United States Congress
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- 2026-06-09 regulatory Representatives Obernolte and Trahan introduced a bill to establish a federal AI framework. source
- 2026-06-06 regulatory CEOs of leading AI companies have jointly requested that the U.S. Congress mandate synthetic DNA screening. source
- 2026-06-05 regulatory AI executives urged the US Congress to mandate screening of synthetic DNA and RNA orders due to AI-driven risks. source
- 2026-06-05 regulatory AI leaders jointly called on the U.S. Congress to enact legislation mandating screening for all synthetic DNA orders. source
- 2026-06-05 regulatory Major AI companies urged Congress to implement mandatory screening for synthetic DNA orders due to concerns about AI-enabled bioweapon development. source
- 2026-06-04 regulatory A bipartisan bill was introduced to restrict state-level AI regulation and establish a federal approach. source
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Trump's China thaw meets resistance from US Congress and administration
Donald Trump's recent softer stance on China, including positive remarks about Chinese students and agricultural investments, has generated optimism in Beijing. However, this rhetoric contrasts sharply with ongoing US p…
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US Congress proposes federal AI framework bill
A new bill proposed by Representatives Obernolte and Trahan marks a significant step in US federal AI policy. This legislation acknowledges the need for a unified national framework, moving beyond fragmented state-level…
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Judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee as unlawful tax
A federal judge has ruled that a $100,000 fee imposed by the Trump administration on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers is an unlawful tax. The judge concluded that Congress did not authorize such a fee, …
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US Congress questions Trump's 'battleship' plan amid shipyard strain
A US congressional committee has raised concerns about the feasibility of Donald Trump's "Golden Fleet" program, specifically its centerpiece battleship. The House Armed Services Committee is worried that the aggressive…
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AI CEOs Urge Congress for Mandatory DNA Screening to Prevent Misuse
CEOs from major AI companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Microsoft, have jointly urged the U.S. Congress to mandate synthetic DNA screening. This call aims to prevent the misuse of advanced AI in creating …
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AI Leaders Urge Congress to Mandate DNA Order Screening
Leading AI executives, including Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic, have signed an open letter to the US Congress advocating for mandatory screening of synthetic DNA and RNA orders. They warn that advan…
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AI Leaders Unite for Mandatory Synthetic DNA Screening Legislation
Prominent AI leaders, including Sam Altman of OpenAI, Dario Amodei of Anthropic, and Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind, have jointly signed an open letter urging the U.S. Congress to mandate screening for all synthetic …
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US Congress proposes bill to unify AI regulation, block state laws
A new bipartisan bill has been introduced in the U.S. Congress that aims to prevent individual states from enacting their own AI regulations. The proposed legislation seeks to establish a unified federal approach to AI …
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Unitree robots dance on AGT amid US ban concerns
Eight Unitree G1 humanoid robots recently performed a synchronized dance routine on America's Got Talent, receiving praise from the judges. The act, which featured a human dancer from China, successfully advanced to the…
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Trump's US$1.8B 'weaponization' fund halted amid congressional opposition
A proposed US$1.8 billion fund by former President Donald Trump, intended to compensate individuals alleging government "weaponization," has been halted due to significant opposition from Republican senators. The fund, …
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US agency boosts private investment to counter China's Belt and Road
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), established in 2019, is a U.S. government agency focused on private-led development projects. It aims to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative by investin…
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Right-to-repair movement faces industry opposition rooted in VCR-era copyright fears
The right-to-repair movement in the U.S. is facing significant opposition from industry groups, despite bipartisan support in Congress for legislative initiatives like the Warrior Right to Repair Act and the Repair Act.…
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NTSB restricts access to crash data after AI recreates pilots' voices
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has temporarily suspended public access to its accident investigation database due to the re-creation of deceased pilots' voices from crash data. Internet users utilize…
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Congressman Beyer discusses AI regulation, job displacement, and global race
U.S. Congressman Don Beyer discussed significant AI challenges facing America and the world on the Practical AI podcast. He shared insights on AI regulation, bipartisan governance efforts, and the U.S.-China AI race. Th…
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Scott Alexander's Open Thread Covers Animal Welfare Bill and Hampshire College
Scott Alexander's weekly open thread includes discussions on two distinct topics: a proposed US agriculture bill that could eliminate state-level animal welfare protections, which advocates deem a significant threat to …
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US GUARD Act could force ID checks for all internet users
A proposed US law, the GUARD Act, aims to restrict minors' access to online tools, particularly AI companions, by mandating age verification. Critics argue the bill's broad definition of AI systems could inadvertently b…
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OpenAI and Anthropic showcase cyber models to US Congress, sparking AI arms race fears
OpenAI and Anthropic presented their latest cyber models to the U.S. Congress, which are designed to rapidly identify vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. This demonstration has raised concerns regarding national…