Pentagon’s Michael on Anthropic Talks, Military Use of AI

US Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael discusses talks with Anthropic about loosening restrictions on the use of its artificial intelligence technology by the US military. Michael says the Pentagon offered concessions to the company and is open to continuing talks ahead of the Friday afternoon deadline.

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David Ellison Used DC Ties, Deep Pockets to Buy Warner

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Graduated Income Tax Petition Drive Launched in Colorado

A coalition of Colorado community and tax policy groups has been cleared to start collecting signatures for a ballot initiative asking voters to establish a graduated income tax system that will lean primarily on wealthy taxpayers.

States Challenge RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Changes: States of Play

More than a dozen states have joined the legal fray against US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s sweeping vaccine policy changes by claiming they threaten the states’ efforts to encourage vaccinations among their populations.