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Ex-Employees Raise Concerns About Safety at OpenAI
Former employees of the ChatGPT maker raised concerns that it isn’t doing enough to make sure its products don’t pose a threat to humanity.The New York Times - Business -
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EU investigates Facebook owner Meta over child safety and mental health concerns
Company’s social media platforms, which also include Instagram, may have addictive effects, says European Commission. • Business live – latest updates. The European Commission has opened an investigation into the owner of Facebook and Instagram ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Biden marks Brown v. Board of Education anniversary amid concerns over Black support
President Biden marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Refinancing student debt is risky amid Biden forgiveness push. Borrowers 'forever lose access' to safety nets, advocates say
As protections and relief options for federal student loan borrowers grow, refinancing your debt may be a risky move, consumer advocates say.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
Britain expands AI Safety Institute to San Francisco amid scrutiny over regulatory shortcomings
The U.K. said Monday it will open a U.S. counterpart to its AI Safety Summit, a state-backed body testing advanced AI systems, in San Francisco this summer.CNBC - Business - United Kingdom -
Despite Inflation Concerns, Markets Keep Rising
Stocks on both sides of the Atlantic set records as investors foresee interest rates moving in one direction: down.The New York Times - Business -
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Greek court throws out shipwreck trial against nine men
The judges ruled they had no jurisdiction to hear the case as the boat sank in international waters.BBC News - Top stories -
Oil Falls on Concerns of Higher-for-Longer U.S. Rates
Oil prices declined as some Fed officials remain cautious on the recent easing of inflation, prompting concerns that U.S. interest rates could stay high for longer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stock Records Are Sending Bears Into Hibernation. There's Reason for Concern
The most prominent pessimist, Morgan Stanley's CIO, has joined the bulls.Inc. - Business -
Summit in Seoul Tackles AI Safety
Tech leaders, government officials, and academic researchers will meet to discuss AI issues, building on earlier UN efforts.Inc. - Business - Artificial Intelligence -
Johnson condemns lawmaker fighting at hearing: ‘Not a good look’
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) condemned the tone of a raucous Thursday night House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing saying members need to show decorum. “It's not a good look for Congress,” Johnson told reporters as they asked about a ...The Hill - Politics -
Greene fracas at hearing leaves lawmakers shaking their heads
A Thursday night hearing’s descent into chaos earned rebuke from both sides of the aisle after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) attacked another member’s physical appearance, a barb Democrats said had racial undertones. House Oversight and ...The Hill - Politics -
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Biden's Chinese EV tariffs don't address lingering national security concerns
The 100% Chinese EV tariffs are meant to head off economic risks, but some Democrats say Chinese EVs should be banned entirely for security reasons.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Nickel price surges as New Caledonia riots raise concerns over supply
Industrial metal critical in electric vehicle batteries climbs almost 7%Financial Times - Business -
Van Hollen: 'I do not have concerns' about Biden at debate
Sen. Chris Van Hollen insisted Sunday that he's unconcerned about how President Joe Biden will fare at his first debate with former President Donald Trump next month.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Ireland's top diplomat concerned over slow pace of justice in peacekeeper's killing
Ireland’s top diplomat has expressed concerns about the slow progress of criminal proceedings against several Lebanese men charged with the killing of an Irish peacekeeper in LebanonABC News - World -
Inflation concerns weigh heavily on voters, vary by race: Poll
Inflation is “far and away” the biggest issue for Americans heading into the 2024 election, but economic outlooks and President Biden’s approval rating vary by race and ethnicity, according to a new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll. As he faces off ...The Hill - Politics -
DOJ Says Boeing Violated a Safety Agreement
The Justice Department informed Boeing that it could face criminal charges after failing to implement adequate corrective measures after two fatal disasters in 2018 and 2019.Inc. - Business -
We should plug the safety net’s biggest hole
Other affluent countries generally do more to ensure that such individuals have a roof over their heads, food on the table and basic health care. We should as well, for their benefit as well as ours as a nation.The Hill - Politics -
Why an OpenAI Safety Leader Just Quit
Jan Leike explainedhis sudden resignation Friday, saying safety has "taken a backseat to shiny products" at the AI leader.Inc. - Business -
Things to know about an AI safety summit in Seoul
South Korea is set to host a mini-summit this week on risks and regulation of artificial intelligenceABC News - Tech -
Britain’s AI Safety Institute Will Open U.S. Office
As regulatory efforts gather momentum, a transatlantic collaboration will start a new phase.Inc. - Business - US Open -
Leading tech companies sign AI safety pledges
Artificial intelligence developers agree to assess when risks become ‘intolerable’ ahead of summit in SeoulFinancial Times - Business -
Motion to dismiss indictment filed, hearing set in Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ case
Santa Fe judge will hear arguments from Alec Baldwin’s attorney who has filed a motion to dismiss the indictment for manslaughter in the 2021 death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the ‘Rust’ movieNBC News - Top stories -
ICJ Hears Arguments from South Africa on Israel’s Rafah Offensive
South Africa asked the court to order Israel to immediately withdraw from the southern Gaza city, where more than a million Palestinians had sought shelter from the war.The New York Times - World - Israel -
The Landmark Supreme Court Audio You Were Never Meant to Hear
Using sleuthing, voice actors and AI, a determined professor resurrects unrecorded oral arguments from Brown v. Board. Says one retired justice: A ‘little creepy’ but ‘amazing.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
Fetterman says wild Oversight hearing was worse than 'Jerry Springer Show'
Sen. John Fetterman says the wild and chaotic scene inside a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing Thursday night, which featured lawmakers lobbing multiple appearance-related insults at one another, was worse than an episode of ...The Hill - Politics -
Raucous congressional hearing with 'fake eyelashes' comment sparks backlash
Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday said he is disappointed in the chaos and name-calling that happened during a raucous House Oversight Committee markup on Thursday night.ABC News - Top stories -
At ICJ Hearing, Israel Defends Rafah Operation as ‘Limited and Localized’
Lawyers for Israel argued that the International Court of Justice should not grant a South African request to order an immediate halt to the ground assault in Rafah.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Evening Report — Chaotic late-night House hearing continues to play out
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report © Getty Images/AP Late-night House fracas continues to roil Congress Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) sought to calm the waters after an intensely personal war of ...The Hill - Politics -
Julian Assange’s Extradition Appeal Hearing: What Could Happen?
A hearing on Monday will determine whether Julian Assange has any more recourse in the British courts to appeal his extradition to the United States.The New York Times - World -
Supreme Court won't hear Maryland school district gender identity case
The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a bid backed by a conservative Christian legal group to challenge a Maryland school district’s policy against informing parents if their children identify as transgender or gender-nonconforming.NBC News - Top stories -
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on assault-style weapons
The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Maryland’s ban on certain assault-style semi-automatic weapons Monday, leaving the law in place for the time being. The court did not elaborate on its decision, but it would have been unusual for ...The Hill - Politics -
Judge will reopen sentencing hearing for man who attacked Pelosi's husband
A federal judge will reopen the sentencing hearing for the man convicted of assaulting Paul Pelosi after the judge failed to let him speak during last week's sentencing hearing. The decision comes just days after Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley ...The Hill - Politics -
Senator Menendez’s Wife Is Being Treated for Breast Cancer
Nadine Menendez is charged along with her husband, Senator Robert Menendez, in a complex bribery scheme. She will undergo a mastectomy.The New York Times - Top stories -
Morning Report — Vulnerable Senate Democrats break with Biden
Six months out from Election Day, some vulnerable Democrats are looking at President Biden’s poll numbers with concern. Some Senate Democrats are distancing themselves from Biden’s ailing brand after polls show him trailing former President Trump ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Schumer Announces Senate Will Vote Again on Border Bill
The bipartisan border enforcement compromise, blocked by Republicans in February, is all but certain to be thwarted again. Democrats aim to tag the G.O.P. as the culprit in its failure.The New York Times - Top stories - Senate