Donald Trump's administration prioritizes AI growth over regulation, evidenced by executive orders and discussions of government stakes in AI firms. Meanwhile, Anthropic advocates for a pause in AI development while pursuing an IPO, raising questions about its safety-first posture.
A surge in anti-AI extremist attacks, including attempts on OpenAI's headquarters and its CEO Sam Altman's home, highlights growing concerns over tech industry backlash, radicalizing old and new extremist groups amid rapid AI-driven societal changes.
US law enforcement is warning of 'anti-tech extremism' amid growing hatred towards AI, while a bipartisan amendment seeks to end nationwide police license plate tracking. Other reports cover ballot seizures, ICE firearms trainer involvement in shootings, hackable robot lawn mowers, cybercrime claims against MyPillow, a controversial State Department office, DHS data demands, AI safety bills, and election officials preparing for ICE presence.
Startup dumb.co challenges smartphone addiction with 'dumbphones' through its Month Offline program, offering a middle ground between tech abstinence and moderation.
Jeff Bezos, in a rare interview, called for tax reform and reconsidered Donald Trump, signaling a strategic move to navigate an anti-tech backlash. He aims to secure support amid growing public discontent and threats to his ventures.
