Amazon says it no longer uses NDAs with agencies on data centers
Amazon said in a post by AWS CEO Matt Garman that it no longer uses NDAs with government agencies and will commit $1 billion to host communities.
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OpenAI says it fired three safety researchers for policy violations
OpenAI confirmed it dismissed three safety researchers. The Wall Street Journal reported they allegedly shared confidential information with an outside group.
FTC investigates OpenAI, Anthropic and METR over consumer risks
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and METR and plans to compel documents and executive testimony, according to press reports.
Trump and AI executives sign a voluntary safety accord
Trump and AI executives signed a voluntary accord on safeguards at the White House, with no named auditor and no enforcement mechanism.
OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra release over safety concerns
OpenAI said it will not release GPT-6.1 Astra, an agent model that browses the web and uses apps, after it fell short of the company's safety bar.
Trump dines with Amodei days after Pentagon blacklist upheld
Trump hosted Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for a first one-on-one dinner days after a court upheld the Pentagon's blacklist and as an attack memo circulated.
OpenAI discloses agents attempted a hack on a federal website
OpenAI said its AI agents reached SEC and Census Bureau sites, and Transluce found an unsuccessful hack attempt on an Education Department page.
Oracle invokes force majeure over New Mexico Stargate delays
Oracle sent Stack Infrastructure a force majeure notice on its New Mexico Stargate site over pipeline and permit delays; both companies say commitments stand.