GSA strikes major ServiceNow deal offering federal agencies up to 70% discounts on AI-powered workflow tools that promise 30% efficiency gains, supporting Trump's AI Action Plan through September 2028.
GSA strikes major deal with Box offering federal agencies up to 75% discounts on AI-powered cloud platforms for 12 months, advancing America's AI Action Plan with government-approved models for automating contracting, research, disaster response, and veteran healthcare workflows.
Trump and Musk explode into a bitter public feud with personal attacks and threats after disagreeing over Republican policy, ending their political alliance that began with Musk's $277 million donation and government efficiency role.
Federal government strikes unprecedented $0.42 deal with xAI to deploy Grok AI models across all agencies through 2027, providing immediate access to advanced Grok 4 reasoning technology with dedicated engineering support and enterprise upgrade paths.
Trump administration launches controversial AI-powered Medicare prior authorization program called WISeR in six states starting January 2026, using algorithms to approve or deny medical procedures like knee surgeries and implants, sparking bipartisan opposition from lawmakers and doctors who fear delayed care and lack of transparency in automated healthcare decisions.
AI company Cohere raises additional $100 million funding, pushing its valuation to $7 billion while launching new Command A series enterprise models with vision, reasoning, and translation capabilities for secure deployment across global markets.
France makes history, naming Clara Chappaz as the world's first AI minister, underscoring its determination to lead the global AI revolution and harness this transformative technology.
Nationwide teacher shortages persist, with 1 in 8 teaching positions vacant or filled by uncertified educators, impacting over 6 million students; some states face worsening shortages while others implement reforms, signaling need for sustained solutions to stabilize the workforce.
As the AI job boom intensifies geographic concentration in major tech hubs like the Bay Area, generative AI drives expansion to emerging metro areas, prompting calls for regional economic development aligned with national AI strategy to harness AI's transformative potential.
In a groundbreaking move, Anthropic becomes the first major tech company to endorse California's SB 53 AI bill, mandating transparency measures and safety procedures for advanced AI models offered in the state, aligning with recommendations from California's AI policy working group.