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Industry

US AI Regulation Takes Shape as Industry, States, and Congress Converge

A new analysis argues that US AI regulation will emerge as a layered approach over the next few years, driven by recent cyber incidents, industry consensus, and state-level laws. OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Nvidia have staked out positions, while states like California and New York enact their own rules. Congress is testing legislative lanes, with the central fight being federal preemption of state laws.

Aug 210 minNeura News
AI Models

Meta employees sue over AI-driven layoffs they say were discriminatory

Former and current Meta employees have filed a lawsuit in California federal court, alleging the company used internal AI systems to generate layoff lists that disproportionately targeted employees with disabilities and those on protected leave. The lawsuit claims the AI selection process led to 8,000 job cuts in May, with one plaintiff notified just two days before giving birth. Meta denies the allegations, stating that all personnel decisions are made by humans.

Jul 153 minNeura News
Industry

California Governor Signs Executive Order to Protect Workers from AI Job Loss

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the first executive order by a U.S. governor aimed at shielding workers from AI-driven job displacement. The order directs state agencies to work with researchers, unions, and the AI industry on strategies including subsidies for companies that keep employees, expanded retraining for office workers, and a review of universal basic capital. Newsom cited predictions that half of all office jobs could vanish within five years and criticized the tax system for rewarding automation over hiring.

May 224 minNeura News
Industry

Jury Weighs Musk Claims in OpenAI Altman Trial

Nine California jurors deliberate narrow questions in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI cofounders Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and Microsoft. Issues include breach of charitable trust over Musk's donations, unjust enrichment via the for-profit arm, and Microsoft's role in aiding any breach. OpenAI counters with statute of limitations arguments tied to dates like August 5, 2021, unreasonable delay in filing until 2024, and Musk's unclean hands doctrine.

May 144 minNeura News
Funding

Amp Raises $1.3 Billion for Shared AI Compute Pool

Amp, a startup in Menlo Park, California, has secured more than $1.3 billion to build a global pool of specialized computer chips for AI training. Founded by Anjney Midha, the company aims to provide access to computing power for startups, universities, and others excluded by tech giants like Amazon, Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI. Investors include Andreessen Horowitz and Y Combinator, with partners such as Periodic Labs and ElevenLabs joining the effort.

May 123 minNeura News