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Anthropic Whistleblower Tells Congress: Let AI Firms Self-Regulate Until Formal Body Exists

A whistleblower from Anthropic appeared before Congress to offer perspective on how AI development should be governed in its early stages. The individual argued that companies like Anthropic should be permitted to police themselves until a formal regulatory body can be established to provide oversight. The suggestion reflects an ongoing

US Congress Faces Uphill Battle in Establishing AI Guardrails Amid Political Gridlock

The United States Congress is facing significant challenges in establishing comprehensive AI guardrails, even as concerns about artificial intelligence threats continue to mount. Despite growing bipartisan recognition of the need for oversight, legislative efforts remain stalled amid competing priorities and political considerations. The push for AI regulation has attracted unexpected

Washington Races to Establish AI Guardrails as Regulatory Window Narrows

The Push for AI Oversight Intensifies Washington is intensifying its efforts to establish meaningful AI guardrails, with lawmakers and regulators increasingly concerned that the opportunity to shape comprehensive oversight may be slipping away. The urgency reflects growing awareness across the political spectrum that artificial intelligence systems are advancing rapidly enough

Researchers Warn AI Could Exploit Privacy Flaw in Georgia's Voting Equipment

Security researchers are sounding the alarm about a potential new threat to election privacy in Georgia. A pre-existing flaw in the state's voting equipment could potentially be exploited using artificial intelligence, according to experts cited in recent reporting. The vulnerability centers on a method that could allow bad

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Waymo Robotaxi Detected Ghost Gun, Pulled Over and Called Police on Juvenile Passengers

A Waymo robotaxi operating in San Francisco made headlines this week after its safety systems detected a firearm on board and took autonomous action. The vehicle pulled over and alerted authorities when it identified what the company later confirmed was a "violation of our terms of service involving a

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FTC Slaps GM With Five-Year Ban on Selling Driver Data to Brokers

The Federal Trade Commission has taken unprecedented action against General Motors, imposing a five-year ban on the automaker selling customer data to consumer reporting agencies and third-party data brokers. The FTC found that GM had been collecting extensive information about its customers' driving habits—including how often they sped,

Chinese Military Researchers and Tech Giants Used US AI Model Claude for Defense Applications, Report Alleges

A recent investigation has revealed that Chinese military researchers and technology companies allegedly used Anthropic's Claude AI model—a US frontier-level system—to support defense-related work. According to the findings, the users reportedly developed at least 16 air-defense suppression tools specifically targeting Taiwan, along with anti-torpedo specifications. Additionally,