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HHS launches SURPASS program to accelerate clinical trials with AI
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a five‑year SURPASS initiative that will use AI‑driven simulation and real‑time data platforms to streamline the design and execution of clinical trials.statnews.comPolicy
National teachers union and Microsoft announce AI privacy standards for schools
The American Federation of Teachers and Microsoft have signed a September agreement establishing ten legally enforceable guardrails that prohibit Microsoft from using student or teacher data to train AI models, sell the data, or employ it for advertising, aiming to protect student privacy amid rising AI use in…pennsylvaniaindependent.comPolicy
Senator Gounardes challenges federal AI self-regulation, advocates for state-level oversight
New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes criticized the federal government's reliance on voluntary AI industry self-policing, signaling a push for stricter state-level safety and transparency mandates.nysenate.govPolicy
Senator Markey introduces bill to create independent board for AI‑enabled cyber attacks
Senator Edward Markey (D‑MA) has introduced the Cybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations Act (S.5541), proposing an independent agency with subpoena power to probe major cyber incidents that involve artificial‑intelligence agents, especially those affecting critical infrastructure.benton.orgPolicy
White House AI safety accord contains presidential typo
The Guardian reports that the White House AI self‑regulation accord signed by President Donald Trump and six tech CEOs bears a misspelling of “United States” in the president’s signature, raising questions about the document’s formal handling.theguardian.comPolicy
FTC probes OpenAI and Anthropic over AI product safety concerns
The Federal Trade Commission is preparing formal information requests for OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI firms as part of a probe into whether their products comply with consumer‑protection laws after recent cybersecurity incidents.news.bloomberglaw.comPolicy
Google pilots payments to publishers for AI‑generated search results
Google is testing a program that compensates roughly 100 publishers for the use of their content in its AI Overviews, AI Mode and Gemini chatbot, amid growing regulatory pressure on AI‑driven search.theverge.comPolicy
OpenAI delays IPO over AI safety concerns
OpenAI has pushed its planned initial public offering to next year, citing AI safety worries, and is seeking a $30 billion private funding round at a $1.4 trillion valuation while rolling out a new personal‑assistant product called Dots.arstechnica.comPolicy
Illinois judge issues standing order on AI use in court
Illinois Circuit Judge Sarah Smith issued a standing order addendum disclosing her use of AI as a productivity tool, marking a shift toward judicial transparency in the state.natlawreview.com
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