Commerce Department AI safety division now informally reporting to White House

An independent AI safety division within the Commerce Department has been asked to informally report to the Trump administration, raising concerns among experts about its independence.

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2026-11-09 17:00 · Fast Company AI
This tiny government division charged with AI safety is now reporting to the White House. Experts are concerned

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