Billionaire tech leaders Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Jensen Huang reportedly convinced President Donald Trump to block a proposed FINRA-style AI regulatory body. The idea reportedly came from Google's Chief Scientist Demis Hassabis, but the CEOs feared it would concentrate more power in OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google's DeepMind. Trump ultimately did not pursue the proposals after separate conversations with the executives.
Concerns about AI safety and regulation extend beyond the United States. Anja Manuel of the Aspen Security Forum said China's AI safety community shares similar worries about the technology's risks. Meanwhile, SentinelOne CEO Tomer Weingarten warned that AI security has long been treated as an afterthought, and companies are now recognizing the growing dangers of unmanaged AI systems.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff added his voice to the debate, cautioning that AI must not become a tool for social media manipulation. His comments reflect a broader push among major tech firms for responsible development. Microsoft executive statements have further fueled concerns, with court records showing an executive described AI model training as the largest theft of labor in history.
On the corporate side, the 10 largest public AI companies hold a combined market value of at least $25 trillion. Nvidia leads with a market cap around $5.1 trillion, followed by Apple at $4.86 trillion and TSMC at $1.9 trillion. A Kaspersky survey of 1,800 cybersecurity leaders across 18 countries found that 41% of companies increased security spending due to AI risks, with shadow AI and data leakage emerging as top concerns.
Key Takeaways
- <ul><li>Zuckerberg, Musk, and Huang convinced Trump to block a proposed AI regulatory body that would have benefited OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepMind</li><li>Google's Chief Scientist Demis Hassabis reportedly proposed the FINRA-style AI standards body</li><li>Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff warns AI must not become social media manipulation 2.0</li><li>The 10 largest public AI companies have a combined market value of at least $25 trillion</li><li>Nvidia leads with a market cap of about $5.1 trillion, followed by Apple at $4.86 trillion</li><li>41% of companies increased security spending due to AI adoption, according to a Kaspersky survey of 1,800 leaders</li><li>Shadow AI is a growing data leakage risk, with 31% of respondents flagging it as a concern</li><li>81% of companies have deployed or are evaluating internal LLM-based AI tools</li><li>A Microsoft executive described AI training as the largest theft of labor in history</li><li>China's AI safety community shares similar concerns about AI risks, says Aspen Security Forum</li></ul>
Zuckerberg Musk and Jensen Reportedly Convinced Trump to Block AI Regulator
Billionaire tech CEOs Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and Jensen Huang spoke with President Donald Trump and convinced him to block an AI regulatory body. The proposal for a FINRA-style AI standards body reportedly came from Google's Chief Scientist Demis Hassabis. The billionaires feared it would give more power to OpenAI, Anthropic and Google's DeepMind. Trump did not move forward with the proposals after separate conversations with the CEOs.
Fox News AI Newsletter: Trump Shreds AI Doomer Hoax
Fox News analyzed requests from Anthropic and OpenAI executives for federal AI regulation ahead of the midterm elections. The panel also reacted to President Donald Trump dismissing doomsday AI scenarios as a hoax. White House tech advisor David Sacks also opposed development pauses. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang spoke with Trump during a summit about AI fears.
AI Security Was an Afterthought, Says SentinelOne CEO Tomer Weingarten
SentinelOne CEO Tomer Weingarten said AI security was treated as an afterthought and people are now waking up to the risks. He discussed safety concerns around AI on 'The Exchange.' He also explained how SentinelOne is keeping customers safe from hacking.
The Chinese AI Safety Community Shares Similar Concerns, Says Anja Manuel
Anja Manuel, Aspen Security Forum executive director, said the Chinese AI safety community shares similar concerns about AI safety. She discussed the AI arms race with China on 'Squawk Box.' She also talked about what an AI pact with China could look like.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff: We Cannot Let AI Become Social Media 2.0
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff warned that AI must not become a tool for social media manipulation. He is a vocal advocate for the responsible development of artificial intelligence. In a recent interview he stressed the importance of keeping AI under control.
Major AI companies and their massive combined worth
A debate has emerged over who should control AI development. The 10 largest public AI companies have a combined market value of at least $25 trillion. Nvidia leads with a market cap of about $5.1 trillion. Apple and TSMC follow with $4.86 trillion and $1.9 trillion respectively. These companies span hardware, cloud computing, and AI software.
IGM Library holds training on ScienceDirect Scopus and AI
The Indira Gandhi Memorial Library at the University of Hyderabad partnered with Elsevier for a training programme on September 15, 2026. The event taught researchers how to use ScienceDirect and Scopus for academic work. It also covered responsible use of AI in research and publishing. The University Librarian warned that over-reliance on AI could weaken critical thinking and reading habits among scholars.
AI use in travel planning grows among Chinese travellers
A Q3 survey by China Trading Desk polled 1,000 Chinese outbound travellers. It found that 34% now use AI to plan trips, up from 25% the previous quarter. About 71% said they plan to use AI for trip planning in the next quarter. Airport shopping remains popular with 62% planning to shop at airports despite barriers like payment and language issues.
Lenovo AI partnerships reshape its investment story
Lenovo has announced new AI-focused moves including ThinkAgile VX850 V4 systems and expanded Express Solutions. It has partnerships with HL Klemove for autonomous driving and MemryX for sovereign edge AI in Saudi Arabia. These efforts push Lenovo into more complex infrastructure and computing workloads. The company now faces new challenges in margins and execution risk.
Microsoft exec called AI training the largest theft of labor
Court records show a Microsoft executive described AI model training as the largest theft of labor in history. The statement highlights growing concerns about how AI systems are trained. It adds to the ongoing debate over the ethics and impact of artificial intelligence development.
Many Companies Increase Security Spending Due to AI Risks
A Kaspersky survey of 1,800 IT and cybersecurity leaders across 18 countries found that 41% of companies increased security spending because of AI adoption. Shadow AI, where employees use external AI tools without approval, is a growing data leakage risk according to 31% of respondents. While 59% of companies allow external AI use with restrictions, 81% have deployed or are evaluating internal LLM-based AI tools. AI vulnerabilities were ranked among the top security threats, especially in finance, IT, and government sectors.
Lidl Uses Driverless Electric Truck for Store Deliveries
Lidl has launched a cab-less autonomous electric truck from Einride for daily deliveries between its Edermünde distribution centre and a nearby store in Germany. The truck operates at SAE Level 4 under a permit from Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority, making it the first of its kind in the country for daily logistics. It can carry 15 Euro pallets and make up to three trips a day, moving over 3,000 pallets during the four-month project. The project aims to assess how autonomous transport fits into Lidl's existing logistics operations amid a driver shortage across Europe.
Sources
- Zuckerberg, Musk And Jensen Reportedly Convinced Trump To Block AI Regulator
- Fox News AI Newsletter: Trump shreds AI doomer 'hoax'
- AI security was an afterthought and now we're all waking up, says SentinelOne CEO Tomer Weingarten
- The Chinese AI safety community shares similar concerns as we do, says Anja Manuel
- Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff: 'We cannot let AI become social media 2.0'
- What are the biggest AI companies and how much are they worth?
- IGM Library Organises Training Programme on ScienceDirect, Scopus and AI Guidelines
- China Trading Desk highlights product visibility as AI’s influence on travel planning grows
- How AI Partnerships At Lenovo (SEHK:992) Have Changed Its Investment Story
- Microsoft exec called AI the ‘largest theft of labor’ in history, court records show
- 4 in 10 Companies Boost Security Spending on AI Adoption, Wary of Shadow AI
- Lidl deploys driverless truck for store deliveries in Germany
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