New AI Licensing Scheme Enables Smaller Publishers to Monetize Content
A new scheme helps indie publishers strike deals with AI firms like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude for training data usage, addressing revenue gaps in the AI content boom.
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NBC Poll: Voters like AI less than ICE, with deep partisan divides
A March 2026 NBC News poll of 1,000 voters shows AI with the lowest net favorability, worse than ICE, amid growing public skepticism on rapid tech adoption.
Pentagon Blacklists Anthropic as Supply Chain Risk Over AI Use Restrictions
Trump admin labeled Anthropic a risk for barring its Claude models from weapons/surveillance, banning it from DOD despite prior $200M contract and praise as top military AI; Anthropic sued, experts warn of safety trade-offs and ops disruptions.
OpenAI and Google employees back Anthropic's lawsuit against DOD supply chain label
Over 30 employees from OpenAI and Google DeepMind signed a statement supporting Anthropic's suit against Pentagon's 'supply chain risk' designation after refusing military uses like surveillance.
Trump Eyes AI Chip Export Controls as Leverage in Global Talks
President Trump could tighten AI chip exports to pressure allies on data center funding and prepare for China negotiations, creating uncertainty for Nvidia and AMD supply chains.
Anthropic Sues US Government Over Pentagon Supply Chain Risk Label
Anthropic files lawsuit against US gov to block supply chain risk designation after refusing Pentagon demands to remove AI safeguards on surveillance and weapons.
Poll: People Really Hate AI, But Not as Much as Iran or Democrats
A new survey shows only 26% of US voters view AI positively, with 46% negative, highlighting growing public skepticism.
Anthropic Sues Pentagon Over 'Supply Chain Risk' Designation
Anthropic filed suit against DoD challenging its labeling as a supply chain risk, alleging retaliation and business harm including lost contracts. The company claims $10B spent on infra with $5B revenue at stake.
UK's Multibillion AI Drive Built on Phantom Investments, Guardian Reveals
Investigation exposes shaky datacenter deals and unfulfilled promises in UK's AI supercomputer push.
Proposed State AI Law Update: Oregon passes chatbot bill, Utah advances deepfake measures
Latest roundup shows Oregon legislature passing a chatbot regulation bill and Utah advancing deepfake laws, signaling accelerating US state-level AI governance.
Anthropic-Pentagon Deal Collapses Over Classified AI Use Restrictions
Negotiations between Anthropic and the US Defense Department unraveled amid disputes on AI deployment in classified systems, highlighting tensions in military AI adoption.
US Army Launches 'Project ARIA' to Fast-Track AI Across the Force
The US Army partners with tech companies to rapidly develop and deploy AI solutions for improved decision-making and operations.
US tightens AI rules amid Anthropic standoff
The US government has drafted stricter AI guidelines amid tensions with Anthropic, focusing on safety and deployment in federal contexts.
Why Europe's AI Future Hinges on the EU Court of Justice's Next Move
A pending EU Court decision could reshape AI regulation across Europe, impacting innovation and compliance for tech firms.
AI meeting transcripts pose new litigation discovery risks
AI-generated transcripts from Zoom and Teams meetings could be discoverable in lawsuits, raising new challenges for document retention and e-discovery practices.