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OpenAI Supports Three AI Biosecurity Bills and the Independent Evaluation Provision in the FRONTIER Act

OpenAI has announced its support for three bipartisan bills related to AI and the life sciences currently under discussion in the U.S. Congress, as well as the independent safety assessment provision in the FRONTIER Act. A company spokesperson confirmed this stance to Reuters. The bills supported by OpenAI are the Web of Biological Data Act, the AI-Ready Bio-Data Standards Act, and the SCALE Biology Act. Under these bills, leading AI developers would be required to undergo external evaluation by independent assessors to ensure

Sep 16, 20267 min read

Industry & policy

New York State Sets Community Investment Requirement of $1 Million per MW for New Data Centers

New York State has recommended that local governments attracting new data centers negotiate with operators to secure at least $1 million in community investment for every 1 MW of power demand. For a 50 MW facility, that would amount to $50 million. However, this amount is not a tax or statutory levy immediately imposed on all operators. The Host Community Investment Framework released by New York State is a tool that local governments can use when negotiating with developers. A voluntary standard and guideline

Sep 16, 20268 min read

IT guides & reviews

Gates Foundation to Invest at Least $1 Billion Over the Next Two Years to Expand Access to AI

The Gates Foundation announced plans to invest at least $1 billion over the next two years to ensure equitable access to and use of artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to support the fields of health, education, agriculture, and local-language data to ensure that the benefits of AI are not concentrated solely among tech companies and high-income countries. Bill Gates believes that while AI has great potential to transform productivity and public services, it could also have a significant impact on jobs, security, and social institutions. In particular, governments around the world Fully Prepared for the Pace of Change

Sep 15, 20266 min read

Industry & policy

China Implements Regulations Restricting the Departure of Individuals Deemed a Threat to National Technological Security

Amended regulations in China that link immigration control more directly to national industrial and technological security took effect on September 15, 2026. The regulations stipulate that relevant authorities may restrict the departure of Chinese citizens who are deemed likely to jeopardize industrial and technological security by violating export control or technology import/export regulations. In industries such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing—where technology and talent move together—the impact of these regulations on business activities and It can affect an individual's mobility in multiple ways at the same time—such as business trips abroad, changing jobs, or cohabitation.

Sep 15, 20267 min read

Robotics & emerging technology

Waymo Launches Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service for the General Public in Las Vegas

Waymo has launched a fully autonomous ride-hailing service for the general public in Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas has become the first city in Nevada where Waymo is offering its service to the general public. The service will launch with dozens of vehicles, with plans to gradually expand its scale. The vehicles are equipped with Waymo’s sixth-generation autonomous driving system and are the Ojai model, built on a platform developed by the Chinese automaker Zeekr. It's being used. With this launch, the entire city will be covered at once

Sep 15, 20266 min read

Robotics & emerging technology

Einride and Lidl Launch Germany's First Level 4 Driverless Trucks for Regular Freight Transport

Self-driving trucks have moved beyond test runs and are now being used in the day-to-day operations of the distribution logistics industry. Swedish autonomous driving technology company Einride and retailer Lidl announced that they have deployed SAE Level 4 electric trucks—which have no driver’s seat—on regular transport routes on public roads in Germany. The vehicles transport goods between Lidl’s distribution centers and stores. This marks the first time the German Federal Motor Transport Authority has granted approval for this type of vehicle, and it is not a one-time demonstration but rather a recurring The fact that it is used for commercial transportation is the crux of this announcement

Sep 15, 20266 min read