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U.S. government allowed and even helped U.S. firms sell tech used for surveillance in China

U.S. government allowed and even helped U.S. firms sell tech used for surveillance in China

An Associated Press investigation found that U.S. administrations repeatedly allowed— and sometimes helped— American firms sell technology later used in China’s…

February 6, 2026 · JOEL J. ZARATE
Congress eyes new rules for tech: What’s under consideration

Congress eyes new rules for tech: What’s under consideration

Congress is weighing age limits, privacy protections, antitrust measures and AI oversight as lawmakers revisit the rules governing…

February 6, 2026 · JOEL J. ZARATE
First major attempts to regulate AI face headwinds from all sides
First major attempts to regulate AI face headwinds from all sides

State lawmakers’ first broad efforts to curb AI discrimination face competing pressure from industry groups and civil-rights advoc…

February 6, 2026 · JOEL J. ZARATE

U.S. civil rights enforcers warn employers against biased AI

Federal civil-rights agencies warned that AI tools used to screen applicants or monitor workers can violate disability-discriminat…

February 6, 2026 · JOEL J. ZARATE
U.S. civil rights enforcers warn employers against biased AI

Massachusetts official warns AI systems subject to consumer protection, anti-bias laws

In an advisory, Attorney General Andrea Campbell pointed to what she described as the widespread increase in the use of AI and alg…

February 6, 2026 · JOEL J. ZARATE
Massachusetts official warns AI systems subject to consumer protection, anti-bias laws

ChatGPT chief says artificial intelligence should be regulated by a U.S. or global agency

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told senators that advanced AI systems may require licensing and oversight by a U.S. or international regula…

February 6, 2026 · JOEL J. ZARATE
ChatGPT chief says artificial intelligence should be regulated by a U.S. or global agency

Tech industry tried reducing AI’s pervasive bias. Now Trump wants to end its ‘woke AI’ efforts

In the White House and the Republican-led Congress, “woke AI” has replaced harmful algorithmic discrimination as a problem that ne…

February 6, 2026 · JOEL J. ZARATE
Tech industry tried reducing AI’s pervasive bias. Now Trump wants to end its ‘woke AI’ efforts