Scale AI, a $13.8 billion AI startup, is under investigation by the US Department of Labor for potential wage violations, including unpaid wages, misclassification of employees, and retaliation, amid legal challenges from former workers over labor practices.
In a high-stakes legal battle, a federal judge denies Elon Musk's bid to halt OpenAI's controversial shift to a for-profit model, setting the stage for an expedited trial over the legality of the artificial intelligence company's transformation.
In a legal battle against OpenAI, a judge rejects Elon Musk's bid to stop the AI research company's transition to a for-profit model, allowing the transformation to proceed while other aspects of Musk's lawsuit move forward.
Trump's proposed 'Take It Down Act' raises alarming concerns about online censorship, as it could pressure websites to remove lawful content critical of powerful figures without adequate safeguards against abuse, threatening free speech.
An AI tool deployed by the Los Angeles Times analyzes articles for potential biases and perspectives, labeling them as 'Voices' and generating 'Insights' that suggest alternative viewpoints, sparking controversy over questionable results implying biases where none exist.
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.