AI in review: Apr 6 – Apr 12

Editor's note: The NIST AI Risk Management Framework explainer highlights the importance of proactive safeguards in AI development. Editor's note: Safety research funding surges after summit commitments show increased investment in AI-related initiatives. Editor's note: State procurement rules tighten across the US, emphasizing stricter oversight of government contracts. Editor's note: AI energy use pushes data-center siting politics, raising concerns over environmental and ethical implications. Editor's note: Industry hiring for prompt engineering cools, indicating a shift in talent demand. Editor's note: Deepfake election disclosures become mandatory in more jurisdictions, reflecting growing public trust in AI's reliability.