Tech and Trump Team Up Again at DC AI Summit
A major tech-policy forum is turning its focus to AI dominance and manufacturing. The event highlights the deepening ties between Silicon Valley and the Trump administration.
Category: Policy
China’s Drafting Rules to Stop You From Falling in Love With an AI
China is proposing strict new regulations aimed at the emotional impact of AI companions. The rules would require guardian consent for minors and force chatbots to avoid harmful topics. It’s a direct move to combat user addiction and dependency.
New York Slaps Warning Labels on Social Media “Addictive Feeds”
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law requiring social media platforms to display prominent warnings about features deemed harmful to mental health. The law targets algorithmic feeds, infinite scroll, and push notifications, with fines of $5,000 per violation.
Politicians Finally Try AI, Even the Ones Who Think It’ll End Us
A new report shows U.S. lawmakers are cautiously starting to use AI tools like ChatGPT for basic tasks. The shift is happening even among the technology’s biggest critics in Congress.
China’s New AI Rules Want Chatbots to Uphold “Socialist Values”
China’s internet regulator has drafted rules for AI systems that simulate human personalities. The proposal requires these AIs to reflect “core socialist values” and includes measures to prevent addiction. Public comments are being solicited until January 25, 2026.
US Hits China’s Chip Industry With a 0% Tariff… For Now
In a move that’s more warning than weapon, the US will impose tariffs on semiconductors from China starting in 2027. The initial rate, however, is set at zero percent, turning the policy into a long-term bargaining chip.
New York Defies Trump’s AI Order, Setting Up Legal Fight
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a strict AI safety law, requiring large companies to publish safety plans and report issues within 72 hours. This comes just days after President Trump issued an executive order aiming to block states from regulating AI, teeing up a constitutional clash.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt asks why AI companies get to ignore the law
At the Fortune Brainstorm AI conference, Joseph Gordon-Levitt challenged the tech industry’s resistance to regulation. He argued that without legal guardrails, ethical behavior becomes a competitive disadvantage, pushing companies toward “dark outcomes.”
Intel Hires Trump Aide After Government Takes a Stake
Intel has appointed a former Trump administration official to lead its government affairs team. The move comes just four months after the U.S. government took a 9.9% equity stake in the chipmaker using $8.9 billion in CHIPS Act funds.
India’s New VPN Rules Clash With No-Log Privacy Promises
India’s tech ministry has directed VPN providers to block access to websites that unlawfully expose citizens’ personal data. The order, citing the IT Act 2000 and IT Rules 2021, fundamentally conflicts with how privacy-focused VPNs operate.