Biden administration to convene AI safety summit in California
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U.S. Will Host Global AI Safety Summit in November
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will lead the gathering, scheduled three weeks after the election.Yesterday -
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California Governor Signs Two Laws to Protect Entertainers From AI Misuse
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Instagram Will Make Teen Accounts Private, Citing Online Safety
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Biden administration to convene AI safety summit in California
The Biden administration will host a global safety summit on artificial intelligence in November to discuss the quickly developing technology and efforts to mitigate its risks. Secretary of ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Weight of EVs prompts safety concerns about impact of crashes
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Biden to travel to Berlin
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California Wildfires Pose Too Many Risks for Insurers, but These Residents Want to Stay
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The Hill - Politics
Biden administration proposes wide eligibility for EV charger tax credit
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Biden administration to host international AI safety meeting in San Francisco after election
Government scientists and artificial intelligence experts from at least nine countries and the European Union will meet in San Francisco after the U.S. elections to coordinate on safely developing ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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California-born Brian Goorjian leaves as head coach of Australian men's basketball team
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California governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AI
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed three landmark bills Tuesday to crack down on political deepfakes ahead of the 2024 electionYesterday - California -
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Biden Administration Extends Review Period for Nippon Takeover of U.S. Steel
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California Gov. Newsom Signs Laws Regulating Election A.I. ‘Deepfakes’
The state joins dozens of others in regulating the A.I. fakery in ways that could impact this year’s presidential race.Yesterday - California -
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Another Southern California community faces gas shutoffs amid landslide threat
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Man accused of arson in devastating California wildfire pleads not guilty
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The Hill - Politics
California's Farm to School program is bringing business and climate-friendly practices to farms: Report
Food producers who have participated in California's state-funded "Farm to School" grant program are benefiting from significant growth in their business revenues, a new progress report has found. ...2 days ago -
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California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
California's governor has signed legislation to protect Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence, such as creating their digital clones without their consent2 days ago - California -
ABC News - Entertainment
California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
California's governor has signed legislation to protect Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence, such as creating their digital clones without their consent2 days ago - California -
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Burning Oil Tanker in Red Sea Is Towed to Safety
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Meta unveils new Instagram safety measures for teens
Meta, Instagram's parent company, introduced new restrictions on teen accounts to address public concerns about online safety. Jo Ling Kent speaks with Meta's global head of safety.2 days ago - Meta -
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Instagram to make teenagers’ profiles private by default
Social media companies have come under fire over platforms’ impact on young people2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Suspect charged as Trump accuses Biden and Harris of incitement
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