And, Elizabeth Warren wants Trump White House to promise it won’t bail out OpenAI

The Massachusetts Democrat asked White House officials to assure her that they won’t “prop up” AI companies with taxpayer dollars amid concerns over an “AI bubble.”

And, the Pentagon pares down its list of critical emerging technology areas.

A draft executive order viewed by FedScoop would establish a litigation task force to challenge state AI actions, restrict funding, and launch preemption efforts.

The bicameral legislative effort would task the intelligence agency with producing cyber-focused guidance to secure AI systems and ward off foreign threats.

And, HHS eyes AI to support caregivers in multimillion-dollar competition.

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized AI can “change caregiving” but will “never replace the human element.”

The AI for Mainstreet Act and the AI-WISE Act aim to provide more artificial intelligence resources and guidance for small businesses.

And, Hegseth announces Operation Southern Spear after 20th US strike against alleged ‘narco-terrorists.’

The lawmakers pushed the commission in a letter to “take immediate action” to ensure Americans aren’t footing the bill for the nationwide buildout of data centers.