The U.S. will host an artificial intelligence (AI) safety summit in November, aiming to further align top nations on their tech goals and priorities of collaboration among the international community. ‘AI is the defining technology…
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Politics
Dem lawmakers push bill to restore funding to UN agency with alleged ties to Hamas: ‘So necessary’
by adminA group of Democratic lawmakers is calling for the U.S. to restore funding to a controversial United Nations agency that supports much-needed humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees but faced accusations that some of its employees…
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New legislation signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom regulating AI-generated ‘deepfake’ election content and requiring the removal of ‘deceptive content’ from social media is now being challenged in court. The new laws build on legislation…
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Politics
US ‘sleepwalking’ into WWIII, experts warn nation is underprepared: ‘We do not have our Churchill’
by adminThe U.S. is ‘sleepwalking’ into a global war against its top adversaries united under an axis of ‘malign partnerships,’ and experts are sounding the alarm that neither the U.S. military nor the public are prepared…
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A new poll has found that former President Trump has higher favorability numbers among likely voters compared to pop superstar Taylor Swift. The New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer and Siena College poll of 2,436 likely…
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Business
Amazon increases average pay for warehouse workers and adds free Prime membership perk
by adminAmazon announced Wednesday it is raising wages for its hourly warehouse workers and adding a new employee perk that will give them a Prime subscription at no extra cost. Beginning this month, Amazon’s average starting pay for…
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Boeing will temporarily furlough thousands of U.S. executives, managers and other staff, citing the ongoing machinist strike as the company races to preserve cash, CEO Kelly Ortberg told employees on Wednesday. The furloughs will affect tens of thousands…
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World News
In Venezuela, AI news anchors aren’t replacing journalists. They’re protecting them
by admin“Hello,” says the news presenter, as she effortlessly switches from Spanish to English to give her audience a summary of the day’s biggest stories. With her clear intonation, smart appearance, and friendly-yet-serious expression, she seems…
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UN members vote to demand Israel end occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months
by adminUnited Nations members voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to demand that Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months. The resolution was adopted in the UN General Assembly after receiving 124 votes in favor.…
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Ukraine claims to have destroyed large Russian ammunition depot in overnight drone attack
by adminThe Ukrainian drones targeted the Russian defense ministry-operated warehouse in the city of Toropets, which was storing Iskander tactical missile systems, Tochka-U tactical missile systems, guided aerial bombs and artillery ammunition, the source said. Large…