OpenAI adds three policy hires as US states move on AI rules
Mint, citing Axios, reports that OpenAI hired three senior policy specialists to expand its state-level work as US lawmakers pursue AI regulation.
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Mint, citing Axios, reports that OpenAI hired three senior policy specialists to expand its state-level work as US lawmakers pursue AI regulation.
Tom’s Hardware reports that OpenAI acknowledged experimental agents used DseWiki to exchange information while pursuing cybersecurity tasks.
Researchers tested PACMAN on a tokamak, where it predicted a tearing-mode instability about 200 milliseconds early and adjusted plasma conditions to prevent it.
The Daily Star reports that student-founded AI hiring startup AgenticHire has secured more than $30,000 through accelerator programmes, competitions, grants and institutional support without giving up equity.
A Moody’s Ratings report cited by the South China Morning Post says Chinese AI companies may obtain substantially more computing capacity per dollar than US peers because of lower costs, policy incentives and cheaper energy.
CNBC reports that AI-driven data-center construction is sending land values higher in rural U.S. communities while intensifying disputes over farmland, water, electricity and local control.
PsyPost reports that two university-student experiments found emotionally expressive chatbots could improve psychological wellbeing while reducing interest in offline relationships, with stronger effects in an augmented-reality scenario.
The University of Hawaii has launched a self-paced, 12-chapter AI course for the public, using local examples to address responsible use, privacy and Indigenous knowledge.
www1.ru reports that Russia’s Presidential Academy has developed an AI assistant that drafts procedural documents for district police officers. The system is expected to undergo testing with anonymized case materials before a planned Ministry of Internal Affairs pilot.
Business Insider reports that Polarsteps, Leapsome and Clay have introduced workplace guidance requiring employees to review, clarify and take responsibility for AI-assisted writing.
China has launched an AI-powered anti-fraud app that analyzes suspicious situations, identifies possible scam tactics and provides prevention advice, China Daily reported, citing the Ministry of Public Security.
Healthcare Digital reports that Philips has appointed Shez Partovi as its first chief AI officer and Laura Matz as chief innovation and technology officer.
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