Topic: #government
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Abu Dhabi crown prince hosts Sam Altman as OpenAI signs four agreements
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on November 2 and witnessed four OpenAI agreements covering government services, energy, investment and education, per the Abu Dhabi Media Office.
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US government-linked wallets move $103M in BTC and BNB, on-chain trackers say
Wallets linked to US authorities sent 833.6 BTC and 40,285 BNB, worth an estimated $103 million, within nine hours on October 7, 2026. The Bitcoin went to Coinbase Prime, Crypto Briefing reported.
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White House finalizes voluntary AI safety testing framework with 30-day review window
The White House completed a voluntary framework for federal agencies to test advanced AI models before public release, reducing the review period from 90 days to 30 days after industry pushback. Participation remains optional with no penalties for non-compliance.
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AI Companies Spent $41M on Lobbying in H1 2026
Eleven leading AI firms deployed $41 million on Washington lobbying in H1 2026, an 8% increase from the prior year. The spending surge reflects industry efforts to shape federal AI regulation and block state-level rules.
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Ireland flags crypto risks in first government assessment since 2019
Ireland's government released its first digital-asset risk assessment since 2019, identifying money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions evasion, and bribery as major threats. The country plans to implement industry standards by mid-2027.