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Key PlayersGoogle, OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, Microsoft

Top InstitutionsStanford, MIT, CMU, UC Berkeley

AI Policy StancePro-innovation, light regulation

Notable LegislationNational AI Policy Framework (Mar 2026)

Top News

White House asserts control over frontier AI models, shifting power from OpenAI and Anthropic

The Trump administration is taking steps to dictate which companies and entities receive access to the most powerful AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic. The move marks a significant shift from the current approach where AI companies independently control early access through trusted-partner programs, raising questions about balancing national security with innovation.

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White House asserts control over frontier AI models, shifting power from OpenAI and Anthropic

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SpaceX in talks with Pentagon for billions in AI computing power as military races to secure capacity

Elon Musk's SpaceX is negotiating with the Department of Defense to provide billions of dollars worth of data center capacity for running AI models. The aerospace company plans to undercut competitors like CoreWeave with lower prices, potentially triggering a price war in the cloud computing market while deepening its already extensive military partnerships.

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SpaceX in talks with Pentagon for billions in AI computing power as military races to secure capacity

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Power Companies Use Eminent Domain to Seize Land for AI Data Centers Amid Legal Uncertainty

As the AI boom drives construction of 1,500 new data centers across the U.S., power companies are invoking eminent domain to seize private land for transmission lines. With data centers consuming over 4% of national electricity in 2024, legal battles are intensifying over whether taking land to support private AI infrastructure qualifies as public use under the Fifth Amendment.

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Power Companies Use Eminent Domain to Seize Land for AI Data Centers Amid Legal Uncertainty

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Data center protests sweep 125 US locations as bipartisan backlash against AI infrastructure grows

Grassroots group HumansFirst is coordinating nationwide protests at over 125 locations against the rapid expansion of data centers, marking the first coordinated national effort against AI infrastructure. The movement reflects rare bipartisan unity, with only a third of Americans approving the current pace of construction and just 14% willing to support facilities in their communities.

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Data center protests sweep 125 US locations as bipartisan backlash against AI infrastructure grows

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Europe Inc heads into strongest earnings season in years, but AI gap with US widens

European companies are set for their strongest earnings season since late 2022, with second-quarter profits expected to grow 15.3% on average. But energy sector gains mask a deeper challenge: Europe Inc lacks the AI-powered growth engines driving US corporate performance, where earnings are forecast to surge 23.7%.

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Europe Inc heads into strongest earnings season in years, but AI gap with US widens

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Jamie Dimon warns Anthropic Mythos AI risks are real, likens access to giving ballistic missiles

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon raised alarm about Anthropic Mythos AI, calling its risks a 'real issue' and comparing broad access to handing out ballistic missiles. Speaking at a defense summit, Dimon emphasized the need for controlled access to the powerful AI model, which can identify and exploit cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The U.S. government previously restricted access over national security concerns before lifting controls after new safeguards were implemented.

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Jamie Dimon warns Anthropic Mythos AI risks are real, likens access to giving ballistic missiles

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Elon Musk's xAI Data Centers Spark Nationwide Backlash Over Environmental Impact and Pollution

Elon Musk's xAI data centers near Memphis are operating 59 unpermitted natural gas turbines, disproportionately impacting Black communities with pollution and noise. The NAACP filed lawsuits citing Clean Air Act violations, while residents report constant noise disrupting sleep. The controversy has triggered policy changes across multiple states and become a blueprint for community opposition to data centers.

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Elon Musk's xAI Data Centers Spark Nationwide Backlash Over Environmental Impact and Pollution

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DeepMind's Demis Hassabis pushes for US-led AI standards body as AGI looms within years

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has proposed creating an independent AI standards body modeled after FINRA to test frontier AI models before release. The Nobel laureate warns that artificial general intelligence could arrive within a few short years, urging urgent action to address cybersecurity and biological threats while maintaining innovation.

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DeepMind's Demis Hassabis pushes for US-led AI standards body as AGI looms within years

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New York becomes first state to halt AI data center construction with one-year moratorium

Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order pausing permits for hyperscale data centers consuming 50 megawatts or more. The move addresses mounting concerns over utility bills, water depletion, and energy grid strain as AI infrastructure demand surges. With 12 gigawatts of applications pending, New York sets a precedent as 14 other states consider similar measures.

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New York becomes first state to halt AI data center construction with one-year moratorium

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TCS partners with New Terminal One to transform New York's JFK Airport with AI-driven systems

Tata Consultancy Services has partnered with New Terminal One at JFK Airport to build the world's most advanced airport experience. TCS will deploy AI-powered systems for passenger processing, baggage handling, and terminal security as part of the Port Authority's $19 billion airport redevelopment. The partnership aims to deliver intelligent guest services while reducing operational costs for airlines.

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TCS partners with New Terminal One to transform New York's JFK Airport with AI-driven systems

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Chinese AI companies accused of stealing US tech through distillation, threatening national security

Leading US AI labs Anthropic and OpenAI are sounding alarms about Chinese AI companies using distillation techniques to copy their proprietary technologies. Through tens of thousands of fraudulent accounts generating millions of conversations, firms like Alibaba and DeepSeek allegedly harvest data to build competing models at a fraction of the cost. The accusations highlight growing concerns about AI model theft and its implications for US leadership in AI development.

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Chinese AI companies accused of stealing US tech through distillation, threatening national security

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Meta expands Louisiana data center to 5 gigawatts, pushing investment past $50 billion

Meta is scaling its Hyperion data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, to 5 gigawatts of compute capacity with a $50 billion investment—up from $10 billion when construction began in 2024. The expansion promises significant economic impact but has split the local community over tax incentives, rising costs, and infrastructure strain.

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Meta expands Louisiana data center to 5 gigawatts, pushing investment past $50 billion

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AI spending drives record 17% price surge in software as inflation pressures mount across US

AI infrastructure investment is creating significant inflationary pressure across the US economy, with computer software and accessory prices jumping over 17% in the past year—the largest increase since records began in 1997. Major tech companies are expected to invest $720 billion this year on data centers, driving memory chip costs up by as much as 400% and pushing electricity prices higher as utilities struggle to meet surging demand.

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AI spending drives record 17% price surge in software as inflation pressures mount across US

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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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US eases export restrictions on AI chips to UAE after military partnership in Iran conflict

The US Department of Commerce has relaxed export restrictions on the United Arab Emirates, allowing companies like Apple, Microsoft, and OpenAI to access AI chips and data center equipment without individual licenses. The move follows the UAE's military support during Operation Epic Fury and positions the Gulf nation alongside NATO allies in trade status, though critics raise concerns about security risks and potential conflicts of interest.

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US eases export restrictions on AI chips to UAE after military partnership in Iran conflict

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