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OpenAI’s Chris Lehane Seeks an AI Framework for the 2028 US Election

OpenAI’s Chris Lehane is already discussing how artificial intelligence could shape the 2028 US election, well before voters go to the polls. He has proposed a new social contract intended to define AI’s role in society and potentially benefit Americans. The proposal has a dual character: it presents

China Expands AI-Controlled Research Laboratories

China is expanding laboratories that operate with artificial intelligence, according to a report in The Economist. The development appears to be part of China’s broader effort to build its AI capabilities with an eye on U.S. technological leadership. The report’s available description does not specify which laboratories

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

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UK AI Economic Forecast Revised Down After Figures Originated With Google

The UK government has conceded that its estimate of AI's potential economic contribution was substantially overstated. The original projection that AI could add £400 billion to the economy was based primarily on research from Google and has now been revised to less than one-third of that amount.

AI-Identified Molecule Shows Weight-Loss Effects in Animals

Researchers at Stanford have identified a natural molecule, dubbed BRP, that may offer a new approach to appetite control and weight management. The discovery was made with the help of AI, which helped scientists screen for promising biological compounds. In animal experiments, BRP reduced food intake by as much as

Google researchers dispute restrictions on criticizing the company and disclosing AI findings

Google researchers are pushing back against restrictions that they say limit their ability to criticize the company and share what they know about AI, according to The Washington Post. The reported dispute centers on a lifetime ban imposed on researchers who criticize Google. The protest underscores a broader tension inside

U.S. Tech Giants’ Reported AI Debt Rises to $3.2 Trillion

The financial commitments associated with the artificial intelligence boom are growing rapidly. According to a Nikkei Asia report, hidden AI debt among U.S. technology giants rose by 90% to $3.2 trillion in six months. The figure points to a sharp expansion in the financing burden associated with AI