Trump names national intelligence director Jay Clayton to lead a new federal AI task forceThe announcement comes after Trump hosted top executives of AI companies at the White House last week and said they had signed a voluntary accord that would effectively self-police the development of the technology.PBS NewsHour2d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyai task force announcement
Trump defends data centers in Ohio as he rallies to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate raceTrump is embarking on what he says will be a 32-day blitz ahead of the Nov. 3 elections, hitting the deep red states of Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama this week before pivoting to Ohio, a battleground state that's home to one of the top-tier Senate races this cycle.PBS NewsHour3d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyJon Hustedohio senate race
Trump urges calls to Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton in push for permanent daylight saving time"If Tom Cotton were putting Arkansas first, he would give them an extra hour of daylight and, more importantly, they wouldn't have to run all over their houses, farms, work places, and everywhere else, twice a year, having to change their Clocks, and often forgetting to do so," Trump said on social media.PBS NewsHour3d agoWhole story →GovernmentCulturedaylight saving time bill push
WATCH LIVE: Data center bill falls short as Senate holds final votes before the midtermsA bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy costs failed to advance in the Senate on Wednesday, falling victim to an election-year clash on how best to address a growing concern.PBS News6d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetdata center bill vote
Self-regulation 'not enough' for AI safety, Gary Marcus saysTop tech executives met with President Trump on Tuesday to discuss the future of artificial intelligence amid growing concerns over AI models losing control. Researchers and lawmakers are calling for stronger safeguards, but Trump said the technology is transforming the economy and that the U.S. cannot afford to lose its lead over China. Geoff Bennett…PBS News7d agoWhole story →TechnologySecurityai safety meeting
