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“The story so far: “As a mother and grandmother, I believe kids deserve to be kids, without dangerous AI chatbots putting their safety and mental health at risk,...Big Tech, you’re on notice,””

“However, governors acknowledge that Congress and the federal govt have far-reaching abilities to clamp down on AI-posed threats, even as President Trump has brushed off concerns and warned states not to regulate AI.”

“However, governors acknowledge that Congress and the federal government have farther-reaching abilities to clamp down on AI-posed threats, even as President Donald Trump has brushed off concerns and warned states not to regulate AI.”

“Some Asian markets briefly retreated amid concerns that the Democrats might slow the buildout of AI because of safety concerns and local resistance to data centres.”

“Trump has wielded that authority with abandon, aided by a supine Congress and an administration staffed by sycophantic enablers.”

“Among the other mounting concerns are rogue agents, autonomous or semi-autonomous AI programs whose behavior diverges from their design intent or safety constraints.”

“Among the other mounting concerns are rogue agents, autonomous or semi-autonomous AI programs whose behavior diverges from their design intent or safety constraints.”

“He spent a record $474 million backing Republican candidates in the midterm elections, including a jaw-dropping $224 million in Texas alone – a sign of his concerns that blue policies in the state could stifle his AI profits.”

““Voters had their say tonight: they are overwhelmingly in support of AI safety and security, and very much against data centers and flock cameras,” says Brendan Steinhauser, a Republican strategist and the CEO of The Alliance for Secure AI.”

“US federal court blocks Afghan deportation plan AI generated WASHINGTON - A US federal court on Nov 3 blocked the Trump administration’s plans to deport scores of Afghan immigrants back to Afghanistan, a move advocacy groups said could endanger their lives.”

“Groups that are pushing for stricter rules on AI and social media, like the Tech Oversight Project and other anti-AI organizations, see a huge opportunity to push Democrats in Congress and 2028 presidential contenders further on AI safety and data centers.”

“…-Israeli leader says opposition must join to oust Netanyahu AI generated NAZARETH, Israel - The leader of the largest Arab-majority party in the incoming Israeli Parliament told AFP on Nov 2 that it was time for reluctant opposition members to accept…”

“While Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree brought in amendments in June, the bill continues to face pushback.”

“Some chatbots have even provided lists of candidates to vote for, raising concerns among experts that AI-generated misinformation could influence voters' decisions.”

“At least $156bn in projects were blocked or delayed in 2025 across the United States, according to Data Center Watch, a project by the AI safety firm, 10a Labs, that tracks opposition nationwide to datacenters.”

“The cash infusion comes as Anthropic’s leadership has made no secret of its support for strict government oversight of AI, including mandatory safety regulations.”

“The company’s AI-powered network of license plate readers has been at the center of a much-documented nationwide backlash, as revelations about police abuses of the technology increasingly come to light.”

“EU’s new levy on parcels kicks in AI generated BRUSSELS – The European Union slapped a €2 (S$2.90) handling fee on packages from outside the 27-nation bloc on Nov 1 in a bid to curb the influx from China.”

“…more complicated political picture: a progressive icon whose acceptance of contributions tied to a controversial AI data center and the fossil fuel industry has raised questions about the environmental commitments that helped propel her to national…”

“It would be easy (and nice) to sit back and laugh about some of the weirder things we’ve seen this election cycle—President Donald Trump’s fascination with Ohio Senate nominee Jon Husted’s physique, AI slop ads, Vivek Ramaswamy’s baseball swing.”

““Every monitor has the same role: observe for potential violations of federal law and report concerns to the Department, which the Department will review after Election Day and act where appropriate,” she said.”

“Though it closely resembles a pepperball or paintball gun, with a plastic body and air tank affixed to the front, it fires a denser and faster-moving projectile that can cause debilitating injuries in crowd control settings.”

“…X lose legal challenge against British watchdog over online safety data demands AI generated LONDON – Meta, TikTok and X lost a legal challenge against British regulator Ofcom on Oct 30 over information requests made under the Online Safety Act, in one of the…”

“Labor is mulling copyright changes in a suite of reforms around AI, including datacentres, online safety, workforce, energy and the economy.”

“It comes after Trump met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping last month for talks on safety issues surrounding AI, or super intelligence (SI), as he has taken to calling it.”

“The strategy: The 13-page document, titled The Plan for a Stronger Canada, lays the groundwork for new policies on defence, foreign affairs, economic security, public safety and intelligence.”

“When asked for information about candidates in some highly competitive races, NPR found that OpenAI's AI chatbot cited a set of websites that are thinly veiled political ads made to look like reporting from local news outlets.”

“But in a slate of other issues including immigration, housing costs, abortion, crime and safety and AI, corruption was the next top issue.”

“…n drivers went on strike to urge more investment in railway safety. - US news | The Trump administration has opened a criminal investigation in California over claims that thousands of noncitizens are registered to vote in the state, and has begun subpoenaing…”

“In the eyes of opponents, the facilities—and the powerful AI industry that backs them—have come to represent an attack on their safety, jobs, pocketbooks, and quality of life.”

“A new nationwide election dashboard from the NAACP and the Memphis, Tennessee-based Black environmental organization Young, Gifted & Green aims to help residents bring those concerns to the ballot box.”

“…timate image capture, or similar privacy invasions,” what imagery it uses for AI training, and whether people can request their biometric and other data captured by its glasses be deleted, along with several more questions about the glasses’ safety and…”

“In the current protest wave, placards and chants mainly take aim at education grievances, social inequalities and the rising cost of living – though each country also comes with its own unique set of complaints.”

“AI safety concerns The safety of AI has become a major issue in recent weeks, with some researchers warning that people building the technology believe it could kill humans within a decade.”

“The safety of AI has become a major issue in recent weeks, with some researchers warning that people building the technology believe it could kill humans within a decade.”

“The president has largely brushed aside concerns about AI development and the construction of datacenters, which power the technology.”

“Congressional scrutiny of automated license plate readers has ramped up in recent weeks, with criticism mostly aimed at Flock Safety over the large number of law enforcement agencies it contracts with.”

““We cannot allow America to become a surveillance state where a handful of AI oligarchs profit by giving the government the power to track our every movement.””

“…-MO), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, invited the CEOs of Flock Safety, Axon Enterprise, Motorola Solutions, and Verkada to testify at a Sept. 23 hearing focused on the companies’ AI-powered surveillance…”

“The display signalled that Trump is eager to show he is addressing growing voter concerns about AI’s dangers without imposing restrictions that could hamper the technology’s development, AI safety advocates said.”

“But Trump has proven allergic to any safety measures around rogue AI agents, instead focusing on rebranding it “Super Intelligence.””

“Some in the industry called it the “first true AI safety incident.””

“Sue Walsh, Woollahra Two articles sickened me: “Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin” and “New US sanctions aimed at crippling the ICC””

“Ukrainian drone strikes have partly disabled an AI data centre operated by Russian digital giant Yandex.”

“In November 2024, the Senate committee on adopting AI that Sheldon chaired made 13 recommendations, including extending workplace safety protections to cover AI.”

“In November 2024, the Senate committee on adopting AI that Sheldon chaired made 13 recommendations, including extending workplace safety protections to cover AI.”

“The President, however, has insisted on a light regulatory touch, dismissing AI safety concerns as a hoax and warning that tougher restrictions would cause the US to lose the race against China.”

“…ump to honour Elon Musk, Nvidia’s Huang with science awards AI generated WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump is set to award billionaire Elon Musk and other tech titans with medals celebrating science and technological innovation at a summit on Oct 8,…”

“LISTING LIMBO: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman signaled that the company will delay its initial public offering (IPO) amid concerns about the safety and alignment of AI models given potential risks they could pose to society.”

“US Senator Mark Warner, a Virginia Democrat and a leader on technology legislation, spoke with Amodei and Altman about AI safety concerns over the weekend, his spokesperson said.”

“Trump has been an enthusiastic cheerleader for AI, which he prefers to refer to as “Super Intelligence,” and has rubbished concerns about the technology’s apocalyptic potential – which even industry leaders like Musk, Open AI’s Sam Altman and Anthropic’s…”

“Wiener is a leader in AI safety and YIMBYism, and the California politics insiders I’ve talked to have been impressed by his intelligence, drive, and performance in Sacramento.”

“Trump himself has sought to address safety concerns by convening AI executives at the White House to sign a nonbinding “Accord on Super Intelligence” and establishing a new task force on AI led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton.”

“Ottawa eyes gaming safety rules Canadian Identity Minister Marc Miller says Ottawa is open to expanding its proposed digital safety legislation to include gaming platforms such as Roblox and Discord, amid concerns that predators are using them to target…”

“…ending, increase the cost of borrowing, severely weaken the safety net that has to be there if we go through another crash thanks to an AI bubble or a bonds crisis – and have a devastating impact on the City, which has been the greatest engine of growth for…”

“Others, like former AI Czar David Sacks, have said tech companies need to act responsibly and police themselves, slowing down their development if they cannot guarantee safety.”

“Women 'risk being left behind' in AI push, advocates warn Canadian lawmakers Parliamentary committee hears from experts on AI's impact on women, girls and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals Canada must ensure its artificial intelligence strategy doesn't leave women and…”

“'We can and will investigate serious concerns that suggest patient safety or the public's confidence in doctors may be at risk.”

“Holly Williams: Lots of parents have concerns about social media.”

“The AFN released a series of position papers last week on economic development, policing and public safety, employment, and health.”

“Apart from serious concerns over power and water supply, air and noise pollution, unsightly infrastructure and general disruption to amenity and people’s wellbeing, job losses attributable to AI are proceeding at pace.”

“Rogers said he supports an antitrust exemption for the frontier AI companies that only covers coordination on the safety of their technology, and he suggested he might be in favor of a so-called “kill switch” for programs that become dangerous.”

“Paris police said on Wednesday they would ban Thursday’s planned protest, citing concerns for public safety and the protection of property.”

“Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spent weeks away from his Sydney residence this year as the government built a blast-resistant safety bunker in Kirribilli House.”

“It named airports, examination centres, secure government establishments, healthcare facilities, shopping malls, court premises and public places as particular areas of risk.”

“This was affirmed by the Xi-Trump summit in Washington where both presidents agreed to establish a formal AI dialogue and hotline.”

“… course project to start immediately, despite judge’s order AI generated WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said on Oct 19 that his administration would begin renovation work immediately on a historic Washington golf course that a federal judge had…”

“Yet Washington’s response has been disjointed: Some in Congress propose a select committee on AI, some in industry want antitrust rules waived so labs can coordinate on safety, and the White House drafted a charter for its "Super Intelligence Force."”

“… is understood to have been questioned under caution by Humberside police. - Energy | The development of a huge AI datacentre hailed by the UK government has received a fresh setback after Microsoft pulled out of the project over concerns about power…”

“US voters are increasingly concerned about AI safety, data centres and job losses, and this could show Newsom is acting to address this, Hanna says.”

“…nt, need for international co-operation major challenges to creating safeguards As concerns mount over incidents of AI agents going rogue, experts and stakeholders are increasingly pushing for government regulation of AI systems that are becoming more…”

“…ters lure bears with bacon-greased doughnuts Maxine Joselow AI generated WASHINGTON – Hunters on some public lands in Alaska will be allowed to bait bears with doughnuts soaked in bacon grease before shooting them at close range, under a rule the Trump…”

“…llions in funding put toward Manitoba First Nations Police, safety officers - B.C.’s advanced polls open as Conservatives say a costed platform is coming soon - As Alberta referendum nears, seeds to dispute results planted online: report And while it’s true…”

“After the debate, Reason asked both candidates about their positions on age-verification laws for social media and AI, since such regulations raise significant privacy and censorship concerns by age-gating the internet.”

“…ore likely to show up early.” - Regina City Council debates concerns and involvement in Bell’s AI Data Centre expansion - Vancouver Aquatic Centre 25-metre rebuild a First Nation’s land claim issue: Park Board chair - BC NDP election costings would see…”

“This is a column about AI.”

“They expressed concerns about many aspects of the buildings, including their size, construction and operational noise, their impact on air, water and energy resources, as well as the speed at which they seem to be approved by local authorities.”

“People getting voting info from AI an ‘emerging concern’, AEC says Josh Taylor The Australian Electoral Commissioner, Jeff Pope, has said people getting their information about voting in Australia from AI chatbots such as ChatGPT or Claude is an “emerging…”

“…rk City horse carriages set to be banned in 2028 after deal AI generated NEW YORK – Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the New York City Council speaker reached a deal on legislation to ban horse-drawn carriages, potentially putting an end to a Central Park staple and…”

“The warning comes as the capture of Yemeni territory along the Red Sea coastline last month by the Iran-backed Houthis has raised concerns over the safety of internet cables linking Europe and Asia.”

“However, officials will now re-examine their AI camera policy following growing public concern over surveillance systems like Verkada and Flock Safety.”

“In fact, the conversation now reaches beyond classical safety concerns, getting into AI’s impact on economic life and the environment, as well as possible responses, from alignment research to government regulation.”

“Here is the agenda for the day. 11am: Kanishka Narayan, the AI minister, gives a speech. 11am: Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, and Zia Yusuf, its home affairs spokesperson, hold a press conference. 11.30am: Downing Street holds a lobby briefing. 2.30pm:…”

“Labor will introduce legislation covering online safety, gas reservation and a minimum tax on discretionary trusts this week.”

“Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority said that airport operations were temporarily suspended pending damage and safety assessments, without specifying when flights would resume.”

“The frontier artificial intelligence lab disclosed its efforts in a safety report on Thursday as the general public’s concerns about the advanced technology abound.”

“But some critics say the Maanshan plant is too small to make a real difference amid the AI boom, and radioactive waste storage and the potential for accidents remain ongoing concerns.”

“…til 2027 - Saskatoon encampment removal resumes to address ‘safety concerns,’ city says - Saskatchewan MLAs racked up $10.9 million in expenses last year - Bail granted for driver in Saskatchewan crash that killed mother and daughters “We’re watching the…”

“Yet the senior FTC official reiterated to Semafor that it plans a significant probe, with it being revealed to the media due to public health and safety concerns about AI systems.”

“It would prohibit the use of Chinese technology in U.S. data centers and related infrastructure and hold companies criminally liable if their facilities power AI chatbots that undermine children’s safety.”

“According to The Washington Post, the Trump administration has tried to tie the online safety bill to other parts of its AI agenda, which includes legislation that would make it harder to regulate the technology at the state level.”

“The AI governance framework pushes for stringent standards as safety concerns about the advanced technology abound.”

“For his part, Donald Trump is something of an “accelerationist” who has called AI safety concerns a hoax.”

“AI giants pressed under oath to make key safety guarantee MAJOR HEADLINES ‘IT’S RAMPANT' — Ole Miss students, bar workers warn of culture of underage drinking, fake ID schemes and frat allegations.”

“Joseph Miller, an AI safety researcher who has suspended his doctoral studies at Oxford University to run Pause AI’s UK branch, noticed the shift while campaigning outside Brixton tube station in London.”

“Civil rights groups and former detainees have repeatedly raised concerns in lawsuits and government reports about medical care, safety and treatment at facilities around the country, including in Adelanto.”

“Earlier in the day, the Council held a hearing on AI safety featuring Anthropic whistleblower Jacob Coxon, among others.”

“When Eagle Sports Range in Cudahy, Wisconsin, removed its three Flock Safety cameras in August, general manager Saad Jaber cited broader customer privacy concerns, not misuse at the range.”

“But earlier this year, the Pentagon pressed it to remove its safety guardrails from Claude and give the military unfettered access to its AI tools.”

“According to reporting by US media, the withdrawal appears to be in response to fresh or renewed security concerns about safety on the base.”

“Trump recently made the curious decision to rename AI to "super intelligence" and has opposed moratoriums on data center construction as well as calls from AI developers like OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei to slow down AI research due to…”

“This week, however, Zuckerberg, who has publicly supported Trump’s policy position that AI companies should not be rigorously regulated despite safety concerns, seemed to deploy “super intelligence” interchangeably.”

“This would involve eliminating police paperwork to free up officers for frontline operations, automating the Tube network and using AI to streamline planning to boost housebuilding.”

“Meanwhile, safety concerns, including fears that AI could destroy humanity, have been garnering more attention from lawmakers across the country and prompted OpenAI and Anthropic to call for slowing the pace of development.”

“…in right-wing politics for decades is calling on the government to implement safety guardrails on artificial intelligence (AI), especially when it comes to protecting children and ensuring that the booming technology doesn't displace American workers en…”

“What concerns me is Carney’s increasing emphasis on economic interests and corporate investment at a time when Canadians also want the federal government to protect the public interest.”

“… leader of Alberta’s most prominent separatist organization, gathered with three of his lieutenants in a boardroom not far from the executive hangars at the Calgary International Airport, where private jets shuttle in and out of the city away from prying…”

“BC NDP Leader David Eby and BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson crisscrossed the Okanagan Friday, making campaign promises on grocery prices, wildfire protection and public safety.”

“Trump is right to prioritize the AI race with China and look skeptically at “AI safety” proposals that are more about protecting industry’s current leaders.”

“Ottawa launches new national AI council to advise on safety, deployment Council members will offer guidance for national AI strategy Prime Minister Mark Carney has a new national council on artificial intelligence meant to provide the government with guidance…”

“…thropic chief also called for more government regulation of AI and indicated that Washington would need to coordinate an international push on AI safety amid concerns that, even if US firms shift to a more cautious pace of development, Silicon Valley’s rivals…”

“Newsom cemented that California will continue to refer to AI as artificial intelligence while stating that changing the name doesn’t change the risks or concerns associated with the development of the technology.”

“…ifornia’s attorney general has issued an investigative subpoena to OpenAI, starting an investigation into the startup as part of a broader inquiry into potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities and incidents related to its AI models, his office said on…”

“Chinese hackers have been impersonating artificial intelligence (AI) experts in the United States, including a former government official, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.”

“Yes, in these turbulent times, surveillance tech vendor Flock Safety has emerged as the hero America needs, uniting a divided people in their distrust of, well, Flock Safety.”

“What’s more, 79 percent of respondents said that with respect to AI, they think safety is more important than staying at the forefront of innovation.”

“I also created the AI Safety Institute so we could accelerate our AI development responsibly and safely.”

“The launch of the new government platform comes as growing cyber incidents have raised concerns around the world about risks posed by uncontrollable AI, with some tech executives urging a slow-down for safety.”

“Bessent is trying to negotiate some kind of agreement between Trump and Xi that would suggest the two countries are working together on mutual AI safety concerns.”

“… pregnancy tests. - Kind of a fair point: How does this person still walk around in a Covid mask and at the same time so confidently wave away all AI safety concerns? pic.twitter.com/5oOKKFjRIq — Thomas Chatterton Williams (@thomaschattwill) September 17,…”

“Tim also takes on Trump’s claim that AI safety concerns are a “hoax” and his push to accelerate AI development with minimal guardrails.”