National Security, Federal Spending, and the Push to Regulate AI

05/06/2025 3 min
National Security, Federal Spending, and the Push to Regulate AI

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Episode Synopsis

A toxic fungus smuggled into a Michigan lab sparks national security concerns. California’s $100 billion high-speed rail project hits a major roadblock as the federal government threatens to pull funding. And after a teen’s tragic death, lawmakers take a closer look at AI chatbots, pushing a new bill to make them safer for young users. 

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