The White House launched an AI chatbot for government-related questions.The America.gov chatbot is supposed to “replace” the government websites that you would typically go to for information about retirement, Social Security, healthcare, and other topics. It’s free to use, and the White House says it won’t store or collect your data. In 2027, it will add a way to apply for a passport, enroll in Medicare, and find a federal…The Verge8d agoWhole story →GovernmentHealthwhite house ai chatbot launch
Bill Gates says regulate AI, because it’s powerful enough to cause a billion deaths.NBC News released this clip from a Meet the Press interview with Gates that will air on Sunday, where he said, “No one thinks self-regulation is enough” around AI. Saying that AI is “certainly powerful enough to drive events that, you know, cause a billion deaths,” he suggested, “You need law enforcement and the politicians to get into the discussion…The Verge12d agoWhole story →JusticeCultureai regulation debate
Flock’s CEO isn’t testifying at today’s Senate hearing, but the room is still packed.There’s still a standby line to get into the Senate Judiciary crime and counterterrorism subcommittee’s hearing about “Flock’s Nationwide AI Surveillance Network.” Chair Josh Hawley (R-MO) invited the CEOs of Flock and its peers, Axon, Motorola Solutions, and Verkada, but said they declined. [Image:…The Verge14d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyJosh Hawleysenate judiciary hearing
Bernie Sanders proposes banning ‘superintelligence’ and putting violators in prisonSen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar have introduced the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, a bill that would prevent companies from developing technology capable of the “destruction or disempowerment of humanity.”The Verge14d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyGreg Casarai regulation proposal
Gavin Newsom is pushing for an AI kill switchCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) issued an executive order that would convene experts to recommend new AI safety policy the state should enact.The Verge19d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyGavin Newsomai safety policy initiative
