Policy & Regulation
Pope Leo XIV's AI Encyclical Focuses on Power, Not Just Algorithms
The Vatican's first major statement on artificial intelligence uses the technology to highlight broader societal concerns, from democracy to corporate influence.
NTSB Blocks Access to Cockpit Recordings After AI Voice Reconstruction
A new use of AI has forced federal investigators to temporarily restrict public access to sensitive aviation data, raising questions about data security and ethical boundaries.
US Government to Review New AI Models from Tech Giants
Leading AI developers are opening their sophisticated models to government scrutiny before public release, a move that could shape the future of AI safety and regulation.
Academy Awards Set New AI Rules for Film Eligibility
The Oscars have drawn a line in the sand, dictating how much artificial intelligence can be used in films vying for its top prizes.
Pentagon Taps Tech Giants for Classified AI Deployment
The Department of Defense is bringing cutting-edge artificial intelligence to its most sensitive networks, striking deals with major tech companies.
Maine Governor Vetoes Data Center Moratorium Bill
A proposed statewide ban on new data centers in Maine has been blocked, highlighting a growing tension between tech expansion and local resource concerns.
Court Rules Ad Platforms Liable When AI Has 'Ultimate Authority' Over Fraud
A Northern District of California ruling hands regulators a new enforcement lever. Automated ad pipelines just got more expensive to run.
Courts Levy $145K+ in Sanctions Against Lawyers for AI Citation Errors
Q1 2026 sanctions are already at record levels. Judges have stopped treating hallucinations as novelty.