Voters of both parties want tighter AI regulation, poll finds

An overwhelming majority of likely voters want powerful AI systems to undergo mandatory formal safety reviews before they are released to the public, according to a new survey about Americans’ views on AI, going further than the existing Trump administration policy of opt-in reviews for new advanced models. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News … Read more

California to weigh tighter restrictions on voter registration amid US debate on election security

LOS ANGELES — A proposal that would require California to verify proof of citizenship when a person registers to vote — and require voters to provide identification at polling places — will appear on the November ballot, state officials announced Friday. The announcement comes amid a national debate over election security and what type of … Read more

“The noose is getting tighter” on Iran amid blockade, Middle East expert says

The White House said more than 100 empty oil tankers are heading to ports in the U.S. to load up on American crude as the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz continues for a second day. For more, Jon Alterman, the director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Middle East Program, joins … Read more