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A new free Chinese AI model called Kimi from Moonshot has sparked a fierce debate among President Trump's AI advisers, with some calling for restrictions and others warning against self-defeating measures. Meanwhile, a federal judge approved Anthropic's record $1.5 billion copyright settlement, the largest known payout in history, though many authors remain unsatisfied.
Chris Fall, director of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI), has resigned after only three months on the job. He is the third person to leave the role this year, following Collin Burns, who was pushed out in April, and David Sacks, who stepped down in March. No reason was given for Fall's departure.
The release of Kimi, a free open-source model from Chinese company Moonshot, has sparked public infighting among current and former Trump administration AI advisors. The model's capabilities rival those of paid US models from OpenAI and Anthropic, creating economic and political tensions. Disagreements have emerged over whether the government should restrict open-source competition or let market forces decide.
Apple has sued OpenAI, accusing the company of stealing hardware secrets through former employees, including chief hardware officer Tang Tan. Meanwhile, New York became the first state to impose a moratorium on large-scale data centers, drawing criticism from Donald Trump. The episode also covers OpenAI employees funding a rival super PAC for AI guardrails, DOGE's use of AI at HUD facing FOIA stonewalling, and a cyclosporiasis outbreak spreading across over 30 states.
Four microreactors achieved criticality by July 4, 2026, meeting a Trump administration goal. While a positive sign for nuclear power, reaching criticality does not mean the reactors are ready to supply electricity. The milestone highlights growing interest in emissions-free energy, but significant hurdles remain before these reactors can connect to the grid.
President Donald Trump has postponed signing an executive order that would let the government evaluate AI models before public release. Trump said he disliked parts of the order's language and does not want to hinder U.S. leadership in AI. Unofficial reports indicate a lack of attending tech CEOs also played a role. The order would have required companies to share advanced models with the government 14 to 90 days before launch, a provision that became a key sticking point.
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One in Alaska with President Trump for a trip to Beijing after a last-minute invitation. Trump called Huang on Tuesday morning following reports of his absence from the business leaders list. Huang has pushed for a year to sell AI chips to China amid ongoing tensions over such sales.
The US Department of Commerce will evaluate upcoming AI models from Google, Microsoft, and xAI for safety and capabilities before public release. The companies agreed to submit their tools voluntarily to the Center for AI Standards and Innovation. This builds on prior pacts with OpenAI and Anthropic from the Biden era, amid a shift in the Trump administration's approach to AI oversight.
The Trump administration discussed an executive order for government review of new AI models before public release. Officials briefed representatives from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI last week. The move follows concerns over Anthropic's powerful Mythos model, which the company withheld due to cybersecurity risks and the NSA now uses.
The Trump administration is exploring government oversight for new AI models prior to public availability. Officials discussed an executive order to form a working group with tech leaders from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. This marks a change from the president's earlier hands-off policy on AI development.
Anthropic continues discussions with top Trump administration officials even after the Pentagon labeled it a supply-chain risk. Meetings with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles signal improving relations. The company views the Pentagon issue as a limited contracting matter.
The White House described a recent meeting with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei as productive amid concerns over the firm's Claude Mythos AI model. The discussion involved Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, focusing on collaboration and safety protocols. This occurs against a backdrop of legal battles and past criticisms from the Trump administration labeling Anthropic a security risk.