Anthropic Calls for Global ‘Pause’ on Frontier AI as Model Capabilities Accelerate
Anthropic executives Marina Favaro and Jack Clark warn that AI capabilities are outstripping societal safeguards, calling for a coordinated industry slowdown.
Tag: Academic Policy
Europe’s Bet on Open Source to Break the Grip of Big Tech
The EU is pivoting toward open source software to reduce reliance on non-EU proprietary systems and secure technological sovereignty.
Trump Signs AI Executive Order Granting Federal Government Early Access to ‘Frontier’ Models
A new executive order allows the US government to review advanced AI models before release and influence who gets 'trusted partner' access, sparking concerns over political favoritism.
Kevin Warsh Signals Policy Shift at the Federal Reserve With First Wave of Strategic Hires
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has brought on Paul Winfree and Daniel Heil as contractors, signaling a potential shift toward conservative economic orthodoxy.
Trump Signs Diluted AI Oversight Order Following Silicon Valley Pushback
President Trump signs a narrower AI executive order requiring voluntary model reviews 30 days before launch, marking a victory for Silicon Valley lobbyists.
Microsoft’s Cloud Dominance Under FTC Microscope as Antitrust Heat Returns
New details emerge regarding the FTC's probe into Microsoft, focusing on Azure cloud licensing and AI bundling that could mirror the 1990s antitrust battles.
The ‘Airport Model’ Comes to Orbit: How New Spaceport Bond Laws Unlock Billions in Infrastructure
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) allows spaceports to access the municipal bond market, shifting space infrastructure from venture-style funding to long-term institutional capital.
EPA’s Coal Ash Rollbacks Spark Outcry Over Groundwater Contamination and Pediatric Health
Environmental advocates and health researchers challenge the EPA's move to weaken coal ash regulations, citing risks to groundwater and child neurodevelopment.
UC Faculty Push for SAT Return as STEM Math Proficiency Hits ‘Critical’ Low
Over 600 University of California faculty members are calling for the reinstatement of standardized testing to address a severe decline in STEM readiness.