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POLITICO reports the draft would narrow when officials could block an advanced model's release and preempt some state AI laws.
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Reuters reports the states allege ChatGPT harmed children and that OpenAI misrepresented the chatbot’s safety.
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POLITICO reports the pro-business Ontario premier sees no end to the trade assault, even as Republicans push back.
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POLITICO reports Google wants faster transmission construction and upgrades to draw more power from existing infrastructure.
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Reuters reports Trump made the claim at an Alaska rally, but the deal terms were not immediately clear.
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Politico attributes the plan to Kupor, who says the task force will press companies on AI safety.
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Politico reports Democrats are gearing up to investigate the deals they have called corrupt.
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Politico reports that Australian voters’ support for AI copyright changes depends on creators getting paid.
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Trump promised more than 300,000 tons of diesel immediately; Reuters and AP report analysts doubt meaningful price relief.
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Reuters reports Trump said Russia would immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel, with another 500,000 tons in November.
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POLITICO reports an Uber-backed group spent $10.9 million in 2026 promoting Hochul’s push to change car-insurance laws.
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POLITICO says Thiel sees the Antichrist as someone who could harm technological development, citing recordings obtained by Decoded.
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POLITICO reports the pledges include access to advanced AI models and cloud computing.
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Axios reports the program is typically the first step toward an employer-sponsored green card, separate from H-1B visas.
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Reuters reports, citing two sources familiar with the matter, that the order could be unveiled as soon as October 5.
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POLITICO promoted the debut of its new Decoded newsletter and podcast with an interview featuring OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, highlighting his quote about accepting “some bad things happening” for AI’s benefits.
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Semafor reports, citing a source familiar, that Zuckerberg discussed AI regulatory concerns with Mike Johnson at a state dinner, then spoke with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang about principles tech executives could use in a meeting with Trump.
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Politico reports that the ICE-linked contractor has been hit with millions in fines for its handling of immigration detention.
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Politico reports that a resounding bipartisan House vote on the Ratepayer Protection Act was not enough to win Senate Democrats’ support.
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The Financial Times reports that the watchdog faulted the Fed board for not taking steps that could have better controlled costs on the $2.5 billion project. Forbes reports that Trump called for Jerome Powell’s “forced” resignation after the report.