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An intense internal power struggle within the Trump administration has stalled US federal AI regulation, leaving a policy vacuum after Anthropic's Mythos model revealed critical cybersecurity risks. Factions within the Commerce Department, intelligence agencies, and pro-industry groups are locked in a "knife fight" over who gets to evaluate and oversee advanced AI systems. This paralysis follows the abrupt cancellation of a landmark executive order and the unexplained withdrawal of AI testing announcements.
Billionaire Kevin O’Leary and the Trump administration claim that widespread U.S. protests against data center construction are orchestrated by China and foreign propaganda, despite a lack of conclusive evidence. This narrative is being met with skepticism from a broad range of allies and critics who point to legitimate local concerns and widespread public opposition to AI infrastructure.
Newly appointed Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro faces an unexpected battle with the Trump administration as Disney-owned ABC accuses the FCC of violating its First Amendment rights. The dispute centers on an FCC investigation into “The View” over the “equal time” rule, despite the show's long-standing exemption. This confrontation marks a pivotal moment for D'Amaro, challenging Disney's past strategies of appeasement and forcing a direct stand against government pressure.
Anthropic's ties with the Trump administration are thawing, marked by a high-level meeting between CEO Dario Amodei and White House officials. This occurs despite an ongoing legal battle with the Pentagon, which labeled Anthropic a "supply-chain risk" over ethical disagreements on AI use.
Trump's US energy dominance vision, despite record domestic production, failed to insulate consumers from global oil shocks caused by the Iran war, leading to significant price hikes. While natural gas shows more resilience, the overall approach ignores market realities and demand reduction.
Ars Technica reports on the Trump administration's escalating efforts to unmask an ICE critic on Reddit, moving from a standard summons to a secret grand jury subpoena, sparking significant privacy and free speech concerns for online users and platforms.
France announced plans to transition government computers from Microsoft Windows to Linux to reduce reliance on U.S. tech and achieve "digital sovereignty." This decision, driven by geopolitical tensions and weaponized sanctions by the Trump administration, is part of a broader European effort to secure digital independence. The open-source nature of Linux offers transparency and control, aligning with France's strategic goals.
Billionaire-backed startup R3 Bio is developing genetically-engineered, nonsentient "organ sacks" to replace animal testing. This initiative aligns with the Trump administration's efforts to phase out animal experimentation, offering a potentially humane and effective alternative for scientific research. The company aims to eventually create human versions for personalized medical testing.
In a significant move that reverberated through the tech industry, artificial intelligence company Anthropic filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday, March 9, 2026. The lawsuit, lodged in a federal
The Trump administration has repealed Biden-era Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), reverting power plant pollution controls to 2012 levels. This rollback coincides with soaring electricity demand from AI data centers, domestic manufacturing, and electric vehicles. Critics argue the move sacrifices health protections for industry savings, while aging coal plants are kept online to meet the growing energy needs.
