Stanley Woodward Takes Command of Justice Department’s Antitrust Division
Stanley Woodward assumes full authority over the DOJ’s Antitrust Division, centralizing control over major merger reviews and Big Tech enforcement under senior leadership.
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DOJ Defends xAI’s Use of Unpermitted Gas Turbines Citing National Security Concerns
The Department of Justice supports xAI in a lawsuit claiming its gas turbines threaten public health, arguing their operation is crucial for military AI systems powering national defense.
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White House Orders Global Shutdown of Anthropic’s Fable AI over Security Concerns
Anthropic disabled its latest AI models worldwide following a White House directive citing national security risks linked to potential foreign access, including concerns involving China.
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DOJ Seizes Two AI-Generated Deepfake Nude Image Sites Under New TAKE IT DOWN Act
The U.S. Department of Justice seized CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com for hosting nonconsensual AI-generated nude deepfake content, marking a notable enforcement under the TAKE IT DOWN Act.
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Trump DOJ Faces Accusations of Political Interference in Paramount-Warner Media Merger Approval
A report reveals that the Trump administration pressured antitrust staff to approve a major media merger, sparking widespread criticism of corruption and political interference.
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Gavin Newsom Claims DOJ Investigation of Him and His Wife Is Driven by Trump’s Political Motives
Governor Gavin Newsom alleges the Justice Department, under President Trump’s influence, is conducting an unfounded probe targeting him and his wife as part of a politically charged campaign.
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Anthropic Admits to Concealed Safety Measures in Claude Fable 5 AI Model
Anthropic revealed it had embedded undisclosed guardrails in Claude Fable 5 that redirected sensitive queries, sparking concerns over transparency and AI benchmarking.
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Tech Billionaires Propose Income Measures to Ease AI’s Impact on Jobs
Leading tech figures are backing new income support ideas as AI-driven automation raises concerns about widespread job loss and economic insecurity.
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DOJ Finds UC Davis Medical School Used Race Proxies in Admissions Process
The Department of Justice concluded that UC Davis School of Medicine violated federal law by using socioeconomic factors as racial proxies in admissions, following a six-month investigation.
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OpenAI Identifies Chinese Propaganda Efforts Targeting U.S. AI and Trade Debates
OpenAI reported that Chinese propagandists have used its AI platform to fuel dissent over U.S. tariffs and data center controversies, highlighting AI’s role in digital influence campaigns.
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Anthropic Calls for Federal AI Safety Mandates While Preserving State Regulations
Anthropic urges Congress to maintain existing state AI laws and require mandatory, independent safety testing before new AI models can be released.
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Federal Judge Warns DOJ Against Reviving Controversial Trump-Era Fund
A federal judge warned the Department of Justice not to restart President Trump’s contested “Anti-Weaponization” fund, urging transparency amid ongoing legal scrutiny.