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OpenAI Expands Washington Policy Team Amid AI Safety Concerns

OpenAI is expanding its policy operation in Washington as reports of continued problems involving autonomous models add to congressional pressure for stronger federal oversight of artificial intelligence.
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Frances Tiafoe Beats Daniil Medvedev to Reach US Open Semifinal
Bernie Sanders Proposes Severe Penalties for US Companies Dealing With Strategic Rivals
Leaked Messages Put Senator John Fetterman’s Constituent Work Under Scrutiny
Kennedy Center Ceiling Partially Collapses During Renovation Dispute
Bill Ackman Funds Experimental Cellular Therapy Used to Restore Daughter’s Vision
Flash Flooding Traps Hikers in Grand Canyon
Trump Political Network Backs Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton With $10 Million Ad Buy
Trump to Headline Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas
Oura Plans US Initial Public Offering
Far-Right AfD Wins Saxony-Anhalt State Election in Germany
OpenAI Expands Washington Policy Team Amid AI Safety Concerns
Hawaii Declares State of Emergency as Hurricane Lowell Approaches
Tesla Cybercab Rollout Triggers Federal Regulatory Dispute
Arizona Voter Eligibility Law Reaches US Supreme Court
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Faces Growing Scrutiny Over Military Readiness
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