Welcome to AI Insider’s The Week Ahead in AI. See the key developments and events we’re watching June 7-13.
Weekend AI News Briefs
White House AI Policy Adviser Krishnan to Leave Position
White House AI adviser Sriram Krishnan said he will leave his position at the end of June after helping shape the Trump administration’s artificial intelligence policies, Reuters reported. His departure comes as the administration weighs new approaches to AI regulation, cybersecurity testing and potential government partnerships with leading AI companies. (Reuters)
The AI Vibe Shift is Real: Why the Backlash is Growing
AI skepticism is growing among consumers, workers and policymakers as concerns over costs, data centers and the economic impact of the technology increasingly challenge the industry’s optimistic outlook, according to a Mashable opinion piece. It suggests that rising AI spending, resistance to workplace AI adoption and growing scrutiny of data center expansion are contributing to what it describes as an emerging “AI vibe shift,” even as major AI companies continue to pursue aggressive growth and trillion-dollar valuations. (Mashable)
‘We Should Not have to Sacrifice’: New York Could Become First State to Temporarily Ban Large Datacenters
New York lawmakers have approved a bill that would impose a one-year moratorium on new large-scale data centers, sending the measure to Governor Kathy Hochul for consideration, The Guardian reported. The proposed pause would apply to new hyperscale facilities over 20 megawatts and require a state review of their environmental, energy and economic impacts amid growing public opposition to AI-driven data center development. (The Guardian)
SK Telecom and Nvidia Build AI Infrastructure to Power Korea’s AI Innovation
Nvidia and SK Telecom plan to build a gigawatt-scale AI cloud in South Korea based on the Nvidia DSX platform, with the first AI factory expected to come online in 2027, according to Nvidia. The infrastructure is designed to support sovereign, physical and enterprise AI applications across industries, while the companies also announced plans to collaborate on next-generation AI factory technologies spanning computing, memory and data center operations. (Nvidia)
Upcoming Earnings
Richtech Robotics (RR)
Richtech Robotics is expected to report quarterly earnings on June 10, 2026, according to estimates compiled by Zacks Investment Research. Analysts are forecasting a loss of $0.03 per share for the quarter, compared with a reported loss of $0.04 per share in the same period last year. (Nasdaq)
AI Policy & Governance
AI and the American Dream: Promoting Innovation, Affordability, and American Dominance
On June 11, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs will hold a hearing titled “AI and the American Dream: Promoting Innovation, Affordability, and American Dominance.” The hearing will examine AI’s role in driving innovation, economic impacts, affordability, and U.S. competitiveness and is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. ET in Dirksen Senate Office Building 538 (hybrid format). (U.S. Senate)
Upcoming Events
London Tech Week
June 8-12, London, UK, London Tech Week 2026, is a major tech festival featuring an AI Arena stage and multiple content tracks on applied AI, responsible AGI, enterprise applications, infrastructure, deeptech, quantum futures, startups, and innovation, with keynotes, panels, networking, fringe events, and opportunities for founders, investors, and enterprises across Olympia London and city-wide venues. (London Tech Week)
The AI Summit London 2026
June 10-11, Tobacco Dock, London, UK, The AI Summit London 2026, the flagship commercial AI event of London Tech Week that delivers insights on moving from AI theory to real-world implementation, bottom-line impact, responsible AI, scalable deployment, and industry transformation through 100+ sponsors/exhibitors, 300+ speakers, masterclasses, workshops, live demos, and high-value networking for business leaders and innovators. (Informa / AI Summit)
SuperAI 2026
June 10-11, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, SuperAI 2026, Asia’s premier (and one of the world’s largest) AI conferences as part of Singapore AI Week, convening 10,000+ attendees, 1,500+ AI companies, and global leaders from the US, China, Europe, and beyond for keynotes, sessions, and discussions on frontier models, robotics, healthcare, finance, infrastructure, and AI’s broader societal impact across industries. (SuperAI)
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