Office of Science and Technology Policy
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US AI Regulation Stalls Amidst Political Division and Industry Opposition
Despite growing concerns about advanced AI models posing risks, comprehensive regulation in Washington appears unlikely in the near future. The White House has paused efforts to establish a dedicated AI regulatory body …
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Timnit Gebru criticizes former OSTP colleague Alondra
Timnit Gebru, formerly of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), has publicly criticized a colleague, Alondra, for her past work at OSTP. Gebru stated that Alondra fought hard during her tenure at OSTP, imp…
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AI leaders urge US and China to screen DNA synthesis orders for biosecurity
A coalition of AI leaders, including Sam Altman and Dario Amodei, are advocating for stricter regulations on nucleic acid synthesis companies to mitigate AI-enabled biosecurity risks. They propose that these companies s…
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Trump admin's AI strategy fractures at G20 summit
Within the G20 Innovation Summit, the Trump administration's efforts to showcase unified AI leadership were undermined by internal strategic divisions. Tensions surfaced between the Commerce Department and the White Hou…
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US-China AI safety talks urged amid state media criticism of US governance
A former White House adviser and OpenAI executive has called for direct AI safety talks between the US and China, suggesting a limited window for cooperation exists due to escalating risks. This call comes as Chinese st…
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US and China struggle to finalize AI talks ahead of Xi visit · 2 sources tracked
The United States and China are reportedly struggling to finalize the details for planned discussions on artificial intelligence ahead of President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to the US. Key uncertainties include which …
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White House revises critical tech list, adding AI safety and quantum crypto
The White House has updated its critical technology list, removing categories like data centers, batteries, and augmented reality while adding post-quantum cryptography, integrated photonics, and high-entropy alloys. Th…
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NIST and DOE partner on AI innovation for national science challenges
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has partnered with the Department of Energy (DOE) through a memorandum of understanding to advance AI-driven innovation for national science and technology chall…
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White House report proposes AI funding surge, cuts to basic science
A report from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has raised concerns regarding a proposed shift in federal research funding. The report advocates for increased aid towards artificial intelligence an…
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Report to Trump advocates for science funding and AI, omits administration's critiques
A new report, "Science: A New Golden Age," was presented to Donald Trump by Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. The report advocates for increased science funding and m…
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Trump administration to redirect billions from universities to AI research
The Trump administration plans to redirect billions of dollars in federal research funding from universities to individual scientists and AI-focused projects. This initiative aims to bolster US scientific competitivenes…
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Moonshot AI accused of covertly distilling Anthropic's Fable for Kimi K3 model
Moonshot AI is accused of covertly distilling Anthropic's Fable model to develop its Kimi K3 model. This alleged action was carried out using a sophisticated internal platform designed for large-scale distillation again…
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OpenAI to debut ChatGPT 5.6 with government-approved users first
OpenAI plans to initially release its new ChatGPT 5.6 model exclusively to customers approved by the U.S. government, according to a report by The Information. This staggered release, detailed in a memo from CEO Sam Alt…
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OpenAI staggers GPT 5.6 release at Trump administration's request · 7 sources tracked
OpenAI is staggering the release of its new AI model, GPT 5.6, following a request from the Trump administration. The company will initially provide a limited preview to select partners, with a broader public release pl…
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White House clashes with Anthropic over AI model export controls · 2 sources tracked
The White House, under the Trump administration, has placed export controls on Anthropic's advanced AI models, Claude Mythos and Fable 5, leading to a dispute over the company's adherence to regulations. Anthropic claim…
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AI agents struggle with PDF text extraction, hindering simple tasks
AI agents are reportedly struggling with basic PDF text extraction tasks, specifically concerning a document from the Office of Science & Technology's National Initiative for American Space. The issue appears to stem fr…
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OpenAI partners with U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate science with AI
OpenAI has signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate scientific discovery using advanced AI and computing. This collaboration, part of OpenAI's "OpenAI for Science" initiative…