AI policy

Dean Ball joined OpenAI to lead its strategic futures team, tasked with shaping AI policy from within the company. This role involves analyzing questions around AI safety and economic impacts amid concerns over technology becoming catastrophically dangerous. The job was inspired by his background in political theory and think tanks.

The Detroit school board approved a two-year teacher contract with 3% annual pay raises, retention bonuses, and a new AI policy. The agreement, covering 2026-2028, includes increased salaries for teachers with master’s degrees and stipends for classrooms with students requiring special support.

Young Democratic and Republican state lawmakers discussed regulating artificial intelligence and online safety for children during a bipartisan summit. The panel highlighted the need for guardrails on online activity, with lawmakers sharing initiatives like South Carolina Rep. Brandon Guffey's law addressing sextortion and Ohio Rep. Christine Cockley's bill requiring AI models to use mental health frameworks.

Artificial intelligence is becoming a central infrastructure in political campaigns, influencing voter targeting, message optimization, and content generation. AI policy has emerged as a major political issue, shaping coalition dynamics and raising concerns about manipulation through synthetic media and misinformation.

New York City officials delayed the release of AI guidance for schools after backlash to a March draft policy. The policy, initially set for June release, will now be published this summer due to public concerns and over 6,500 comments. The draft proposed a traffic light framework for AI use but excluded student AI use, sparking criticism from parents and council members worried about learning and mental health impacts.

Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer weeks after leaving the Department of Justice in April 2024. She is recovering from treatment and has been appointed by President Donald Trump to an AI policy advisory committee, while Trump praised her work in reducing crime.

South Africa withdrew its draft national AI policy after discovering that AI-generated citations in the document were fabricated. The policy was retracted due to reliance on non-existent sources created by the AI during drafting.

Ars Technica outlines its newsroom AI policy, emphasizing responsible use of AI tools for content creation and editorial processes. The policy highlights transparency in AI-generated content and human oversight to maintain journalistic integrity.