US mayoral candidate who pledged to govern by customized AI bot loses race

Feeding AI’s appetite: Who pays the price for power-hungry data centers?

With the grid facing strain and more energy-hungry giants sitting down at the table, ensuring fair contribution isn’t just sound policy — it’s absolutely essential.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Inside the New York congressional races that could determine who controls the House

With just two weeks left until the election, Democrats and Republicans duel over a handful of key districts that could decide who controls Congress. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ali Vitali ...

Politics - NBC News - October 22

Key ‘sleeper races’ that could decide who controls Congress

NBC News Correspondents Sahil Kapur and Ali Vitali explains which key House and Senate races could determine the balance of power in Congress.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

California Republican who impeached Trump locked in tight race for reelection

A California House Republican who voted to impeach former President Trump for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot is locked in a tight race for another term, according to a new poll. The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

These races will give early clues about who will win the House

Control of the House is up for grabs, and political observers of all stripes will be watching on Tuesday with anxious anticipation for early signs of which party will hold the gavel in the next ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

NBA Survival Guide: 5 breakout candidates who can make significant leaps

These players are ready to elevate their game — and contribute in major ways to their teams' futures.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Judge who tossed Trump's classified docs case on list of proposed candidates for AG

A document circulated within Donald Trump's transition operation lists Judge Aileen Cannon, who tossed his classified docs case, as a possible AG candidate, sources say.

Who gets the NHL's next big contract? Here are the top candidates right now

Rangers winger Alexis Lafreniere was the latest to ink a multiyear extension. Here's who insiders think could join in him in the not-so-distant future.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

MLB trade candidates: Top 25 players who could be moved before 2025 season and their potential landing spots

Every team will take calls on their players this offseason, but some are still more likely to be traded

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Who did these undecided US voters finally pick?

The BBC speaks again to a group who have struggled to pick between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

When will we know who is the next US president?

Calling the Harris-Trump race could take days – here’s what to know about the presidential and congressional races. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Herbert leads Chargers to 23-16 win over the Broncos, who lose Surtain to a concussion

Justin Herbert led a methodical Chargers offense to a 23-16 win over the Broncos after star cornerback Patrick Surtain II was concussed on Denver's first defensive snap

Sports - ABC News - October 13

I don’t know who is going to win, but I know why Trump or Harris might lose

If Harris loses the election, it will be because she couldn't answer the question "How would you be different from Joe Biden?" and if Trump loses, it will be due to the events of Jan. 6.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Universal strikes AI data training deal, still suing AI companies for using its data

Universal Music Group inked a deal with AI startup Klay to help develop a "responsible and ethical" AI model for music.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 28

Ex-Oath Keeper who cooperated with government in Jan. 6 cases sentenced to probation

A former Oath Keeper who gave “extensive” assistance to federal prosecutors investigating members of the anti-government militia group in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack was on ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Joe Marler’s haka jibe sparks international row as New Zealand government ask: ‘Who is this guy?’

Joe Marler’s call for the haka to be “binned” has sparked a fierce backlash in New Zealand, with the country’s government questioning his intelligence and Maori groups accusing him of a lack of ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Moroccan authorities detain a human rights activist who accused government of 'blackmailing' France

A Moroccan economist known for his work defending human rights has been detained after criticizing the government in remarks posted on social media during a visit by French President Emmanuel ...

World - ABC News - October 31

3 Innovative Ways to Use AI During Uncertain Times

To succeed in the age of AI, a compelling new book calls leaders to drop ‘business as usual.’

Business - Inc. - October 17

How a congresswoman is using AI to speak up amid rare diagnosis

Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton of Virginia, who is retiring after this term, was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy. There is no cure for her condition, which has rapidly robbed her of ...

Treasury Department now using AI to save taxpayers billions

The latest benefit from the artificial intelligence revolution: saving American taxpayers billions of dollars.

Treasury Department uses AI to recover $1 billion in fraud

The Treasury Department is taking advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent or recover check fraud and stopped more than $1 billion in fraudulent payments over the past year, the agency ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

This Expert Says AI Efficiency Soars When it Uses Video to Crunch Numbers

The key to optimal chatbot use hinges on making the right prompt to get the AI to respond precisely. A researcher found out we may be doing it wrong.

Business - Inc. - October 18

Three in four Europeans support the use of AI by police and military, study says

Most Europeans support the use of AI technologies like facial recognition by the police and military for surveillance, a report from IE University found.

Business - CNBC - October 21

TSMC says it alerted US to potential violation of China AI chip controls

Chipmaker reported having received order for processor resembling that of Chinese company Huawei

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Parents of Massachusetts high schooler disciplined for using AI sue school

The parents of a high school senior in Massachusetts argued in federal court in Boston that their son was unfairly punished for using artificial intelligence while researching a history project, ...

Tech - ABC News - October 22

More than 11,000 creatives condemn unauthorized use of content for AI development

At least 11,500 creative professionals — including Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore, author James Patterson and musician Thom Yorke — have signed an open letter calling for the prohibition of ...

Biden administration urges US agencies to ‘harness’ AI systems for national security

The Biden administration is encouraging government agencies to seize on the most advanced artificial intelligence systems to maintain an edge over its rivals and boost national security. The new ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Activision to use AI to keep cheaters off new "Call of Duty" game

Activision's highly-anticipated "Call of Duty: Black Ops 6" debuted on all major gaming consoles at midnight Friday. But even on day one, the company already expects online cheaters to be an issue. ...

Meta AI to Use Reuters Content to Answer User Questions in Real Time

Meta AI didn’t share whether it would use Reuters content to train its large-language model.

Business - Inc. - October 27

Polish radio station abandons use of AI 'presenters' following outcry

A Polish radio station says it has ended an “experiment” that involved using AI-generated “presenters” instead of real journalists after the move sparked an outcry

Tech - ABC News - October 28

Meta’s Llama Used to Develop AI Model for China’s Military

Researchers connected to the People’s Liberation Army created a chatbot model based on Meta’s Large-Language Model AI.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Washington Post becomes second major US newspaper this week to not endorse a presidential candidate

The Washington Post says it won't endorse a candidate for president in this year’s tightly contested race and would avoid doing so in the future

Entertainment - ABC News - October 26

US politics live: Women’s marches hit the streets in support of Harris as both candidates target east coast

Harris leading Trump in new Iowa poll in startling reversal, pulling ahead of Trump 47% to 44%. Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump head to North Carolina on Saturday to try to ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

What Harris's years as a prosecutor reveal about who she is now

A look back at the Democratic candidate's career in California shows her struggle to define herself to the public began long before she came to Washington.

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