The Federal Trade Commission has ramped up its investigation into Microsoft's AI and cloud business practices, sending civil investigative demands to companies competing with Microsoft. The probe examines potential anticompetitive behavior in the rapidly growing AI market.
Leading AI companies plan to spend hundreds of millions on the 2026 midterm elections, with OpenAI-backed super PAC committing $100 million while Anthropic invests $20 million in regulation advocacy. Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren warn of industry influence on AI policy.
Civil rights organization files lawsuit against xAI's Memphis data center, alleging environmental violations and disproportionate impact on local communities.
