Washington — House Republicans will attempt to advance four party-line funding bills this week, although they will not prevent a looming government shutdown. This Tuesday, the House is scheduled to vote on whether or not to bring four funding bills — for the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, State, and Agriculture — up for debate …
Gen. Charles Brown Jr., a fighter pilot and former Air Force chief of staff, secured confirmation as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Wednesday. The Senate voted 83-11 in favor of his nomination, which had been delayed by Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s opposition to a Defense Department policy on abortion …
What is a “hold” in the Senate? This is not a question that many casual observers of American politics would typically ask. However, Tommy Tuberville, the senator from Alabama, has brought attention to it with his blanket hold on all crucial military promotions that require confirmation by the U.S. Senate. Tuberville’s action, now in its …
After spending two years with Elon Musk and his inner circle of family members, romantic partners, and trusted lieutenants, biographer Walter Isaacson has a clear opinion on the world’s richest man. In his new book titled “Elon Musk,” Isaacson states that Musk is a jerk and not very admirable. Despite this, Isaacson explores the impact …
Billionaire Elon Musk Urges AI Regulation at Closed-Door Summit in Washington, D.C. Tech tycoons and lawmakers gathered for a closed-door summit in Washington, D.C. to discuss the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). Elon Musk, CEO of OpenAI, called for an AI “referee” during the summit, emphasizing the need for regulations that prioritize safety and the …
American technology leaders, including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sundar Pichai, met with lawmakers at Capitol Hill for a closed-door forum focused on regulating artificial intelligence (AI). With the increasing investment and consumer popularity of AI, lawmakers are concerned about mitigating its potential dangers. Musk emphasized the need for a regulator to ensure companies act …
US senator Richard Blumenthal aims to establish an independent licensing system for the development of “high-risk” artificial intelligence models. His goal is to pass new legislation by the end of 2023. How Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda is re-strategizing in the age of AI Blumenthal, a Democrat, and his Republican co-sponsor Josh Hawley, are not alone …
Climate Activist Groups Advocate for Legislation on Carbon Emissions from AI Systems In an effort to combat climate change, climate activist groups are urging the US government to impose regulations on tech companies that require them to disclose the carbon emissions generated by their artificial intelligence (AI) systems. A signed letter, addressed to Senate majority …
Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is holding a forum with tech leaders on Capitol Hill this week to discuss artificial intelligence. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Sept. 11 (UPI) — Upon returning from summer break this week, Congress will embark on a quest for answers concerning the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. …
The upcoming artificial intelligence summit organized by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer holds potential implications for Hollywood and the ongoing strikes affecting the industry, according to sources. The event, scheduled for September 13 in Washington, D.C., will be attended by key figures such as Writers Guild President Meredith Stiehm, Motion Picture Association Chairman and CEO …