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Warren: AI Provision in Trump’s Bill Could Lead to Rent Hikes, Violates Budget Rules

Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticized an AI provision in President Trump’s tax-and-spending bill, arguing it could raise rents and violate Senate rules.
The provision would prevent states from regulating AI for a decade, allegedly protecting companies like RealPage, accused of coordinating rent increases.
Warren highlighted the timing of the provision amid a housing crisis, urging Americans to contact their senators for its removal.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene also opposed the AI provision, threatening to vote against the bill unless it is eliminated.
A bipartisan group of state attorneys general expressed concerns, stating that the provision undermines state rights and fails to provide real solutions.

Anthropic is challenging the Trump Administration’s AI policy, resenting the government’s attempts to regulate the technology.
The $60 billion company is lobbying Congress against a bill that would limit state-level AI regulations.
An advisor from Anthropic opposed a recent AI deal benefiting Gulf states, which would allow US tech to flow in exchange for investments.
The company’s actions have frustrated Trump administration officials, who see Anthropic as an impediment to AI policy progress.
Anthropic’s CEO, Dario Amodei, forecasted significant job losses in the white-collar sector due to AI, further irritating government staff.

Decade-Long Immunity for Big Tech: The proposed bill grants a 10-year immunity from state-level AI regulations, allowing corporations to operate without oversight.
Limited Oversight and Accountability: Without regulations, accountability for AI systems diminishes, risking public safety and ethical standards.
Entrenchment of Big Tech: The absence of competition from smaller players will further entrench major companies like OpenAI and Google in the AI sector.
Erosion of Public Trust: Lack of transparency in AI operations is likely to diminish public trust, as concerns about bias and misuse grow.
Threat to U.S. Global Leadership: By avoiding regulatory frameworks, the U.S. risks falling behind in ethical AI development compared to regions like the EU, potentially isolating itself from international collaborations.

Harvard’s International Enrollment Revoked: The Trump administration terminated Harvard’s ability to enroll international students, affecting current students and sparking legal disputes over allegations of violence and antisemitism.
Warren Critiques Trump’s Tax Bill: Sen. Elizabeth Warren condemned President Trump’s $3.8 trillion tax package, highlighting the negative impact on healthcare for millions while benefiting wealthy individuals.
Tax Bill Passes House: The U.S. House narrowly approved Trump’s tax-and-spending package, now awaiting Senate approval as part of the legislative agenda before the July 4 recess.
Reductions in NSC Staff: The White House National Security Council underwent significant staff cuts, impacting personnel responsible for critical geopolitical issues.
Musk’s AI in Government: Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, is being utilized within U.S. government agencies to enhance federal operations, developed by his company xAI under the new Department of Government Efficiency.