A Northwestern University study reveals over 60% of federal judges now use AI tools in their judicial work, yet nearly half report receiving no AI training and policies governing its use remain dangerously inconsistent across courts.
OpenAI launches a $1 billion philanthropic push through its non-profit Foundation, targeting life sciences, economic impact, and community programs, but critics argue the tech giant is simply funding fixes to problems its own AI is creating.
The US Department of Labor launches 'Make America AI-Ready,' a free AI literacy course delivered entirely via text message, requiring just 10 minutes a day for seven days — accessible to anyone by texting 'READY' to 20202.
The White House releases a national AI framework seeking to block state-level regulations and limit federal oversight, outlining six congressional objectives including streamlined data center permits and IP protections, as critics warn the plan leaves citizens vulnerable to AI harms while supporters praise it as a pro-innovation breakthrough.
A real-world AI tool deployed across 16 Nairobi clinics is cutting diagnosis errors by 16% and treatment errors by 13% across 20,000 patient visits, while unexpectedly boosting clinician confidence by delivering silent, targeted corrective nudges during care.
The White House unveils a National AI Policy Framework aiming to override state AI laws with federal oversight, targeting risks like child safety and AI scams, but critics warn of internal contradictions that could undermine its effectiveness and raise doubts about Washington's ability to build the bipartisan consensus needed for …
China surpasses the U.S. in OpenClaw AI adoption as Baidu and Tencent roll out the viral AI assistant nationwide, fueling a boom in one-person businesses, while Chinese authorities simultaneously warn government agencies and sensitive industries like banking to limit its use over security and data risks.
EU lawmakers are pushing to ban AI-generated explicit images without consent as part of a landmark AI Act vote set for March 26, while also proposing to delay high-risk AI system rules until December 2026.
OpenAI strikes a major deal with AWS to deliver AI tools to U.S. government agencies, directly challenging Anthropic's stronghold in the federal cloud space while retaining control over its own model deployments.
Tech layoffs surge 51% in early 2026, with Amazon cutting 16,000 jobs and Block slashing its workforce nearly in half, as AI is officially blamed for over 12,000 U.S. job losses — though analysts warn companies may be using AI as cover for deeper financial struggles, prompting Congress to introduce …