Paxton sues OpenAI, Altman for failing to warn Texans about ChatGPT's 'dangers'Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on Friday, accusing the company of failing to warn consumers about the potential dangers from its AI models. The lawsuit alleges the ChatGPT maker is running afoul of a Texas consumer protection law and kids' online safety law, underscoring warnings about the...The Hill2d agoWhole story →CommerceTechnology
‘You can’t make it up’: Social media pounces on Trump’s last-minute move for Susan CollinsPresident Donald Trump’s last-minute tariff relief for Maine drew swift backlash Friday, with opponents accusing him of throwing Republican Sen. Susan Collins a political lifeline just days before the midterm elections. Collins celebrated securing exemptions for agricultural machinery, refrigeration equipment, packaging and other goods used by Maine’s…Raw Story2d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernment
This grotesque filth shows the moral sewer the GOP now inhabitsHere is an interesting test you can do right now to see if you may be a horrible person: Go online and watch the television commercial for the Vivek Ramaswamy gubernatorial campaign in Ohio that features Donna Arthur, the mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton, trashing her daughter as a liar for charging that her stepfather had repeatedly raped…Raw Story2d agoWhole story →TechnologyBuild
DHS: 'ZERO Chance' of Latest Caravan Migrants Being Allowed into U.S.The Department of Homeland Security has a message for the latest caravan of approximately 400 to 700 migrants headed north from Mexico’s southern border state of Chiapas. “There is absolutely ZERO chance this caravan will be allowed into the United States,” DHS officials posted in a social media post on X on Wednesday, adding, “We will protect our…Breitbart News Network2d agoWhole story →TechnologyCulture
Palmer Luckey Just Announced a Genetically Engineered War Dog StartupIt is a truth universally acknowledged that rich people love a designer dog. TikTok influencers walk their viewers through the process of cloning their dearly departed pugs. If you’ve got enough money, you can get a genetically-engineered hypoallergenic beagle. And, of course, pre-CRISPR genetic abominations created with simple old-school breeding are…Mother Jones2d agoWhole story →TechnologyEducation
Rubio floats CIA 'partnership' to Cubans tired of 'failed promises, corruption'Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered Cubans a discreet CIA partnership opportunity in a Friday social media post, saying "now is the time" for those looking to "create positive change” in the Caribbean country. “The disappointment of failed promises, corruption, and the privileged lives of only a few; seize this opportunity to create the change...The Hill1d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernment
Mamdani accused of ‘openly helping illegal aliens evade ICE’ in Spanish language video“If you encounter ICE, these are your rights,” Mamdani, speaking in Spanish, opens the minute-and-half long video, which was posted on social media.New York Post1d agoWhole story →CultureTechnology
CISA Flags Two Actively Exploited Critical Flaws in Collabora Online and Arista VeloCloudCISA adds exploited Collabora Online and Arista VeloCloud flaws to KEV, with federal agencies directed to patch by October 26.The Hacker News1d agoWhole story →Technology
White House accused of brazen end-run around court order in 'Whac-A-Mole' schemeA watchdog coalition accused the Trump White House of finding a sneaky workaround to keep its promotional blitz going after a judge intervened. In a filing in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, a coalition led by Common Cause asked U.S. District Judge Jennifer Rochon to expand her order halting the administration's…Raw Story19h agoWhole story →TechnologyJustice
Government contractor arrested for allegedly leaking national defense informationFederal authorities arrested a government contractor and charged him with leaking classified national defense information, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday. FBI investigators have accused 42-year-old Ian Brinksman, an employee of a third-party company which provided services to a government agency, of leaking national defense…The Hill19h agoWhole story →TechnologySecurity
Texas House committee addresses growing online safety risks for childrenA surge in online sexual exploitation cases has state lawmakers looking at ways to protect minors on online gaming platforms.FOX 4 News1mo agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticetexas online gaming safety hearing
Michael Douglas Gets Joe Rogan To Open Up On Trump’s ‘Crazy’ ShortcomingsThe movie star gave the podcast star the spotlight to express his Trump regrets on “The Joe Rogan Experience.”HuffPost10d agoWhole story →Government
Kids’ online safety proposal would collect ages for app developersSen. Andy Kim is currently looking for a Senate co-sponsor for a online child safety bill.M Live Michigan3mo agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeAndy Kimonline child safety bill proposal
Fears about kids' online safety unite Democrats and RepublicansAmid a decline in youth mental health, momentum is building for a federal crackdown on social media companies over protections for kids.CBS News12d agoSources (2)Whole story →TechnologyCulturesocial media regulation debate
El-Sayed campaigns with Harris in Michigan as conservative critics launch attacksMike Rogers, the GOP's nominee, is trying his Democratic opponent to the Biden administration's shortcomings.WJLA1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomymichigan senate campaign
Texas Democrat Talarico says Biden failed on border securityThe Senate candidate's acknowledgement of Biden's shortcomings signal an appetite for Texas's swing voters.Baltimore News10d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticetexas senate campaign
AI safety rules urged by Gov. Healey in Mass Wins ActGov. Maura Healey urges independent safety reviews for top AI models and earlier reporting of serious incidents in the Mass Wins Act.NBC10 Boston1mo agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentMaura Healeymass wins act negotiations
CT 'survivor mom' pushes Congress to take up kids' online safety"We need the legislation because [the companies] don't do these things on their own or unless they're forced to do it."Hartford Courant23d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeonline safety legislation push
