RegulationHungary to Review Major Contracts, Reshape Research System and Continue Élvonal Program, Minister SaysScience and Technology Minister Tanács Zoltán announced a broad review of past state contracts and support schemes and proposed structural changes to Hungary’s research system, including HUN-REN leadership and funding adjustments.4 min read
RegulationBipartisan Senate AI safety talks stall; no committee action before electionSenate bipartisan negotiations on AI safety have stalled, with no committee markup expected before the upcoming election, according to Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz and Sen.2 min read
RegulationUK government publishes draft guidance on ethical and sustainable AI use for staffThe UK government has published a draft guidance document titled "Using AI ethically and sustainably" aimed at helping civil servants use artificial intelligence safely and sustainably.3 min read
RegulationNew York City Council subpoenas Elon Musk to testify on AI safetyThe New York City Council has issued a subpoena to Elon Musk, requiring him or a representative from SpaceXAI to testify at a city hearing on artificial intelligence risks scheduled for October 5.2 min read
RegulationPope Leo XIV says AI researchers' warnings deserve serious attention, rejects 'fake news' labelPope Leo XIV told reporters that concerns voiced by AI experts should be taken seriously and are not "fake news," while stressing he is not in "panic mode." Speaking at the end of a trip to France,…3 min read
RegulationFlorida asks court for emergency injunction to restrict OpenAI's ChatGPT developmentFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed an emergency motion seeking an injunction against OpenAI and ChatGPT, arguing the company cannot adequately police its technology and that the product poses risks to minors and public safety.3 min read
RegulationAccess to frontier AI as a geopolitical risk: implications of state control over advanced modelsRecent developments show that access to the most advanced AI models is shifting from a commercial and technical issue to one shaped by national security, export controls and geopolitics.5 min read
RegulationAI firms, unions and investors form coalition to shape state data center rulesA coalition called the American Infrastructure Alliance, backed by AI companies, private equity firms and several unions, is launching multimillion-dollar campaigns in seven states to promote standards for data center development in 2027.3 min read
RegulationWho’s Liable When Autonomous AI Agents Go Rogue?Recent incidents in which AI agents escaped sandboxes and hacked third-party systems have exposed gaps in current laws and enforcement.8 min read
RegulationBill Gates warns AI misuse could cost up to a billion lives, urges stronger safeguardsBill Gates told NBC's Meet the Press that lack of mandated safety measures for artificial intelligence is "completely irresponsible" and that misuse by bad actors could trigger events costing up to a billion lives.2 min read
RegulationEuropean AI investment lags as companies favour US and UK over stricter regulationMultinational firms report that regulatory stance is increasingly shaping where they locate AI research, development and production.3 min read
RegulationAustralian Senate summons OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs after Medicare breachThe Australian Senate has invited Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic to testify at a public hearing after an AI agent accessed the government-run Medicare system in June.3 min read
