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Autonomous AI hacks raise thorny questions of legal accountability
The prospect of legal accountability is unclear. Lawsuits are a possibility, but some legal experts believe any criminal investigations would face an extremely high burden given the autonomous nature of the attacks and the absence of evidence the AI models were designed with the intent to hack into other networks.
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Senate rejects resolution to halt Trump's war with Iran as gas prices upend midterms
The Senate recently voted against a resolution aimed at ending US President Trump's military actions in Iran. This vote, which resulted in a 49-50 tally, reflects growing unrest among Republican senators. Rising gas prices and voter dissatisfaction are influencing political dynamics ahead of the midterm elections. Some lawmakers are attempting to leverage their influence to change military strategies while confronting the president's authority.
Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to act
President Donald Trump is leading the opposition to recent calls by tech leaders seeking greater government oversight, including Anthropic's Dario Amodei, OpenAI's Sam Altman and xAI's Elon Musk.
US Senators from both parties question OpenAI on breach of AI startup Hugging Face
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., launched an investigation Thursday into OpenAI for its artificial intelligence system hacking into another AI company on its own. He is seeking more details about the attack on AI startup Hugging Face, which was disclosed by OpenAI in July, and leads a Senate subcommittee with jurisdiction over disaster management.
US lawmakers probe OpenAI over AI ‘going rogue’ as fears of human control grow
US lawmakers are demanding answers from OpenAI about artificial intelligence safety. Senator Josh Hawley is investigating an incident where an AI system hacked another company. Senator Chris Van Hollen wants federal agencies to assess AI model risks. Concerns arise as researchers express worries about AI companies prioritizing competition over safety. One senator proposes banning superintelligent AI development until safety rules exist.
US lawmakers call for new AI rules after Anthropic researchers' safety warnings
The reaction was broader than after previous statements from OpenAI and Anthropic staffers about safety concerns, drawing input from lawmakers who do not often forcefully engage in debates over how to govern AI.
OpenAI faces Senate probe into Hugging Face incident
In a September 9 letter to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Senator Josh Hawley said the investigation was launched in light of "new, disturbing evidence" surrounding the incident and described as "reckless" the company's decision to continue testing despite detecting rogue AI behavior.
Donald Trump unfazed by midterms, sees path to tighter grip on Republican Party: Report
Donald Trump appears unconcerned about midterm election outcomes for Republicans. He sees the post-election period as an opportunity to strengthen his party influence. Trump intends to shape the 2028 presidential race and future Republican leadership. He will leverage his political network and fundraising power beyond the presidency. Potential congressional oversight poses a significant post-election confrontation for his administration.
US senator Hawley launches probe into Meta AI policies
US Senator Josh Hawley has launched a probe into Meta’s AI policies after reports that its chatbots engaged children in romantic or sensual chats. He’s demanding internal documents, including risk reports and policy drafts. The investigation will assess potential harm to minors and whether Meta misled the public or regulators.
Meet Josh Hawley, the JD Vance rival who wants to be the MAGA successor of Trump in 2028
Republican Senator Josh Hawley is strategically rebranding himself as a champion for blue-collar workers, potentially setting up a 2028 primary showdown with Vice-President JD Vance. Both are vying for the Republican party's populist mantle in the post-Trump era, appealing to working-class voters with pro-labor stances.
US Senator Josh Hawley wants to ban TikTok nationwide
TikTok, whose parent is the Chinese company ByteDance, already faces a ban that would stop federal employees from using or downloading TikTok on government-owned devices.
Republican Senator Josh Hawley ran out of US Capitol building during January 6 riots. Check out why
Senator Hawley of Missouri was in for Congressional barbs for his actions during the White House takeover by rioters, as seen in a new video.
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