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Nvidia-backed Firmus pulled its IPO, adding to doubts about AI data center valuations. In Washington, press access, visa rules, an execution livestream and AI teen safety all draw scrutiny.

1. 1 Nvidia-backed Firmus scraps IPO amid AI data center doubtsNvidia-backed Firmus scrapped its IPO citing market volatility, adding to doubts about the sustainability of AI data center valuations.
2. 2 Trump Media Aide Named White House Press SecretaryA Trump Media communications adviser has been appointed to lead White House briefings, raising questions about press independence.
3. 3 Hegseth's livestream execution order challenges DOJ rulesThe Pentagon's plan to livestream a firing squad execution faces legal challenges over media access and federal execution protocol.
4. 4 White House H-1B Visa Curb Pressures Microsoft HiringThe White House has barred Microsoft from a key visa program, changing how tech firms recruit skilled foreign workers.
5. 5 ChatGPT teen safety filters fail in 40% of testsNew research challenges OpenAI's assurances on ChatGPT teen safeguards, increasing calls for federal oversight of chatbot protections.