Cuts hiding behind the shutdown? Death of 1000 cuts...

https://www.bespacific.com/trump-administration-knocks-out-at-least-15-oversight-websites-saying-igs-lied-to-the-public/

Trump administration knocks out at least 15 oversight websites, saying IGs ‘lied to the public’

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https://www.bespacific.com/government-workers-say-their-out-of-office-replies-were-forcibly-changed-to-blame-democrats-for-shutdown/

Government Workers Say Their Out-of-Office Replies Were Forcibly Changed to Blame Democrats for Shutdown

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Perspective.

https://fpf.org/blog/the-state-of-state-ai-legislative-approaches-to-ai-in-2025/

The State of State AI: Legislative Approaches to AI in 2025

To help stakeholders understand this rapidly evolving environment, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) has published The State of State AI: Legislative Approaches to AI in 2025. 

https://fpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/The-State-of-State-AI-2025.pdf

https://fpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/The-State-of-State-AI-2025-SUPPLEMENTAL.pdf

This report analyzes how states shaped AI legislation during the 2025 legislative session, spotlighting the trends and thematic approaches that steered state policymaking. By grouping legislation into three primary categories: (1) use- and context-specific measures, (2) technology-specific bills, and (3) liability and accountability frameworks, this report highlights the most important developments for industry, policymakers, and other stakeholders within AI governance.