'Dangerous proposition': Top scientists warn of out of control AI

Biden, in farewell address, warns about dangers of unchecked power in ultra-wealthy

President Biden, in his farewell address to the nation, said there is a "short distance between peril and possibility."

ABC News - Jan. 15

Biden issues a warning to Americans about abuses of power, military industrial complex and AI

President Biden gave his farewell address from the Oval Office on Wednesday night. He issued a warning to Americans, saying that he believes an oligarchy is forming in the U.S. He also raised ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Cowboys invest in protecting Dak Prescott; Shedeur Sanders falls out of top 5

Plus, the Steelers and Chargers need to get more dynamic offensively

CBS Sports - Jan. 15

Romantic scam turned internet mockery for woman conned out of $855K by AI Brad Pitt

A French woman who thought she was in a romantic relationship with Brad Pitt handed over $855,000 to scammers who used an AI version of the actor to dupe her.

NBC News - Jan. 15

A Spymaster Sheikh Controls a $1.5 Trillion Fortune. He Wants to Use It to Dominate AI

Tahnoun bin Zayed al Nahyan—the UAE’s chess-obsessed, jiujitsu-loving intelligence chief—controls vast sums of sovereign wealth. America’s AI giants are scrambling for a piece of it.

Wired - Jan. 14

US imposes export controls on chips for AI to counter China

American semiconductor industry warns move will aid competitors while EU has also protested against the new rules

Financial Times - Jan. 13

"Extremely dangerous" Italian mafia members captured in Spain

The suspects were "one of the heads of a dangerous family clan" of the Neapolitan Camorra, his son, and his son-in-law, police said.

CBS News - Jan. 13

‘Just the start’: X’s new AI software driving online racist abuse, experts warn

Amid reports of creation of fake racist images, Signify warns problem will get ‘so much worse’ over the next year. A rise in online racism driven by fake images is “just the start of a coming ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Stay on top of tech: five ways to take back control, from emails to AI

Is tech calling the shots in your life? From making AI work smarter to tracking stolen phones, our expert explains how to get ahead. Asking ChatGPT to write your emails is so two years ago. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

FEMA administrator warns winds could make wildfires 'dangerous and strong again’

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Sunday warned that winds could worsen the wildfires in the coming days, as she urged residents to heed public advisories to stay far away from their homes. ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

Dangerous wind gusts forecasted as LA wildfires rage on

NBC’s Angie Lassman tracks the latest forecast for Southern California including the expected return of the dangerous Santa Ana winds.

NBC News - Jan. 12

Sources: Ochoa move to Cruz Azul in danger

The deal to send San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper Emmanuel Ochoa to Liga MX side Cruz Azul is in danger of falling apart sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Ranking the top contenders in Melbourne

Who are the Australian Open title favorites -- and who are the underdogs? We break it down.

ESPN - Jan. 11

The N.F.C. Has Elite Teams at the Top. But These 2 Stand Out.

Be prepared to see some fireworks this weekend, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Timeline shows warnings escalated quickly as L.A. fire danger grew

CBS News examined public statements and warnings to trace how authorities sounded the alarm about the L.A. fires as conditions worsened. Here's what we know.

CBS News - Jan. 10

California homeowners battle an 'insurance crisis' as wildfires burn out of control

The wind-driven wildfires burning out of control in the Los Angeles area couldn't have emerged at a more perilous moment for California's homeowners, as officials try to rehab what they concede is ...

NBC News - Jan. 10

AI is taking the 'human' out of human resources

Companies increasingly rely on AI-based tools to replace everyday HR functions, from tracking job applications to monitoring employees’ performance to making decisions about promotions and layoffs.

The Hill - Jan. 10

2024 NFL All-Pro Teams: Lamar Jackson beats out Josh Allen, Raiders rookie Brock Bowers lands top recognition

Jackson appears to be the favorite to win the MVP award

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Los Angeles officials face questions, criticism as out-of-control wildfires continue to rage

Authorities estimate that as of Thursday, more than 5,000 structures have been destroyed by the wildfires that have torched more than 30,000 acres across Los Angeles. Many questions remain about ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

College basketball power rankings: Mississippi State crashes top five, Florida and Tennessee out of top 10

Iowa State moved to its highest ranking of the season, but the top five remained heavy on SEC teams

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Guyana to seek help from UN's top court as Venezuela vies for control of disputed territory

Guyana’s government says it will seek help from the United Nations’ top court to deter plans by neighboring Venezuela to elect a governor to rule its western Essequibo region, an area rich in ...

ABC News - Jan. 9

Aerial view shows California wildfires still burning out of control

KNBC helicopter reporter Julia Deng surveys the leading edge of the Palisades Fire as it continues to spread. The fire remains at zero percent containment.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Cohere co-founder sees big AI opportunity in enterprise, happy to stay out of ChatGPT's way

Cohere on Thursday debuted its early access program for its AI agent platform called North, as it deepens its focus on the enterprise.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Los Angeles wildfires rage out of control leaving at least 5 dead

Strong winds spread blazes as more than 100,000 residents ordered to evacuate

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Out-of-Control Fires Devastate Los Angeles Area

Also, no one bid for the chance to drill in Alaska’s wilderness. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Before Las Vegas, Intel Analysts Warned That Bomb Makers Were Turning to AI

Authorities say that before a Green Beret blew up a Cybertruck in front of the Trump International Hotel, he consulted ChatGPT—exactly the scenario police have been warned of for the past year.

Wired - Jan. 8

EU leaders warn Trump not to meddle with Europe’s borders

Comments from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French foreign minister follow US president-elect’s Greenland threats

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Al Roker warns of 'explosively dangerous conditions' as California wildfires spread

NBC News' Al Roker takes a look at the latest forecast for California as wildfires spread in what could be "explosively dangerous conditions" in the coming hours.

NBC News - Jan. 8

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