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02 Jun 2026

Pope Leo calls for AI regulation, warns autonomous weapons now beyond human control

Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, urging governments to slow down and regulate AI development. The 42,300-word document warns that autonomous weapons have advanced beyond human control, AI spreads misinformation, and unregulated systems risk leading the world toward perpetual conflict. The papal encyclical on AI has gone viral, especially among Gen Z, as one of the first major global statements addressing the dangers of artificial intelligence.

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Trump Administration locked in internal conflict over AI regulation as executive order scrapped

The Trump administration faces deep internal divisions over AI regulation, with competing factions battling for control of federal AI policy. An executive order establishing pre-release safety evaluations was abruptly canceled on May 21, just hours before signing. The conflict pits White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and treasury secretary Scott Bessent against former AI czar David Sacks, leaving the US without a coherent regulatory framework weeks after Anthropic's Mythos model demonstrated alarming cybersecurity capabilities.

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China expands trade secret rules to shield AI algorithms and data from foreign access

China implemented sweeping trade secret regulations that classify algorithms, datasets, and AI programs as proprietary secrets for the first time. The rules impose strict security requirements on remote work and cross-border collaboration, with fines up to €630,000 for violations. The move comes as Beijing intensifies efforts to prevent technology leaks and protect domestic innovation amid strategic competition with the US.

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Chinese military acquired Nvidia AI chips despite US export controls, research reveals

Research from Wirescreen reveals the People's Liberation Army has been acquiring Nvidia chips including A100, H100, and H200 models even after Washington imposed export controls in 2022. Public procurement documents show approximately 500 instances where Chinese military units sought advanced AI hardware, with Chinese labs with ties to military now pursuing access to H200 chips.

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Trump cheerleads for AI as MAGA grassroots mount resistance over regulation and rural impact

President Donald Trump positions himself as a champion of rapid AI development, viewing regulation as a threat to US competitiveness with China. But a growing faction within his MAGA base is pushing back, demanding government oversight and accountability as massive data centers reshape rural communities and AI threatens widespread job displacement.

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Bernie Sanders proposes 50% public ownership in AI giants as Trump backs wealth-sharing plans

Senator Bernie Sanders unveiled legislation for a 50% ownership stake in AI companies through a one-time stock tax, creating a sovereign wealth fund. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Sanders to discuss the concept, while President Trump expressed support for giving Americans a stake in AI's growth. The proposal addresses mounting public backlash over data centers and job displacement concerns.

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01 Jun 2026

Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over ChatGPT safety, alleging AI harms linked to violence

Florida became the first state to sue OpenAI over ChatGPT's allegedly dangerous design. Attorney General James Uthmeier filed an 83-page complaint accusing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman of prioritizing profits over safety, citing multiple violent incidents where suspects used ChatGPT to plan attacks. The lawsuit seeks billions in damages and aims to hold Altman personally liable for alleged harms to Florida residents.

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Agentic AI finds 10,000+ vulnerabilities as security gaps widen and adversaries close in

Frontier AI models like Claude Mythos are discovering thousands of security flaws across major systems, but the same capabilities are being distilled by adversaries. Meanwhile, widely-adopted AI agents like OpenClaw are operating with broad authority across enterprise systems, often without IT oversight. As 74% of companies plan to deploy agentic AI within two years, only 21% have mature governance models in place.

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China formalizes sweeping overseas investment rules after blocking $2 billion Meta-Manus deal

China issued comprehensive new regulations tightening control over overseas deals involving Chinese investors, AI technology, and data. Effective July 1, the rules formalize Beijing's power to unwind completed transactions and ban cross-border talent transfers without approval. The move comes a month after China forced Meta to abandon its $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, signaling heightened scrutiny of tech exits.

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31 May 2026

US moves to close loophole that let Chinese firms buy advanced AI chips through overseas subsidiaries

The Commerce Department issued new guidance closing a year-old loophole that allowed Chinese firms to purchase Nvidia's most advanced Blackwell and Rubin processors through overseas subsidiaries. Industry sources estimate hundreds of thousands of chips may have reached Chinese entities during the gap, which emerged after the Trump administration rescinded Biden-era AI Diffusion rules in May 2025.

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Pentagon's AI Push Meets Caution from Top Military Leaders as Congress Weighs Restrictions

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is accelerating military AI adoption while Adm. Frank Bradley of U.S. Special Operations Command warns troops must ensure AI 'delivers violence only where we intend it.' The tension has sparked congressional action, with multiple bills aimed at restricting autonomous weapon systems and requiring human oversight for lethal decision-making.

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Utah governor issues new data center rules as Kevin O'Leary's Stratos Project faces lawsuits

Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed an executive order establishing stricter standards for data center development after Kevin O'Leary's 9-gigawatt Stratos Project triggered community protests and legal challenges. The 40,000-acre hyperscale data center in Box Elder County now faces a lawsuit alleging constitutional violations and demands for 75% size reduction.

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30 May 2026

Kevin O'Leary and Trump officials blame China for data center backlash as US AI ambitions face scrutiny

Billionaire investor Kevin O'Leary claims Chinese propaganda drives opposition to his $100 billion Utah data center project, with Trump administration officials echoing similar concerns. Republican lawmakers now demand an FBI investigation into alleged foreign interference targeting US AI development, though critics say legitimate community concerns are being dismissed.

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29 May 2026

UK banks blocked from Mythos AI model as US political hold-up delays cyber threat testing

British banks remain unable to access Anthropic's Mythos AI model six weeks after being promised early access to test their systems against cyber threats. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey confirms a political hold-up with the U.S. administration is blocking the trial, despite Anthropic's willingness to share. Bailey calls for international cooperation on AI-related cyber risks.

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28 May 2026

Ohio suspends data center tax break after costs explode to $1.5 billion, 11x initial estimate

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has suspended Ohio's data center tax break after costs skyrocketed to nearly $1.6 billion in 2025—far exceeding the projected $142 million. The move reflects growing public opposition to energy-intensive AI data centers and mounting pressure on states to reconsider tax incentives that were designed before the AI boom transformed the industry.

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