AI dominated Washington's agenda today, with Trump pushing major tech companies toward self-regulation, the Senate rejecting a bill on AI data center energy costs, and political figures like Obama shaping the debate—while a $54 billion South Korean investment in Alaska LNG showed energy deals still making headlines too.

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How Artificial Intelligence Has Dominated DC: Newsweek Launches AI Policy Scorecard - Newsweek

Newsweek launched an AI Policy Scorecard tracking how artificial intelligence has rapidly dominated Washington's policy agenda faster than either party could formulate a response.

Newsweek's AI Policy Scorecard shows AI took over Washington's agenda faster than the parties could decide what to do with it

US Senate rejects bill targeting AI data centre electricity costs | Energy News | Al Jazeera

The US Senate rejected a bill aimed at addressing AI data center electricity costs, with Democrats criticizing it as lacking teeth and pushing for mandatory measures instead.

Democrats criticise bill as lacking 'teeth' and push for mandatory measures to address soaring electricity bills.

AI is not the solution to ‘medical tyranny’

An opinion piece challenges Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claim that AI can 'free us from medical tyranny,' arguing the technology may not deliver on that promise.

Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said artificial intelligence has the ability to "free us from medical tyranny." Eh. Maybe. Maybe not. It'd be just as accurate to say that AI h

After summit with tech titans, Trump calls for ‘tremendous self-regulation’ by AI companies

After a summit with tech CEOs, Trump called for 'tremendous self-regulation' by AI companies, with executives agreeing to a voluntary safety accord Trump described as 'morally binding,' and he unveiled an AI-powered America.gov website.

Tech CEOs said they agreed on an AI safety “accord,” but it appeared voluntary, with Trump calling it “morally binding.” Trump also unveiled an AI-powered website, America.gov.

Trump announces $54 billion Alaska LNG investment from South Korea

Trump announced a $54 billion investment from South Korea in an Alaska LNG project.

Senate Democrats block bill on data centers, led by Jon Husted, R-Ohio, calling it “toothless.”

Exclusive: Barack Obama’s hidden hand shaping Democrats’ AI debate | CNN Politics

Barack Obama is privately urging 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls to develop specific plans for tackling AI, though some candidates are wary of antagonizing the tech industry.

The former president is pushing 2028 Democratic hopefuls to develop specific plans for how to tackle AI — but some of them are wary of antagonizing the industry.

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