AI data center backlash is aimed at the wrong target
msn.comAI data center backlash in Texas and across America is becoming a defining policy debate heading into the midterm elections, but the criticism targets wrong entities.
AI & Tech Brief: AI's Economic Reckoning
washingtonpost.comA look at AI's transformative technology and its intersection with innovation, policy and power.
AI data centers spark power bill fears in California, new poll shows
aol.comA new Public Policy Institute of California survey found that 73% of Californians oppose the construction of data centers in their communities.
AI policy must not be mistaken for AI readiness
msn.comOpinion piece by Vivek Agarwal, country director for India at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change on AI policy and readiness.
DataDome Report: AI Agent Traffic Surged 45% in Q2, Driving a Wave of Agent Trust Policy Adoption
finance.yahoo.comDataDome released its Q2 2026 AI Traffic Report showing agent traffic surged 45%, with Meta taking the lead. The report highlights a wave of agent trust policy adoption across industries as companies respond to increased automated agent activity, published July 13, 2026.
OpenPolicy and Carahsoft Partner to Expand AI-Powered Policy Intelligence Solutions Across the Public Sector Ecosystem
manilatimes.netOpenPolicy and Carahsoft partner to broaden access to OpenPolicy's platform across public sector agencies and the government technology community. This partnership expands AI-powered policy intelligence solutions in the public sector ecosystem, published June 22, 2026.
J.B. Branch: Brace yourself for the AI public relations blitz
chicagotribune.comOpinion piece discussing tech industry accountability and PR problems surrounding AI, noting Big Tech's responsibility issues.
Japan revises AI policy guidelines to bolster cybersecurity
japantimes.co.jpJapan revises its AI policy guidelines amid rapid technological innovation, with a focus on bolstering cybersecurity. The revision comes alongside the launch of Anthropic's Claude Mythos.
Karnataka to roll out data centre policy to power AI-led GCC growth
thehindubusinessline.comKarnataka unveils a Data Centre Policy to enhance AI-led growth, establishing India's first public AI University.
Australia wants to "manage" AI. What will that look like?
msn.comPrime Minister Anthony Albanese outlined his government's approach to managing artificial intelligence and ensuring it is used for the nation's benefit.
Bernie and AOC Are Taking On AI. Only One of Them Is Doing It Right.
msn.comSenator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are taking on AI regulation, with different approaches to the industry's deceptive narratives about how it works.
Californians back Becerra and reject AI data centers by big margins, poll finds
msn.comA new poll shows voters in California backing Xavier Becerra and rejecting AI data centers by significant margins.
Karnataka to roll out comprehensive data centre policy to support infra requirements of AI
cnbctv18.comKarnaka announced a comprehensive data centre policy to support infrastructure requirements for AI development in India.
Albanese seizes control of AI agenda in major policy pivot
afr.comThe Australian prime minister is installing a new "Office of AI" inside his department as a major policy pivot to seize control of the national AI agenda.
Automation, AI threaten Bangladesh's labour market without urgent policy reforms: Experts
tbsnews.netExperts warn that weak AI implementation and lack of policy could leave millions vulnerable as automation reshapes the labour market.
University of Chicago Law bans phones and laptops in first-year classes — but 85...
finance.yahoo.comUniversity of Chicago Law bans phones, laptops (including AI tools) in first-year classes as part of new academic technology policy.
AI experts emphasise the importance of a coordinated approach by the government
msn.comAI experts emphasize the need for a coordinated government approach to AI policy. Professor Kimberlee Weatherall from University of Sydney Law School discusses key considerations in developing effective regulatory frameworks and ensuring ethical implementation across different sectors.
Fed Names Tech Visionary Marc Andreessen To Lead New AI Task Force
forbes.comFed Chair Kevin Warsh appointed Marc Andreessen to lead a new AI task force, signaling that AI could shape future monetary policy and interest rates.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh flags risk of AI investments fuelling inflation in testimony to congress
financialexpress.comFed Chair Kevin Warsh highlighted AI investment as a potential new inflation driver and cautioned about rising energy costs in congressional testimony.
SC lawmakers talk online child safety and AI policy at annual bipartisan summit
indexjournal.comDemocratic and Republican South Carolina lawmakers find common ground on regulating AI, focusing on online child safety at their bipartisan summit.