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FTC Opens Investigation Into OpenAI and Anthropic Over AI Safety

The Federal Trade Commission launched an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence developers, focusing on consumer protection, competition and safety risks associated with advanced AI systems.
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US Space Force Plans Deeper Integration of Commercial Satellites Into Military Communications
House Oversight Committee Subpoenas Biden-Era Financial and Intelligence Records
Senate Judiciary Committee Faces Fight Over Trump Nominee for Ninth Circuit
FCC Proposes Rules to Limit Exclusive Broadband Deals in Apartment and Commercial Buildings
US Surgeon General Calls for Social Media Algorithm Transparency and Age Restrictions
DNC Sets South Carolina as First Presidential Primary State for 2028
Texas and Other Republican-Led States Deploy More National Guard Personnel to Southern Border
EPA Says Federal Policy Overrides State Restrictions on New Natural Gas Connections
Supreme Court Upholds Federal Regulation of Untraceable Ghost Gun Kits
FEC Advances Disclosure Rules for AI-Generated Political Advertising
SEC Rolls Back Climate and Social Disclosure Requirements for Public Companies
Homeland Security Deploys Cyber Teams to Help Protect Election Infrastructure
Treasury Expands Sanctions on Financial Networks Accused of Funding Iranian Proxy Groups
Department of Energy Approves Four New LNG Export Projects in Louisiana and Texas
Pentagon Awards Major Contracts for Autonomous Drone Systems Under Replicator Initiative
Senate Panel Advances Contempt Resolution Against Anthony Fauci
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