Democratic Senator Issues Dire Warning About AI: 'We Are on the Verge of Losing Control'Richard Blumenthal said that new artificial intelligence products should undergo some form of "objective review" before reaching consumers.International Business Times19d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentRichard Blumenthalai regulation debate
Postal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed, sloppy, whistleblower contendsThe U.S. Postal Service is poised to launch a hastily built, error-riddled computer system that could jeopardize the process of mail voting relied upon by one-third of all voters, according to a whistleblower statement released Tuesday by Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.WBRZ1mo agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentRichard Blumenthalmail voting controversy
Illinois Democrats weigh pros and cons of using AI - 'We must remain the master of the technology'In Illinois, U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, a former Fermilab physicist, is using AI to help draft legislation. U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says she “involuntarily” uses it in Google searches. Others, like U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez are purposefully steering clear.Chicago Sun-Times3mo agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentBill FosterTammy Duckworthai regulation debate
Sen. Duckworth heads to Japan to boost Illinois quantum, agriculture and housingAs both Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Gov. JB Pritzker continue to steer quantum expansion in the state, Duckworth plans to meet with Toshiba in Tokyo to push for future partnerships in Illinois.Chicago Sun-Times3mo agoWhole story →TechnologyFoodTammy Duckworthillinois quantum trade mission
