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Trump Uses Defense Production Act to Fast-Track U.S. Energy Projects
President Trump invokes the Defense Production Act, waiving key regulations to speed energy projects. Corporate counsel face new compliance and procurement risks.
NSA Deploys Anthropic’s Mythos AI Despite Pentagon Blacklist
The NSA is using Anthropic’s Mythos AI despite a Defense Department blacklist, raising new compliance and AI governance questions for legal and security teams.
Red States Move to Make Gold and Silver Legal Tender
Several Republican-led states are enacting laws to recognize gold and silver as legal tender—a shift that could reshape state financial rules and impact currency law.
Anthropic CEO Heads to White House for High-Stakes AI Regulation Talks
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei will meet the White House chief of staff April 17 to try to resolve major legal and regulatory battles with the Pentagon over military use of AI.
Anthropic Faces Backlash Over Claude AI Performance Decline
Anthropic’s Claude AI sees reduced performance, sparking user discontent and trust concerns for legal tech adopters. Key details on the changes and user reaction.
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.7 as Mythos raises legal AI stakes
Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.7 with coding and vision upgrades; upcoming Mythos model restricts access after uncovering vulnerabilities, impacting legal tech AI compliance.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4-Cyber With Limited Access for Cybersecurity Teams
OpenAI released GPT-5.4-Cyber for vetted cybersecurity professionals, tightening access and shaping how legal teams approach AI in risk management.
Majority of Corporations Unready for AI Audits, 2024 Survey Finds
Most companies risk failing AI governance audits, with only 7% fully prepared. Legal teams face urgent compliance and data risks as AI outpaces internal controls.
House Moves Toward Expulsion Votes After Twin Misconduct Scandals
Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales face calls for expulsion following detailed misconduct allegations. Congress faces bipartisan pressure for stronger ethics oversight and accountability.
OpenAI Restricts Rollout of New AI Model for Cybersecurity Risk Control
OpenAI will release its latest AI model only to select companies, following Anthropic's lead, to address growing cybersecurity concerns and influence legal tech adoption strategies.
Mythos AI Raises Cybersecurity Concerns for Legal Professionals
Anthropic's Mythos AI poses cybersecurity risks by autonomously finding software vulnerabilities, challenging legal compliance.
U.S.-Iran Sanctions Talks Set for April in Islamabad
U.S.-Iran peace talks in April could impact global sanctions policies, affecting compliance departments.
Sam Altman Unveils 13-Page AI Regulation Blueprint
Sam Altman's AI regulation blueprint could reshape legal standards, impacting compliance and governance strategies.
Art Thefts Increase 20% Amid Challenges in Selling Stolen Works
Art thefts have surged 20%, impacting market operations and raising compliance needs.