The White House has released its National Legislative Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, recommending federal action across seven domains, including child safety, intellectual property, and workforce development. Most consequentially, it calls on Congress to preempt conflicting state AI laws, putting years of state-level regulatory activity directly in the crosshairs.

In Utah, an AI chatbot can now renew your prescription for $4, no doctor required. Through a first-in-the-nation pilot with startup Doctronic, the state is testing autonomous AI for chronic medication refills. Physician groups are alarmed, but Doctronic claims its AI matches doctors' treatment plans 99.2% of the time.

A federal judge halted the Pentagon's unprecedented move to label Anthropic, the maker of Claude, a "supply chain risk," calling it a textbook First Amendment retaliation. The designation, which would have blacklisted Anthropic from all government contracting, stemmed from the company's refusal to allow its AI to be used for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance.

AI job disruption is no longer theoretical. A wave of layoffs tied directly to artificial intelligence, including major cuts at Block, signals a turning point as companies restructure around automation. As they do so, corporations validate the fear that white-collar roles once considered safe may be the first to change.

Anthropic refused Pentagon demands to remove safety limits from its AI systems, saying unrestricted military use posed ethical risks. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatened to cancel contracts, escalating a clash over AI governance, national security, and safeguards, highlighting growing tensions between tech companies and governments over military AI control.

Ropes & Gray’s innovative AI program lets associates dedicate up to 20% of their required billable hours to AI training and simulations, as law firms reimagine traditional billing models. The experiment highlights how AI is nudging the legal industry toward more flexible workflows, promising greater efficiency and skill development for junior lawyers.

Europe’s landmark AI Act faces delays after heavy lobbying from U.S. tech giants and the Trump administration, with the European Commission considering a one-year pause on enforcement and softer compliance measures. This marks a dramatic shift in EU regulatory ambitions and reflects fears that strict rules could hinder innovation and global competitiveness in AI.

Faced with backlog and quality challenges at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a new approach dubbed AI-First Triage proposes using generative AI to perform early prior-art searches, engage applicants sooner, and reshape the examination queue. This article unpacks how this shift could cut pendency, raise patent quality, and outlines the risks that overshadow the promise.

Italy just passed its first national AI law, setting a bold precedent in Europe. The new rules, effective October 2025, introduce sector-specific safeguards, national AI strategies, and novel rules for healthcare, employment, and copyright. Businesses and professionals must now adapt to dual compliance amid evolving regulations and heightened government oversight.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a landmark AI safety law requiring advanced AI companies to publicly disclose their safety measures and safeguard whistleblowers. This move positions California as a leader in AI regulation, sparking debates over innovation versus consumer protection, and prompting scrutiny of state legislative authority within a rapidly evolving technology sector.

Eve, a San Francisco-based legal AI startup, has reached a $1 billion valuation after raising $103 million in new funding. The firm specializes in AI-driven tools for plaintiffs’ law firms, reflecting accelerated demand for automation in legal practice as more firms turn to generative AI to streamline case work and document analysis.

The FTC has launched a sweeping inquiry into seven major tech firms, including Meta, OpenAI, and Alphabet, demanding details on how their AI chatbots protect children and teens. The investigation seeks to uncover companies’ practices for monitoring safety, disclosing risks, and complying with privacy laws amid rising concern about AI-powered companion bots’ impacts on youth.

Anthropic just became the first major AI company to endorse California’s groundbreaking SB 53 bill, which would require unprecedented transparency, reporting, and safety standards for cutting-edge AI developers. If passed, the legislation promises to reshape how AI risks are managed—not just in California, but potentially nationwide. The final vote is imminent.

Anthropic has reached a historic $1.5 billion settlement in a landmark copyright dispute over its use of pirated and lawfully acquired books to train AI models. The deal sets a precedent for the industry, highlighting the need for robust data governance, licensing, and legal compliance for AI developers and enterprise users navigating evolving copyright rules.

Governments are taking unprecedented stakes in major tech companies, as seen by the U.S. acquiring 10% of Intel. This marks a bold shift from regulation to state ownership of vital technologies. The “Intel precedent” signals new legal and compliance hurdles for multinationals as competition heats up globally over AI chips, sovereignty, and market control

The US, like many countries, faces a complicated challenge: how to regulate the rise of AI and AGI in the midst of fierce geopolitical competition. Software-focused controls face the decades-old dilemma of unpredictable outcomes, and America’s hardware advantages are quickly fading away. Policymakers must balance innovation, security, and ethical governance in an era of unprecedented technological upheaval.

Two federal court rulings in New Jersey and Mississippi were abruptly withdrawn after major factual and legal errors, likely triggered by unvetted generative AI research, surfaced within hours. These high-profile incidents highlight the growing risks of AI “hallucinations” in judicial work and underscore urgent calls for transparent, enforceable rules governing courtroom use of AI tools

Elon Musk's xAI has filed an explosive antitrust lawsuit against tech giants Apple and OpenAI, accusing them of conspiring to create an AI monopoly that stifles competition. The billionaire claims their partnership illegally locks up markets while harming his Grok chatbot's prospects in the intensifying artificial intelligence arms race.

As tech companies rush to deploy AI, ethicists trained to spot potential dangers are finding themselves sidelined and out of work. Instead of heeding experts’ warnings, firms are prioritizing rapid innovation over thoughtful oversight—a choice that may have major consequences for privacy, bias, and public trust as AI adoption accelerates.

Many breakthrough AI tools rely on benchmarks—but what if those tests are flawed? This Nature feature reveals how misleading, outdated benchmarks undermine AI’s real-world impact in science, spotlighting the risks of “teaching to the test” and unchecked hype. Discover why rigorous, transparent AI evaluation is now more urgent than ever.