Tech, AI & Privacy
Artificial intelligence, big tech, privacy, and online speech.
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Congress Debates Deepfake Protections Amid Free Speech Concerns
A bipartisan bill to protect against AI deepfakes faces opposition from a leading Republican who argues it could infringe on free speech.
Senate GOP Leaders Push Bills To Aid Incumbents
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pushing votes on bills concerning AI data centers and congressional stock trading, aiming to bolster three embattled Republican incumbents.
Congress Debates Nvidia's AI Chip Sales to China Amid Safety Concerns
Nvidia is lobbying Congress to prevent new restrictions on its advanced AI chip sales to China, facing increased scrutiny over AI safety and national security implications.
President Trump Proposes New AI Force Amid Calls for Regulation
President Trump is establishing an 'AI Force' to address artificial intelligence concerns, sparking debate over the scope and nature of government intervention in rapidly advancing technology.
GOP Leaders Hesitate on AI Regulations Amid Industry Warnings
Congressional leaders are divided over the urgency of implementing new AI regulations, sparking debate between fostering innovation and ensuring public safety.
Can Trump's Washington Effectively Regulate Emerging AI Risks?
Concerns over advanced artificial intelligence becoming a threat to humanity are growing, sparking a debate in Washington over how to regulate the rapidly evolving technology.
Lawmaker Wiretap Claims Spark Surveillance Debate
A Virginia Democrat alleges the DOJ wiretapped his calls with a state lawmaker, raising questions about government surveillance powers and due process.
Senate Advances Online Kids' Safety Bill Amid House Differences
The Senate Commerce Committee unanimously advanced a bipartisan bill to enhance online protections for children, but key differences with a House version highlight ongoing legislative debate.
GOP Crypto Bill Advances with Ethics Debate Amidst Enforcement Concerns
Senate Republicans have released new text for a landmark cryptocurrency bill, but a White House-backed ethics provision is sparking partisan disagreement over its scope and enforcement.
Lawmakers Debate Federal Strategy for AI Regulation
Democrats and Republicans in Congress are clashing over the best approach to regulate rapidly evolving artificial intelligence technology.
Congress Debates National Strategy Amid Rapid AI Advancements
A Democratic representative criticizes Republican colleagues for lacking a comprehensive strategy on artificial intelligence, sparking debate on federal AI policy.
Congress Divided on AI Regulation Strategy
Representative Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) is criticizing Republican colleagues for their slow approach to Artificial Intelligence regulation, raising concerns about its rapid advancement.
Democrats Divided on Aggressive AI Regulation Ahead of Midterms
A leading House progressive urges Democrats to adopt an 'AI populist' approach with strict regulations and new taxes, arguing the party is too timid and influenced by industry money.
Child Safety Bill: CEOs Testify or Negotiate?
A White House deal allowing tech executives to avoid testifying before a Senate committee in exchange for supporting a child safety bill is sparking controversy.
Should Government Take Stake in AI Companies?
OpenAI's proposal for the US government to take equity in AI firms sparks debate over public ownership and corporate control in a critical new industry.
False China Ties Accusations Damage Political Discourse
Accusations of Chinese ties against data center opponents provoked apologies, raising questions about accountability and the use of unsubstantiated claims in political debates.
US vs China in AI: Cyber-espionage and Tech Race Concerns
Reports indicate China is intensifying efforts to gain an edge in AI through cyberattacks and exploiting human vulnerabilities amid a global tech race.
The TikTok / Foreign-App Ban Standoff
Washington is again moving to force a sale of TikTok and lay groundwork to ban other foreign-controlled apps — pitting national security hawks against free-speech and creator advocates.
The AI Content Disclosure Act
Should AI-generated images, video and audio be required by law to carry a visible label and machine-readable watermark?
A Lawful-Access Mandate for Encryption
Should US tech companies be required to build law-enforcement access into encrypted messaging?
Federal Regulation of Frontier AI
Lawmakers want pre-deployment safety testing and licensing for the most powerful AI models — the first real attempt at a federal AI rulebook.