Anthropic disabled access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after the U.S. government ordered it to block foreign nationals from using the models over security concerns. The company said the directive was based on a narrow alleged jailbreak and stemmed from “a misunderstanding.”
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a voluntary process for federal review of powerful AI models before release. The order focuses on cybersecurity and national security while avoiding mandatory licensing requirements for AI companies.
A federal judge blocks the Kennedy Center's planned closure and orders removal of Trump's name, ruling the board acted unlawfully in renaming the institution without Congress. Trump responds by calling for Congress to take control of the center.
Senator Elizabeth Warren has expressed concerns about Lee Dudek's appointment as acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, questioning his past actions and statements, including a LinkedIn post where he boasted about pressuring agency executives to support cost-cutting initiatives linked to Elon Musk. Warren's letter highlights Dudek's controversial practices, such as sharing executive contact information and reallocating funds, prompting her to seek clarity on his suitability for the role. The situation is part of a broader inquiry into Dudek's conduct and reflects ongoing challenges within government agencies to maintain accountability and transparency amid external pressures.
Senator Elizabeth Warren has expressed concerns about Lee Dudek's appointment as acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, questioning his past actions and connections, particularly a LinkedIn post where he mentioned pressuring agency executives to support a cost-cutting initiative led by Elon Musk. Warren's inquiry highlights broader worries about the influence of private sector figures on public administration and whether Dudek's methods meet ethical standards. The situation is further complicated by a controversial email, known as the Elon/DOGE threat email, which pressured agencies to respond quickly, although most have now aligned their responses, except for the Commerce Department, which faced delays despite Secretary Lutnick's connections to former President Trump.
US economic strength was demonstrated in January, as the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, rose 5.4% from a year earlier and 0.6% from December to January. Consumer spending also increased 1.8% from December, though goods prices declined 0.7%. The Core PCE index rose 0.2% from December to January, indicating that inflation remains entrenched in the US economy and the Fed is likely to keep raising interest rates.
At the end of 2022, the U.S. economy was on solid footing with a 2.9% annual growth rate, buoyed by consumer spending and businesses restocking supplies. However, economists are warning that the economy could slow further in the current quarter and slide into a mild recession by midyear. The Federal Reserve has indicated it is unlikely to raise interest rates this year, and may even lower them to help stimulate the economy.