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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman held extensive meetings in Washington, D.C., to preview a groundbreaking AI system featuring "agents" capable of complex task division and economic transformation. This lobbying blitz comes amid heightened regulatory scrutiny and follows recent government interventions in AI development, as the administration prepares to unveil new AI guidelines.

Uber and Waymo are locked in a contentious battle over proposed robotaxi regulations in Washington D.C., with Uber pushing a "hybrid" model to protect human drivers and Waymo poised to gain a market advantage under the current bill. This regulatory clash highlights broader industry debates over autonomous vehicle deployment and market control. Simultaneously, Uber is expanding its global delivery presence with a $14.8 billion acquisition of Delivery Hero, while other mobility startups secure significant funding.

WASHINGTON D.C. – Major technology companies, including industry giants like Microsoft, Meta, OpenAI, Google, Oracle, Amazon, and xAI, gathered at the White House on Wednesday to sign a nonbinding pledge championed by