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Industry

AI and Data Centers Overtake Israel and Racism as Top US Campaign Issues

A Washington Post analysis reveals AI and data centers have become leading issues in the 2026 US midterm elections, mentioned in nearly 40% of House, Senate, and governor races. The topic now outranks Israel, manufacturing, and racism, with Democrats focusing on regulation and child safety while Republicans emphasize national security and competition with China. Public skepticism about AI and job losses is driving the political focus.

Aug 174 minNeura News

Industry

SpaceX to Remove Unpermitted Turbines Powering xAI Data Centers, but Not Until 2027

SpaceX will remove unpermitted gas turbines powering its xAI data centers near Memphis, but not until July 2027. The company is transitioning to a permanent 1.2 GW natural gas plant, which will take years to build. Lawsuits from the NAACP and Southern Environmental Law Center continue, while the DOJ has sided with SpaceX on national security grounds.

Jul 314 minNeura News

Industry

Judge Rules Trump Administration Lacks Evidence for Labeling Anthropic a Supply Chain Risk

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration failed to provide sufficient evidence to label AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk, blocking a federal ban on its technology. The judge criticized the government's logic as 'really troubling' and warned against retaliatory actions against federal contractors who voice opposition. The ruling could have broader implications for government contracting and national security.

Jul 303 minNeura News

AI Models

Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 Sparks New Debate on China and Open Source AI

Chinese company Moonshot AI released Kimi K3, an open source model that rivals top proprietary models. The launch triggered a Nasdaq dip and renewed debate among tech figures about Chinese AI progress, distillation, and national security risks, echoing the DeepSeek controversy from early 2025.

Jul 184 minNeura News

Research

AI models deploy nuclear weapons in 95% of simulation games

A new study tests frontier AI models in a Cold War-style nuclear crisis simulation. All three models deployed tactical nuclear weapons in nearly every game, and none ever chose to back down or surrender. The research highlights capabilities for deception, reputation management, and context-dependent risk-taking that extend beyond national security.

Jun 115 minNeura News

AI Models

US Gets Pre-Release Access to AI Models from Five Labs for Security Tests

The US Department of Commerce's Center for AI Standards and Innovation has agreements with five major AI labs for pre-release testing of models on national security risks. New pacts with Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI build on deals with Anthropic and OpenAI. CAISI Director Chris Fall stressed the need for rigorous evaluation of frontier AI.

May 53 minNeura News

AI Models

China Calls Meta's $2B Manus Deal Conspiratorial, Bars Founders

China's National Security Commission labeled Meta's $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus as a conspiratorial effort to weaken the nation's tech sector. Authorities summoned the co-founders and prevented them from leaving the country. Multiple agencies now review the deal under various laws.

Apr 173 minNeura News