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69% of Americans back public ownership of AI firms as tech layoffs mount, survey reveals

A national survey finds overwhelming support for forcing AI companies to transfer half their stock to a public sovereign wealth fund. The proposal, championed by Senator Bernie Sanders, comes as tech layoffs surge and workers grow frustrated with job losses despite rising corporate AI spending. Goldman Sachs estimates 15 million workers could be displaced during the AI transition.

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69% of Americans back public ownership of AI firms as tech layoffs mount, survey reveals

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Zhipu's founder champions open frontier AI as China considers restricting access to models

Tang Jie, founder of Chinese AI lab Zhipu, argues frontier AI should remain openly accessible through broad participation rather than technological barriers. His stance comes as Beijing weighs restrictions on overseas access to China's most advanced open models, creating tension between commercial strategy and national policy in the global AI race.

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Zhipu's founder champions open frontier AI as China considers restricting access to models

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Ed Markey's AI accountability agenda bundles a dozen bills to rein in Big Tech's AI harms

Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey has unveiled an AI accountability agenda bundling close to a dozen bills aimed at curbing Big Tech's unchecked AI expansion. The centerpiece requires federal certification for data centers before construction begins, while other measures target algorithmic bias, workplace surveillance, and child safety online. The push comes as the US lags years behind Europe on AI regulation.

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Ed Markey's AI accountability agenda bundles a dozen bills to rein in Big Tech's AI harms

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OpenAI and Google Sell AI Models to Pentagon-Blacklisted Chinese Tech Giants via Singapore

OpenAI and Google have been supplying advanced AI models to Singapore-based subsidiaries of Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent—companies blacklisted by the Pentagon over alleged military ties. While legal, the sales expose a critical gap in US export controls designed to slow China's AI development, reigniting calls for stricter regulation.

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OpenAI and Google Sell AI Models to Pentagon-Blacklisted Chinese Tech Giants via Singapore

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Tencent moves to acquire Manus as Beijing forces Meta to unwind $2 billion AI startup deal

Tencent is leading a consortium to buy back Manus, the Chinese AI agent startup, after Beijing ordered Meta to reverse its $2 billion acquisition. The move signals China's determination to keep homegrown AI talent and technology under domestic control as U.S.-China competition intensifies in artificial intelligence.

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Tencent moves to acquire Manus as Beijing forces Meta to unwind $2 billion AI startup deal

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Google rolls out AI disclosure labels to help users identify ads created with AI

Google introduces a new transparency feature that reveals when ads are made using AI technology. The 'How this ad was made' section appears in My Ad Center for ads on Google Search, YouTube, and Google Discover. While Google's own AI tools trigger automatic disclosure, advertisers using third-party tools must manually opt in to label their content.

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Google rolls out AI disclosure labels to help users identify ads created with AI

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AI companies pour over $200 million into midterms to shape federal AI regulation

AI executives are betting big on the 2026 midterms, with PACs spending at least $44 million so far on 40 candidates. Leading the Future and Public First Action have raised over $200 million combined, pushing for a single national AI regulatory framework to preempt state-by-state laws. The strategy mirrors crypto's successful 2024 playbook but raises concerns about corporate influence.

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AI companies pour over $200 million into midterms to shape federal AI regulation

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Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke Joins Anthropic's Long-Term Benefit Trust for AI Oversight

Ben Bernanke, former Federal Reserve chair and Nobel laureate, has joined Anthropic's Long-Term Benefit Trust. The independent oversight body ensures the AI startup remains committed to developing AI for humanity's long-term benefit. Bernanke will focus on tracking AI's economic impacts on workforces and economies worldwide.

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Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke Joins Anthropic's Long-Term Benefit Trust for AI Oversight

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AI notetakers raise privacy concerns as professionals question data security in meeting recaps

AI notetakers promise instant meeting summaries but convert every word into data that could expose trade secrets, confidential information, and attorney-client communications. Privacy advocates warn about voiceprint creation without consent, while legal experts cite cases where privileged conversations lost protection after being shared with AI tools like Anthropic's Claude.

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AI notetakers raise privacy concerns as professionals question data security in meeting recaps

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AI Trade Reversal Wipes Out Quarter of Hedge Fund Gains as Quant Funds Post Worst Loss Since 2025

Hedge funds experienced significant losses as the AI trade that dominated 2026 reversed sharply since late June. Quant funds dropped 3.6% in their worst performance since August 2025, while fundamental managers aggressively cut AI-related trades. Goldman Sachs reports the selloff has pushed hedge fund leverage to its lowest level in a year.

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AI Trade Reversal Wipes Out Quarter of Hedge Fund Gains as Quant Funds Post Worst Loss Since 2025

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India moves toward separate AI regulation law as 762 ministry proposals signal national AI push

India's IT Secretary S Krishnan confirmed that MeitY will begin stakeholder discussions to draft a separate AI regulation law, marking a significant shift from earlier positions. Nearly 762 AI application proposals from various ministries are under evaluation following the India AI Summit, where the Prime Minister directed departments to identify AI deployment opportunities across government functions.

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India moves toward separate AI regulation law as 762 ministry proposals signal national AI push

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Palantir challenges UK police contract block, argues ethics concerns improperly influenced decision

US tech firm Palantir is taking London mayor Sadiq Khan's office to High Court over a blocked £50 million Metropolitan Police contract. The company argues the decision unlawfully considered its values and ethics, while the mayor's office cites procurement failures. The legal challenge comes as Britain reviews a separate £330 million NHS contract with Palantir.

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Palantir challenges UK police contract block, argues ethics concerns improperly influenced decision

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Half of parents fear kids rely on AI too much as schools struggle to set guidelines

A Deloitte survey reveals 49% of parents worry their children rely on AI too heavily, yet only 33% of schools have established guidelines for its use. Nearly 30% of students already use generative AI tools in schoolwork, creating a policy gap that leaves families navigating competing fears about both overreliance and inadequate preparation.

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Half of parents fear kids rely on AI too much as schools struggle to set guidelines

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Brad Smith warns US AI policy creates uncertainty with regulation but no transparent rules

Microsoft President Brad Smith criticized Washington's approach to AI regulation, saying the US regulates AI without transparent or complete rules. Following abrupt export controls on Anthropic Fable 5 and delays to OpenAI GPT-5.6, Smith argues businesses cannot plan effectively. The moves have sparked a global push for sovereign AI as countries question reliance on American tech firms.

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Brad Smith warns US AI policy creates uncertainty with regulation but no transparent rules

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NHTSA Demands Autonomous Vehicles Fix Emergency Responder Interference by Month's End

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a call to action for autonomous vehicle makers including Waymo and Tesla to immediately fix a clear pattern of driverless cars interfering with emergency responders. NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison cited multiple instances of robotaxis driving into active emergency scenes, blocking ambulances and firefighters, calling the issue a functional insufficiency that poses a danger to public safety.

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NHTSA Demands Autonomous Vehicles Fix Emergency Responder Interference by Month's End

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