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- 1Regulators investigate Comma after two fatal crashesβComma's hands-off driving tech under investigation after 2 fatal crashes
US safety regulators have opened an investigation into Comma.ai's hands-off driving system following two fatal crashes involving vehicles running the software. The probe will examine whether the openpilot-based driver assistance technology contributed to the accidents. The news has sparked debate among technologists about the safety of aftermarket driver-assist kits and how loosely regulated retrofit systems should be.
- 2Trump pushes AI adoption with safeguards left to industryβTrump wants Americans to embrace AI. Heβs leaving safeguards to industry.
The Trump administration is pressing Americans to adopt artificial intelligence while relying on companies themselves, rather than federal regulation, to manage the technology's risks. The approach favors innovation and industry self-policing over formal safeguards, drawing criticism from those who warn that leaving oversight to AI developers could expose the public to harm as the technology spreads rapidly through workplaces and daily life.
- 3Congress weighs wave of AI security proposalsβCongress eyes slew of AI security proposals https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://federaln ewsnetwork.com/congress/2026/09/cong
Congress is considering a series of new proposals on AI security, according to Federal News Network. The measures would address how artificial intelligence is safeguarded and regulated, with lawmakers weighing the risks the technology poses to federal systems and national security as agencies increasingly adopt AI tools.
- 4Trump says AI leaders must self-police the technologyβ'We can't stifle it': Trump says AI leaders 'have to self-police' AI technology
President Trump said the United States cannot stifle artificial intelligence development, arguing that AI industry leaders 'have to self-police' the technology rather than face heavy government regulation. His comments signal a light-touch regulatory approach that favors innovation and industry responsibility over federal oversight, drawing attention as AI tools rapidly expand and debate intensifies over safety rules and government intervention.
- 5Block Seeks National Trust Bank Charter in Bitcoin PushβJack Dorsey's Block Is Looking to Create a National Trust Bank. Here's Why That Could Help to Send Bitcoin Higher.
Block, the payments company led by Jack Dorsey, is seeking to establish a national trust bank. Analysts suggest the move could strengthen Bitcoin's outlook, as a federally chartered trust bank would let Block deepen its Bitcoin-focused services and expand custody and trading operations within a regulated framework, reinforcing institutional confidence in the cryptocurrency.
- 6FTC chair: AI developers should be liable for their agents' conductβFTC chair suggests AI developers should be liable for conduct of agents
The chair of the US Federal Trade Commission has argued that companies developing AI agents should be held legally responsible for what those systems do, pushing back against treating AI agents as independent actors. The remarks suggest US regulators may seek to place liability for automated conduct squarely on the firms that build the technology.
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The National Federation of Independent Business has endorsed 86 candidates running for the Pennsylvania General Assembly, citing their support for small business priorities. The endorsements highlight issues such as taxes, regulation and the business climate heading into the state legislative elections, and give the candidates a business-focused credential to tout on the campaign trail.
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A federal audit has found gaps in how contracts for nuclear security are overseen, raising questions about whether safeguards and contractor monitoring are adequate. The findings come from legislative auditors and point to weaknesses in oversight of security arrangements at federally regulated nuclear facilities. Details of specific shortcomings and agency responses have not yet been widely reported.
- 9Civil Rights Coalition Urges FTC to Ban AI Surveillance PricingβCivil Rights Coalition Calls on FTC to Ban AI Surveillance Pricing in Housing and Consumer Markets
A civil rights coalition has called on the US Federal Trade Commission to ban AI-driven surveillance pricing in housing and consumer markets. The practice uses personal data and algorithms to set individualized prices, which advocates argue can discriminate against protected groups and exploit sensitive personal information. The coalition is pressing regulators to treat the tactic as an unfair and deceptive practice.