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Trump AI czar David Sacks attacks Anthropic over regulatory “fear-mongering”
Tensions are escalating between the White House and Anthropic over AI regulation, with Trump's "AI czar" David Sacks publicly accusing the company of "fear-mongering" to influence regulatory policy. The clash highlights a broader divide between the administration's deregulatory approach and Anthropic's more cautious stance on AI safety and oversight. What happened: White House AI advisor David Sacks launched a direct attack on Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark after Clark published an essay defending the need for careful AI regulation. Sacks accused Anthropic of running "a sophisticated regulatory capture strategy based on fear-mongering" that is "damaging the startup ecosystem." The confrontation began...
read Oct 9, 2025Trump takes 10% stake in mining firm, stock jumps 300%
The Trump administration has taken a 10 percent stake in Trilogy Metals, a tiny Canadian mining company, sending its stock soaring nearly 300 percent over 48 hours. This marks the latest in a series of government equity investments that signal a dramatic shift from traditional regulatory approaches to a venture capital-style strategy focused on securing America's position in the AI supply chain race. The big picture: The White House is operating more like an investment firm than a traditional government regulator, taking direct equity stakes in companies critical to semiconductor and mineral supply chains. The administration has also invested in...
read Sep 29, 2025Trump embraces outlandish AI-generated portraits as White House communication strategy
President Donald Trump's administration has embraced AI-generated imagery as a core communication strategy, with Trump and his team regularly posting artificial portraits depicting him in fantastical scenarios—from a Star Wars Jedi to the Pope. This marks a significant shift in presidential communication, leveraging AI's viral potential to capture attention and drive engagement across social media platforms, with the administration's official accounts gaining over 16 million new followers since Inauguration Day. What you should know: Trump's AI portraits consistently portray him in heroic or powerful roles, ranging from religious figures to fictional characters. The images include Trump as Pope Francis, a...
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Trump administration makes AI top priority for government efficiency, IRS and more in sights
The Trump administration has officially designated artificial intelligence as a key priority in its fiscal year 2027 science and technology agenda, formalizing what many agency leaders have already identified as crucial for streamlining government operations. This White House directive comes as federal agencies increasingly view AI as essential for maintaining efficiency while operating with reduced workforce levels. What you should know: The administration's AI focus reflects broader government efficiency goals aimed at doing more work with fewer federal employees. Agency leaders across government have previously discussed how AI can streamline operations and reduce staffing requirements. The formal designation in the...
read Sep 25, 2025xAI secures federal deal to bring Grok AI to government agencies
Elon Musk's xAI has secured a deal with the General Services Administration to integrate its Grok AI chatbot across federal agencies, marking the first major AI partnership between the Trump administration and Musk's artificial intelligence company. The agreement positions xAI to potentially transform government operations while raising questions about Musk's expanding influence within federal institutions, particularly given his recent role leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). What they're saying: Both Musk and federal officials emphasized the transformative potential of the partnership. "xAI has the most powerful AI compute and most capable AI models in the world," Musk told Fox...
read Sep 22, 2025Trump deploys AI to automate immigration enforcement with $30M platform
The Trump administration is deploying artificial intelligence at an unprecedented scale to accelerate immigration enforcement, using algorithms to identify deportation targets and streamline operations from raids to detention. The centerpiece is ImmigrationOS, a new Palantir-developed platform launching Thursday that consolidates enforcement tools into a single interface, allowing agents to approve raids, process arrests, and route individuals to deportation—what acting ICE Director Todd Lyons described as "like Prime, but with human beings." What you should know: ImmigrationOS represents a fundamental shift from AI as a support tool to AI as a decision-making guide for immigration enforcement. The $30 million Palantir-built system...
read Sep 18, 2025Trump DOJ targets AI companies for anticompetitive, control-of-pipeline practices
The Trump administration is actively monitoring the artificial intelligence sector for anticompetitive behavior as part of its strategy to maintain U.S. AI dominance, according to Department of Justice officials. This enforcement approach signals that federal antitrust regulators view competition protection as essential for fostering innovation in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. What you should know: The DOJ is specifically targeting exclusionary practices that could limit access to critical AI infrastructure and resources. Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater emphasized that "the competitive dynamics of each layer of the AI stack and how they interrelate, with a particular eye towards exclusionary behavior...
read Sep 18, 2025Trump openly confused by AI amid US-UK tech deal that includes 120K Nvidia chips
U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged on Thursday that artificial intelligence is "taking over the world" during a state visit to Britain, candidly admitting his limited understanding of the technology while addressing tech leaders including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The comments came as Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a major "Tech Prosperity Deal" that includes AI healthcare development, quantum computing expansion, and civil nuclear projects—highlighting how world leaders are grappling with AI's rapid advancement while relying heavily on tech executives to guide policy decisions. What they're saying: Trump's remarks to the assembled business and tech leaders were notably...
read Sep 15, 2025Trump shifts America to China-style state capitalism model in great powers convergence
President Trump has implemented a new economic model that mirrors China's state capitalism, requiring companies like Nvidia and Intel to align their operations with government objectives in exchange for market access. This represents a fundamental shift from traditional free-market capitalism toward what Long Le, associate teaching professor at Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business, terms "corporate statism," where economic security becomes synonymous with national security and companies must pay levies or accept government stakes to operate. What you should know: Trump's administration has struck unprecedented deals that blur the lines between private enterprise and state control. Nvidia secured permission...
read Sep 11, 2025Apple denies changing AI training rules after Trump election
Apple has strongly denied a Politico report claiming the company modified its AI training guidelines following Donald Trump's election, specifically around topics like diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), vaccines, and Trump-related content. The denial comes amid broader industry scrutiny over how tech companies handle politically sensitive topics in AI development. What Politico claimed: The publication reviewed internal documents showing Apple updated its AI training guidelines in March 2025, allegedly making significant changes to how its models handle sensitive political topics.• The report claimed sections on "intolerance" and "systemic racism" were removed from training materials.• Topics like DEI policies, Gaza, Crimea,...
read Sep 10, 2025Court blocks Trump from firing top copyright official over AI report
A federal appeals court has blocked the Trump administration from firing the US' top copyright official, ruling that President Trump lacks the authority to remove Shira Perlmutter from her position as register of copyrights. The DC Circuit Court of Appeals determined that Perlmutter, who was allegedly fired for preparing an AI report Trump disagreed with, works for the legislative branch and can only be dismissed by the Senate-confirmed Librarian of Congress. What you should know: The 2-1 court decision represents a significant check on presidential power over legislative branch officials. Shira Perlmutter was appointed register of copyrights in 2020 by...
read Sep 9, 2025AI use hastened in states after Trump administration federal health system cuts
States across the U.S. are turning to artificial intelligence platforms to track disease outbreaks after the Trump administration withdrew from the World Health Organization and cut thousands of jobs from the CDC. Massachusetts now relies on an AI system called BEACON that scans news reports in local languages for early signs of threats like bird flu and Ebola, while Illinois uses AI-powered BlueDot and reports from Brown University's Pandemic Center to monitor infectious diseases entering through Chicago's O'Hare Airport. The big picture: Public health officials are scrambling to create makeshift surveillance networks as traditional federal and international disease monitoring systems...
read Sep 8, 2025Tech companies race to prove hypersonic tracking for missile defense in “Golden Dome” project
Tech companies including Varda Space Industries, Anduril, and LeoLabs are conducting advanced demonstrations of hypersonic tracking technology as they compete for contracts in President Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense project. The ambitious defense system would require capabilities to intercept fast-moving rockets and missiles that no military currently possesses, creating a lucrative opportunity for aerospace and AI companies to showcase cutting-edge solutions. What you should know: Varda Space Industries successfully demonstrated real-time hypersonic tracking capabilities in a May test that could be crucial for missile defense systems. More than 100 employees watched as the company tracked a capsule traveling at over...
read Sep 5, 2025Trump’s coal-powered AI plan faces data center opposition
President Trump's fossil-fueled AI agenda is putting state and local governments in a challenging position as they balance federal energy directives with community opposition to data centers. The administration's push to power AI infrastructure with coal and other fossil fuels conflicts with local climate goals and growing resident activism against energy-intensive data centers, potentially complicating government AI initiatives. The big picture: Trump's administration is actively promoting coal and fossil fuels as the primary energy sources for AI infrastructure, dismissing renewable alternatives despite their lower costs and scalability. At a cabinet meeting on August 26, Trump stated: "Whether we like it...
read Aug 28, 2025Nvidia CEO says Trump talks on China chip sales will take a while
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang revealed that discussions with the Trump White House about allowing sales of a less advanced version of the company's next-generation Blackwell AI chips to China "will take a while." The talks represent a potential shift in U.S.-China tech policy, as Nvidia seeks to maintain access to the Chinese market while navigating ongoing export restrictions on advanced semiconductor technology. What you should know: Huang confirmed that preliminary conversations with the White House have begun regarding Blackwell chip exports to China. The discussions focus on allowing sales of a "less advanced version" of Nvidia's next-generation Blackwell chips, suggesting...
read Aug 27, 2025Public support for AI in K-12 schools drops 13 points, despite Trump – and Newsom – enthusiasm
A national survey found declining public support for artificial intelligence in K-12 education, with support for AI-powered lesson planning dropping 13 percentage points and resistance to AI homework assistance increasing by 5 points compared to last year. The findings come as the Trump administration pushes to expand AI use in schools while public confidence in American education reaches historic lows, with only 13% of adults giving public schools an A or B grade. Key survey findings: The PDK Poll, conducted by PDK International, a professional educators organization, surveyed approximately 1,000 adults nationwide and revealed widespread skepticism toward educational technology integration....
read Aug 18, 20256 Senate Democrats challenge Trump’s AI chip deal with China
Six Senate Democrats have warned President Donald Trump to reconsider his decision allowing Nvidia and AMD to sell advanced AI chips to China in exchange for a 15% revenue cut to the U.S. government. The bipartisan pushback highlights growing concerns that the arrangement could compromise America's technological edge and national security while potentially strengthening China's military capabilities. What you should know: The letter from prominent Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Elizabeth Warren, directly challenges Trump's August 11 announcement regarding export licenses for AI semiconductors. The senators argue that "negotiating away America's competitive edge" in exchange for...
read Aug 15, 20256 Democratic senators challenge Trump’s 15% AI chip export fee as illegal
Democratic senators have formally challenged President Trump's plan to collect a 15% fee from Nvidia and AMD's AI chip exports to China, arguing the arrangement violates federal law and potentially the Constitution. The bipartisan pushback highlights growing tensions over balancing national security concerns with commercial interests in the lucrative AI semiconductor market. What you should know: Six Democratic senators sent a letter to Trump on Friday demanding he reverse his decision to allow the chip exports with the fee structure. The lawmakers include Mark Warner of Virginia, Chuck Schumer of New York, Jack Reed of Rhode Island, Jeanne Shaheen of...
read Aug 15, 2025OAN airs AI-generated soldier images without disclosure in Trump segment
OAN, a Trump-favored cable network, aired a segment praising increased female military recruitment while displaying four AI-generated images of women soldiers that appeared to be created using Elon Musk's Grok platform. The incident highlights growing concerns about misinformation and the unchecked use of synthetic media in partisan news coverage, particularly as AI-generated content becomes increasingly sophisticated and harder to detect. Key details: During Wednesday evening's broadcast, Defense Department spokeswoman Kingsley Wilson told host Matt Gaetz that female military recruits increased from "about 16,000 female recruits last year" to "upwards of 24,000" under the current administration.• Wilson credited the alleged improvement...
read Aug 14, 2025DOGE builds AI tool to slash federal regulations in hours, not months
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has developed SweetREX, an AI tool designed to automatically review federal regulations and identify rules for elimination across US government agencies. Created by Christopher Sweet, a University of Chicago undergraduate who took leave to join DOGE, the tool aims to support President Trump's deregulation agenda by reducing the time needed to review regulations from months to just hours or days. What you should know: SweetREX operates by scanning federal regulations to flag sections it deems unnecessary based on statutory requirements, then generates draft revisions for government review. The tool primarily uses Google's Gemini AI...
read Aug 12, 2025Trump weighs allowing downgraded Nvidia Blackwell chips to China
President Donald Trump has signaled openness to allowing Nvidia to sell a downgraded version of its most advanced Blackwell AI chip to China, potentially reducing performance by 30-50%. This development comes as part of ongoing negotiations over semiconductor exports, with Nvidia and AMD already agreeing to pay the U.S. government a 15% revenue cut from Chinese chip sales in exchange for export licenses. What you should know: Trump indicated he would consider approving a "somewhat enhanced — in a negative way" Blackwell processor for Chinese markets. The president said he plans to meet with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang specifically about...
read Aug 7, 2025Truth Social launches AI search powered by Perplexity amid legal battles
Trump's Truth Social has launched Truth Search AI, a beta AI search engine powered by Perplexity, currently available on the web with mobile versions coming soon. The move represents the platform's effort to expand beyond social media into AI-powered search, despite Perplexity facing multiple legal challenges from major publishers for content scraping practices. What you should know: Trump Media & Technology Group says the AI search tool will "exponentially increase the amount of information available to its users." The feature is currently in beta testing for web users, with iOS and Android versions planned for release soon. Trump Media CEO...
read Aug 6, 2025Art of the Steal: News Corp warns AI is cannibalizing Trump’s book sales
News Corp is warning Donald Trump that artificial intelligence is cannibalizing sales of his books, including The Art of the Deal, by allowing AI systems to profit from his intellectual property without permission. The media conglomerate owned by Rupert Murdoch used its earnings report to highlight how AI companies are undermining book sales across the publishing industry, even affecting high-profile authors like the president. What they're saying: News Corp delivered a pointed message about AI's impact on intellectual property rights in its fourth-quarter earnings statement. "The AI age must cherish the value of intellectual property if we are collectively to...
read Aug 1, 2025US falls behind China in open-source AI race, prompting Trump’s response
President Trump's AI Action Plan has elevated open-source AI to a national priority, marking a strategic shift as the U.S. seeks to counter China's growing dominance in open-source artificial intelligence development. The move comes after Chinese models like DeepSeek-R1 gained massive adoption among American developers, highlighting how U.S. reliance on proprietary AI systems may be undermining the country's competitive position in the global AI race. The big picture: China has emerged as the leader in open-source AI development while major U.S. companies have increasingly moved toward proprietary, closed systems accessible only through APIs. DeepSeek-R1 became the most-liked model of all...
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