North Dakota lawmakers form interim AI and data-center committee
North Dakota legislative leaders announced an interim committee to examine whether state laws and policies are prepared for artificial intelligence and data-center development.
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University at Buffalo professor Xi Lu selected for 2026–27 CRA Trustworthy AI Research Fellowship
University at Buffalo information-science professor Xi Lu is one of eight researchers selected for the Microsoft-funded 2026–27 CRA Trustworthy AI Research Fellowship.
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Cleveland Clinic and IBM forum spotlights AI and quantum computing in biomedical research
Cleveland Clinic and IBM convened more than 30 speakers for their third annual Cleveland Discovery and Innovation Forum, focused on AI and quantum computing in healthcare and life-sciences research.
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Salem weighs proposed 75-acre Oakline data center as city review advances
Verrus’ proposed Oakline at Mill Creek data center remains unapproved as Salem reviews site, utility, transportation and environmental issues ahead of an Aug. 3 discussion of a possible data-center moratorium.
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Penn State Harrisburg to launch bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence this fall
Penn State Harrisburg plans to begin offering a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence Methods and Applications in fall 2026, expanding its computing and information-science programs.
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ZeroEyes plans $10 million AI research investment, 100-plus veteran hires in Philadelphia area
ZeroEyes says it plans to invest $10 million in artificial-intelligence and machine-learning research and hire more than 100 veterans in Southeastern Pennsylvania over 24 months.
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Cleveland council approves Mateo traffic pilot, ATTAIN grant application
Cleveland approved a 60-day Miovision Mateo traffic pilot, an ATTAIN grant application and a related grant agreement. The vote leaves questions about costs, data handling and implementation.
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Massachusetts House Rejects Senate Economic Bill Version, Sending Housing and AI Rules to Conference
The Massachusetts House rejected the Senate’s version of a $575.4 million economic-development package on July 30. Conference committees must now negotiate unresolved housing, AI, cryptocurrency-kiosk, micromobility and research-funding provisions.
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Louisiana AI Laws Take Effect Aug. 1 for Deepfakes and Political Ads
Two Louisiana laws taking effect Aug. 1 create new criminal penalties for sexual deepfakes and require disclosures on certain AI-generated political ads.
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Hawaii Signs New AI Laws Covering Deepfakes and AI Companions
Hawaii’s new AI laws took effect July 14, creating conditional civil remedies for qualifying deepfakes and disclosure, crisis-response and minor-protection rules for AI companion operators.
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Senate Hearing Examines AI’s Impact on U.S. Communications Networks
A Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing will examine AI, network capacity, cybersecurity, reliability and whether federal policy should support infrastructure investment.
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TSMC’s $100 Billion U.S. Expansion Tests Chip Supply-Chain Reshoring
TSMC’s planned $265 billion U.S. investment would add advanced-chip capacity in Arizona, but packaging, materials, suppliers and workers remain key gaps.
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SBA Expands Palantir Fraud Review Across Pandemic Loan Programs
The SBA is expanding its Palantir partnership to flag suspected pandemic-loan fraud, but past referral errors show why human review and data quality still matter.
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North Dakota lawmakers weigh AI and data-center rules after crowded hearing
North Dakota lawmakers are studying AI and data-center rules after a crowded Bismarck hearing raised concerns about local control, water, power and land use.
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Trump Expands Voluntary AI Pledge as Power-Bill Questions Remain
A voluntary pledge asks AI data centers and utilities to absorb related power costs, but enforceable tariffs and state decisions will determine household impact.
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White House science blueprint puts AI, industry and missions at center
A new White House science blueprint calls for more AI-driven research, flexible grants and industry partnerships, but agencies and Congress must still act.
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AI Tax Integrity Act advances from Ways & Means with JCT “negligible” receipts impact
United States Congress and Budget Watch – House Ways & Means advances H.R. 9501, creating an IRS AI fraud-detection pilot; JCT calls receipts impact negligible.
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White House launches GOLD EAGLE to speed AI cyber patching—what changes now
On July 14, the White House launched GOLD EAGLE, an AI-focused vulnerability clearinghouse. Here’s what it’s meant to do—and July/August deadlines.
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U.S. upgrades UAE export status for AI chips—what changes July 10
World Economy Trade Energy and Technology Scan – U.S. moves UAE to EAR Country Group A:5, expanding STA license-free access for AI chips effective July 10.
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FTC seeks public comment on proposed AI “accuracy suppression” policy
FTC has published a Federal Register notice on an AI “accuracy suppression” policy statement under the FTC Act. Comments due July 31, 2026.
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GAO: VA Disability Benefits Modernization, AI Pose Accuracy Risks—What VA Must Fix Next
GAO says VA’s disability-claims tech modernization could speed decisions, but oversight gaps—plus generative-AI transparency/accountability risks—could undercut accuracy.
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FTC opens comment period on AI accuracy proposal
United States Evening Federal Agency Decisions – The FTC is seeking comments on a proposed policy statement that says undisclosed output distortion in AI systems could be deceptive under Section 5. ([ftc.gov](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/07/ftc-seeks-public-comment-policy-statement-addressing-ai-accuracy))