Maria Curi
@m_ccuri
@axios tech policy reporter, Colombiana 🇨🇴 Signal: mariacuri.01
Trump signs executive order to bar "woke" AI from federal dollars w/@ashleyrgold Critics say it's a vague standard that can be weaponized by the administration. axios.com/pro/tech-polic…
JD Vance points out him and Stephen Miller are the most hard line people on immigration in the admin. "I don’t want these tech companies to fire 9,000 American workers and then say we can’t find workers here in America. That’s a bullshit story," he said at AI summit.

Mark your calendars! This Friday, July 18th, our much-anticipated summer mixer is happening. It's an essential opportunity to connect, celebrate, and strengthen our vibrant community. Nos vemos💃🏻☀️🍹
From transgender care to DEI, gov agencies under Trump are going far beyond their traditional tech and media arenas. Critics say recents moves ignore precedent, congressional mandates and would not stand judicial review. w/@ashleyrgold, @sarafischer axios.com/pro/tech-polic…
Tech policy reporter Maria Curi joined @IkeEjiochi to break down X's new AI chatbot after its issues with antisemitic comments. 📺: @ABCNewsLive | @m_ccuri | @axios abcnews.go.com/Technology/vid…
Save the date! July 18 for our summer mixer! Keep your eyes on your inboxes for more details.☀️🍹💃🏻@NAHJ @NAHJDC
The demise of a controversial proposal in Republicans' budget bill that blocked state-level regulation of artificial intelligence is fueling fresh pressure for federal action. W/@AprilMRubin axios.com/2025/07/03/art…
OBERNOLTE, leaving the meeting off the floor: “Most of us are concerned about the overall fiscal framework, the trajectory of federal spending and the deficit. We want assurances that the White House shares those concerns.” Senate’s removal of AI moratorium also an issue
AI moratorium is out. Blackburn offered the amendment with Cantwell. Cruz suggested adopting Blackburn's amendment by voice vote, saying he regretted that they were unable to reach an agreement, but Blackburn asked for a recorded vote.

Tonight the U.S. Senate voted 99-1 to strip the 10-year moratorium on state AI regulations from the GOP budget reconciliation bill. Thanks to all who raised your voices in opposition - we will keep fighting to protect kids, consumers & small businesses!
👀 Scoop: Blackburn and Cruz reach AI pause deal @m_ccuri reports: axios.com/pro/tech-polic…
Capitol vibe check on the senators most likely to cause headaches for Senate GOP leadership as they try to move forward with — and then pass — Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” this weekend W/ @victoriaregisk @PeterSullivan4 axios.com/2025/06/28/sen…
Scoop: Blackburn will offer an amendment to strip the AI moratorium after "repeated attempts to work with Chairman Cruz to find a solution that protects creators, kids, and all individuals from the harms of AI to no avail," her office said. axios.com/pro/tech-polic…