US Expands Pre‑Release AI Testing
According to NIST, “CAISI Signs Agreements Regarding Frontier AI National Security Testing With Google DeepMind, Microsoft and xAI”, the Center for AI Standards and Innovation will run pre‑deployment evaluations of frontier models to spot risks and improve measurement science, stressing government-led oversight of AI SECURiTY. [NIST](https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2026/05/caisi-signs-agreements-regarding-frontier-ai-national-security-testing)
Publishers Sue Meta Over AI Training
According to The Guardian, “Major publishers sue Meta for copyright infringement over AI training”, five big publishers and author Scott Turow allege Meta used millions of books and journal articles without permission to train Llama, opening a major COPYRIGHT legal battle that could reshape dataset practices. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/05/publishers-sue-meta-copyright-ai)
Pentagon Clears AI Vendors, Snubs Anthropic
According to The Guardian, “Pentagon inks deals with seven AI companies for classified military work”, the Defense Department authorized seven vendors to operate on Impact Level 6/7 networks while excluding Anthropic amid a dispute over use restrictions, highlighting rising MILITARY reliance on commercial AI. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/01/pentagon-us-military-pairs-with-spacex-google-openai)
April jobs surprise
According to Axios, “U.S. economy adds 115,000 jobs in April, while jobless rate holds steady” — employment rose 115,000 and the unemployment rate held at 4.3%, a reading that strengthens the case for the Fed to hold off on interest-rate cuts. [Axios](https://www.axios.com/2026/05/08/jobs-march-unemployment-trump)
Stocks hit records
According to AP, “US stocks rise to records after a solid jobs report overshadows higher oil prices” — stocks rallied to all-time highs as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbed after investors digested the 115,000 payroll gain despite higher oil. [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-oil-iran-trump-28e493ba47e80517a743ecd54fb6acbc)
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