The White House told Anthropic it opposes the company's proposal to extend access to its Mythos cybersecurity AI model to roughly 70 more firms, raising concerns about potential misuse and the firm’s ability to supply enough computing power. The objection comes as the administration drafts an executive order to permit government agencies to use Anthropic models, while the NSA already relies on Mythos and a recent unauthorized breach has heightened security worries. Read more →

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its ChatGPT service after authorities say a university student used the chatbot to discuss violent scenarios and a recent campus shooting suspect posed disturbing questions to the AI. The probe will examine whether the platform aided or abetted illegal activity, citing state law that holds facilitators equally responsible. OpenAI maintains that ChatGPT is programmed to refuse providing instructions for criminal conduct. Read more →

Elon Musk took the stand Tuesday in a federal lawsuit accusing OpenAI of illegally converting from a nonprofit to a for‑profit venture. Speaking before a jury in Oakland, the SpaceX and X CEO warned that allowing the transition could set a precedent that threatens charitable organizations nationwide. OpenAI’s chief executive Sam Altman has been present but has not yet testified. The case, which centers on Musk’s $38 million early investment and the company’s 2019 restructuring, could reshape how AI firms are governed and regulated. Read more →