AI Regulation

OpenAI Hit With Multi-State Attorneys General Investigation Ahead of IPO

Core Summary A coalition of U.S. state attorneys general has launched an investigation into OpenAI. On June 12, the company was served with a sweeping subpoena seeking documents related to its advertising practices, user data handling, health information management, protections for minors and seniors, deep learning models, and model sycophancy. The move comes just days after OpenAI filed paperwork for its highly anticipated IPO, casting regulatory uncertainty over one of the year’s most expected public listings. ...

[Brief] Silicon Valley AI Lobbying Spending Reaches Fever Pitch

Major tech companies have dramatically increased their lobbying spending on AI regulation as Congress considers new rules, the New York Times reports. Google, Meta, OpenAI and others are ramping up political influence efforts at an unprecedented scale. Analysts warn that heavy lobbying by tech giants could tilt regulatory policy in favor of incumbents, while startups face higher compliance costs that could stifle competition.

Google, Microsoft and xAI Agree to Share Early AI Models with US Government

Three tech giants reach deal with White House to provide early model versions for security review before public release, marking a new phase in US AI oversight

White House Considers Safety Reviews for AI Models Before Release

The Trump administration is exploring a federal safety review mechanism that would evaluate AI models before public release

White House Considers Vetting A.I. Models Before Public Release

The White House is reportedly considering a framework to vet AI models for safety before they are released to the public, marking a potential significant shift in U.S. AI governance.

Google's White House AI Meeting Revealed: Focus on Regulation and National Security

The New York Times reveals details from Google’s closed-door meeting with the White House on AI governance, covering safety standards, regulatory frameworks, and government collaboration.

Minnesota Passes Ban on Fake AI Nudes; App Makers Risk $500K Fines

Minnesota passes one of the nation’s strictest AI deepfake laws, banning non-consensual AI-generated nude images and imposing fines up to $500,000 on app developers.

Maryland Becomes First US State to Ban AI-Driven Dynamic Pricing in Grocery Stores

Maryland has become the first US state to ban grocery stores from using AI-driven dynamic pricing (surveillance pricing), marking a new phase in AI regulation.

Anthropic Sues Pentagon Over 'Supply Chain Risk' Designation

Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the US government, challenging the Pentagon’s designation of the company as a ‘supply chain risk,’ with the case expected to go to court in September.

EU Expands Big Tech Rules to Target Cloud Services and AI

EU regulators announce plans to extend the Digital Markets Act to cloud services and AI, intensifying oversight of tech giants.