OpenAI embraced regulation— until talks got serious in Europe
A week after encouraging U.S. regulation, CEO Sam Altman is threatening to leave Europe.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaMicrosoft won over Washington. A new AI debate tests its president.
Microsoft president Brad Smith learned to work with D.C. Now a brewing debate over AI regulation is testing his well-worn playbook.
By Cat ZakrzewskiMusk gives DeSantis a Twitter boost, breaking another tech norm
The Twitter chief hosted the Florida governor's presidential launch.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaU.S. says Chinese hackers breached gear in Guam, key to Pacific defense
The intruders could be laying the groundwork to disrupt communications between North America and Asia in the event of a military confrontation, according to researchers at Microsoft.
By Joseph MennGoogle is failing to uphold post-Roe privacy pledge, Democrats say
They cite a Post investigation finding the tech giant is retaining sensitive data.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaThese lawmakers say Montana’s TikTok ban likely won’t stick
The law may violate the First Amendment, they argue.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaBiden nominates telecom veteran to FCC in bid to overcome stalemate
Anna Gomez is President Biden's latest pick in the hope of gaining a Democratic majority on the Federal Communications Commission.
By Cristiano LimaLawmakers convene hearing on AM radio phaseout
The move could prevent Americans from receiving emergency notifications and stifle political discourse, lawmakers say
By David DiMolfettaSupreme Court ruling in Twitter, Google cases puts Congress in bind
The Supreme Court has effectively put pressure back on Congress to settle concerns about Section 230, the tech industry's liability shield.
By Cristiano LimaSupreme Court ruling in Twitter, Google cases puts Congress in bind
By not weighing in on the law, lawmakers are left to settle their concerns.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaBig Tech rivals enter fight over U.S. digital trade
Proton, Yelp and other companies are sounding off on the tech giants influencing talks.
By Cristiano LimaThis lawmaker stands out for his AI expertise. Can he help Congress?
With a graduate degree in computer science, Obernolte has emerged as a leading expert in Congress on how AI works and what lawmakers should worry about.
By Julian MarkHow OpenAI CEO Sam Altman won over Washington — for now
“Sam Altman is night and day compared to other CEOs" one lawmaker said.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaCEO behind ChatGPT warns Congress AI could cause ‘harm to the world’
In his first congressional testimony, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called for extensive regulation, including a new government agency charged with licensing AI models.
By Cat Zakrzewski, Cristiano Lima and Will OremusJailed Saudi dissident, sister sue Twitter under RICO act in spy case
The suit argues Twitter broke the law by letting employees reveal the identity of dissidents to Saudi agents who then arrested them.
By Joseph MennThe CEO behind ChatGPT is testifying. Here’s what to expect.
OpenAI's Sam Altman is poised to face questions on misinformation, privacy and China.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaE.U. breaks with Britain and U.S. to clear Microsoft’s Activision deal
U.S. and British regulators have sued to block the deal, which would expand the tech giant’s grip on gaming.
By Cat ZakrzewskiElon Musk's about-face on government censorship
The Twitter chief railed against alleged U.S. suppression, then allowed it in Turkey.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaRaw videos of violent incidents in Texas rekindle debate about graphic images
News organizations have long held back from publishing explicit or violent images of death, which are now rapidly disseminated across social media platforms.
By Marc Fisher and Naomi NixLawmakers ‘cowered’ to take on tech giants again, senator says
Industry lobbying is giving lawmakers cold feet, Sen. Grassley said.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfetta