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The Scale ReportPennsylvania Mandates AI Labels for Digital Advertising
Governor Josh Shapiro signed legislation requiring disclosure for AI-modified ads, though critics point to significant regulatory loopholes.
The Scale ReportNew York City Council Votes to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages
The iconic Central Park tourist transport will be phased out after a long standing political debate regarding animal safety on urban roads.
The Scale ReportMeta Strikes Jurisdictional Deal With CEO Mark Zuckerberg
Meta finalized a formal agreement to keep Mark Zuckerberg based in California amid the tech executive's concerns regarding potential wealth taxes.
The Scale ReportPhiladelphia Resident Arrested for Blocking Delivery Robot
Carolyn Marvin was charged with disorderly conduct after intentionally obstructing an autonomous delivery robot to protest job displacement.
The Scale ReportMicrosoft President Brad Smith Endorses UK as AI Regulator
Brad Smith argues that the UK is uniquely positioned to lead global AI safety standards, bypassing US and EU political tensions.
The Scale ReportAmazon and Microsoft End Data Center NDAs to Ease Tensions
Tech giants are abandoning nondisclosure agreements with local governments, hoping to address community pushback against data center projects.
The Scale ReportTech Leaders Adopt Trump Administration Term Super Intelligence
Silicon Valley titans including Satya Nadella and Jensen Huang shift terminology to align with White House branding for AI technology.
The Scale ReportDonald Trump Unveils Super Intelligence Force Federal Task Group
President Trump establishes a government task force to lead AI development, naming Jay Clayton to head the new Super Intelligence Force.
The Scale ReportNew Jersey Lieutenant Governor Uses AI to Contest Harassment Probe
Former New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell cites AI chatbot outputs as evidence of innocence following an ethics investigation.
The Scale ReportTrump Administration Rebrands AI as Super Intelligence
President Trump and tech executives signed a non-binding safety pact to rebrand artificial intelligence as super intelligence.
The Scale ReportTrump Mandates 'Super Intelligence' Branding for US Government
President Donald Trump issued an executive order requiring all federal agencies to replace the term artificial intelligence with Super Intelligence.
The Scale ReportVirtual Border Wall Systems Fail to Prevent Humanitarian Deaths
New investigation shows surveillance towers failed to stop thousands of deaths as the US continues deploying AI-powered monitoring systems.
The Scale ReportDonald Trump Proposes Renaming Artificial Intelligence
President Donald Trump claims Chinese President Xi Jinping supports a shift to the term super intelligence for future government documentation.
The Scale ReportUS Mortgage Rates Hover Above 7 Percent as New Market Norm
Home buyers and sellers are facing a cooling housing market as mortgage rates climb, signaling a shift in long term financial expectations.
The Scale ReportDonald Trump and Xi Jinping summit faces uncertainty on deals
The upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping features a strong US corporate delegation but lacks a mirror group of Chinese executives.
The Scale ReportPentagon Probe Links AI and Bad Data to Minab Missile Strike
US defense investigators found that poor imagery and automated systems led to a tragic strike in Minab, Iran, that killed 123 children.
The Scale ReportUS Pentagon Analyst Uses Unverified AI for Military Reporting
An intelligence analyst reportedly used an unapproved chatbot to process sensitive data regarding a Chinese vessel during Iran tensions.
The Scale ReportBarack Obama Calls for Democratic Party AI Safeguard Strategy
Former President Barack Obama urges Democrats to create a formal AI policy framework amid concerns over industry influence and safety.
The Scale ReportTrump Administration Easing Rules for AI Data Center Pollution
Former EPA officials warn that current deregulation efforts are fueling health risks as AI infrastructure expands across the United States.
The Scale ReportNew Mexico Attorney Fined for Using AI-Fabricated Testimony
Stephen Aarons receives a $5,000 fine for submitting an appeal containing fake witnesses generated by ChatGPT in a murder case.
The Scale ReportBig Tech Faces Classroom Resistance as Schools Reconsider the Coding Playbook for AI
Educators and major districts are pushing back against generative tools after a decade of corporate software capture in schools.
The Scale ReportMassachusetts Mandates 100% Clean Energy for Large Data Centers
Governor Maura Healey's executive order requires facilities over 25 megawatts to supply their own renewable power or fund local grid protections.
The Scale ReportBeijing Expands Naval Pressure to Taiwan's Eastern Pacific Coast
A strategic shift away from the Taiwan Strait targets the island's critical maritime corridor to international allies.