#AI policy

The United Arab Emirates says it will move 50% of government sectors, services and processes onto agentic AI systems within two years, setting one of the most aggressive public-sector AI goals yet announced.

New Stanford HAI survey results highlighted by Rest of World show much stronger public enthusiasm for AI in Asia than in the United States, with the gap extending to trust in government regulation and national adoption.

Washington is weighing stronger measures after claims that Chinese actors used large-scale distillation and proxy-account campaigns to pull value from US frontier models.

The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic’s powerful Mythos Preview model even as the Pentagon has argued that Anthropic tools pose security concerns.

A report tying Anthropic’s White House access to its Mythos and Glasswing work points to a wider shift: frontier model safety is increasingly becoming a route into policy influence.

A report highlighted by AI News says the idea of a durable US lead in AI performance is not well supported by current data, even as gaps in responsible AI remain more pronounced.

OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.4-Cyber and outlined a three-part cybersecurity strategy that emphasizes controlled access, iterative deployment, and long-term defensive investment rather than a blanket alarm over current mo

Anthropic says it opposes an Illinois bill backed by OpenAI that would shield AI developers from liability in some large-scale harm scenarios, exposing a sharper policy divide between the labs.

The Special Competitive Studies Project has launched a National Security Commission on Robotics for Advanced Manufacturing, tying robotics policy directly to workforce, AI adoption, and supply-chain resilience.

OpenAI has published a new child safety blueprint focused on AI-generated abuse material, reporting pathways, and built-in safeguards as policymakers and advocates push for stronger protections.

OpenAI has released a policy blueprint calling for updated laws on AI-generated child sexual abuse material, stronger provider reporting, and safety-by-design requirements for AI systems.

A new debate is emerging around frontier AI firms: the same restraint that can frustrate one government may make a company more attractive to another looking for credibility, control, and policy alignment.

China's approved 15th Five-Year Plan sets economic, education, social and industrial priorities through 2030, with AI deployment highlighted as a significant area of focus

California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer says the state should tax AI companies and use the proceeds for education, job training, and even cash dividends through a sovereign wealth fund.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order requiring AI safeguards for state contractors, adding a state-level compliance layer as federal policy moves in a different direction.

A Guardian podcast zeroes in on delayed projects, unclear spending commitments, and fears that Britain’s heavy AI wager could become politically costly if the boom stalls.

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction in Anthropic’s favor, pausing the government’s effort to label the AI company a supply chain risk even as Pentagon leadership says one part of the restriction still end

The Senate Sergeant at Arms authorized three AI platforms for official use, offering free licenses to every Senate employee.

Anthropic is challenging its blacklisting by the Trump administration, arguing it was retaliated against for opposing autonomous weapons use.

OpenAI reached an agreement for classified military AI use after Anthropic walked away over mass surveillance and autonomous weapons concerns.