UK will legislate against AI risks in next year, pledges Kyle: Science secretary says voluntary accord with developers of fast-evolving technology is ‘working.’ FT
UK government launches new AI safety platform for businesses: Science and tech secretary Peter Kyle wants country to be global leader in testing safety of new technology. FT
The scramble is on to fill out Trump’s cabinet: President-elect’s transition team sorts through spreadsheets as allies float names. WSJ
President-elect’s team already eyeing contenders for top appointments: Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Vivek Ramaswamy are among those being considered for cabinet positions, according to people familiar with the deliberations. WP
Who will run Donald Trump’s new administration? The new US president is expected to prize loyalty in his picks for key posts. FT
Robots are taking over low-skilled jobs — and changing votes: Automation is reducing job mobility for low-skilled workers, which can influence political preferences, according to research from Wharton’s Pinar Yildirim. K@W
What Big Tech CEOs want from a second Trump presidency: Leaders of Silicon Valley’s giants hope for a more permissive attitude on deals, antitrust, and AI in the next administration. FT
AI advocates see Trump re-election as industry boost but urge caution on policy Emerge
+ A priority of the next administration will be protecting the US’s position as an international AI leader, an issue Trump has promised.
+ The Center for AI Policy, a research organization that works to “mitigate catastrophic risks from AI,” warned the new administration against moving too fast.
“While there is certainly room to improve on the Biden AI executive order, a careless or hasty repeal could negatively affect the consistency and rigor of safety testing across the AI industry,” the group said in a statement emailed to Decrypt.
NYT: Bitcoin surges to record as crypto investors cheer Trump win
CNBC: Bitcoiners celebrate as $40 million campaign brings down Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown
+ Republican Bernie Moreno, a blockchain entrepreneur, won the Ohio Senate race, knocking off Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown
+ "This is what happens when you mess with the crypto army." -- Crypto twin Cameron Winklevoss celebrates the victory of blockchain entrepreneur Bernie Moreno, new Senator-elect for Ohio, in a post on X.
Crypto politics: Liberals’ and Conservatives’ confidence in cryptocurrencies: New research from Wharton marketing experts is helping to clarify what factors drive confidence in cryptocurrencies, despite the price swings, bank failures, and PR challenges. K@W
TI: TikTok sees Trump victory as app’s best hope
+ @JeffBezos: Big congratulations to our 45th and now 47th President on an extraordinary political comeback and decisive victory. No nation has bigger opportunities. Wishing @realDonaldTrump all success in leading and uniting the America we all love.
Trump’s victory is a major win for Elon Musk and big-money politics: The candidate largely let the billionaire run his $175 million ground game — a gamble that future candidates could look to emulate. NYT
Trump’s victory is a major win for Elon Musk and big-money politics: NYT reports the candidate largely let the billionaire run his $175 million ground game — a gamble that future candidates could look to emulate.
WP: Musk announces plans to push GOP candidates in 2026 midterms and beyond
Elon Musk’s gamble on Donald Trump pays off: Billionaire chief of Tesla and X looks set to take up influential adviser role in White House. FT
Recent breakthroughs in AI promise to improve employee productivity: Gallup finds that employees who use AI are using it most for idea generation (41%), information consolidation (39%), and task automation (39%). Employees who use AI also report that they find it helpful for their work. Nearly half of employees (45%) say that their productivity and efficiency in their role have improved because of AI.
A battle is raging over the definition of open-source AI: Companies that bet on the right one could win big. Economist
Big Tech goes bananas on AI spending: BI reports the AI frenzy shows no signs of slowing among the tech giants: Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are expected to invest about $300 billion in the tech next year, according to Morgan Stanley. The bank said the spending spree is driven by generative AI and large-language model opportunities.
If Your tattoo was designed by AI, does it have a soul? Ink enthusiasts are divided over whether using artificial intelligence to design body art is fair game or taboo; ‘It’s like doing sports on steroids.’ WSJ
Mozilla is cutting 30% of staff.
Enjoy the ride + plan accordingly.
-Marc
