AI
Sen. Cotton Alleges Chinese Influence Behind U.S. Data Center Backlash, Demands DOJ Probe
The senator questioned whether domestic opposition to AI infrastructure is being manipulated by foreign adversaries
AI
Anthropic Pledges $200 Million to Research AI's Impact as CEO Suggests Job Loss Solutions
On Wednesday, CEO Dario Amodei published an essay with proposals for government support for those financially affected by AI.
Data Center
Platner Doesn’t Commit to Data Center Moratorium, Calls AI ‘Utterly Terrifying’
Democratic nominee has proposed rate freezes and taxes on oil companies.
AI
OpenAI Files Confidential SEC Paperwork for Initial Public Offering
The company has filed confidential paperwork to potentially become a publicly traded company.
AI
Sanders Defends AI Nationalization Plan
The Vermont senator called the current economic landscape “much worse” than the Gilded Age.
AI
Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are All Talking About Public Ownership in AI
Concerns about AI's impact are growing, with backlash over data centers in local communities and job prospects.
AI
Sanders Calls For Nationalizing AI Stock
The senator’s proposal would establish a sovereign wealth fund comprising 50 percent of the stock of large AI companies.
AI
Sanders Convenes Chinese and American Computer Scientists to Warn of Threat from AI
'The richest, most powerful people in the world are now building a runaway train with no brakes,' Sanders said.
AI
Silicon Valley Progressive Democrat Calls for ‘New Social Contract’ for AI
Does not support moratorium on data center construction proposed by fellow progressives Bernie Sanders and AOC.
AI
Maine Set to Become First State to Halt New AI Data Centers
Lawmakers cited rising electricity demand and environmental impacts as AI infrastructure expands.
AI
Sanders, AOC Introduce Bill to Pause Data Center Growth
The bill represents hesitation and concern for data centers among some lawmakers and communities.
Commerce
New Senate Bill Would Halt Federal Funding for Trump’s AI Executive Order
Legislation filed as an amendment to the upcoming Senate appropriations package.
Data Center
Consumers Are ‘Subsidizing the Cost of Data Centers’: Senate Dems
Lawmakers press Trump administration on link between Big Tech’s AI buildout and higher household energy bills.
SpaceX
Protesters Disrupt Carr’s First FCC Meeting Since Kimmel Suspension
Demonstrators denounce ‘Carr, the censorship czar,’ calling for his removal.
mergers
FCC Approves Skydance–Paramount Merger Amid ‘Back-Door’ Deal Allegations
Commissioner Gomez declined to commit to probe
Commerce
Paul Dabbar Confirmed as Deputy Secretary of Commerce
'It is absolutely ridiculous that the secretary can just decide I like this or don’t like that,' said Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev. 'He has no right to rescind our money.'
