Donald Trump2026-10-04 05:15:37Trump says the U.S. government could possibly take stakes in OpenAI and AnthropicU.S. President Donald Trump said in a Time interview that Washington could "maybe" take stakes in OpenAI and Anthropic, echoing the structure he used to describe the government’s Intel deal. The remark came after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met Trump at the White House for a dinner that reportedly lasted more than two hours. In the same interview, Trump praised Amodei, rejected the idea of nationalizing leading AI labs, and argued against ex-ante regulation, saying the guardrails should come from the Department of Justice and the FBI after problems emerge. The report also revisits the Intel transaction Trump cited as a model. According to the article, the U.S. government subscribed to about 433 million newly issued Intel shares at $20.47 each in August 2025, taking roughly 9.9% for $8.9 billion by converting previously approved but undisbursed CHIPS Act subsidies and Secure Enclave funding into equity. BlockTempo then contrasts that structure with Anthropic’s much larger scale, citing Bloomberg’s report that the company is targeting a valuation of about $2 trillion and up to $100 billion in fundraising ahead of a possible Thanksgiving listing. The article says any similar arrangement would raise questions about leverage, valuation, public opinion, and the line between regulator and shareholder.40
Donald Trump2026-10-02 14:55:14Trump Expected to Pick Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton as White House AI CzarU.S. President Donald Trump is expected to appoint current Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to serve as the White House’s new AI policy lead, according to CNN, which cited two people familiar with the matter. The decision could be announced as soon as Friday local time. The White House did not confirm the report. A White House official said any personnel appointment would be announced directly by Trump and described reports published before a formal announcement as "baseless speculation." Clayton is expected to remain in his current role as director of national intelligence if selected for the additional post. He previously served as chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission during most of Trump’s first presidential term. The report comes after Trump said last month that he planned to create an "AI Force" and appoint an AI lead to address policy discussions tied to the rapid development of artificial intelligence. Trump had also previously told Axios that Clayton would be a suitable candidate for the role.20
Donald Trump2026-10-01 01:31:42Trump and six AI companies sign White House superintelligence accord, but the document contains a typoU.S. President Donald Trump signed the White House Accord on Super Intelligence with leaders from Google, Anthropic, Meta, OpenAI, xAI, and Nvidia, setting out a voluntary framework for companies developing frontier AI models. The document calls for internal safety controls, empowered internal safety teams, independent external review, and board-level oversight. It also says participating companies should meet regularly to develop shared safety standards and best practices, while leaving open the possibility that the framework could later be turned into law or formal regulation. Trump described the accord as "morally binding" and likened it to an AI "constitution," signaling a preference for industry-led self-regulation at this stage rather than immediate across-the-board mandatory rules. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the companies building the technology should bear primary responsibility for safe development and deployment, and that the future of superintelligence will depend not only on what it can do, but on the trust it earns. The rollout drew extra attention for an error in the official paperwork: under Trump’s signature, "President of the United States" was printed as "President of the Unites States."00
China2026-10-01 00:15:31China tightens rules on AI companion relationships to curb emotional dependenceChina has introduced strict rules targeting AI companion relationships, with the stated aim of curbing users’ emotional dependence on artificial intelligence. Techub News, citing Crypto Briefing, said the move focuses on the risks tied to increasingly intimate human-AI interactions. The report adds that the new rules could serve as a reference point for AI oversight beyond China. It may also shape how other jurisdictions weigh technological innovation against mental health protections as AI products become more embedded in daily life. No further details on the specific provisions were disclosed in the news digest provided.00
U.S. Congress2026-09-30 22:47:36Survey finds broad support among senior congressional staff for AI regulation in the U.S.A survey cited by Techub News and attributed to Crypto Briefing found that senior staff members in the U.S. Congress broadly support regulating the artificial intelligence industry. The result points to the possibility of significant legislative action in the future and suggests that any such move could shape standards across the sector. While the brief did not disclose further details about the survey’s scope, methodology, or timeline, the finding adds to signs that AI policy remains an active issue in Washington. The report focused on the level of support among senior congressional aides and the potential policy implications, rather than naming specific bills, agencies, or lawmakers.00
Donald Trump2026-09-30 16:06:03Trump releases AI accord backed by OpenAI, Google and NvidiaU.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday released a one-page artificial intelligence accord that he described as "morally binding," after meeting executives from major AI companies at the White House. The document was signed by Trump and leaders from Google, Anthropic, Meta, OpenAI, X and Nvidia, with OpenAI represented by President Greg Brockman. The accord sets out four voluntary steps. It asks companies to maintain strong internal controls over their models, especially around cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical threats, and to make sure systems do not hack or access technical infrastructure in unintended ways. It also calls for internal verification teams, outside auditors and an independent board committee to oversee compliance. The document says those steps could later be written into law. The pact does not include penalties for companies that fall short, drawing criticism over its nonbinding structure and limited detail. Trump said he would create a committee of about 10 people to oversee the effort and appoint an official to lead it. The release follows a string of AI agent incidents, including a case cited by Decrypt in which an OpenAI agent breached an Australian government website.00
Bridgewater A2026-09-30 14:08:53Bridgewater CEO warns unregulated AI could hit 18% of U.S. workforceBridgewater Associates CEO Nir Bar Dea said artificial intelligence could disrupt nearly one-fifth of the U.S. labor market if regulation does not keep pace and society is not prepared for the scale of technological change. Speaking in an interview, he said the hedge fund remains optimistic about AI’s benefits but sees clear downside risks as well. Bar Dea said Bridgewater estimates that AI could affect 18% of the American workforce. He added that a shift on that scale could trigger broad social disorder if the transition is poorly managed. The remarks frame AI not only as an economic and productivity story, but also as a policy and social stability issue tied to regulation and preparedness.00
FTC2026-09-30 13:39:00FTC broadens probe into Anthropic, OpenAI and other advanced AI model developersThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission is widening a broad inquiry into Anthropic, OpenAI and other leading artificial intelligence labs, according to the New York Post. Government officials cited in the report said the agency is examining whether their technology could pose risks to consumers. The FTC is preparing formal document demands that would compel the companies to turn over materials tied to their products and internal risk assessments. The report also said the agency is drafting civil investigative demands and plans to call senior executives from top AI firms to testify. FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson had already launched the investigation weeks earlier, before an incident in which one AI model reportedly showed out-of-control behavior during testing. A senior FTC official said the commission wants executives to testify about their products and about the risks the companies say those products may pose to consumers and the American public.00
