ACLU Senior Policy Counsel Venzke Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following testimony by Cody Venzke, senior policy counsel for the National Political Advocacy Division of the American Civil Liberties Union, from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "Safeguarding Student Privacy and Parental Rights: A Review of FERPA and PPRA."
FERPA is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act while PPRA stands for Protection of Pupil Righ more
ACLU Senior Policy Counsel Venzke Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following testimony by Cody Venzke, senior policy counsel for the National Political Advocacy Division of the American Civil Liberties Union, from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "Safeguarding Student Privacy and Parental Rights: A Review of FERPA and PPRA."
FERPA is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act while PPRA stands for Protection of Pupil Righ more
Alliance Defending Freedom Center for Public Policy Senior Counsel Sharp Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following written testimony by Matt Sharp, senior counsel and director of the Center for Public Policy at Alliance Defending Freedom, from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "Safeguarding Student Privacy and Parental Rights: A Review of FERPA and PPRA."
FERPA is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act while PPRA stands for Protection of Pupil Rights Amen more
American Enterprise Institute Director Hess Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following testimony by Frederick M. Hess, director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "Public Funds, Private Politics: Examining Bias in the Truman Scholarship Program":
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Chairman Owens, Ranking Member Adams, and distinguished members of the Committee:
My name is Rick Hess. I'm a one-time high more
Anchorage Digital CEO McCauley Testifies Before House Financial Services Committee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Financial Services Committee released the following testimony by Anchorage Digital CEO Nathan McCauley from a Dec. 4, 2025, hearing entitled "Innovation Revolution: How Technology is Shaping the Future of Finance":
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Chairman McHenry, Ranking Member Waters, and members of the Committee:
thank you for inviting me to testify today on how crypto and blockchain technology are shaping the future of finance. I wanted to give a special thank you to Chairman McHen more
AngelList CEO Kohli Testifies Before House Financial Services Committee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Financial Services Committee released the following written testimony by AngelList CEO Avlok Kohli from a Dec. 4, 2025, hearing entitled "Innovation Revolution: How Technology is Shaping the Future of Finance":
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Chairman McHenry, Ranking Member Waters, and Members of the Committee:
Thank you for inviting me to testify today on the transformative role of technology in financial services and how it is shaping the future of our economy. My name is Avlok Kohl more
California State Athletic Commission Executive Officer Foster Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following written testimony by Andy Foster, executive officer of the California State Athletic Commission, from a Dec. 4, 2025, hearing entitled "In Their Corner: Creating More Opportunities for American Boxers":
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Chairman Mackenzie, Ranking Member Omar and Subcommittee Members, thank you for the opportunity to discuss H.R. 4624, the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act.
My nam more
Californians for Good Governance Founder Powell Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following testimony by Californians for Good Governance founder Laura Powell from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "Safeguarding Student Privacy and Parental Rights: A Review of FERPA and PPRA."
FERPA is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act while PPRA stands for Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment.
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Thank you to Chairman Kiley for the invitat more
Carta CEO Ward Testifies Before House Financial Services Committee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Financial Services Committee released the following testimony by Carta CEO Henry Ward from a Dec. 4, 2025, hearing entitled "Innovation Revolution: How Technology is Shaping the Future of Finance":
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Chairman McHenry, Ranking Member Waters, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today as an advocate for the innovation economy and the private capital that fuels it. My name is Henry Ward, and I am the CEO and co-found more
College Fix Eitor-in-Chief Kabbany Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following written testimony by Jennifer Kabbany, editor-in-chief of the College Fix, from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "Public Funds, Private Politics: Examining Bias in the Truman Scholarship Program":
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Preface
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright once said of the federal Truman Scholarships that she could "easily see tomorrow's Cabinet members, el more
Electronic Privacy Information Center Executive Director Butler Testifies Before House Financial Services Committee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Financial Services Committee released the following testimony by Alan Butler, executive director of the Electronic Privacy Information Center, from a Dec. 4, 2025, hearing entitled "Innovation Revolution: How Technology is Shaping the Future of Finance":
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Chair McHenry, Ranking Member Waters, and Members of Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on How Technology is Shaping the Future of Finance. My name is Alan Butler, and I am Executiv more
Fraternal Order of Police National President Yoes Testifies Before House Homeland Security Committee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following testimony by Patrick Yoes, national president of the Fraternal Order of Police, from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "When Badges Become Targets: How Anti-Law Enforcement Rhetoric Fuels Violence Against Officers":
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Good morning, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Thompson, and the other Members of the distinguished Committee on Homeland Security. My name is Patrick Yoes and I am the National President of the Fr more
Harrisonburg City Public Schools Special Education Teacher Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following testimony by Deborah Figliola, a special education and English teacher at Harrisonburg City Public Schools, from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "Safeguarding Student Privacy and Parental Rights: A Review of FERPA and PPRA."
FERPA is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act while PPRA stands for Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment.
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Ch more
Heritage Foundation Visiting Fellow Kissel Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following testimony by Adam Kissel, a visiting fellow for higher education reform at the Heritage Foundation, from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "Public Funds, Private Politics: Examining Bias in the Truman Scholarship Program":
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My name is Adam Kissel. I am a Visiting Fellow for Higher Education Reform at The Heritage Foundation. The views I express in this more
Muhammad Ali Center Co-Founder Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following testimony by Muhammad Ali Center co-founder Lonnie Ali from a Dec. 4, 2025, hearing entitled "In Their Corner: Creating More Opportunities for American Boxers":
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Chairman Mackenzie, Ranking Member Omar, and distinguished members of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee:
Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss H.R. 4624, the Muhammad Ali Americ more
National Sheriffs' Association Executive Director Thompson Testifies Before House Homeland Security Committee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following written testimony by Jonathan F. Thompson, executive director and CEO of the National Sheriffs' Association, from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "When Badges Become Targets: How Anti-Law Enforcement Rhetoric Fuels Violence Against Officers":
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Chairman Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished members of the Committee:
Thank you for holding this hearing on "When Badges Become Targets: How Ant more
Rep. Horsford Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Dec. 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following testimony by Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, from a Dec. 4, 2025, hearing entitled "In Their Corner: Creating More Opportunities for American Boxers":
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Thank you to Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chair Mackenzie and Ranking Member Omar - and Full Committee Chair Walberg and Ranking Member Scott - for allowing me to testify before the Subcommittee today in su more
Rep. Jack Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following testimony by Rep. Brian Jack, R-Georgia, from a Dec. 4, 2025, hearing entitled "In Their Corner: Creating More Opportunities for American Boxers":
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Chairman Mackenzie, Ranking Member Omar, Chairman Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, Chairman Comer, and Representatives Messmer, Grothman, Miller, Fine, Stevens, Casar, and Takano, thank you for welcoming my testimony today.
I am more
Stellar Development Foundation CEO Dixon Testifies Before House Financial Services Committee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Financial Services Committee released the following testimony by Denelle Dixon, CEO and executive director of the Stellar Development Foundation, from a Dec. 4, 2025, hearing entitled "Innovation Revolution: How Technology is Shaping the Future of Finance":
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Good morning, Chairman McHenry, Ranking Member Waters, and members of the Committee.
Introduction
Thank you for inviting me to testify today. My name is Denelle Dixon, and I'm the CEO and Executive D more
Ultimate Fighting Championship Senior Executive VP Epstein Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following written testimony by Ike Lawrence Epstein, senior executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, from a Dec. 4, 2025, hearing entitled "In Their Corner: Creating More Opportunities for American Boxers":
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I. Introduction
Chairman Mackenzie, Ranking Member Omar, and distinguished members of the
Subcommittee on Workforce Protecti more
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Behavior Analyst Urges FDA Panel to Review Acetaminophen Use and Child Neurodevelopment
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Michael Moates, executive director of Crosspoint Health, Wichita, Kansas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration urging the agency's Pediatric Advisory Committee to review the relationship between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and child neurodevelopmental outcomes, specifically autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Moates stated that the topic is squarely within the committee's remit and justifies attenti more
Financial Experts Raise Alarm Over Stablecoin Reserve Rules
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Attorney Howard B. Adler, former deputy assistant treasury secretary for the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and Alex J. Pollock, senior fellow at the Mises Institute, Auburn, Alabama, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury concerning the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). The authors warned that the inclusion of uninsured deposits in domestic and foreign ban more
National Civic Art Society President Shubow Seeks Spot on DOT Infrastructure Beautification Council
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Justin Shubow, president of the National Civic Art Society, has submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation nominating himself for a position on the Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council. The nomination (DOT-OST-2025-1194) emphasized his background as a leading proponent for traditional design and a widely quoted critic of contemporary architecture. The nominee is a former Chairman of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, an independent federal agenc more
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BSA Welcomes AI Executive Order's Call to Advance Federal Legislation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Business Software Alliance (formerly BSA - Software Alliance) issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2025:
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BSA Welcomes AI Executive Order's Call to Advance Federal Legislation
Business Software Alliance Senior Vice President of US Government Relations Craig Albright issued the following statement regarding the White House executive order seeking to preempt state laws regulating artificial intelligence:
"The Business Software Alliance welcomes the emphasis on more
Cameron University Receives UpskillOK Grant to Advance AI Literacy, Workforce Initiatives
LAWTON, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Cameron University issued the following news release:
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Cameron University receives UpskillOK grant to advance AI literacy, workforce initiatives
Cameron University is one of five higher education institutions in Oklahoma to be awarded special project grants through the UpskillOK Individual Program Grant Initiative, a strategic effort of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The program accelerates workforce development and innovation through micro- more
FCC: Chairman Carr Applauds President Trump's Executive Order on AI
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025:
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Chairman Carr Applauds President Trump's Executive Order on AI
FCC to Initiate Proceeding Examining Federal Reporting and Disclosure Standard
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Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump signed an historic Executive Order, titled Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence. The E.O. promotes America's leadership in AI and ensures our national and economic sec more
Fed: Artificial Intelligence Innovation by Financial Innovators - Evidence From U.S. Patents
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve issued the following white paper abstract (No. 2025-104) on Dec. 12, 2025, by Jean Xiao Timmerman entitled "Artificial Intelligence Innovation by Financial Innovators: Evidence from US Patents."
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This paper examines the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) patent rates (i.e., the number of AI patents/number of firms of the same type) and concentration metrics (i.e., the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) and Gini coefficien more
Northwood Launches New AI Search and Chatbot to Enhance the Digital Experience
MIDLAND, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- Northwood University issued the following news:
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Northwood Launches New AI Search and Chatbot to Enhance the Digital Experience
Built to help prospective students, current students, families, alumni, faculty, and staff quickly find information, Northwood's new AI-powered website search and chatbot pull directly from official website content and present answers in a clear, conversational format. Similar to interacting with platforms like ChatGPT, users can as more
Ranking Member Cantwell Statement on Trump AI Executive Order
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025:
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Ranking Member Cantwell Statement on Trump AI Executive Order
Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, issued the following statement on the AI Executive Order signed yesterday by President Trump:
"This executive order more
Senators Hassan, Hawley Urge Major AI Companies to Crack Down on Scams
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025:
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Senators Hassan, Hawley Urge Major AI Companies to Crack Down on Scams
Today, U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Joint Economic Committee, and Josh Hawley (R-MO) pressed six companies operating generative artificial intelligence (AI) models to step up efforts to prevent scammers from using their platforms. more
Yale University: When AI Learns the Why, It Becomes Smarter--and More Responsible
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 13 (TNSxrep) -- Yale University issued the following news:
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When AI Learns the Why, It Becomes Smarter--and More Responsible
A new Yale SOM study shows that when generative AI is trained to understand why certain headlines resonate--not just which ones perform best--it avoids clickbait and produces more engaging, trustworthy content. The researchers say this hypothesis-driven approach could help AI generate new knowledge across fields while advancing more res more
AI for Good: Auburn Faculty Changing Conversations About Humanity, Technology Within Community
AUBURN, Alabama, Dec. 12 -- Auburn University issued the following news:
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AI for good: Auburn faculty changing conversations about humanity, technology within community
By Charlotte Tuggle, clanews@auburn.edu
Faculty from the Auburn University College of Liberal Arts (CLA) and Samuel Ginn College of Engineering want to change the way we talk about artificial intelligence (AI) by drawing on their expertise in the arts, humanities and sciences.
People once believed that the invention of more
AI Preemption Order Undermines States' Oversight, Limits Community Protections
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Dec. 12 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release:
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AI Preemption Order Undermines States' Oversight, Limits Community Protections
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WASHINGTON, D.C. The president's "Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence" executive order threatens to sharply restrict states' ability to regulate the use and expansion of artificial intelligence. By targeting states' algorithmic-discrimination laws and oth more
AIRE workshop highlights AI innovation and student research
AUGUSTA, Georgia, Dec. 12 -- Augusta University posted the following news release:
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AIRE workshop highlights AI innovation and student research
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Innovation met inspiration at the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences ' inaugural Artificial Intelligence in Research and Education Workshop, where leaders in the field shared how AI is transforming research, education and the future workforce.
Hosted Nov. 21 at the Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center, the one-day workshop brought t more
CCIA Files Comments in American AI Exports Program, Urges Positive Strategy for Exporting U.S. AI
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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CCIA Files Comments in American AI Exports Program, Urges Positive Strategy for Exporting U.S. AI
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Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association submitted comments to the Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration in response to its request for comments on the American AI Exports Program. The filing will contr more
CFA Statement on Trump's Executive Order on AI Preemption
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release:
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CFA Statement on Trump's Executive Order on AI Preemption
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WASHINGTON, D.C. President Trump signed an Executive Order limiting the rights of States to to regulate the use of AI. The Consumer Federation of America released the following statement:
"The efforts at prohibiting state regulation of AI have repeatedly failed in Congress because regardless of the form, more
Cornyn, Cruz Introduce Bill to Advance Defense Innovation & Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn, Cruz Introduce Bill to Advance Defense Innovation & Artificial Intelligence
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Growing University AI for Defense (GUARD) Act, which would codify a portion of President Trump's AI Action Plan and enable the Department of War (DoW) to establish and lead a National Security and Defense AI Institute to advance defense innovatio more
CWA Statement on the Executive Order on AI
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release:
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CWA Statement on the Executive Order on AI
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The Communications Workers of America (CWA) union released the following statement in response to the executive order, "Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence."
Donald Trump, on behalf of his tech billionaire supporters, is trying to stop state legislators from regulating AI to protect our jobs more
Donald Trump's AI Order Threatens Everyday Georgians' Wallets
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release:
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Donald Trump's AI Order Threatens Everyday Georgians' Wallets
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ATLANTA - Donald Trump has issued an executive order seeking to remove state guardrails around artificial intelligence and the infrastructure needed to run AI, including popular state-level initiatives to require data center build transparency, protect privacy, and reduce impacts on electric affordability and pollution.
The more
ECU Tribal Summit Hosts Roundtable on AI and Data Sovereignty
ADA, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- East Central University issued the following news:
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ECU Tribal Summit hosts roundtable on AI and data sovereignty
By Rusty Pickens
East Central University hosted a panel titled "AI and Data Sovereignty" during its annual Tribal Education Summit in November, held in recognition of Native American Heritage Month.
The event brought together experts to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping data governance, education and the protection of Indigenous know more
IATSE Alarmed by Trump Executive Order Attempting to Limit State AI Protections in Absence of Federal Law
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release:
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IATSE Alarmed by Trump Executive Order Attempting to Limit State AI Protections in Absence of Federal Law
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WASHINGTON, D.C. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is deeply alarmed by President Trump's Executive Order to sue and investigate state laws which regulate artificial intelligence (AI) and directing federal agenci more
ITI Weighs in on Trump Administration's American AI Exports Program
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Information Technology Industry Council posted the following news release:
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ITI Weighs in on Trump Administration's American AI Exports Program
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WASHINGTON - Today, global tech trade association ITI shared new recommendations with the Trump Administration on its American AI Exports Program. Launched as part of President Trump's AI Action Plan, the program will strengthen and expand the United States' AI leadership by bolstering more
Mass General Brigham Announces New AI Company to Accelerate Clinical Trial Screening and Patient Recruitment
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release:
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Mass General Brigham Announces New AI Company to Accelerate Clinical Trial Screening and Patient Recruitment
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'AIwithCare' will feature a software platform that uses generative AI to screen patients for clinical trial eligibility. The AI tool, RECTIFIER, was shown in recent research to be highly efficient at enrolling eligible patients. Rapid, accurate and cost-effective m more
NAACP, Climate Justice Alliance Condemn Trump Administration's Move to Block State Authority on AI Regulation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release:
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NAACP, Climate Justice Alliance Condemn Trump Administration's Move to Block State Authority on AI Regulation
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WASHINGTON \- In response to the White House's Executive Order released December 11th, " Ensuring a National Policy Framework for the Artificial Intelligence, " Climate Justice Alliance Legislative Director Mar Zepeda and NAACP Director of the Center for Environmental and Climate Justice more
New Dem AI Task Force Chair Slams Trump Administration's Unconstitutional Executive Order
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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New Dem AI Task Force Chair Slams Trump Administration's Unconstitutional Executive Order
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WASHINGTON, DC (December 12, 2025) Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), the New Democrat Coalition Artificial Intelligence Task Force Chair, issued the following statement on the Trump Administration's executive order that blocks states from regulating AI.
This latest effort follows multi more
New MIT program to train military leaders for the AI age
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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New MIT program to train military leaders for the AI age
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Artificial intelligence can enhance decision-making and enable action with reduced risk and greater precision, making it a critical tool for national security. A new program offered jointly by the MIT departments of Mechanical Engineering (Course 2, MechE) and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Course 6, EECS) wil more
Purdue unveils comprehensive AI strategy; trustees approve 'AI working competency' graduation requirement
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 12 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue unveils comprehensive AI strategy; trustees approve 'AI working competency' graduation requirement
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Purdue University on Friday (Dec. 12) unveiled a broad strategy of AI@Purdue across five functional areas: Learning with AI, Learning about AI, Research AI, Using AI and Partnering in AI.
A key element of the comprehensive plan came as the Board of Trustees approved a f more
REP LIEU STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER RESTRICTING STATE REGULATION OF AI
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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REP LIEU STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER RESTRICTING STATE REGULATION OF AI
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on President Trump's Executive Order that restricts states from regulating artificial intelligence.
"The Trump Administration failed badly twice to ban states from regulating artificial intelligence in the absence of a f more
Rep. Craig Demands Answers from Instacart Following Reporting the Company Used Sensitive Data and AI to Inflate Grocery Bills, Charge Different Prices for Same Products
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Craig Demands Answers from Instacart Following Reporting the Company Used Sensitive Data and AI to Inflate Grocery Bills, Charge Different Prices for Same Products
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture Angie Craig pressed grocery delivery service and technology company Instacart following reporting (link is external) that the com more
Schatz Statement On Trump Order Banning States From Regulating AI
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Schatz Statement On Trump Order Banning States From Regulating AI
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today released the following statement on President Donald Trump's executive order limiting the ability of states to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) and preventing the enforcement of existing state laws.
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Schatz, Britt, Colleagues Press AI Companies To Commit To Timely, Consistent Safety Disclosures On Models
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Schatz, Britt, Colleagues Press AI Companies To Commit To Timely, Consistent Safety Disclosures On Models
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) called on leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies to improve transparency around the capabilities of their models and the risks t more
Senator Hassan, Colleagues Introduce the Bipartisan AI Workforce PREPARE Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Senator Hassan, Colleagues Introduce the Bipartisan AI Workforce PREPARE Act
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recently helped introduce the bipartisan AI Workforce Projections, Research, and Evaluations to Promote AI Readiness and Employment (PREPARE) Act, which would enhance federal agencies' ability to assess AI's impact on the workforce in order to make job training and education more
Stirring Up Trouble: Human Cooks Go Head-to-Head With AI-Authored Recipes in New Research
LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Stirring Up Trouble: Human Cooks Go Head-to-Head With AI-Authored Recipes in New Research
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When you roll out chilled sugar cookie dough or top your green bean casserole with crunchy onions this holiday season, you might not consider how much AI went into the recipe it might be more than you think.
AI involvement in food related activities is becoming increasingly common, according to Stacy Bevan, professional p more
Trump Administration Attempts to Bully States on Behalf of Big Tech in New AI Executive Order
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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Trump Administration Attempts to Bully States on Behalf of Big Tech in New AI Executive Order
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Washington, D.C. Following a new executive order released by the Trump Administration yesterday aimed at challenging state-level legislation that protects communities from the harms of AI, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
"The T more
Trump AI Executive Order Addresses Regulatory Overreach that Undermines Adoption, Innovation, and AI's Potential for Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release:
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Trump AI Executive Order Addresses Regulatory Overreach that Undermines Adoption, Innovation, and AI's Potential for Small Businesses
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Washington, D.C. - In response to President Trump's Executive Order to Protect AI Innovation, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) President & CEO Karen Kerrigan issued the following statement:
"Sma more
UMass-Amherst: Torrey Trust, Robert Maloy Publish Book on AI and Civic Engagement
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Dec. 12 -- The University of Massachusetts issued the following news:
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Torrey Trust, Robert Maloy Publish New Book on AI and Civic Engagement
College of Education faculty members Torrey Trust and Robert W. Maloy have recently authored the new book "AI and Civic Engagement: 75+ Cross-Curricular Activities to Empower Your Students," published in November by ISTE+ASCD.
This practical guide from Trust, a professor of learning technology, and Maloy, a senior lecturer, more
University of Virginia School of Law: Lawyers Breathing Life Into AI
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news:
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The Lawyers Breathing Life Into AI
Alumni, Recent Graduates and Professors Explore How Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping the Legal Profession
By Melissa Castro Wyatt
Artificial intelligence has entered the legal world with the confidence befitting a first-year associate eager to make a mark.
AI's believers envision leaner firms, shorter hours and lower costs. Critics see risk i more
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine: Studies Find AI Technology for Clinical Documentation Aids Efficiency and Reduces Burnout
MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 12 -- The University of Wisconsin's School of Medicine and Public Health issued the following news:
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Studies find AI technology for clinical documentation aids efficiency and reduces burnout
A randomized trial conducted by researchers at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health showed that ambient AI notetaking, which involves an AI tool that passively listens to a doctor-patient visit and drafts a summary, can help reduce health care practitione more
UT Health Sciences Researchers Demonstrate Breakthroughs in Cancer Treatment Quality Through AI-Enhanced Data Analytics
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 12 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news:
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UT Health Sciences Researchers Demonstrate Breakthroughs in Cancer Treatment Quality Through AI-Enhanced Data Analytics
Cancer researchers at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center have published three groundbreaking studies demonstrating how advanced artificial intelligence and population health analytics can identify and address barriers to quality cancer care.
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White House AI Order Sends the Right Message on Fragmented State Laws, Says the Center for Data Innovation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 [Category: Computer Technology]-- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following news release:
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The White House AI Order Sends the Right Message on Fragmented State Laws, Says the Center for Data Innovation
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WASHINGTONIn response to President Trump signing an executive order ensuring a national policy framework for artificial intelligence, the Center for Data Innovation released the following statement from Director Daniel Castro :
The U more
MATSUI STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S AI EXECUTIVE ORDER
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release:
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MATSUI STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S AI EXECUTIVE ORDER
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following statement on President Trump's executive order targeting state regulations on artificial intelligence (AI).
"After Congress repeatedly rejected this idea on a bipartis more
NAACP Calls for Equity-First Approach to AI in Healthcare, Issues Governance Framework to Build Healthier Futures
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release:
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NAACP Calls for Equity-First Approach to AI in Healthcare, Issues Governance Framework to Build Healthier Futures
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December 11, 2025
Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org
WASHINGTON The NAACP, in collaboration with Sanofi through the ACE Your Health Initiative, calls for an equity-first, human-centered approach to developing and deploying AI (artificial intelligence) in healthcare. In more
Padilla Statement on Trump's Executive Order Undermining California's AI Leadership
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Statement on Trump's Executive Order Undermining California's AI Leadership
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order seeking to block or undo all state regulation of the artificial intelligence industry:
"No place in America knows the promise of artificial intelligence technologies bette more
President Trump Defends America From AI Red Tape Patchwork With New Executive Order
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release:
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President Trump Defends America From AI Red Tape Patchwork With New Executive Order
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WASHINGTON Today, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would preempt overly burdensome state rules for artificial intelligence while Congress works on a nationwide rulebook to govern AI tech more
President Trump's AI Executive Order Will Boost Innovation and Manufacturing Growth
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release:
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President Trump's AI Executive Order Will Boost Innovation and Manufacturing Growth
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Washington, D.C. - In response to President Trump's executive order on state regulation of artificial intelligence, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement:
"As the president demonstrates his commitment to both advancing more
Process Automation Systems Market Driven by Sustainability, Digitalization Initiatives, and Artificial Intelligence Adoption
DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Dec. 11 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The Arc Advisory Group issued the following news release:
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Process Automation Systems Market Driven by Sustainability, Digitalization Initiatives, and Artificial Intelligence Adoption
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According to ARC Advisory Group's new research, the outlook remains positive for capital investments in automation products in the process industries. This is because the macro trends that underlie the growth in this market remain in place. Thes more
Ranking Member Lofgren Slams Trump White House for Illegal Plan to Undermine State AI Laws
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Lofgren Slams Trump White House for Illegal Plan to Undermine State AI Laws
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Trump White House issued an executive order that would target states that pass laws to govern the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) with lawsuits and terminated funding.
"This executive order is not lawful," said Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA). "If the Pr more
Senator Markey Statement on Trump AI Regulation Moratorium Executive Order
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Statement on Trump AI Regulation Moratorium Executive Order
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Washington (December 11, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order bypassing Congress and preempting state regulation of artificial intelligence (AI).
"After mon more
U.S. Chamber Applauds Efforts to Address Patchwork State AI Regulations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release:
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U.S. Chamber Applauds Efforts to Address Patchwork State AI Regulations
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Jordan Crenshaw, senior vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC), issued the following statement regarding President Trump's Executive Order addressing the patchwork of state artificial intelligence regulations:
"The Chamber commends Presiden more
