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Trump names national intelligence director Jay Clayton to lead a new federal AI task forcePresident Donald Trump has tapped his director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, to lead a new government task force on artificial intelligence. Trump is calling it the “Super Intelligence Force” because he's tried to rebrand AI as “super intelligence.” The announcement Sunday comes after Trump hosted top executives of AI companies at the White…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3d agoWhole story →
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Trump defends data centers in Ohio as he rallies to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate racePresident Donald Trump is defending data centers powering AI projects during a campaign rally in Ohio. He insists they benefit local communities and warns against losing them to China. The topic is contentious, especially in Ohio's Senate race. Republican Sen. Jon Husted faces criticism for supporting data centers, which some blame for high energy costs.…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution4d agoWhole story →
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How the Smithsonian is using AI to connect artifacts from the American RevolutionThe Smithsonian Institution is using artificial intelligence to better understand its collection related to the American Revolution. The project is called Revolution Crossroads, and it aims to help the public and scholars connect objects across institutions such as the Library of Congress. The review was launched in the spring, and the goal is to uncover…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution4d agoWhole story →
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect workers from AI risksCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws aimed at protecting workers from the risks of artificial intelligence. He also blasted President Donald Trump on Wednesday for not passing comprehensive AI regulations at a time when the industry's leaders are warning about the risks of the technology. He weighed in on other topics, including his deliberations…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution7d agoWhole story →
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Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsSenators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy. Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, chair of the…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution7d agoWhole story →
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OpenAI pauses training of latest models after agents probed US government sites in unexpected waysOpenAI announced it has halted development of its latest artificial intelligence models hours after it disclosed its agents scouring federal government website acted in unexpected ways that suggest a lack of control. It's the second time in three months the company paused development. The decision also came after AI evaluator Transluce said Friday that…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution11d agoWhole story →
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Sen. Bernie Sanders unveils bill to ban artificial superintelligence and create Department of AISen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar are introducing legislation that would ban artificial superintelligence, pause development of advanced AI systems and create a new Department of Artificial Intelligence. The proposal comes as prominent AI executives and researchers increasingly warn about potentially catastrophic risks from rapidly advancing…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution14d agoWhole story →
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Stocks advance after Bessent says talks with China were successful before Trump-Xi meetingAsian shares are mostly advancing as investors monitor updates ahead of the expected meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week in Washington. U.S. futures are also higher. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters after talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York on Sunday that the U.S. had “a…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution16d agoWhole story →
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Japan's central bank raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest in 31 yearsJapan’s central bank has raised the benchmark interest rate to 1.25% from 1.0%, a 31-year-high. The move Friday was expected and widely figured into recent global markets. The Bank of Japan has been trying to normalize monetary policy after decades of keeping interest rates near or below zero to try to encourage more borrowing and spending to counter…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution19d agoWhole story →
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A global AI safety strategy depends on US-China cooperation. They each see the other as the problemAs concern rises over the risks of artificial intelligence, hopes for any kind of global approach on safety depend on cooperation between the U.S. and China. But the two superpowers seem only to have become more skeptical of each other’s AI strategy. AI governance is expected to be on the agenda for a meeting next week in Washington between President…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution20d agoWhole story →
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Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand accessBill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities. His foundation is also pledging $1 billion intended to improve AI access. The appeal comes as part of the Gates Foundation's annual Goalkeepers report. The donation will be spread over the next two years for…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution22d agoWhole story →
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Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to actThe technology industry is urgently warning about the potential harm of artificial intelligence, but political inaction in Washington poses a challenge. President Donald Trump leads opposition to calls for greater oversight, dismissing them as a “conspiracy” on Monday. Democrats are pushing for a stronger response, with private discussions and briefings…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution22d agoWhole story →
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The Latest: Trump dismisses need for guardrails as a 'SICK conspiracy' against AITrump is playing down any need to check the development of artificial intelligence, saying he doesn’t want America to give up its edge over China. He dismissed the idea of new AI guardrails on Monday, saying there is a ‘SICK conspiracy’ against AI and data centers. And we're waiting for the Supreme Court to rule after a second federal judge ordered the…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
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The Latest: 2nd judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with Supreme Court poised to ruleAnother federal judge has ordered the U.S. Postal Service to stop implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail balloting as the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in. The ruling late Sunday adds another obstacle to Trump’s effort to rewrite election rules as Americans prepare to vote. Trump is playing down any need to check the…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
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Global shares mostly decline and AI stocks plunge after calls to slow AI industryWorld shares have mostly declined, led by AI-related stocks, and U.S. futures have edged lower. Oil prices have gained more than 2% as worries grow over global oil supplies after Saudi Arabia shut down a major oil pipeline used to help bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the international standard, was trading at around $107 a barrel. Japan-traded…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
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Asian shares are mixed and OpenAI investor SoftBank shares plunge after calls to slow AI industryAsian shares are mixed and U.S. futures have edged lower. Oil prices have gained more than 3%, as worries grow over global oil supplies after Saudi Arabia shuts down a major oil pipeline used to help bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the international standard, was trading at near $108 a barrel. Japan-traded shares of SoftBank Group, a key…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
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Senators from both parties question OpenAI on breach of AI startup Hugging FaceLawmakers are demanding information from OpenAI with separate queries that underscore growing concerns in Washington about the potential for artificial intelligence programs eluding human control. Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri launched an investigation Thursday into OpenAI for its artificial intelligence system hacking into another AI company…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution27d agoWhole story →
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Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm racesPresident Donald Trump has voiced strong support for AI and data centers, emphasizing their economic benefits and importance in the global AI race. Candidates in competitive midterm elections, however, are far less accepting. Data centers have become a contentious issue, with concerns about energy costs and environmental impact. In Ohio, Republican Jon…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →
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