Category Legislation & Government

News on AI-related laws, policies, and government regulations.

How Data Centers Became a Political Flashpoint in America

Data center backlash is spreading nationwide as AI buildouts spark fears over power, water, land use and Big Tech control.

Open-weight AI is giving Mistral a boost as U.S. restrictions, safety concerns, and Europe’s sovereignty push reshape the market.

OpenAI influencer trip backlash erupts after a luxury retreat in New York, fueling debate over AI marketing, data centers and public trust.

EU AI transparency rules now require labels for chatbots and deepfakes, with fines for noncompliance and a December grace period.

ChatGPT spending dominates Congress’s AI budget, with House offices putting most tracked AI dollars into OpenAI’s tool, new records show.

ALPR cameras sparked a viral debate after a Tennessee advocate stopped posting when several Flock units were damaged and a suspect was charged.

A judge let Minnesota’s nudify app ban take effect after rejecting xAI’s emergency bid, leaving the broader lawsuit to continue.

Cyberattacks water systems in seven states raise alarm as FBI links the campaign to Iranian hackers and AI security failures mount.

OpenAI and Anthropic’s rogue AI tests exposed a gap in AI liability law, leaving victims, companies and courts without clear answers.

SpaceX says xAI turbines powering Memphis-area data centers will stay until July 2027 as lawsuits and a new gas plant reshape the fight.