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Congress is reportedly limiting staff use of AI models like ChatGPT
The House of Representatives is limiting use of ChatGPT and other AI models, according to an internal memo.
The Biden administration’s $42 billion broadband program is finally getting underway
President Joe Biden today announced how $42 billion in funding to bolster broadband internet access will be allocated. The investment, which was funded by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to give all Americans access to high-speed internet by 2030.
EPA creates youth council to advise the agency on climate change policy
The EPA is creating its first National Environmental Youth Advisory Council to help tackle climate change.
House and Senate bills aim to protect journalists' data from government surveillance
House and Senate bills would bar the government from taking journalists' data in a bid to reveal sources.
Air National Guardsman accused of leaking classified documents has been indicted
Jack Texeira, the Air National Guard member who was arrested in April for sharing documents containing US intelligence matters, has been indicted on six counts of willful retention and transmission of classified national defense information.
Senate bill would hold AI companies liable for harmful content
A Senate bill would prevent AI companies from using Section 230 to avoid liability for content.
The DeSantis campaign used AI-generated images to attack Trump
The 2024 US Presidential race is heating up, and the candidates along with their supporters have a new weapon at their disposal: Artificial intelligence tools, which can easily generate realistic images and voices.
Portugal considers banning Huawei from national 5G networks
Portugal could become the latest country to effectively ban Huawei and other Chinese firms from participating in its 5G buildouts.
Ford will add AM radio to EVs following concerns over emergency alerts
Ford is bringing AM radio to EVs through an update amid pressure from politicians.
Beijing bans Chinese companies from using Micron chips in critical infrastructure
China’s cybersecurity regulator has banned Chinese firms from buying chips from US memory manufacturer Micron.
New York AG fines companies that spammed FCC with fake anti-net neutrality comments
New York's Attorney General has made companies pay $615,000 for posting bogus comments supporting the FCC's repeal of net neutrality.
New York State AG proposes broad regulations for the cryptocurrency industry
New York State's Attorney General has proposed a measure that would regulate crypto to prevent fraud and protect traders.
Vice President Harris tells tech CEOs they have a moral responsibility to safeguard AI
The Vice President has met with CEOs from AI giants, arguing they have a moral obligation to safeguard their tech.
House lawmakers ask for investigation into Apple store labor practices
House politicians are calling for the NLRB to investigate claims of unfair labor practices at Apple stores.
Senators reintroduce COPPA 2.0 bill to tighten child safety online
Senators have reintroduced a sequel to COPPA meant to protect kids' online privacy.
House bill would demand disclosure of AI-generated content in political ads
A House bill would require that political ad creators disclose the use of AI-generated content.
The White House is examining how companies use AI to monitor workers
The White House will publish a blog post later today that invites American workers to share how automated tools are being used in their workplaces.
Brazilian court lifts nationwide Telegram ban put in place over data demand
On Saturday, a federal appeals court in Brazil lifted the nationwide ban that had been put in place against Telegram earlier this week for failing to provide information on two neo-Nazi groups.
Bipartisan Senate bill would require parental consent for teens to use social media
If the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act becomes law, platforms would be banned from using algorithms to recommend content to under 18s.
Republicans attack Biden with a fully AI-generated ad
The RNC's latest attack ad features AI-generated depictions of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris with far too many teeth.
