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  Federal officials have rescheduled a major gathering of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology to mid-November without providing a formal explanation. The delay comes directly after a sharp downturn in technology stocks spurred by doubts over AI infrastructure returns and future legislative resistance. The group is designed to guide presidential appointees and cabinet leaders on emerging artificial intelligence policies.

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