The Age of AI
OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns.
David Chen · Sep 29, 2026
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David Chen covers AI policy, chips, platforms and the American industrial strategy now colliding with Canadian tech.
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The Age of AI
Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI.
David Chen · Sep 23, 2026
The Age of AI
White House rolling out red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: White House rolling out red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit.
David Chen · Sep 23, 2026
The Age of AI
As Congress confronts AI, Senate lawmakers are shut off from its most advanced tools
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: As Congress confronts AI, Senate lawmakers are shut off from its most advanced tools.
David Chen · Sep 23, 2026
The Age of AI
American power, AI and a walkout
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: American power, AI and a walkout.
David Chen · Sep 22, 2026
The Age of AI
Election deepfakes are the statute the Hill will pretend is finished
UN week will eat the cameras. November will eat the feeds.
David Chen · Sep 21, 2026
The Age of AI
Aviation regulators turn to AI to help manage the nation's airspace
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Aviation regulators turn to AI to help manage the nation's airspace.
David Chen · Sep 21, 2026
The Age of AI
FAA to launch AI-enhanced software to help manage the nation's airspace
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: FAA to launch AI-enhanced software to help manage the nation's airspace.
David Chen · Sep 21, 2026
The Age of AI
US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit.
David Chen · Sep 21, 2026
The Age of AI
President Trump navigates tough political waters with UNGA, Xi visit and AI
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: President Trump navigates tough political waters with UNGA, Xi visit and AI.
David Chen · Sep 20, 2026
The Age of AI
Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar.
David Chen · Sep 19, 2026
The Age of AI
DoD cloud contracts are still industrial policy with a clearance
The seating chart for North American compute is being drawn in procurement, not in speeches.
David Chen · Sep 18, 2026
The Age of AI
True or false: Trump's name is now on the Kennedy Center. The quiz has the answer
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: True or false: Trump's name is now on the Kennedy Center. The quiz has the answer.
David Chen · Sep 18, 2026
The Age of AI
How Google is drafting AI chatbot laws around the country
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: How Google is drafting AI chatbot laws around the country.
David Chen · Sep 18, 2026
The Age of AI
Google is helping write AI chatbot safety laws — while pushing for loopholes
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Google is helping write AI chatbot safety laws — while pushing for loopholes.
David Chen · Sep 18, 2026
The Age of AI
Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft.
David Chen · Sep 17, 2026
The Age of AI
Tech treating AI like humans is 'mistaken and misguided', Microsoft boss tells BBC
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Tech treating AI like humans is 'mistaken and misguided', Microsoft boss tells BBC.
David Chen · Sep 17, 2026
The Age of AI
OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents.
David Chen · Sep 16, 2026
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