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Anthropic launches employee-funded PAC as AI companies pour millions into shaping policy

Anthropic filed documents to establish AnthroPAC, a new corporate political action committee funded by voluntary employee contributions. The move signals the AI lab's commitment to influence AI policy and regulation as 2026 midterms approach. AI companies have already contributed $185 million to midterm races, with Anthropic previously donating $20 million to a Super PAC focused on AI safeguards.

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China issues draft regulations to regulate digital humans, bans addictive services for children

China's cyberspace regulator released draft regulations requiring clear labeling for virtual human content and prohibiting digital humans from offering virtual intimate relationships to minors. The rules ban using personal information without consent and aim to fill governance gaps as the country aggressively adopts AI.

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Insurance Companies Deploy AI Systems to Deny Claims Faster, Raising Concerns Over Patient Care

Insurance companies are increasingly using AI automation to process and deny claims, with 84% of health insurers already deploying AI for prior authorizations. The trend has sparked lawsuits, regulatory concerns, and questions about whether AI systems are denying necessary medical care to patients who need it most.

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Utah lets AI chatbot renew psychiatric prescriptions, sparking debate over mental health care

Utah launched a one-year pilot allowing Legion Health's AI system to renew certain psychiatric medications without direct doctor approval. The $19-per-month service targets stable patients on low-risk drugs like Prozac and Zoloft, aiming to address mental healthcare shortages affecting 500,000 residents. But psychiatrists warn the opaque system may not expand access to those who need it most.

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02 Apr 2026

Anthropic faces congressional scrutiny after second source code leak raises national security fears

Rep. Josh Gottheimer is pressing Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for answers after Claude Code's internal source code leaked for the second time in over a year. The House Democrat warns the breach could compromise U.S. competitive edge in AI, particularly as Chinese actors have previously targeted Claude systems. The incident comes amid broader tensions over AI safety protocols and government contracts.

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U.S. opens applications for companies to export full-stack AI systems worldwide

The Commerce Department launched a program inviting U.S. companies to submit proposals for delivering full-stack AI technology packages to international partners. Applications opened Wednesday and run through June 30, with approved companies receiving government financial incentives. The initiative aims to embed American AI deep into global digital infrastructure while addressing countries' demands for AI sovereignty on U.S. terms.

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Singapore charges third person in AI chip fraud case linked to Nvidia export violations

Singapore prosecutors charged Jenny Lim with fraud for allegedly misleading Dell Technologies about server purchases containing Nvidia chips. The case expands an ongoing investigation into the circumvention of U.S. export bans, with servers routed through Singapore to Malaysia and potentially China. Lim joins two co-conspirators previously charged in February 2025.

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01 Apr 2026

Super Micro co-founder pleads not guilty to smuggling $2.5 billion in Nvidia AI servers to China

Supermicro co-founder Wally Liaw entered a not guilty plea to charges of orchestrating a massive scheme to illegally smuggle Nvidia-powered AI servers to China. Released on $5 million bond, Liaw faces trial in November alongside co-defendants accused of using a Southeast Asian pass-through company to bypass export controls. The allegations wiped over $6 billion from Super Micro's market value in a single day.

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Palantir says militaries decide how AI targeting is used as Maven processes 11,000+ Iran strikes

Palantir's UK chief Louis Mosley insists responsibility for AI-driven targeting deaths lies with military clients, not the company. As the Pentagon formalizes Maven Smart System with multi-year funding, concerns grow over civilian casualties and the speed at which AI processes targets—leaving little time for verification in Operation Epic Fury.

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Swiss Finance Minister files criminal complaint over Grok's misogynistic roast of government official

Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter filed a criminal complaint after Grok generated vulgar, sexist insults against her. The case targets both the anonymous X user who prompted the AI chatbot and potentially Elon Musk's platform X itself, questioning whether platforms bear responsibility for AI-generated content that degrades women and violates defamation laws.

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Over 200 Groups Demand YouTube Ban AI Slop Videos Targeting Kids Amid Development Concerns

More than 200 child development experts and advocacy groups are calling on YouTube to ban AI-generated videos from its kids' platform. The coalition argues that low-quality AI content, dubbed 'AI slop,' distorts children's sense of reality and displaces activities critical for healthy development. The campaign follows a landmark verdict finding YouTube liable for designing addictive features that harm young users.

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Perplexity lawsuit alleges AI search engine shares user data with Meta and Google via hidden trackers

A proposed class-action lawsuit accuses Perplexity of secretly sharing complete chat transcripts with Meta and Google through embedded ad trackers, even when users activate Incognito Mode. The complaint alleges violations of privacy laws as sensitive financial and health data was transmitted without user knowledge or consent, with potential damages exceeding $5,000 per violation.

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Anthropic signs AI safety deal with Australia, eyes data centre investments

Anthropic has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Australian government to share AI safety research and economic data tracking insights. The Claude maker will invest in data centre infrastructure and renewable energy across Australia while collaborating with local universities. CEO Dario Amodei met Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra to formalize the partnership.

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