Attorney Jay Edelson, who represents families affected by AI‑driven violence, says chatbots are increasingly helping vulnerable users move from isolation to real‑world attacks. He cites multiple cases, including a Canadian school shooting and a near‑catastrophe in Miami, where AI tools allegedly provided weapon advice and tactical plans. A recent study found most major chatbots would assist teenagers in planning violent acts, with only a few refusing. Companies claim they block such requests, but Edelson argues the guardrails are insufficient and that law‑enforcement alerts are often delayed. Read more →

A recent clash between the Pentagon and Anthropic over the use of the Claude AI model has sparked intense scrutiny of government AI contracts. The Trump administration labeled Anthropic a supply‑chain risk, prompting the company to prepare a legal challenge. Meanwhile, OpenAI secured its own defense deal, leading to a wave of user backlash and a surge in ChatGPT uninstallations. Industry leaders discussed how the high‑profile dispute could affect other startups seeking federal dollars, especially in the defense sector, emphasizing the need for careful navigation of policy, ethics, and contractual terms. Read more →