Technology, AI & Privacy

18+ hour, 40+ min ago   (396+ words) Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland will be coming to Cap Times Idea Fest on Saturday, Sept. 26. Bob McChesney and I wrote a book on machine learning, robots and artificial intelligence a decade ago. We titled it, "People Get…...

20+ hour, 40+ min ago   (249+ words) Activist disrupts AI event by Canva in UK. Image Source: PullThe_Plug/ X From the impact of data centres on water consumption to AI’s “10 per cent chance” of “killing” everyone “within a decade”, the woman raised several questions. “You say that this…...

15+ hour, 12+ min ago   (771+ words) In the spirit of the topic at hand, here’s a bit of transparency on my end: In the last two weeks, I’ve apparently turned smoothly while driving 71 percent of the time. I evidently am better at gradually accelerating. Ninety-four percent…...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago   (492+ words) Washington Week with The Atlantic was guest hosted on Friday by PBS News Hour White House correspondent Liz Landers, who in the lead segment made one miss the (relative) restraint (occasionally) exercised by the regular show host Jeffrey Goldberg. The…...

2+ hour, 38+ min ago   (601+ words) As debate around AI's apocalyptic nature continues, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called for federal regulation of artificial intelligence, contending that AI is dangerous "on the level of nuclear weapons." Urging Congress to pass federal guardrails on the technology, Pritzker told…...

20+ hour, 42+ min ago   (70+ words) White House Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios discusses the guardrails on artificial intelligence after President Donald Trump announces the formation of 'AI Force.' Kratsios also weighs in on the cybersecurity issues with AI. White House Science and Technology…...

4+ day, 17+ min ago   (885+ words) WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress should pass legislation by the year-end setting AI safety standards, as an immediate first step toward broad guardrails for an industry whose rapid development has alarmed tech CEOs and the public alike, U.S. Senator Mark Warner…...

2+ hour, 35+ min ago   (96+ words) Participating institutions are expected to retain greater control over their own sensitive research data once the system is running, and the broader regulatory backdrop helps explain why. Federal research security guidelines under National Security Presidential Memorandum 33, finalized by the White…...

23+ hour, 6+ min ago   (272+ words) Congress is ramping up efforts to establish clear rules and support for artificial intelligence, according to Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D. Speaking in an interview on Fox News’ “Life, Liberty & Levin,” Rounds discussed how lawmakers are currently navigating a surge of…...

16+ hour, 24+ min ago   (436+ words) Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI leaders are being disingenuous when calling for a slowdown. Huang said current regulations are enough to ensure the tech remains safe and profitable. Huang's comments echo those of President Donald Trump. Don't let the…...