Europe denies dropping AI liability rules under pressure from Trump | TechCrunchThe EU denies abandoning AI regulation due to U.S. pressure, focusing instead on cutting red tape to enhance competitiveness.
The EU just shelved its AI liability directiveThe European Commission has abandoned plans for civil liability rules on harmful AI systems, causing criticism from EU lawmakers.
Elon Musk throws support behind California's AI safety bill-'this is a tough call and will make some people upset'Elon Musk has backed California's SB 1047, advocating for regulatory measures around AI to mitigate public risks.
California governor vetoes controversial AI safety billGovernor Newsom vetoed the AI bill SB 1047 due to its inadequate coverage and failure to address risks from smaller AI models.
a16z VC Martin Casado explains why so many AI regulations are so wrong | TechCrunchLawmakers need to focus on actual AI risks, not future hypothetical scenarios.
Meta's Nick Clegg to step down as Republican Joel Kaplan takes top global policy job under Mark ZuckerbergMeta's political shift with the appointment of Joel Kaplan signifies a deeper alignment between the tech giant and Republican interests.
Could a Labour nudification' manifesto bring more safety to AI?Labour Together thinktank proposes ban on nudification tools for explicit contentUK moving towards more principled and partisan debates on AI regulation
The EU just shelved its AI liability directiveThe European Commission has abandoned plans for civil liability rules on harmful AI systems, causing criticism from EU lawmakers.
Elon Musk throws support behind California's AI safety bill-'this is a tough call and will make some people upset'Elon Musk has backed California's SB 1047, advocating for regulatory measures around AI to mitigate public risks.
California governor vetoes controversial AI safety billGovernor Newsom vetoed the AI bill SB 1047 due to its inadequate coverage and failure to address risks from smaller AI models.
a16z VC Martin Casado explains why so many AI regulations are so wrong | TechCrunchLawmakers need to focus on actual AI risks, not future hypothetical scenarios.
Meta's Nick Clegg to step down as Republican Joel Kaplan takes top global policy job under Mark ZuckerbergMeta's political shift with the appointment of Joel Kaplan signifies a deeper alignment between the tech giant and Republican interests.
Could a Labour nudification' manifesto bring more safety to AI?Labour Together thinktank proposes ban on nudification tools for explicit contentUK moving towards more principled and partisan debates on AI regulation
Trump Names Musk Associate as White House A.I. & Crypto Czar'David Sacks appointed as White House A.I. & Crypto Czar, focusing on Artificial Intelligence and cryptocurrency policy for U.S. global leadership.
Trump's Commerce pick backs light-touch regulation in emerging tech policyLutnick advocates for a competitive U.S. tech policy, emphasizing innovation in AI and less regulation.
What Donald Trump's Win Means For AIAI technology has rapidly advanced, influencing national security and economic policy as Trump returns to power.
Google owner drops promise not to use AI for weaponsAlphabet has revised its ethical guidelines on AI, now allowing for use in national security and weapon systems.
Trump rescinds Biden's executive order on AI safety, as promisedTrump's administration repealed Biden's AI guardrails, indicating a shift in approach, with unclear future directions regarding AI governance.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits that AI's benefits may not be widely distributed | TechCrunchSam Altman emphasizes the need for early intervention in the AI landscape to balance power between capital and labor.
Trump Names Musk Associate as White House A.I. & Crypto Czar'David Sacks appointed as White House A.I. & Crypto Czar, focusing on Artificial Intelligence and cryptocurrency policy for U.S. global leadership.
Trump's Commerce pick backs light-touch regulation in emerging tech policyLutnick advocates for a competitive U.S. tech policy, emphasizing innovation in AI and less regulation.
What Donald Trump's Win Means For AIAI technology has rapidly advanced, influencing national security and economic policy as Trump returns to power.
Google owner drops promise not to use AI for weaponsAlphabet has revised its ethical guidelines on AI, now allowing for use in national security and weapon systems.
Trump rescinds Biden's executive order on AI safety, as promisedTrump's administration repealed Biden's AI guardrails, indicating a shift in approach, with unclear future directions regarding AI governance.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits that AI's benefits may not be widely distributed | TechCrunchSam Altman emphasizes the need for early intervention in the AI landscape to balance power between capital and labor.
Trump's VP pick is all MAGA, but his tech agenda looks more like Biden's than you'd thinkJ.D. Vance, a former critic of Trump, has shifted dramatically right, aligning with Trump's policies except in tech, where he criticizes Big Tech yet supports Biden admin's tech agenda.
Trump to Nominate Gail Slater to Head Justice Department's Antitrust EffortsTrump's administration will maintain a focus on antitrust actions against major tech companies, led by Gail Slater as assistant attorney general.
What Donald Trump's Win Will Mean for Big TechTrump's tech policy strategy may pivot between regulation and support for key tech players in a potential second term.
Coalition 'concerned' over UK appointing ex-Amazon exec as antitrust regulator chair | TechCrunchConcerns raised over the U.K. government's appointment of a former Amazon executive to lead the CMA and its potential impact on tech regulation.
Trump picks two nominees who could decide the fate of Big Tech and cryptoTrump's tech appointment choices signal a shift away from Biden-era policies towards a more pro-crypto and competitive tech environment.
Trump's VP pick is all MAGA, but his tech agenda looks more like Biden's than you'd thinkJ.D. Vance, a former critic of Trump, has shifted dramatically right, aligning with Trump's policies except in tech, where he criticizes Big Tech yet supports Biden admin's tech agenda.
Trump to Nominate Gail Slater to Head Justice Department's Antitrust EffortsTrump's administration will maintain a focus on antitrust actions against major tech companies, led by Gail Slater as assistant attorney general.
What Donald Trump's Win Will Mean for Big TechTrump's tech policy strategy may pivot between regulation and support for key tech players in a potential second term.
Coalition 'concerned' over UK appointing ex-Amazon exec as antitrust regulator chair | TechCrunchConcerns raised over the U.K. government's appointment of a former Amazon executive to lead the CMA and its potential impact on tech regulation.
Trump picks two nominees who could decide the fate of Big Tech and cryptoTrump's tech appointment choices signal a shift away from Biden-era policies towards a more pro-crypto and competitive tech environment.
NetChoice sues to block Maryland's Kids Code, saying it violates the First AmendmentNetChoice has blocked internet regulations by asserting they infringe on free speech rights.
The Morning After: TikTok lives to scroll another day (or 75)Trump's executive order provides TikTok a reprieve and potential opportunity for a US partnership.
Trump says he'll delay TikTok ban, but the platform must be soldTrump aims to restore TikTok in the U.S. through a proposed joint venture to protect national security.
TikTok Makes Last-Minute Push as Supreme Court Is Poised to Rule on BanTikTok is fighting a potential U.S. ban as the Supreme Court prepares to announce a decision on the controversial law.
Nintendo's Switch 2 is here - sort ofThe Switch 2 is confirmed, but many details remain uncertain as new information continues to emerge.
What will Trump's second term mean for tech?Trump's return to presidency may result in a softer approach to tech regulations, particularly regarding TikTok and antitrust pressures.
'First buddy' Elon Musk is a source of insight into Trump for TikTok's CEO as key deadline looms, report saysElon Musk's relationship with Donald Trump may help TikTok's CEO navigate regulatory challenges in the U.S.
The Morning After: TikTok lives to scroll another day (or 75)Trump's executive order provides TikTok a reprieve and potential opportunity for a US partnership.
Trump says he'll delay TikTok ban, but the platform must be soldTrump aims to restore TikTok in the U.S. through a proposed joint venture to protect national security.
TikTok Makes Last-Minute Push as Supreme Court Is Poised to Rule on BanTikTok is fighting a potential U.S. ban as the Supreme Court prepares to announce a decision on the controversial law.
Nintendo's Switch 2 is here - sort ofThe Switch 2 is confirmed, but many details remain uncertain as new information continues to emerge.
What will Trump's second term mean for tech?Trump's return to presidency may result in a softer approach to tech regulations, particularly regarding TikTok and antitrust pressures.
'First buddy' Elon Musk is a source of insight into Trump for TikTok's CEO as key deadline looms, report saysElon Musk's relationship with Donald Trump may help TikTok's CEO navigate regulatory challenges in the U.S.
This Week in AI: Will Biden's AI actions survive the Trump era? | TechCrunchBiden's AI regulations may not survive a Trump administration, but some could endure due to strategic interests.Trump's administration might maintain elements of Biden’s AI policies, especially those related to national security.
A Kamala Harris Presidency Could Mean More of the Same on A.I. RegulationVice President Kamala Harris has played a key role in shaping A.I. policies at the White House, advocating for voluntary safety standards, executive orders, and regulations while balancing innovation and public protection.
This Week in AI: Will Biden's AI actions survive the Trump era? | TechCrunchBiden's AI regulations may not survive a Trump administration, but some could endure due to strategic interests.Trump's administration might maintain elements of Biden’s AI policies, especially those related to national security.
A Kamala Harris Presidency Could Mean More of the Same on A.I. RegulationVice President Kamala Harris has played a key role in shaping A.I. policies at the White House, advocating for voluntary safety standards, executive orders, and regulations while balancing innovation and public protection.
We repaired an iPhone to see if iOS 18 fixes iPhone repairiOS 18's new repair assistant improves iPhone repairability by allowing independent repairs without losing device functionality.
Election 2024: How will the candidates regulate big tech?The Biden administration's aggressive antitrust stance may not continue with either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.
Marc Andreessen says he's spent 'half' his time at Mar-a-Lago since the election, weighing in on tech and economic policyMarc Andreessen has spent considerable time at Mar-a-Lago discussing tech and economic policies with President-elect Donald Trump since Election Day.
What Trump's election win means for Google antitrust cases - and the tech industryTrump's win could shift antitrust focus, especially regarding major tech companies such as Google.
Why Meta Donated $1 Million to Donald Trump's Inaugural Fund | EntrepreneurMeta aims to strengthen ties with President-elect Trump through a substantial donation and a recent meeting.
Election 2024: How will the candidates regulate big tech?The Biden administration's aggressive antitrust stance may not continue with either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.
Marc Andreessen says he's spent 'half' his time at Mar-a-Lago since the election, weighing in on tech and economic policyMarc Andreessen has spent considerable time at Mar-a-Lago discussing tech and economic policies with President-elect Donald Trump since Election Day.
What Trump's election win means for Google antitrust cases - and the tech industryTrump's win could shift antitrust focus, especially regarding major tech companies such as Google.
Why Meta Donated $1 Million to Donald Trump's Inaugural Fund | EntrepreneurMeta aims to strengthen ties with President-elect Trump through a substantial donation and a recent meeting.
As the year draws to a close, startups don't pause | TechCrunchThe startup ecosystem remains active, with significant news and updates even during shorter workweeks.
Where will the next democratic presidential nominee stand on tech policy?Joe Biden stepping down as Democratic presidential candidate leaves potential nominees to address tech policy platform.
Former X policy chief joins Sam Altman's Tools for Humanity | TechCrunchNick Pickles has joined Tools for Humanity as chief policy officer, bringing regulatory expertise from his time at X.
Where will the next democratic presidential nominee stand on tech policy?Joe Biden stepping down as Democratic presidential candidate leaves potential nominees to address tech policy platform.
Former X policy chief joins Sam Altman's Tools for Humanity | TechCrunchNick Pickles has joined Tools for Humanity as chief policy officer, bringing regulatory expertise from his time at X.
EU to Apple: "Let Users Choose Their Software"; Apple: "Nah"The Digital Markets Act enhances user rights and interoperability by limiting the control of tech platforms.
Anthropic flags AI's potential to 'automate sophisticated destructive cyber attacks'Anthropic updates AI model safety controls to prevent potential misuse for cyber attacks.
Google to receive punishment for search monopoly by next August, says judge | TechCrunchThe federal judge's decision regarding Google's antitrust case could significantly impact internet search dynamics by August 2025.
The White House calls on Amazon and Google to help defeat online censors in these countriesThe White House seeks tech companies' support to expand VPN access for combating internet censorship in authoritarian countries.
The Democratic platform doubles down on antitrustThe Democratic Party is reinforcing its commitment to antitrust policies and competition in the 2024 platform.
Joe Biden will leave behind a pretty impressive tech legacyPresident Joe Biden announces he will not seek reelection, allowing for analysis of his legacy focusing on tech policies like the CHIPS Act.
Helen Toner worries 'not super functional' Congress will flub AI policy | TechCrunchCongress struggles with passing comprehensive AI legislation, risking knee-jerk reactions to crises, highlighted by Helen Toner's concerns.