Trump launches ‘Super Intelligence Force’ after calls for AI slowdownPresident Donald Trump announced Sunday that he would name four top administration officials to a “Super Intelligence Force” that will coordinate the federal government’s response to artificial intelligence. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Office of Personnel Management Director Scott…Spokane Spokesman-Review1d agoWhole story →Technologyai task force launch
LAFD acknowledges missteps involving Palisades fire following independent investigationLOS ANGELES — In the wake of an independent report, the Los Angeles Fire Department acknowledged missteps leading up to the 2025 Palisades fire and in its initial response to the blaze, which killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,800 structures. An investigation commissioned by Gov. Gavin Newsom found the Fire Department ignored multiple warnings…Spokane Spokesman-Review3d agoWhole story →JusticePlanetGavin Newsompalisades fire investigation
Mexico to propose bill to curb violent social media content after school attackMEXICO CITY – Mexico's government expects to issue a bill next week requiring social media platforms to remove content that incites violence, president Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday. The announcement comes after Thursday's deadly attack at a school in Mexico's northern Coahuila state, which left a vice principal dead and four people injured. Two…Spokane Spokesman-Review3d agoWhole story →CultureTechnologymexico social media regulation proposal
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez debut bill to crack down on Flock camerasSens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., are debuting legislation that would crack down on Flock license-plate-reader cameras, part of a bipartisan backlash in recent weeks against the technology. The bill would largely bar the federal government from using the AI-powered cameras or accessing data…Spokane Spokesman-Review4d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeJeff MerkleyAlexandria Ocasio-Cortezflock camera legislation
FTC launches broad investigation into Anthropic, OpenAIThe Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad investigation into the safety of artificial intelligence systems made by Anthropic and OpenAI, a senior agency official said Wednesday.Spokane Spokesman-Review5d agoWhole story →CommerceTechnologyftc ai investigation
'Eastern Washington solutions for Eastern Washington problems': Ferguson backs sales tax rebate, energy flexibility for those rebuilding from Spokane firesOLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson said Monday he supports a sales and use tax rebate for those rebuilding after the Spokane Complex fires and other declared disasters, and he would push the Washington State Building Code Council to allow homes to be rebuilt to previous energy code standards.Spokane Spokesman-Review7d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyBob Fergusonspokane fires relief
Gov. Ferguson asks FEMA for individual, public aid in major disaster declaration request after Spokane Complex firesNearly two months into the recovery from the devastating Spokane Complex Fires, Gov. Bob Ferguson submitted a request for a major disaster declaration from the feds, he announced Monday.Spokane Spokesman-Review7d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetBob Fergusonspokane complex fires disaster declaration
White House weighs red-dyed diesel tax relief to lower fuel pricesThe White House is considering regulatory relief that would allow broader sales of red-dyed diesel as part of an effort to bring down soaring prices, a move that could allow some buyers to avoid the federal fuel tax, according to two people familiar with the discussions.Spokane Spokesman-Review7d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetdiesel price relief talks
