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OCC Introduces Supervisory Framework for AI Use in Banking

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has released a supervisory framework focused on banks’ use of artificial intelligence. The announcement establishes a new point of regulatory attention for financial institutions deploying AI systems. Sources * Google News: Artificial Intelligence

Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman Takes Leadership Role at JPL

Reid Wiseman, commander of the Artemis II mission, has taken on a leadership role at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The appointment brings the commander of the planned lunar exploration mission into a senior role at the center. Sources * Google News: Space Exploration

Senate Bill Proposes Expanded Healthcare AI Use and Reimbursement

A Senate bill aims to expand the use of artificial intelligence technologies in healthcare and reimburse providers for adopting them. The proposal, reported by The HIPAA Journal, focuses on two linked issues: increasing the practical use of AI in healthcare and creating financial mechanisms for adoption. It does not appear

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Musk’s record midterm spending failed to deliver Texas for Republicans

Elon Musk emerged as the largest donor in American electoral history by reportedly spending more than $445 million to support Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. Much of that spending focused on Texas, where Musk resides and where Tesla is headquartered. The money was not enough to deliver the state

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Data-center opposition shaped U.S. midterm voting

Data centers faced significant public opposition during the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, with voters in the now-blue state of Ohio delivering the strongest rebuke. The vote indicates that expansion of data-center infrastructure has become a politically sensitive issue, even as demand for computing capacity continues to shape

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Bluetooth adopts optional high-throughput feature for faster LE connections

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has formally adopted Bluetooth High Data Throughput (HDT) as an optional feature in Bluetooth Core 7.0. The update raises the maximum supported bit rate for Bluetooth Low Energy from 2 Mbps to 7.5 Mbps. Higher throughput could enable higher-resolution audio and other

Democrats Consider Tougher Oversight of Silicon Valley AI

Democratic lawmakers are turning their attention toward Silicon Valley's artificial-intelligence companies, with calls for a broader reckoning over the technology's societal impact. The emerging political focus suggests that scrutiny of AI is moving beyond technical questions and into questions of accountability, industry conduct, and the