The Latest Breaking News from the AI Safety Institute

Australia’s government has woken up to the risks of AI. More ambition is needed

This week, Andrew Charlton, the federal assistant minister for science and technology, issued a stark warning about artificial intelligence (AI).

The Conversation · Jul 10

AI on a budget: Aussie watchdog trails global peers

The body charged with assessing artificial intelligence risks in Australia will operate on a small budget compared to its global counterparts.

AAP · Jun 2

Crypto and big tech’s backing pays off as Trump makes tech-friendly moves

Flurry of directives relaxes regulations and drops lawsuit – and billionaires who donated to Trump are ready to benefit

The Guardian - US · Feb 22, 2025

Global AI Experts Meet In San Francisco Amid Policy Uncertainty

President-elect Trump's plan to repeal Biden's AI policy sparks global discussions on AI safety measures in San Francisco.

Top News · Nov 20, 2024

US gathers allies to talk AI safety, Trump's vow to undo Biden's AI policy overshadows their work

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal President Joe Biden’s signature artificial intelligence policy when he returns to the White House for a second term

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

Schumer’s AI road map might take GOP detour - Roll Call

A U.S. artificial intelligence "road map" is expected to downplay civil rights in the new Congress, analysts say.

Roll Call · Nov 13, 2024

Tech policy likely set for changes after election - Roll Call

With Donald Trump winning the presidency and the Senate heading into GOP hands, Republicans are poised to seize control of tech policy.

Roll Call · Nov 6, 2024

Biden’s AI national security memo calls for heavy lift - Roll Call

The president's directive to agencies to embed artificial intelligence sets ambitious targets amid a volatile political environment.

Roll Call · Oct 29, 2024

Will OpenAI sharing future AI models early with the government improve AI safety, or just let it write the rules?

OpenAI to share AI models early with US AI Safety Institute

TechRadar · Aug 3, 2024

Kamala Harris Voices Support For AI Innovation, Regulation: ‘AI Has The Potential To Do Profound Good’

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the U

Zenger · Nov 1, 2023