California's new AI bill, SB 53, proposes whistleblower protections for employees raising concerns about critically risky AI systems and establishes a public computing cluster, CalCompute, amid ongoing debates around AI safety and existential risk.
DOGE alleges wasteful government software license surplus, but experts contextualize reasons like bundled purchases and future staffing needs, highlighting nuance beyond DOGE's criticism.
Major UK newspapers united in a bold blue cover protest against government proposals that could allow AI companies to exploit copyrighted works without permission or fair compensation, threatening the $152 billion creative industry.
Elon Musk's controversial demand for federal workers to detail their weekly accomplishments or resign has sparked outrage, with claims it aims to dismantle democracy by traumatizing employees, exacerbating Trump-era layoffs in crucial areas like nuclear security and pandemic prevention.
Alarming mass terminations of federal scientists responsible for public health, safety, and environmental protection have sparked widespread concerns over potential risks to air travel, medical device safety, wildlife habitats, and national parks.