surveillance and enforcement actions contradicts its stated policies.

Weaponized deepfakes

MIT Technology Review reports that the era of weaponized deepfakes has arrived, driven by the widespread availability of cheap, high-quality generative AI models.

Commission makes €63.2 million available to support AI innovation in health and online safety

The European Commission has announced €63.2 million in funding to support AI innovation specifically targeting healthcare improvements and online safety measures.

Introducing ChatGPT Images 2.0

OpenAI announced the release of ChatGPT Images 2.0, a major update to its image generation capabilities.

‘Uber for nurses’: gig-work apps lobby to deregulate healthcare, report finds

The AI Now Institute released a report detailing how billion-dollar gig-work platforms are aggressively lobbying to deregulate the healthcare industry, specifically targeting 'Uber for nursing' models.

Microsoft CEO says Fairwater data center site is "going live ahead of schedule"

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that the Fairwater data center site, featuring a cluster of hundreds of thousands of GB200 GPUs, is going live ahead of schedule.

Mind DeepResearch Technical Report

Li Auto researchers published a technical report for Mind DeepResearch (MindDR), a multi-agent framework deployed in their products, detailing its architecture and performance.

The Download: murderous ‘mirror’ bacteria, and Chinese workers fighting AI doubles

Chinese workers are reportedly organizing to resist the deployment of AI 'doubles' or agents in the workplace, signaling growing worker pushback against automation.

Deputy Assistant Attorney General G. Charles Beller Delivers Remarks at NAB Show Las Vegas

Deputy Assistant Attorney General G. Charles Beller delivered remarks at the NAB Show emphasizing the DOJ's commitment to antitrust enforcement in AI and media markets.

Anthropic and Amazon expand collaboration for up to 5 gigawatts of new compute

Anthropic and Amazon have expanded their partnership to develop up to 5 gigawatts of new compute capacity for training future AI models.

Uber For Nursing Part II

The AI Now Institute released a report analyzing the lobbying efforts of gig-work platforms in the healthcare sector and their impact on labor.

EU Commission selects four cloud providers under €180m sovereign cloud tender

The European Commission has selected four European cloud providers for a €180 million sovereign cloud tender to reduce reliance on foreign hyperscalers.

Paris prosecutors reject accusation in rift with Musk over X probe

Paris prosecutors are continuing their investigation into X despite the US Justice Department's refusal to provide legal assistance in the probe.

Tesla rolls out robotaxis in Dallas and Houston

Tesla has officially launched its fully autonomous robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston, marking a major shift toward full automation in public transit.

The Download: bad news for inner Neanderthals, and AI warfare’s human illusion

MIT Technology Review reports on the 'human illusion' in AI warfare, where human oversight of automated targeting systems is often superficial and lacks meaningful authority.

The risks of Mythos are no myth

The Financial Times published a report confirming that the risks associated with the Mythos AI system are substantiated, challenging previous skepticism.

FTC and DOJ Extend Deadline for Public Comment on Guidance on Business Collaborations

The FTC and DOJ have extended the public comment period for an inquiry into guidance regarding collaborations among competitors.

Anthropic CEO met White House chief of staff as US seeks access to Mythos model

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met with the White House Chief of Staff as the US government seeks direct access to the company's Mythos model for evaluation.

Latest AI models could threaten world banking system, financial officials warn

Global financial officials have issued a warning that the latest AI models pose a systemic threat to the stability of the world banking system.

Portugal approves National Data Center Plan

The Portuguese government has approved a National Data Center Plan to establish guidelines and accelerate the development of the country's digital and compute infrastructure.

EU Commission awards 180 million euro cloud contract to four European providers

The European Commission has awarded a €180 million cloud services contract to four European providers to bolster regional digital sovereignty.

Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff amid Pentagon dispute, Axios reports

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is scheduled to meet with the White House Chief of Staff to address an ongoing dispute with the Pentagon regarding AI.

Ex-CEO, ex-CFO of bankrupt AI company charged with fraud

The former CEO and CFO of a bankrupt AI company have been charged with fraud, representing a move by regulators to hold AI leadership accountable for deceptive practices.

Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff amid Pentagon dispute, Axios reports

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is scheduled to meet with White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients to resolve a dispute involving the Pentagon.

Introducing Claude Design by Anthropic Labs

Anthropic launched Claude Design, a new product focused on human-AI collaboration for creating visual work, prototypes, and presentations.

Anthropic talks to EU, including on its cyber security models, Commission says

Anthropic has engaged in discussions with the European Commission regarding its cybersecurity models, signaling increased cooperation between frontier labs and regulators on sensitive AI capabilities.

China's DeepSeek is raising funds at $10 billion valuation, The Information reports

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is reportedly raising funds at a $10 billion valuation, reinforcing the capital base for a major frontier open-weights model developer.

DOJ and FTC Extend Deadline for Public Comment on Guidance on Business Collaborations

The DOJ and FTC have extended the public comment period for updated guidance on business collaborations, allowing more time for stakeholders to weigh in on competition policy.

White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid rising fear about Mythos model

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met with White House officials to discuss safety concerns regarding the 'Mythos' model, signaling increased government oversight.

Anthropic’s Mythos AI model tests limits of global cyber defences

Financial Times reports on Anthropic's release of cyber-capability evaluation results for its Mythos model, testing the limits of global defenses.

Mythos a serious threat but more will follow, Barclays CEO says

Barclays CEO warned that the 'Mythos' AI system poses a serious threat to financial stability, signaling increased institutional scrutiny of frontier AI risks.

Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs, more cuts are coming

Meta announced its most significant wave of layoffs since the 2022-2023 'year of efficiency,' marking a major workforce reduction at the frontier AI lab.

Exclusive: India drops proposal to mandate national ID app on smartphones

The Indian government has abandoned a proposal to require a national biometric ID app (Aadhaar) on all smartphones following significant pushback.

CDNET holds its first plenary meeting in Strasbourg

The Council of Europe's Steering Committee for New and Emerging Digital Technologies (CDNET) held its inaugural plenary meeting to coordinate international AI governance.

Stop New York's Attack on 3D Printing

The EFF is mobilizing opposition to a New York State budget proposal that would mandate algorithmic 'censorware' on all 3D printers and criminalize sharing certain design files.

The Download: cyberscammers’ banking bypasses, and carbon removal troubles

Scammers are using AI-powered tools sold on Telegram to bypass facial recognition security in banking apps, according to MIT Tech Review.

Why having “humans in the loop” in an AI war is an illusion

A legal dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon highlights how AI's increasing role in active conflict is making human oversight in lethal decisions increasingly illusory.

Anthropic publishes Claude Opus 4.7 system card

Crypto and AI Pacs raise $250mn ahead of US midterm elections

Crypto and AI-focused Political Action Committees have raised $250 million to influence the upcoming US midterm elections, highlighting industry efforts to shape policy.

UK companies ‘should be worried’ about Anthropic’s latest AI model, minister says

A UK government minister has issued a warning that companies should be concerned about the risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model.

Codex for (almost) everything

OpenAI announced the broad integration of its Codex model across numerous applications, marking a significant expansion of its automation capabilities.

Introducing Claude Opus 4.7

Anthropic announced the release of Claude Opus 4.7, featuring improved performance in coding, vision, and complex reasoning tasks.

Introducing GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

OpenAI announced the launch of GPT-Rosalind, a new AI model specifically designed for life sciences research.

Commission proposes measures to Google on sharing search engine data with third parties under Digital Markets Act

The European Commission has proposed specific measures for Google to share search engine data with third-party competitors under the Digital Markets Act to ensure fair competition.

Accelerating the cyber defense ecosystem that protects us all

OpenAI announced new innovations and initiatives aimed at accelerating the cyber defense ecosystem to protect against AI-enhanced threats.

Mythos cyber scare signals the economics of AI scarcity

The Financial Times analyzes a cyber security incident involving 'Mythos,' using it to highlight the systemic risks posed by AI market concentration and the scarcity of critical infrastructure.

Second meeting of Special Panel to advise President von der Leyen on child online safety

The European Commission's Special Panel convened its second meeting to develop strategies for child online safety and advise President von der Leyen.

Thematic Conference : Algorithmic Age: Human Rights, Democracy and Rule of Law

The Council of Europe is hosting a thematic conference in Strasbourg to address the impact of AI on human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.

The next evolution of the Agents SDK

OpenAI announced a significant update to its Agents SDK, providing new tools and capabilities for third-party developers building autonomous systems on its frontier models.

Assessing the state of AI adoption across the federal government

Brookings releases a comprehensive assessment of AI adoption across the U.S. federal government, providing expert scrutiny of agency implementation.

OpenAI releases new cyber security model to limited group of customers

OpenAI has released a new specialized cybersecurity model to a restricted group of customers, utilizing a staged deployment strategy to manage potential risks.

Google Broke Its Promise to Me. Now ICE Has My Data.

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) filed complaints with the California and New York Attorneys General against Google for violating its promise to notify users before handing data to law enforcement.

Big Tech’s $300mn election war chest rattles Democrats

Financial Times reports that major technology companies have established a $300 million fund for the upcoming US elections, sparking significant concern among Democratic lawmakers regarding the industry's influence on policy.

Trusted access for the next era of cyber defense

OpenAI announced an enhanced "trusted access" program designed to allow vetted cybersecurity researchers to evaluate model capabilities and strengthen defensive AI applications.

Anthropic’s Long-Term Benefit Trust appoints Vas Narasimhan to Board of Directors

Anthropic has appointed Vas Narasimhan, CEO of Novartis, to the Board of Directors of its Long-Term Benefit Trust, a body designed to ensure the company's safety commitments.

The Dangers of California’s Legislation to Censor 3D Printing

California's A.B. 2047 bill proposes mandating algorithmic 'censorware' on 3D printers and criminalizing open-source alternatives to prevent 'ghost gun' production, drawing sharp criticism from the EFF.

Hot Off the Press: EFF's Updated Guide to Tech at the US-Mexico Border

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) released an updated guide and zine to help humanitarian groups and the public identify surveillance technology deployed at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Publishing.com to Pay $1.5 Million for Misleading Consumers about How Much Income They Could Earn Using the Company’s Products and Services

The FTC reached a $1.5 million settlement with Publishing.com over allegations the company misled consumers with deceptive AI-related earnings claims.

Stanford AI Index 2026 reports declining public trust in AI companies

Jane Doe v. OpenAI: TRO entered in SF Superior Court after ChatGPT-fueled stalking

SF Superior Court entered a limited TRO in Doe v. OpenAI (CGC-26-635725) on April 13 2026 after plaintiff alleged ChatGPT facilitated her stalker despite abuse reports; liability theory advances.

Jane Doe: OpenAI acknowledged abuse report but took no action

In Jane Doe v. OpenAI (TRO April 13 2026), plaintiff filed formal Nov 13 2025 Notice of Abuse; OpenAI called report "extremely serious and troubling" but took no product action before further harm.