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election
Technology Candidates Sign AI Pact Promising Data Center Regulation and AI Safety Action
More than 15 US political candidates have signed the AI Pact, a five-promise pledge to regulate data centers and AI. The pact, reported by WIRED, includes mandatory safety reviews, an AI dividend for workers, and liability for AI harms, while stopping short of a data center moratorium. The initiative launched from the Political Integrity Project with funding from a progressive PAC.
Trump's UFC White House Event Opens Lobbying Channel for Corporate Interests
President Donald Trump is hosting a UFC event at the White House this weekend, with sponsorships costing up to $1 million offering companies rare direct access to the president. Political consulting firms are advising clients to buy packages, and the event is oversubscribed. Meta, a regular Octagon sponsor, has ongoing business interests before the federal government.
Business Alex Vindman Eyes Senate Seat Amid Political Challenges
Alex Vindman, a key figure in Trump's impeachment trial, is running for the US Senate in Florida. Despite challenges, he aims to address issues like affordability and corruption.