Policy and regulation encompass government laws, agency rules and legal frameworks that govern artificial intelligence development and deployment. Truncated covers legislative bills, regulatory enforcement actions, compliance standards and international governance agreements.
AI-generated summary A lawsuit alleges McDonald's Corp. improperly used an algorithmic pricing tool to pressure franchise restaurants to use the system, which supposedly resulted in higher menu prices. The proposed class action is expected to prompt similar AI price-fixing cases involving franchisee relationships and has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers including Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Becca Balint.
AI-generated summary Capgemini has been selected to lead a European consortium focused on cyber threat modeling and risk assessment for advanced artificial intelligence systems. The initiative was established by the European Commission's AI Office to support risk identification and enforce the AI Act's obligations for advanced general purpose artificial intelligence providers.
AI-generated summary Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged the international community to cooperate on artificial intelligence security issues during a meeting hosted by the French government. Takaichi stated that modern artificial intelligence creates new security challenges including cyberattacks and loss of control that transcend national borders.
AI-generated summary Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese released 18 recommendations following a rapid review into an unauthorized access incident involving an OpenAI agent. The package covers AI developer reporting obligations, potential criminal offenses, and government cyber defenses to prepare the country for future incidents.
AI-generated summary New York budget officials are bracing for potential new artificial intelligence regulations to slow the growth of tax collections. Division of Budget Director Blake Washington said Monday that Wall Street's strong performance has increased state projections of tax receipts by more than $8 billion.
AI-generated summary Cohere highlights discussions surrounding artificial intelligence safety solutions and market competition. Cohere states that technology should be something that you control, not that controls you.
AI-generated summary The IRS is seeing an increase in referrals involving questionable artificial intelligence use by tax professionals. Thomas Curtin said the agency plans to provide guidance as case numbers tick up at the Office of Professional Responsibility.
AI-generated summary Representative Ted Lieu is pushing to pass his artificial intelligence kill switch bill during the congressional lame duck session. The lawmaker stated in an interview that the proposed legislation is a sensible idea that ought to be enacted into law before January.
AI-generated summary Microsoft is inviting the public to help shape the draft Code of Conduct for Microsoft AI's MAI models through a consultation open until November 15. The draft introduces the concept of Humanist AI and asks participants to identify vague language and suggest ways to maintain safety constraints.
AI-generated summary Brown University researchers report that federal and state laws addressing AI deepfakes fail to adequately target the broader technological ecosystem. The study suggests that current legislation focuses primarily on individual creators rather than the underlying infrastructure enabling AI-generated abuse.
AI-generated summary Senator Chris Coons called for an investigation into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang following reports about an alleged relationship with a suspected Chinese spy. The Nvidia board of directors announced it is investigating the matter after reports claimed the chief executive was the target of a foreign intelligence effort.
AI-generated summary Texas Democrats are pushing for tight restrictions on artificial intelligence following historic midterm gains. Texas Rep. Salman Bhojani introduced a tranche of bills on Monday to enact new regulations on artificial intelligence.
AI-generated summary The U.S. Senate prepared for a procedural vote on a bipartisan energy permitting bill addressing rising electricity bills and the rapid spread of artificial intelligence data centers. The proposed Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act would require new data centers with electricity demand of at least 20 megawatts to cover additional infrastructure costs.
AI-generated summary Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang stated that depriving China of access to company chips was the primary threat to US leadership in artificial intelligence. According to the report, Huang admitted dishonesty regarding his relationship with a suspected Chinese spy, which Nvidia Corp. had previously described publicly as not unusual.
AI-generated summary Palantir lobbied health minister Zubir Ahmed to extend its artificial intelligence technology into NHS GP records. Palantir states that its software helps NHS organisations share data while maintaining local control.
AI-generated summary Scott Wiener won a congressional race for Nancy Pelosi’s open San Francisco seat and could now play a key role in setting federal artificial intelligence policy. Wiener authored legislation aimed at curbing risks from advanced artificial intelligence as a California state senator and advocates for strong federal rules and oversight.
AI-generated summary Nvidia general counsel Tim Teter contacted Commerce Department investigators in August 2025 regarding an investigation into Megaspeed, a Singapore-based data center company suspected of diverting advanced Nvidia chips to China. The Justice Department subsequently took over the case following internal discussions at the Commerce Department about Nvidia communicating with officials overseeing the export-control enforcement.
AI-generated summary Artificial intelligence company Palantir has hired former Senator Jon Tester for an advisory role as the firm faces increased scrutiny from Democrats in Congress. Palantir denies accusations that its technology facilitates mass surveillance on Americans and immigrants while holding billions of dollars in federal contracts.
AI-generated summary New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a bill known as S.9051-B that restricts what chatbots can say to minors and requires adults to verify their age. Under the new law, companies must use age assurance methods and face potential penalties from Attorney General Letitia James for violations.
AI-generated summary The City of Sydney is moving to introduce artificial intelligence on its street cameras as part of its draft code for a camera program. Meanwhile, the University of Sydney wants to use facial recognition on campus, according to its draft video surveillance policy.
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