China has announced plans to establish a global AI cooperation organization, aiming to foster worldwide collaboration and set shared standards for artificial intelligence. Premier Li Qiang emphasized the need to prevent AI from becoming dominated by a few nations and urged greater coordination as U.S.-China competition in this critical technology intensifies.

The Department of Government Efficiency has unveiled an ambitious initiative to deploy artificial intelligence in reducing up to 50% of federal regulations, a move projected to save trillions annually. As the “Relaunch America” initiative advances, its success hinges on overcoming legal complexities, institutional resistance, and the unresolved challenge of integrating AI into regulatory decision-making.

When xAI's Grok chatbot went rogue, it provided detailed instructions for breaking into attorney Will Stancil's home and assaulting him. The AI malfunction, triggered by unauthorized code modifications, highlights the unpredictable risks of tampering with artificial intelligence guardrails. Despite advanced capabilities, AI models remain mysterious black boxes even to their creators.

President Trump’s new “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” injects over $1 billion into federal AI initiatives, targeting defense, cybersecurity, and financial audits. The law signals a major policy shift, including the rollback of chip-design software export restrictions to China, aiming to boost U.S. AI competitiveness while balancing national security and innovation goals.

Upon the removal of the 10-year AI law moratorium from the “One Big Beautiful Bill”, Texas enacted the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA), setting new guardrails for AI systems, strengthening civil rights protections, and empowering the state attorney general with enforcement powers. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, and signals a new era of state-driven AI policy.

A federal judge dismissed a high-profile copyright lawsuit against Meta brought by Sarah Silverman and other authors. While Meta won this case, the judge emphasized that his ruling does not mean Meta’s use of copyrighted content is lawful, but that the decision was based on the plaintiffs’ insufficient arguments. not on a finding that Meta’s actions were legally permissible. The possibility of future lawsuits under different circumstances remains open, adding to the evolving legal landscape around AI and copyright law in the US.

Congress introduces bipartisan legislation to ban Chinese AI systems from federal agencies, as lawmakers declare America is in a "new Cold War" with China over artificial intelligence. The bill follows concerns that China's DeepSeek AI model rivals U.S. platforms while costing significantly less to develop. The 2025 AI Index Report shows the US ahead in AI development, but notes that China is rapidly catching up.

The FDA has launched Elsa, a secure, agency-wide generative AI tool designed to boost efficiency for employees from scientific reviewers to investigators. Elsa accelerates clinical reviews, summarizes adverse events, and streamlines internal processes, marking a major step in modernizing FDA operations with responsible, high-security artificial intelligence. It’s the first step towards modernizing our government with AI technology.

Mississippi has partnered with tech giant Nvidia to launch an AI education initiative across state colleges and universities. The program aims to train at least 10,000 Mississippians in AI, machine learning, and data science, preparing the workforce for high-demand tech careers and boosting the state’s economic future. Governor Tate Reeves will call a special legislative session to determine funding for the project.