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United States — United States Department of Commerce & United States — White House

10 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated Aug 22, 2026

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International
United States — United States Department of Commerce: Commerce Department issued the order to block foreign access to Anthropic's models and later lifted it after safety changes, central to the event.
United States — White House: The United States — White House's actions triggered the controversy; it referred queries to State Department.
Jul 21, 2026 · 20 articles
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International
United States — United States Department of Commerce: The Commerce Department's analysis provided key estimates of transshipped goods, supporting the report's claims.
United States — White House: The United States — White House issued the report and is driving the enforcement strategy.
Aug 13, 2026 · 61 articles
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Regulatory
United States — United States Department of Commerce: OpenAI has asked the Commerce Department to lead AI safety testing, which could expand its role in AI regulation.
United States — White House: The United States — White House is orchestrating the voluntary AI safety tests and hosting meetings with major AI companies, central to the regulatory initiative.
Aug 03, 2026 · 20 articles
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Tech
United States — United States Department of Commerce: The DOC's potential $100 million CHIPS Act funding for Rigetti validates government support for domestic quantum computing.
United States — White House: The United States — White House executive orders designating quantum computing as a national priority provide a strong policy tailwind for the sector.
Aug 06, 2026 · 8 articles
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Regulatory
United States — United States Department of Commerce: The Commerce Department, led by Lutnick, conducted the investigation and recommended the tariffs.
United States — White House: The United States — White House announced and detailed the tariff measures, serving as the administrative body behind the policy.
Aug 13, 2026 · 26 articles
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Business
United States — United States Department of Commerce: Placed Z.ai on entity list, restricting its access to U.S. technology; its policies are relevant to the event.
United States — White House: Defended the relationship, stating no conflicts of interest, but faces criticism over perceived hypocrisy.
Aug 17, 2026 · 20 articles
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Regulatory
United States — United States Department of Commerce: Consulted on kill switch decisions; involved in AI export controls.
United States — White House: Previously clamped down on AI models; may influence bill's fate.
Jul 23, 2026 · 20 articles
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International
United States — United States Department of Commerce: The United States — United States Department of Commerce reported a slowdown in retail sales in April, with higher gas prices fueled by the Iran war meaning less money for nonessential goods.
United States — White House: The United States — White House>>> is scrambling to contain the economic and political fallout of the war, considering measures like suspending the federal gas tax.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
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Business
United States — United States Department of Commerce: The Commerce Department may require licenses for technology transfers to CXMT, affecting Apple's ability to develop customized chips with the Chinese supplier.
United States — White House: The United States — White House is the administration from which Apple is seeking approval to use Chinese chips. Its stance will be crucial in determining whether Apple proceeds.
Jul 30, 2026 · 38 articles
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Tech
United States — United States Department of Commerce: The Commerce Department would accredit AI security auditors under proposed legislation.
United States — White House: The United States — White House was briefed by OpenAI and is monitoring the situation; it may influence policy.
Jul 21, 2026 · 332 articles
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