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The Hill - Politics
House panel advances Kids Online Safety Act despite pushback
A House panel advanced the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) on Wednesday, pushing forward legislation intended to boost online privacy and safety for children. The House Energy and Commerce ...53 minutes ago -
Wired - Tech
I Stared Into the AI Void With the SocialAI App
SocialAI is an online universe where everyone you interact with is a bot—for better or worse.1 hour ago -
CBS News - Top stories
AI-powered Windows laptops: Our hands-on review
Just what is AI doing in these new Windows machines? We found out exactly what Microsoft Copilot+ PCs actually do.1 hour ago -
Inc. - Business
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.1 hour ago -
Inc. - Business
Instagram Will Make Teen Accounts Private, Citing Online Safety
As parent company Meta faces dozens of lawsuits and a push for restrictions from Congress, it rolls out a safety measure that critics find wanting.2 hours ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Have we reached peak human?
Our evolutionary position as the smartest and most creative brains on planet earth is likely to be challenged by AI in the very near future.3 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
VA halts cat and dog research, a win for animal advocates
The Department of Veterans Affairs has confirmed that it is no longer conducting feline testing and is ending animal research on sensitive species, marking a significant victory for animal lovers ...3 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
'Hunger Games' studio Lionsgate to partner with AI company
"Hunger Games" and "John Wick" studio Lionsgate will partner with AI research company Runway to create and train an AI model that can be used to help augment Lionsgate's work.4 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
More Americans getting their news from TikTok: Research
A growing share of U.S. adults regularly get their news from TikTok, a trend driven by a surge in the platform’s popularity among adults under 30, according to a new analysis from the Pew Research ...5 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
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 ...5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Wired - Tech
An Avalanche of Generative AI Videos Is Coming to YouTube Shorts
Google plans to add an AI feature next year inside of the YouTube app for creators to generate 6-second clips using the company’s Veo model.5 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Weight of EVs prompts safety concerns about impact of crashes
Guardrails and barriers, typically tested against vehicles weighing around 5,000 pounds, are now being challenged by electric vehicles that often weigh more.5 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Electric vehicles raise safety concerns as to whether guardrails can handle car's excess weight
Guardrails on U.S. roads are typically tested against vehicles weighing up to 5,000 lbs. However, many electric vehicles weigh up to 30% more than that, raising safety concerns on whether ...7 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
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 ...9 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Senators, parents ramp up pressure on House to pass Kids Online Safety Act
Senators and parents are ratcheting up pressure on House lawmakers this week to push forward with legislation aimed at increasing children’s digital safety and privacy as a House committee prepares ...10 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s lives13 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
OpenAI Threatens to Ban Users Who Probe Its ‘Strawberry’ AI Models
If you try to figure out how OpenAI’s o1 models solve problems, you might get a nastygram.21 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Former New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty shares how Bill Belichick perfectly predicted wind patterns
Belichick is regarded as one of the smartest minds in football for a reason21 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Salesforce Taps Nvidia to Develop AI-Powered Avatars
The San Francisco companies said the collaboration will develop autonomous-agent and interactive-avatar experiences.22 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Fired whistleblower says Titan submersible tragedy may have been prevented had safety agency investigated his complaint
Fired whistleblower says Titan submersible tragedy may have been prevented had safety agency investigated his complaint23 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Superbugs could kill 40 million by 2050: Research
Superbugs that are increasingly resistant to infections could kill up to 40 million people between now and 2050, according to new research published in the journal The Lancet. During that time ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
OceanGate CEO put profits over safety ahead of Titan's fatal voyage, ex-employee says
In a desire to get a working submersible to the Titanic wreck site as fast as possible, the Titan was built at a risk to safety, with cost-cutting measures and poor engineering permitted by CEO ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
FAA wants to fine SpaceX $633,000 for alleged safety violations during 2 Florida launches
SpaceX faces $633,000 in fines for alleged safety violations during two Florida launches last yearYesterday - Florida -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Former Google, OpenAI employees testify before Senate on AI regulation
A panel of former Google and OpenAI employees are slated to testify Tuesday on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee. The hearing comes as experts, ...Yesterday - Google -
The New York Times - World
Burning Oil Tanker in Red Sea Is Towed to Safety
The delicate rescue mission aimed to head off a major environmental disaster after the oil tanker was attacked by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen last month.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Nvidia CEO Says AI Now Essential for Graphics
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has stated that artificial intelligence has become indispensable to modern computer graphics, signaling a major shift in how visual technologies are built. Speaking at the ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares his No. 1 strategy for living without regrets: You should 'put a huge premium' on it
The tech leader encouraged high school students to think about taking calculated risks in their future careers. "Most things are not a one-way door," he said.Yesterday -
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The Wall Street Journal - Business
Can AI Companions Help Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?
Companion apps promise to make you less lonely. We decided to put them to the test.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Widow of man killed in Baltimore bridge collapse speaks out, calls for better safety protections
It's been nearly half a year since a cargo ship slammed into Baltimore's Key Bridge, causing its collapse and the deaths of six workers on the bridge. As some of the victims' families announce a ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
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.Yesterday - Meta -
Financial Times - Business
Instagram to make teenagers’ profiles private by default
Social media companies have come under fire over platforms’ impact on young peopleYesterday -
Financial Times - World
A crisis of confidence at the Fed
Its self doubt comes in a decisive week for central banksYesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
OpenAI says the latest ChatGPT can ‘think’ – and I have thoughts
In this week’s newsletter: The AI company says its ‘o1’ model is capable of reason, a key blocker in the way of truly gamechanging artificial intelligence. But is it that simple?. • Don’t get ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
UK urged to reform science research funding to compete globally
Report by Lord Mandelson calls for more focus on critical technologies as part of wider industrial strategyYesterday - United Kingdom -
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The Guardian - World
Tinder’s School of Swipe is a solid first step – but online dating safety has a long way to go | Lisa Portolan
The challenge remains to create a comprehensive approach that addresses underlying abuse and discrimination. Tinder’s new consent education program represents the dating app’s latest effort to ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Starter homes increasingly out of reach for American families
Americans are increasingly unable to afford starter homes in many cities across the U.S. Among the problems, there's a shortage of about 5 million homes for sale or rent, and that's driving up ...Yesterday