CNN
China-based and other foreign entities are running “industrial-scale” campaigns to copy leading U.S. AI models, according to a memo from Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. The effort entails using tens of thousands of surrogate accounts to go undetected and complex tools to expose proprietary information, Kratsios wrote. The Trump administration said it plans to explore ways in which to “hold foreign actors accountable” for such activity.
From "White House Accuses China of Copying American AI Models in ‘Industrial-Scale’ Campaign"
CNN (04/23/26) Lisa Eadicicco
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Politico
Maine Gov. Janet Mills (pictured) vetoed a bill that would have imposed a moratorium on new datacenters, instead approving separate legislation denying datacenters access to state business tax incentives. Her decision reflects growing political tension over datacenter expansion, with concerns about environmental impact and rising energy costs influencing voters ahead of midterm elections.
From "Maine Governor Vetoes Datacenter Moratorium Bill"
Politico (04/24/26) Aaron Mak; John Hewitt Jones
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Axios
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) moved to join a lawsuit by xAI challenging a new Colorado law aimed at preventing “algorithmic discrimination,” marking its first intervention against a state AI regulation. The law requires developers to disclose details about AI systems used in sensitive areas like hiring and lending. The DOJ claims such provisions force companies to adopt ideological standards “that advance a radical, far left worldview at odds with the Constitution,” according to assistant attorney general Harmeet K. Dhillon.
From "DOJ Joins xAI Challenge to Colorado AI Law"
Axios (04/24/26) Ashley Gold
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MIT News
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and partners have created the largest dataset of high-level math problems ever assembled. MathNet includes over 30,000 expert-written problems and solutions from 47 countries, spanning 17 languages and four decades of competitions. Built from thousands of archived booklets, the dataset offers high-quality, peer-reviewed solutions and diverse mathematical perspectives. Publicly available, MathNet is designed both as a training resource for students and a benchmark for AI reasoning.
From "Scientists Build World’s Largest Collection of High-Level Math Problems"
MIT News (04/24/26) Rachel Gordon
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Reuters
Microsoft plans to invest A$25 billion (U.S.$17.9 billion) in Australia by 2029 to expand AI and cloud infrastructure, marking its largest commitment in the country. The investment aims to boost Azure AI supercomputing capacity, strengthen cybersecurity, and support AI skills training. "More training, better technology, and new opportunities for Australians to get ahead. That's what the massive AI investment Microsoft announced today will mean for Australia," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a post on X.
From "Microsoft Bets on AI in Australia with $18-Billion Investment"
Reuters (04/22/26) Fabiola Arámburo
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DongA Science (South Korea)
A South Korean pilot project successfully demonstrated a drone-robot delivery system capable of transporting parcels up to 40kg directly to customers’ doors. Led by the Korea AeroSpace Administration in partnership with the government-funded Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, the system combines autonomous drones, ground robots, and docking stations. Tested for about a month, the service handled diverse goods under various conditions, including night operations. Officials plan to expand the project later this year.
From "Drones, Robots Collaborate for Door-to-Door Delivery"
DongA Science (South Korea) (04/24/26) GaHyeon Jo
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