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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)

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US orders chip equipment companies to halt shipments to Hua Hong over advanced AI chip concerns

The US Department of Commerce has directed chip equipment suppliers including Lam Research, Applied Materials, and KLA to stop shipping tools to Hua Hong facilities developing 7-nanometer chipmaking capabilities. The move targets China's second-largest chipmaker as it prepares to produce artificial intelligence chips, potentially costing US suppliers billions while escalating tech tensions ahead of the Trump-Xi summit in May.

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US orders chip equipment companies to halt shipments to Hua Hong over advanced AI chip concerns

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Bernie Sanders' AI regulation push with Chinese scientists ignites national security debate

Senator Bernie Sanders hosted a Capitol Hill panel with leading Chinese scientists to advocate for international cooperation on AI regulation, calling artificial intelligence a 'runaway train with no brakes.' The event sparked fierce backlash from conservatives, investors, and lawmakers who questioned the wisdom of partnering with a foreign adversary on critical technology policy.

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Bernie Sanders' AI regulation push with Chinese scientists ignites national security debate

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Senate committee backs AI child safety bill targeting OpenAI and Meta amid rising chatbot concerns

The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously advanced the GUARD Act, which would ban AI companions for minors and require strict age verification systems for chatbots. The bipartisan legislation comes amid mounting lawsuits against OpenAI, Meta Platforms Inc., and other AI companies over chatbot interactions linked to self-harm and violence. Meanwhile, competing proposals reveal deep divisions over how aggressively to regulate the technology.

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Senate committee backs AI child safety bill targeting OpenAI and Meta amid rising chatbot concerns

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US judges split on AI adoption as concerns over hallucinations and human judgment mount

About 60% of US federal judges now use at least one AI tool in their work, while 20% formally prohibit it. The divide highlights growing tensions as artificial intelligence seeps into judicial work. Dozens of lawyers have faced discipline for AI hallucinations in court filings, and at least two federal judges retracted opinions tainted by AI-related errors, raising urgent questions about accuracy and public trust.

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US judges split on AI adoption as concerns over hallucinations and human judgment mount

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AI firms deploy $177M lobbying war chest to shape upcoming regulations across US and Europe

AI companies are ramping up lobbying efforts on both sides of the Atlantic, with over 3,500 federal lobbyists working on AI regulation in the US alone—a 170% increase in three years. Tech industry lobbying outlays surged 55% since 2021 to reach $177 million in Europe last year. Critics warn this concentration of wealth poses a democratic threat as firms work to influence AI regulatory frameworks.

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AI firms deploy $177M lobbying war chest to shape upcoming regulations across US and Europe

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DOJ Backs Elon Musk's xAI in Legal Challenge to Colorado's AI Discrimination Law

The Department of Justice has joined Elon Musk's xAI lawsuit against Colorado's first-in-the-nation AI discrimination law. The DOJ argues the law violates constitutional principles and threatens U.S. AI leadership. Colorado has paused enforcement while lawmakers consider revisions to Senate Bill 24-205, set to take effect June 30.

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DOJ Backs Elon Musk's xAI in Legal Challenge to Colorado's AI Discrimination Law

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China to restrict US investment in tech companies as AI rivalry intensifies with new controls

Chinese regulators are planning to block top AI startups from accepting US capital without government approval, marking a significant escalation in the US-China AI rivalry. The move follows Meta's controversial $2 billion acquisition of Manus and comes just 24 hours after the Trump administration announced a crackdown on Chinese firms using American AI models. This dual action threatens to sever remaining channels of AI technology and capital transfer between the world's two largest economies.

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China to restrict US investment in tech companies as AI rivalry intensifies with new controls

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US accuses China of industrial-scale AI theft as DeepSeek launches V4 on Huawei chips

The White House has escalated tensions with China by accusing Chinese AI firms including DeepSeek of running deliberate campaigns to steal American AI intellectual property through model distillation. The allegations come as DeepSeek launches its most powerful model yet, trained on domestic Huawei chips rather than restricted Nvidia hardware, and just weeks before a planned summit between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping.

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US accuses China of industrial-scale AI theft as DeepSeek launches V4 on Huawei chips

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Nvidia hasn't sold a single H200 AI chip to China despite export ban lift four months ago

Four months after President Trump lifted export restrictions, Nvidia still hasn't sold any H200 AI chips to China. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says Beijing is blocking imports to push Chinese companies toward domestic alternatives like Huawei and Alibaba, even as demand remains high and some firms consider black market purchases.

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Nvidia hasn't sold a single H200 AI chip to China despite export ban lift four months ago

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US House advances 20 bipartisan bills to restrict China's access to AI chips and technology

The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved 20 bipartisan export control bills aimed at limiting China's access to advanced AI technology and Nvidia chips. The legislation signals growing congressional frustration with the Trump administration's reluctance to impose stricter curbs, setting up potential conflicts between lawmakers and the White House over chip exports.

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US House advances 20 bipartisan bills to restrict China's access to AI chips and technology

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White House drafts guidance to restore Anthropic access as Pentagon legal fight continues

The White House is developing guidance that could allow federal agencies to bypass Anthropic's supply chain risk designation and access new AI models including Mythos. The move signals a potential reversal after the Trump administration previously blacklisted the company over its refusal to remove guardrails against autonomous weapons and mass domestic surveillance.

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White House drafts guidance to restore Anthropic access as Pentagon legal fight continues

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OpenAI briefs government agencies and Five Eyes on GPT-5.4-Cyber as AI cybersecurity race heats up

OpenAI demonstrated its GPT-5.4-Cyber model to approximately 50 cyber defense practitioners across federal government agencies and Five Eyes intelligence partners in Washington. The rollout comes as OpenAI and Anthropic compete for government contracts, with U.S. Cyber Command building model-agnostic infrastructure to navigate the evolving AI cybersecurity landscape.

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OpenAI briefs government agencies and Five Eyes on GPT-5.4-Cyber as AI cybersecurity race heats up

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Meta to Monitor Employee Keystrokes and Mouse Movements to Train AI Agents

Meta plans to install tracking software on US employee computers to capture keystrokes and mouse movements for AI training. The Model Capability Initiative will monitor work-related apps and take periodic screenshots to help AI agents learn human computer interaction. Employees cannot opt-out, raising privacy concerns as Meta invests over $135 billion in AI while planning to cut 10% of its workforce.

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Meta to Monitor Employee Keystrokes and Mouse Movements to Train AI Agents

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Japanet quadruples venture capital fund to $200M after Anthropic and xAI bets deliver massive returns

Japanet Holdings, a Japanese TV shopping company, has expanded its venture capital fund from $50 million to $200 million after early investments in Anthropic, xAI, SpaceX, and OpenAI generated extraordinary returns. Anthropic's valuation soared from $550 million in 2021 to $380 billion in 2026. The move reflects a broader trend of Japanese corporations racing to secure stakes in Silicon Valley startups amid fears of missing the AI revolution.

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Japanet quadruples venture capital fund to $200M after Anthropic and xAI bets deliver massive returns

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Palantir faces fierce backlash over AI-driven military manifesto calling for draft and weapons

Palantir sparked controversy with a 22-point manifesto advocating for AI-powered weapons and mandatory military service. CEO Alex Karp's vision argues Silicon Valley owes a moral debt to defend the nation, but critics warn the document promotes militarized AI and dangerous ties between tech firms and defense sectors.

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Palantir faces fierce backlash over AI-driven military manifesto calling for draft and weapons

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