The U.S. Supreme Court expressed skepticism over the oil industry’s attempt to prevent climate change lawsuits from proceeding in courts. The case involves whether fossil fuel companies can be shielded from liability through legal defenses. The court's stance suggests a potential shift in how climate-related legal actions against corporations are handled.
wsj.com
· 2026-10-05
Following President Trump’s declaration that the US would adopt the term 'super intelligence' for AI, the popularity of Slovenia’s .si domain extension has skyrocketed, with over 10,000 registrations daily since late September. Elon Musk also announced renaming his AI company to SpaceXSI, reflecting the trend. The .si extension has become the second most popular globally after .com, with significant interest from the US and India.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-05
Last week, the Trump administration issued $500 checks to about one million individuals enrolled in Obamacare across 30 states. The payments are framed as refunds for high costs attributed to what the administration describes as mismanagement under the Biden administration. Despite the payouts, healthcare premiums continue to increase, with an average rise of 18% this year and projections of further growth next year.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-05
Elon Musk announced that his artificial intelligence division, originally called SpaceXAI, will now be named SpaceXSI, with 'SI' standing for 'super intelligence.' The change was made after a social media prompt from a fan referencing a suggestion by President Donald Trump. Musk emphasized that the new name omits 'AI' in favor of 'SI' for a more impactful branding.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-05
President Trump announced a new government task force, dubbed the Super Intelligence Force, to coordinate federal AI policy, naming Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead it. Other members include FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Pentagon CTO Emil Michael, and OPM Director Scott Kupor, with the group reporting to Trump and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. The move follows a White House meeting last week where AI executives signed a voluntary accord on self-regulation.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-05
In a Decoder interview, California Senator Adam Schiff discussed oversight of tech and AI, criticizing self-dealing in politics and the Trump administration's non-binding White House pact with AI CEOs on safety. Schiff said he supports creating a new regulatory agency for AI and discussed how the Supreme Court's Loper Bright ruling, which ended Chevron deference, could complicate such regulation through litigation.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-05
Elon Musk confirmed on X that SpaceXAI, the division formed after SpaceX acquired xAI, will be renamed SpaceXSI. The move follows President Trump's executive order directing US government agencies to replace the term 'artificial intelligence' with 'Super Intelligence' in official communications. As of this report, SpaceXAI's website and X account still carry the old name.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-05
President Trump announced a new federal taskforce, the Super Intelligence Force, to coordinate government engagement with consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers and AI companies. It will be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton and will include FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, Undersecretary of Defense Emil Michael and OPM Director Scott Kupor, reporting directly to Trump and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. The move follows Trump's September executive order renaming AI as 'Super Intelligence' and his plan for an AI safety board after tech executives signed a safety pact.
bbc.co.uk
· 2026-10-05
President Trump hosted top AI executives at the White House to sign a 'Joint Commitment on Frontier Responsibilities,' a voluntary safety agreement with no legal force. He also signed an executive order directing U.S. officials to use the term 'super intelligence' instead of 'artificial intelligence,' and separately announced a new Super Intelligence Force over the weekend.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-10-04
President Trump announced via Truth Social the formation of a federal task force called the Super Intelligence Force, appointing Jay Clayton as its head. The group, which also includes FTC chair Andrew Ferguson, Pentagon official Emil Michael, and OPM director Scott Kupor, must produce a report on AI's risks and opportunities within 120 days and will report directly to Trump and chief of staff Susie Wiles.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-04
President Trump announced via Truth Social the formation of a Super Intelligence Force to coordinate federal AI efforts, naming national intelligence director Jay Clayton as chair. Vice chairs include FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering Emil Michael, and OPM Director Scott Kupor. The task force reportedly has 120 days to produce a report on AI risks and opportunities.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-10-04
President Trump shared Sen. Tom Cotton's personal cell phone number on Truth Social, urging followers to pressure him into supporting permanent daylight saving time. Cotton has publicly opposed the change, arguing it would force children to go to school in darkness during winter. The two exchanged public jabs on social media, with Trump arguing clock changes are unnecessary and Cotton insisting he puts Arkansas first.
yro.slashdot.org
· 2026-10-03