US orders federal agencies to remove China’s DeepSeek AI from their systems
The US has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and third-party services built using its technology, citing national security concerns.
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Musk and Anthropic kick off a new, weirder era of tech philanthropy
The AI boom is changing how billionaires give away their money, with unconventional donation methods, huge pools of money, and more blatant political motives.
The San Francisco Standard ·State says resident data is safe with state AI tool. Advocates have concerns.
The Massachusetts State House " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/commonwealthbeacon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_1800-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> Given recent AI hacking incidents, CommonWealth Beacon checked back in with…
CommonWealth Beacon ·Iran, gas, AI: Barr and Booker spar in the only TV debate for Kentucky Senate this year
In the race to succeed U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and former Democratic state Rep. Charles Booker sounded off on a host of issues Monday evening in their only televised debate ahead of Election Day.…
Kentucky Lantern ·Editor’s note: AI is changing how City & State’s journalists work
We’re putting our own guardrails on this emerging technology.
City & State New York ·The summer we lost AI containment: A survey shows Ohio citizens’ thoughts and concerns
In July of 2026, OpenAI disclosed that its AI agents went rogue during an internal test of cyber capabilities. They broke containment, hacked into a machine learning company, and stole private information. OpenAI later disclosed that its…
Ohio Capital Journal ·Mamdani says feds have abdicated on AI, urges New Yorkers to push back
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday night that New Yorkers must resist the narrative that an AI takeover is inevitable and demand regulations that protect the public and put power back in their hands.
TechCrunch ·A-State Board approves AI, technology and security policy changes
The Arkansas State University System Board has approved four policies designed to enhance information technology management and security on all its campuses. The policies include revising the existing Appropriate Use... The post A-State…
Talk Business & Politics ·Embedded AI evaluators won’t be an easy solution, Hugging Face’s policy chief says
AI labs have staked their reputations on model benchmarking — the supposedly neutral and accurate system of evaluations that are designed to measure whether one AI product is better than another. However, the methods behind these…
TechCrunch ·NJ lawmakers weigh AI regulations amid industry and safety expert clash
Assembly lawmakers considered a four-bill package Monday that would implement various regulations on AI. Business groups warned of overreach.
New Jersey Monitor ·GAO to monitor government AI use, hire AI experts in coming years
In its 2027-2032 strategic plan, the congressional watchdog laid out several goals revolving around emerging technology, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The post GAO to monitor government AI use, hire AI experts in coming years…
FedScoop ·NYC transit agencies test AI tools to modernize infrastructure, data workflows
A new report shows how 17 companies tested tools for infrastructure inspections, maintenance planning and data management with transit agencies in the tri-state area.
StateScoop ·UVU to Host AI & the Future of Freedom Conference October 21–22
UVU will host this week a two-day conference exploring AI’s impact on freedom, citizenship and government, followed by hands-on demonstrations of technologies supporting transparency, accountability, decentralization and individual control…
TechBuzz News ·Opinion: Taxing AI labor to protect the future of work
If payroll taxes decline, governments will need a way to keep revenues steady.
City & State New York ·Janos Marton is taking Dream.org into its AI advocacy era
After being promoted to CEO, Marton spoke to City & State about his priorities for the organization ahead of the midterm elections.
City & State New York ·Could AI and robotics help fill Cambridge’s empty offices?
A new report from Newmark expects the sectors to drive future demand, even as a quarter of the city’s office space remains vacant. The post Could AI and robotics help fill Cambridge’s empty offices? appeared first on Boston.com .
Boston.com Technology ·Accused OpenAI spy had ties to Saudi royal, prosecutors say
Government cites Saudi ties and his family’s departure; defense says he has a pending citizenship interview and every reason to stay.
The San Francisco Standard ·Jeffries talks AI concerns at roundtable with Macomb County community leaders
During a roundtable in Eastpointe on Saturday, U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries argued that Congress must take a more aggressive approach to regulating AI as multiple panelists raised concerns about how artificial intelligence…
Michigan Advance ·Yellowstone receives record $105 million gift for infrastructure, conservation, access
Tallgrass, a Blackstone portfolio company that’s building an AI power hub near Cheyenne, said the gift will strengthen the park’s connection to Wyoming residents. The post Yellowstone receives record $105 million gift for infrastructure,…
WyoFile ·AI 101: Business Uses for Frontier Technology
To help Alaska businesses leverage AI’s potential, local experts have been staying abreast of the cutting edge of new technology. In simple terms, how can companies use the newest technology? The post AI 101: Business Uses for Frontier…
Alaska Business ·Consumer apprehension grows as US retailers adopt AI-assisted pricing tools
An electronic price tag is displayed at a Kroger grocery store Nov. 13, 2024, in Monroe, Ohio. " data-large-file="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/AP26290814001366-771x514.jpg" /> Lawmakers in Maryland, New Jersey and…
CT Mirror ·Amazon challenges Nvidia’s software advantage with new tool for its own AI chips
Amazon's TorchNeuron software runs code written in PyTorch, the open-source framework used by many AI developers, on its Trainium chips after a basic configuration change. Amazon is opening it to all developers as a public beta and…
GeekWire ·Microsoft unveils tools to monitor and corral rogue AI agents
New features in Microsoft 365 E7 and Project Perception will assess each agent's risk, with the ability to block it from making changes, require human intervention or shut it down. Read More
GeekWire ·Everyone in San Francisco has an AI agent now. Privacy be damned
It’s cute, helpful, and wants your credit card info: Welcome to the personal AI agent craze being embraced by techies.
The San Francisco Standard ·Data centers and AI: a rare and raw issue in Virginia for this midterm election
If you’re alarmed about the proliferation of data centers — gargantuan, windowless megastructures that power social media, live-streaming, cloud storage, e-commerce, text messaging, cryptocurrency, online betting, artificial intelligence…
Virginia Mercury ·Elon Musk donates $7 million to help incumbent Ohio Republican US Sen. Jon Husted
As part of unprecedented spending on U.S. elections, the world’s richest man Elon Musk is funneling more than $7 million to try to reelect incumbent Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, according to an analysis of federal election data by…
Ohio Capital Journal ·Could data center opposition boost Democrats in Indiana House races?
Democrats are looking to ride a wave of widespread opposition to big data center projects across the state as they aim to pick up seats in the Indiana House. Data center worries are a prominent part of attacks against Republicans on…
Ohio Capital Journal ·Concord kindergarten teacher alleges principal used AI to fire her
The Sept. 28 lawsuit pits various AI platforms and their reliability against one another. The post Concord kindergarten teacher alleges principal used AI to fire her appeared first on Boston.com .
Boston.com Technology ·Dept. of Justice: Seeks consumer protections in Character.AI bankruptcy
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot platform…
WisBusiness ·Encountering AI in elected officials’ statements
City & State set out to survey New York City Council members on affordable housing, but received several AI-generated responses instead.
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