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A new investigation reveals that the America by Design Foundation, a mysterious nonprofit run by SpaceXAI's General Counsel James Burnham, is paying the salaries of government workers detailed to the National Design Studio (NDS). This arrangement raises significant concerns about transparency, potential conflicts of interest, and the influence of private tech interests on government operations, particularly given SpaceXAI's extensive federal contracts and regulatory dealings.

The AI industry is divided over calls for a development slowdown to ensure safety, with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei proposing "pacing the frontier." This contrasts sharply with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's dismissal of regulation and the "AI backlash" as a hoax. Experts debate the sincerity of slowdown calls and the efficacy of market forces and current government oversight.

OpenAI has publicly launched its advanced AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, known for its cybersecurity capabilities. This launch proceeds despite the Trump administration's earlier request to restrict access to government-approved partners, with the White House now stating its engagement with AI companies is voluntary. The move signals a complex interplay between rapid AI development and evolving government oversight.
President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday, establishing voluntary government oversight for new AI models. This reverses his prior hands-off approach, balancing innovation with national security by asking companies for a 30-day review.

U.S. judge sides with Anthropic, temporarily blocking the Pentagon from branding the AI company a "supply chain risk" after it refused to lower guardrails for military use, citing ethical concerns over mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. This ruling is a significant win for tech autonomy and ethical AI development.