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Anthropic Strengthens AI Education with White House Pledge
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Anthropic Strengthens AI Education with White House Pledge

Anthropic commits to enhancing AI education by signing a White House pledge, investing in K-12 cybersecurity, supporting AI challenges, and developing AI curricula.

AI and Competition Policy: Insights from the White House Meeting
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AI and Competition Policy: Insights from the White House Meeting

The White House meeting on competition policy and AI highlighted concerns about market concentration in critical AI components and its impact on small businesses. The discussion emphasized the need for fair competition and scrutinizing industry behaviors. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to promoting competition and supporting small businesses in AI development.

Biden's Communications Director Restricted From Handling Crypto Firms
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Biden's Communications Director Restricted From Handling Crypto Firms

President Joe Biden's communications director, Ben LaBolt, will be barred from handling matters related to any cryptocurrency or technology firms he previously represented, but he will be allowed to advise on crypto regulation. LaBolt has disclosed owning $50,001-$100,000 in Bitcoin and $15,001-$50,000 in Ethereum 2. The restrictions are in line with ethics rules followed by senior White House staff.

White House Report Casts Doubt on Cryptocurrencies
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White House Report Casts Doubt on Cryptocurrencies

The White House's Economic Report includes a chapter questioning the benefits of cryptocurrencies, with 35 pages dedicated to debunking them. It argues that crypto assets fail to deliver on their promised benefits, and that they are too volatile to be a stable store of value or reliable medium of exchange.

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration released a statement on Jan 27
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U.S. President Joe Biden's administration released a statement on Jan 27

The White House developed a "road plan" to mitigate bitcoin concerns via congressional initiatives.

White House Asks Regulators to Enforce Crypto Rules Citing FTX Crises
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White House Asks Regulators to Enforce Crypto Rules Citing FTX Crises

White House's Press Sec Karine Jean-Pierre said the administration is monitoring the FTX saga

The White House Publishes Guidelines for Regulating Digital Assets
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The White House Publishes Guidelines for Regulating Digital Assets

The U.S President, Joe Biden has set up a new framework on how cryptocurrency will be traded and regulated in the U.S

White House Suggests Banning Proof-Of-Work Crypto
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White House Suggests Banning Proof-Of-Work Crypto

The Biden administration believes that crypto asset mining consumes a lot of electricity. The White House researchers are urging crypto miners to explore greener alternatives.

White House Heightens Scrutiny on Crypto Miner’s Energy Consumption
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White House Heightens Scrutiny on Crypto Miner’s Energy Consumption

Regulatory scrutiny increases as crypto mining activities are rising and consuming huge amounts of energy.

White House Expects to Raise over $10b in Revenue under New Crypto Tax Rules
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White House Expects to Raise over $10b in Revenue under New Crypto Tax Rules

The White House would bring in significantly more revenue over the next decade if the Biden Administration’s budget plan approved to ramp up the national budget.

US President Joe Biden to Sign Executive Order on Crypto this Week
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US President Joe Biden to Sign Executive Order on Crypto this Week

U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to issue an executive order on cryptocurrency this week. Authorities would be expected to develop policies to enable the U.S. government to work with foreign powers to regulate crypto and its trade across international borders.

3 Ways Biden Can Be Friendly With China
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3 Ways Biden Can Be Friendly With China

I’ve often viewed myself as both a global citizen and a bridge between East and West. The Biden Administration has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine America’s role in the global economy and pave the way for success in world with two equal economic superpowers. Here’s how…

Ripple Supporters Appeal to the White House to Classify XRP as a Digital Currency
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Ripple Supporters Appeal to the White House to Classify XRP as a Digital Currency

In a move to support Ripple, XRP advocates have decided to file a petition with the White House asking it to declare the asset a virtual currency.

US DHS Cybersecurity Official Expects to be Fired in Trump’s Post-Election Purge for Debunking Fake News
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US DHS Cybersecurity Official Expects to be Fired in Trump’s Post-Election Purge for Debunking Fake News

A United States Homeland cybersecurity official, Christopher Krebs expects to be cut in President Trump’s post-election purge for proactively debunking disinformation.

Trump Ends COVID-19 Pandemic, according to White House Release
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Trump Ends COVID-19 Pandemic, according to White House Release

The Trump Administration has ended the COVID-19 pandemic, or at least according to the list of his accomplishments from the White House Science and Technology Office.