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Trump Signs Bipartisan Law Criminalizing Deepfakes and Revenge Porn

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Chris McKay• May 19, 2025 • 2 min read

President Trump has signed the bipartisan Take It Down Act into law, criminalizing the distribution of nonconsensual explicit images, including AI-generated deepfakes, and mandating swift removal by online platforms.

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OpenAI Urges Federal Land Use for AI Infrastructure in DOE Proposal

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Chris McKay• May 8, 2025 • 2 min read

OpenAI calls for sweeping federal policy changes to speed AI infrastructure development on government land, positioning it as critical to maintaining U.S. technological leadership against China.

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NVIDIA and Anthropic Clash Over AI Chip Export Controls

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Chris McKay• May 1, 2025 • 2 min read

As the May 15 export controls deadline approaches, Nvidia fires a rare public rebuke at Anthropic, framing the debate as one of innovation over “tall tales.”

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Anthropic Backs US AI Chip Export Controls with Key Recommendations for Stronger Enforcement

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Chris McKay• April 30, 2025 • 3 min read

Anthropic is backing U.S. export controls on AI chips, framing them not just as a security play—but as the cornerstone of America’s long-term AI dominance over China.

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Trump Signs Executive Order to Push AI Education in American Schools

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Chris McKay• April 23, 2025 • 2 min read

President Trump's new executive order launches a sweeping initiative to integrate AI education into K–12 classrooms and workforce development programs nationwide.

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Trump Administration Launches Accelerator for $1 Billion+ Deals

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Chris McKay• March 31, 2025 • 2 min read

The Trump administration has established the United States Investment Accelerator to simplify regulations and boost domestic and foreign investments over $1 billion.

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Palantir Urges U.S. to Prioritize National Security and AI Adoption in Federal Policy

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Chris McKay• March 17, 2025 • 3 min read

Palantir has shared its response to the U.S. government’s AI Action Plan, advocating for modernized AI procurement, stronger national security measures, and expanded government AI adoption to maintain America’s global leadership.

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Google Pushes for Pro-Innovation AI Policy in Response to Trump Administration's Action Plan

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Chris McKay• March 13, 2025 • 3 min read

Google has responded to the U.S. government’s call for an AI Action Plan, urging investment in AI infrastructure, streamlined regulations, and leadership in global AI standards to maintain America’s competitive edge.

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OpenAI Pushes for ‘Freedom to Innovate’ in U.S. AI Action Plan

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Chris McKay• March 13, 2025 • 2 min read

OpenAI has submitted a detailed set of proposals to the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, advocating for policies that ensure AI innovation remains unfettered while reinforcing America’s global leadership in AI.

EU AI Policy

EU’s AI Act's Ban on High-Risk AI Systems Now in Effect

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Chris McKay• February 2, 2025 • 1 min read

The law, which took effect last August, is the world’s first comprehensive framework regulating AI development and use.

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U.S. Copyright Office Sets Clear Boundaries on AI Copyrightability

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Chris McKay• January 30, 2025 • 2 min read

When AI serves as a tool to assist human creativity - similar to how photographers use cameras or musicians use digital instruments - the resulting works remain eligible for copyright protection.

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Anthropic’s CEO Defends U.S. Export Controls, Calls DeepSeek’s Advances “Expected”

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Chris McKay• January 29, 2025 • 2 min read

In a detailed essay published Wednesday, Amodei refuted claims that DeepSeek’s latest models suggest China is catching up faster than expected, maintaining that their advancements align with expected trends.

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Trump Revokes Biden's AI Regulations on First Day Back in Office

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Chris McKay• January 20, 2025 • 3 min read

While the repeal of Biden’s AI regulations marks a shift toward a less restrictive environment for AI development, the Trump administration needs to act swiftly to provide the clarity and direction necessary for the U.S. to lead in AI.

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AI in America: OpenAI's Economic Blueprint Needs a Promise to Match Its Ask

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Chris McKay• January 14, 2025 • 5 min read

While the company explicitly outlines the vast resources, regulatory alignments, and infrastructure support it wants from the nation, there is scant detail on what it will provide in return.

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Biden Signs Executive Order to Boost U.S. AI Infrastructure with Clean Energy

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Chris McKay• January 14, 2025 • 2 min read

Federal sites can now host AI data centers, but clean energy a mandatory requirement for private sector involvement.

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NVIDIA Blasts Biden's AI Export Controls as 'Regulatory Morass'

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Chris McKay• January 13, 2025 • 2 min read

Tech giant warns new rules threaten U.S. leadership in global AI market and innovation.

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Biden Administration Tightens AI Chip Export Controls in Last Days

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Chris McKay• January 13, 2025 • 2 min read

The new restrictions aim to curb access to U.S. AI technology for adversaries but risk hampering innovation and economic growth.

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UK's Bold £14 Billion AI Strategy Marks Shift from Safety to Innovation

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Chris McKay• January 13, 2025 • 3 min read

A roadmap to transform public services, boost productivity, and position the UK as a global AI leader.

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Texas AG Investigates AI and Tech Platforms Over Child Privacy Concerns

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Chris McKay• December 13, 2024 • 2 min read

The investigation, announced Thursday, marks the first major regulatory scrutiny of AI chatbot platforms under Texas state privacy laws.

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Trump taps Silicon Valley Investor David Sacks as White House AI & Crypto Czar

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Chris McKay• December 5, 2024 • 2 min read

Sacks will guide policies to make the U.S. a leader in these technologies and also chair the Presidential Council of Advisors for Science and Technology.

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Amazon and Meta's Nuclear Energy Dreams for Data Centers Hit Regulatory Roadblocks

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Chris McKay• November 4, 2024 • 3 min read

While Amazon's nuclear power ambitions were blocked by federal regulators concerned about grid reliability and consumer costs, Meta's plans were thwarted by environmental hurdles, including the discovery of a protected bee species on their proposed data center site.

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Microsoft and a16z Propose Joint Public Policy Ideas for AI Startups

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Chris McKay• November 2, 2024 • 3 min read

The challenge lies in implementation. The choice isn't between regulation and no regulation – it's between smart, innovation-enabling oversight and bureaucratic obstacles that could cede America's technological leadership to competitors.

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White House Mandates AI Adoption Across National Security Agencies, Sets New Safety Guidelines

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Chris McKay• October 24, 2024 • 2 min read

A key focus is protecting U.S. AI advantages against foreign competitors. The directive makes collecting intelligence on threats to the U.S. AI sector a top priority and requires agencies to quickly share cybersecurity information with AI developers.

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California Governor Vetoes Landmark AI Safety Bill

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Chris McKay• September 29, 2024 • 2 min read

In his veto message, Newsom stated that while the bill was "well-intentioned," it failed to consider the deployment context of AI systems.