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Defense Department says Anthropic poses 'unacceptable risk' to national security
The Department of Defense has informed Anthropic that continued access to its warfighting infrastructure poses an "unacceptable risk" to national security. This statement was made in a court filing responding to Anthropic's lawsuit challenging its supply chain risk designation. The department cited concerns over AI systems' vulnerability to manipulation and Anthropic's refusal to allow its model for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons development.
TikTok can continue its operations in Canada after agreeing to enhanced security measures
TikTok will continue its operations in Canada after agreeing to enhanced data security and regulatory oversight measures. This decision reverses a previous ban citing national security risks posed by the company and its parent ByteDance. The agreement aims to protect Canadian jobs and invest in the country's cultural sector.
Anthropic sues Trump administration over 'unlawful' blacklisting
AI company Anthropic, the creator of Claude, has been labeled a threat to national security. The company is reportedly suing the Trump administration over this 'unlawful' blacklisting.
Anthropic sues US government over supply chain risk designation
AI company Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government to prevent the Pentagon from designating it as a supply chain risk and placing it on a national security blocklist. CEO Dario Amodei had indicated legal action would follow the Department of Defense's confirmation of the designation.
OpenAI hardware leader resigns over concerns about 'surveillance of Americans without judicial oversight and lethal…
Caitlin Kalinowski, a leader in OpenAI's robotics division, has resigned, citing concerns over "surveillance of Americans without judicial oversight and lethal autonomy without human authorization." She stated that the company's rushed deals, particularly with the US Department of War, lacked sufficient deliberation and guardrails. Despite her departure, Kalinowski expressed respect for Sam Altman and the team, emphasizing her departure was a matter of principle.
Trump administration debates allowing Tencent to keep its gaming stakes, FT reports
The Trump administration is reportedly debating whether Tencent's investments in U.S. and Finnish gaming companies constitute a national security risk. Internal meetings have been held to assess these stakes, according to the Financial Times.
US government reportedly debating whether to force Tencent to give up its US-based game holdings
The US government is reportedly considering forcing Tencent to divest its stakes in US and Finnish game companies due to national security concerns. Tencent holds significant shares in numerous major developers, raising fears of potential access to personal data of US citizens. This debate has been ongoing since 2020, with a recent meeting on the matter postponed.
Trump administration reportedly debating whether to force Riot Games owners Tencent to divest stakes in US game companies
The Trump administration is reportedly considering forcing Tencent, the Chinese owner of Riot Games and other major stakes in US game companies, to divest these investments. Concerns over national security and potential intelligence gathering are cited as reasons for the debate, which comes ahead of a meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Trump Administration Debating Allowing Chinese Company Tencent to Keep Its Stakes in U.S. Gaming Companies Such as Fortnite Maker Epic and League Dev Riot - IGN
The Trump administration is reportedly debating whether to force Chinese company Tencent to divest its stakes in U.S. gaming firms like Epic Games and Riot Games due to national security concerns. Officials are assessing the risk posed by Tencent's investments, including its ownership of Riot Games and a significant stake in Epic Games, ahead of a meeting with China's president. The U.S. Department of Defense previously classified Tencent as a Chinese military company.
Trump administration debates getting Chinese Tencent money out of US gaming over feared security risks
The Trump administration is reportedly debating whether to force Chinese company Tencent to divest its US gaming investments, citing national security concerns. This includes Tencent's full ownership of Riot Games and a significant stake in Epic Games. The administration is also concerned about Tencent's influence on games like Clash of Clans, despite its Finnish development.
Report: US government may compel Tencent to divest gaming investments
The US government, under the Trump administration, is reportedly considering forcing Tencent to divest its gaming investments due to national security and data privacy concerns. Investigations initiated under the Biden administration have raised questions about Tencent's access to data from millions of American players through its stakes in companies like Epic Games and Riot Games.
