Maria Curi
@mccuri.bsky.social
Axios tech policy reporter, Colombiana 🇨🇴
NEW w/ @ashleyrgold.bsky.social: The White House is floating an executive order to rein in state AI laws
Meanwhile, Congress is scrambling to find a way to include language in the must-pass defense bill
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Meanwhile, Congress is scrambling to find a way to include language in the must-pass defense bill
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White House floats executive order to override state AI laws
The White House can't preempt state level regulation — that's Congress' job.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:48 PM
NEW w/ @ashleyrgold.bsky.social: The White House is floating an executive order to rein in state AI laws
Meanwhile, Congress is scrambling to find a way to include language in the must-pass defense bill
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Meanwhile, Congress is scrambling to find a way to include language in the must-pass defense bill
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Trump threw his weight behind banning state AI laws as Republicans on the Hill gear up for a fight on including preemption in the must-pass defense bill
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Trump backs ban on state AI laws
Expect Republican infighting as regulating AI is a bipartisan priority both outside of Washington and in some pockets of D.C.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Trump threw his weight behind banning state AI laws as Republicans on the Hill gear up for a fight on including preemption in the must-pass defense bill
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News: The Commerce Department is extending the deadline to comment on how an ambitious AI exports program should work to December 13th.
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Exclusive: Commerce extends Trump's AI exports program deadline
The department is giving people more time to comment on how an ambitious AI exports program should work.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
News: The Commerce Department is extending the deadline to comment on how an ambitious AI exports program should work to December 13th.
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ICYMI: New Mexico's attorney general won a fight against Meta to include AI chatbot records in a lawsuit that's headed to trial in February.
This began in 2023 over allegedly addictive algorithms. Now, generative AI is introducing a new set of issues:
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This began in 2023 over allegedly addictive algorithms. Now, generative AI is introducing a new set of issues:
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AI chatbots loom over tech and social media lawsuits
Lawsuits targeting addictive algorithms and the mental health impacts on children are just the start of a new legal era.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
ICYMI: New Mexico's attorney general won a fight against Meta to include AI chatbot records in a lawsuit that's headed to trial in February.
This began in 2023 over allegedly addictive algorithms. Now, generative AI is introducing a new set of issues:
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This began in 2023 over allegedly addictive algorithms. Now, generative AI is introducing a new set of issues:
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LA is ramping up AI adoption ahead of the World Cup, Super Bowl and Olympics
"The way they describe the Olympics is it's something like seven Super Bowls a day for two weeks. So that's what we're up against," the city's CIO, Ted Ross, told Axios.
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"The way they describe the Olympics is it's something like seven Super Bowls a day for two weeks. So that's what we're up against," the city's CIO, Ted Ross, told Axios.
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Los Angeles ramps up AI ahead of the World Cup, Super Bowl and Olympics
It's all hands on deck for LA's AI adoption as the city gears up to host a string of major sporting events.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
LA is ramping up AI adoption ahead of the World Cup, Super Bowl and Olympics
"The way they describe the Olympics is it's something like seven Super Bowls a day for two weeks. So that's what we're up against," the city's CIO, Ted Ross, told Axios.
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"The way they describe the Olympics is it's something like seven Super Bowls a day for two weeks. So that's what we're up against," the city's CIO, Ted Ross, told Axios.
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New: Trump looms large over Nvidia conference
Huang spelled out what he described as a "pro-America" vision for global AI leadership and energy expansion that aligned closely with Trump's agenda.
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Huang spelled out what he described as a "pro-America" vision for global AI leadership and energy expansion that aligned closely with Trump's agenda.
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Trump looms large over Nvidia conference
Huang spelled out what he described as a "pro-America" vision for global AI leadership and energy expansion that aligned closely with Trump's agenda.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:47 PM
New: Trump looms large over Nvidia conference
Huang spelled out what he described as a "pro-America" vision for global AI leadership and energy expansion that aligned closely with Trump's agenda.
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Huang spelled out what he described as a "pro-America" vision for global AI leadership and energy expansion that aligned closely with Trump's agenda.
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Nvidia’s developer conference kicks off this week in DC — here’s what we’ve got:
• Exclusive: Jensen Huang and Eric Schmidt’s new “future of work” task force
• Sneak peek at the themes Jensen will hit on in his keynote
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• Exclusive: Jensen Huang and Eric Schmidt’s new “future of work” task force
• Sneak peek at the themes Jensen will hit on in his keynote
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Nvidia's D.C. moment
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is bringing Silicon Valley to D.C. this week with the company's first-ever developers conference in the nation's capital.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Nvidia’s developer conference kicks off this week in DC — here’s what we’ve got:
• Exclusive: Jensen Huang and Eric Schmidt’s new “future of work” task force
• Sneak peek at the themes Jensen will hit on in his keynote
www.axios.com/2025/10/27/n...
• Exclusive: Jensen Huang and Eric Schmidt’s new “future of work” task force
• Sneak peek at the themes Jensen will hit on in his keynote
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Exclusive: In a new book about Palantir and its CEO Alex Karp, journalist Michael Steinberger chronicles how a self-described leftist who said his "biggest fear is fascism" became one of the tech leaders powering President Trump's agenda.
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Exclusive: How Palantir's Alex Karp went full MAGA
"The Philosopher in the Valley" offers extraordinary access to the CEO of one of the most powerful data software companies.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Exclusive: In a new book about Palantir and its CEO Alex Karp, journalist Michael Steinberger chronicles how a self-described leftist who said his "biggest fear is fascism" became one of the tech leaders powering President Trump's agenda.
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First look: The Democratic National Committee is planning to expand the use of AI and tech tools for voter and volunteer engagement in the upcoming midterm and presidential elections after testing them in key state races this year.
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DNC bets on new AI and tech tools
The Democratic National Committee is planning to expand the use of AI and tech tools in future elections.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
First look: The Democratic National Committee is planning to expand the use of AI and tech tools for voter and volunteer engagement in the upcoming midterm and presidential elections after testing them in key state races this year.
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NEW: Anthropic is making the case that it's firmly in step with the White House after AI czar David Sacks' criticism sparked questions over the company's relationship with the administration.
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Anthropic tries to defuse White House backlash
The company says it's firmly in step with the White House following AI czar David Sacks' criticism.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
NEW: Anthropic is making the case that it's firmly in step with the White House after AI czar David Sacks' criticism sparked questions over the company's relationship with the administration.
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Exclusive: Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are calling on President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to come to the table to negotiate a policy solution to H1-B visa issues instead of imposing a $100,000 fee.
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Exclusive: Lawmakers push back against Trump's $100K H-1B visa fee
Congress is calling on Trump to come to the table to negotiate a policy solution.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Exclusive: Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are calling on President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to come to the table to negotiate a policy solution to H1-B visa issues instead of imposing a $100,000 fee.
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Scoop: The Trump administration's slashing of the federal workforce amid the government shutdown is threatening AI work at the Commerce Department
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Scoop: Trump firings could derail AI action plan
The Trump administration's slashing of the federal workforce amid the shutdown is threatening AI work at the Commerce Department.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Scoop: The Trump administration's slashing of the federal workforce amid the government shutdown is threatening AI work at the Commerce Department
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NEW: From chip sales to China and the UAE to TikTok -- Trump is making it tough for China hawks to keep up their national security fervor, with virtually no Republican directly challenging the president on deals that natsec experts say are dangerous.
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Congress blinks on AI and China national security fears
President Trump's love of dealmaking is making it tough for China hawks in Congress.
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September 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
NEW: From chip sales to China and the UAE to TikTok -- Trump is making it tough for China hawks to keep up their national security fervor, with virtually no Republican directly challenging the president on deals that natsec experts say are dangerous.
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Exclusive//ICYMI: Moderate Dems released their AI agenda soon after Trump did.
The authors recognize Democrats have lost valuable allies in Silicon Valley and the platform embraces the emphasis on innovation that Republicans are also laser-focused on.
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The authors recognize Democrats have lost valuable allies in Silicon Valley and the platform embraces the emphasis on innovation that Republicans are also laser-focused on.
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Exclusive: Moderate Dems roll out AI strategy
The New Democrat Coalition unveiled an AI platform it says puts middle-class American workers at the center.
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July 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Exclusive//ICYMI: Moderate Dems released their AI agenda soon after Trump did.
The authors recognize Democrats have lost valuable allies in Silicon Valley and the platform embraces the emphasis on innovation that Republicans are also laser-focused on.
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The authors recognize Democrats have lost valuable allies in Silicon Valley and the platform embraces the emphasis on innovation that Republicans are also laser-focused on.
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JD Vance points out him and Stephen Miller are the most hard line people on immigration in the admin.
"I don’t want these tech companies to fire 9,000 American workers and then say we can’t find workers here in America. That’s a bullshit story," he said at AI summit.
"I don’t want these tech companies to fire 9,000 American workers and then say we can’t find workers here in America. That’s a bullshit story," he said at AI summit.
July 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
JD Vance points out him and Stephen Miller are the most hard line people on immigration in the admin.
"I don’t want these tech companies to fire 9,000 American workers and then say we can’t find workers here in America. That’s a bullshit story," he said at AI summit.
"I don’t want these tech companies to fire 9,000 American workers and then say we can’t find workers here in America. That’s a bullshit story," he said at AI summit.
SCOOP w/ @ashleyrgold.bsky.social: What's inside Trump's 20-page AI action plan. +EOs on "woke" AI, exports and infrastructure in the works.
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Scoop: What's inside Trump's 20-page AI action plan
What's inside President Trump's upcoming 20-page AI action plan.
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July 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
SCOOP w/ @ashleyrgold.bsky.social: What's inside Trump's 20-page AI action plan. +EOs on "woke" AI, exports and infrastructure in the works.
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Trump agencies turn up heat on culture wars. Critics say recents moves ignore precedent, congressional mandates and would not stand judicial review.
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Trump agencies turn up heat on culture wars
Trump agencies turn up the heat on culture wars.
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July 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Trump agencies turn up heat on culture wars. Critics say recents moves ignore precedent, congressional mandates and would not stand judicial review.
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Joined @abcnewslive to talk about Elon Musk's chatbot Grok, the antisemitic content it has been spewing, and the latest model.
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Video Musk unveils new AI chatbot after antisemitic tear
Axios tech policy reporter Maria Curi breaks down Elon Musk's unveiling of X's new AI chatbot, Grok, after it went on an antisemitic tear just last week.
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July 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Joined @abcnewslive to talk about Elon Musk's chatbot Grok, the antisemitic content it has been spewing, and the latest model.
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The demise of a controversial proposal in Republicans' budget bill that blocked state-level regulation of artificial intelligence is fueling fresh pressure for federal action.
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New push for national AI rules likely after state ban fails
Advocates expect federal legislation to try to preempt state laws.
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July 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The demise of a controversial proposal in Republicans' budget bill that blocked state-level regulation of artificial intelligence is fueling fresh pressure for federal action.
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AI moratorium is out.
Blackburn offered the amendment with Cantwell.
Cruz suggested adopting Blackburn's amendment by voice vote, saying he regretted that they were unable to reach an agreement, but Blackburn asked for a recorded vote.
Blackburn offered the amendment with Cantwell.
Cruz suggested adopting Blackburn's amendment by voice vote, saying he regretted that they were unable to reach an agreement, but Blackburn asked for a recorded vote.
July 1, 2025 at 12:34 PM
AI moratorium is out.
Blackburn offered the amendment with Cantwell.
Cruz suggested adopting Blackburn's amendment by voice vote, saying he regretted that they were unable to reach an agreement, but Blackburn asked for a recorded vote.
Blackburn offered the amendment with Cantwell.
Cruz suggested adopting Blackburn's amendment by voice vote, saying he regretted that they were unable to reach an agreement, but Blackburn asked for a recorded vote.
Scoop: Blackburn and Cruz reach AI pause deal
It's now a five-year moratorium instead of 10, with carveouts for AI bills that protect name, image and likeness and kids' online safety.
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It's now a five-year moratorium instead of 10, with carveouts for AI bills that protect name, image and likeness and kids' online safety.
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Scoop: Blackburn and Cruz reach AI pause deal
Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz and Sen. Marsha Blackburn have reached an agreement on a watered down AI moratorium.
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June 30, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Scoop: Blackburn and Cruz reach AI pause deal
It's now a five-year moratorium instead of 10, with carveouts for AI bills that protect name, image and likeness and kids' online safety.
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It's now a five-year moratorium instead of 10, with carveouts for AI bills that protect name, image and likeness and kids' online safety.
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Scoop: Blackburn will offer an amendment to strip the AI moratorium after "repeated attempts to work with Chairman Cruz to find a solution that protects creators, kids, and all individuals from the harms of AI to no avail," her office said.
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Scoop: Blackburn to offer amendment to strip AI pause from budget bill
Sen. Marsha Blackburn will offer an amendment to strip the AI pause in the reconciliation bill.
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June 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Scoop: Blackburn will offer an amendment to strip the AI moratorium after "repeated attempts to work with Chairman Cruz to find a solution that protects creators, kids, and all individuals from the harms of AI to no avail," her office said.
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SCOTUS ruled this morning that an internet subsidy that benefits schools, libraries, health care facilities and people in underserved areas is constitutional.
Lawmakers are looking for ways to reform the fund, including through fees on Big Tech.
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Lawmakers are looking for ways to reform the fund, including through fees on Big Tech.
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SCOTUS upholds federal internet subsidy
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled 6-3 that the Universal Service Fund is constitutional.
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June 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
SCOTUS ruled this morning that an internet subsidy that benefits schools, libraries, health care facilities and people in underserved areas is constitutional.
Lawmakers are looking for ways to reform the fund, including through fees on Big Tech.
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Lawmakers are looking for ways to reform the fund, including through fees on Big Tech.
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Scoop: The 10-year moratorium on state AI regulation is now called "a temporary pause" in the reconciliation bill approved by the Senate parliamentarian. Critics say it's just as damaging and sweeps in all $42 billion in broadband funds.
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Scoop: AI moratorium rebranded "temporary pause"
A 10-year freeze on state AI regulations has been updated in the Senate reconciliation bill as it inches closer to the finish line.
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June 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Scoop: The 10-year moratorium on state AI regulation is now called "a temporary pause" in the reconciliation bill approved by the Senate parliamentarian. Critics say it's just as damaging and sweeps in all $42 billion in broadband funds.
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ICYMI: GOP lawmakers are increasingly losing patience with the White House and Trump's third delay of the TikTok ban on June 19 was seen on the Hill as an inflection point.
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Lawmakers are getting fed up with the TikTok ban delays
Patience is wearing thin on the Hill as President Trump prepares to delay a ban on TikTok for the third time.
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June 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
ICYMI: GOP lawmakers are increasingly losing patience with the White House and Trump's third delay of the TikTok ban on June 19 was seen on the Hill as an inflection point.
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