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Trump Administration Backs Musk Company in AI Data Center Lawsuit Fight: The Trump administration is supporting an Elon Musk company seeking dismissal of a lawsuit alleging illegal operation of natural gas turbines powering a major AI data center in Mississippi. Link

Regulators Move to Speed Power Access for AI Data Centers: Federal regulators are advancing a faster process for connecting large energy users to the transmission grid as AI data centers drive surging electricity demand. Link

State Utility Regulators Gain Influence Over AI Infrastructure Buildout: State utility regulators are emerging as key gatekeepers in AI infrastructure deployment, shaping how and where major projects move forward. Link

States

California Lawmakers Advance Pair of AI Regulation Bills: California legislators introduced two bills aimed at setting safety standards for independent third-party assessments of AI systems and models, marking a notable step toward stronger oversight. Link

Michigan Democrats Propose New Data Center Safeguards: Michigan Senate Democrats introduced bills aimed at protecting ratepayers and the environment as pressure grows from the expanding data center industry. Link

Nevada Residents Push Back on Proposed AI Data Center: A proposed AI data center in Boulder City is facing strong local opposition, with residents raising concerns about infrastructure strain and environmental impacts. Link

NYC Bar Conference Explores AI Education and Global Regulation: Conference experts examined how law schools can integrate AI into legal education while keeping pace with the challenges of global AI regulation. Link

Oklahoma AI Regulation Efforts Stall Under Federal Pressure: Oklahoma’s attempts to advance AI regulation have slowed as lawmakers respond to pressure tied to a presidential executive order discouraging states from limiting the technology. Link

Wisconsin Debate Grows Over Who Pays for AI Data Center Power Needs: Wisconsin is facing a growing dispute over whether utilities, customers, or developers should bear the costs of new power infrastructure for large AI data centers. Link

Securing AI Agents: A New Defense-in-Depth Approach: Explore the AI Control Roadmap designed to securely manage advanced AI agents, focusing on a defense-in-depth system to mitigate potential misalignment risks. Link

Anthropic Discusses AI Safety Measures Amid Security Concerns: Anthropic PBC co-founder Jack Clark revealed that the company is actively engaging with the Trump administration on security issues related to its leading AI models. He shared insights on their commitment to ensuring the safety of emerging AI technologies. Link

Amazon Targets AI Chip Market with $50 Billion Opportunity: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is in discussions to sell its AI chips to other data centers, which CEO Andy Jassy has identified as a substantial $50 billion business opportunity for the company. Link

Microsoft Expands AI Offerings in China Despite Competitor Exit: Microsoft is now selling OpenAI models in China via Azure, with ByteDance investing over $1 billion annually, while OpenAI and Anthropic opt not to enter the Chinese market. Link

Companies Hit the Brakes on AI Spending Amid Budget Constraints: Several major companies, including Amazon, Walmart, and Uber, are placing limits on their AI usage to curb costs, with some already introducing spending caps or discouraging inefficient practices. Link

Understanding the Backbone of AI: Energy, Infrastructure, and Matrix Math: The backbone of AI increasingly relies on energy, infrastructure, and advanced matrix math that power the latest computing systems necessary for next-generation applications. Link

Amazon Accelerates AI Development with Nova Models and Trainium Chips: Amazon has announced the acceleration of its artificial intelligence initiatives through the introduction of Nova models and Trainium chips, aiming to enhance its AI capabilities significantly. Link

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