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The article argues that AI poses an existential threat comparable to climate change, pandemics, and nuclear weapons, and calls for a federal regulatory agency plus international cooperation to control it. It draws lessons from past crises to propose government oversight and arms-control-style agreements for AI.
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This op-ed argues that the 911 system is overwhelmed by non-emergency and accidental calls while staffing shortages leave dispatchers unable to handle real emergencies. It calls for modernizing emergency infrastructure through Next Generation 911 and criticizes Congress for failing to fund bipartisan legislation. The piece frames federal inaction as a dangerous failure of public duty.
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A San Francisco tech executive who went viral for her detailed dating 'non-negotiables' added that prospective suitors must also win her mother's approval. The article recounts her checklist and the online mockery and support it generated.
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Rep. Ro Khanna called for a new federal agency to regulate artificial intelligence, comparing it to the FDA and urging independent technical oversight. The article also notes warnings from bipartisan lawmakers and former President Obama that the Trump administration is not doing enough on AI safety, while Trump dismisses such concerns as a hoax.
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Former President Obama criticized President Trump's approach to AI and called for stronger federal regulation during a Colgate University appearance. The article also highlights Democratic Rep. Sam Liccardo's argument that Congress must set AI standards, citing public support for safeguards.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tim Cook described Australia’s social media curbs as “world-leading” after meeting at Apple headquarters. Australia became the first country to ban social media for children under 16 and is proposing new feed-content controls. Albanese also called for global AI safety rules, contrasting with President Trump’s position that more regulation is unnecessary.
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A Maryland judge argues that moving county court records to private cloud networks turns public history into a corporate subscription asset, creating paywalls, cybersecurity risks, and algorithmic distortion. He calls for a federal public utility model that keeps digitized public records permanently free and publicly auditable.
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The article examines how David Sacks, a billionaire venture capitalist and former Trump AI adviser, persuaded Trump to oppose AI regulation, aligning the White House with deregulation despite bipartisan and expert calls for oversight. It highlights Sacks’s financial ties to AI companies and his attacks on safety evaluations as he helped shape executive orders and policy.
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Former President Obama criticized President Trump's approach to AI regulation, warning of existential risks and arguing the federal government must act. The article also notes Trump's planned 'AI Force' and czar, his dismissal of regulatory concerns as a hoax, and warnings from tech researchers and bipartisan lawmakers.
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The article argues that while warnings about AI safety are justified, the more immediate danger is a financial collapse of the AI bubble. It points to heavy debt issuance by hyperscalers, questionable unit economics, and opaque take-or-pay contracts that could trigger a broader market shock. It calls for regulation while warning that incumbent tech firms may seek regulatory protections.
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SpaceX is building a 125,000-acre rocket launch facility in Louisiana with state support, including tax exemptions, liability limits, and nondisclosure agreements. Some residents near Pecan Island worry about environmental impacts on migratory birds and say they were excluded from decision-making. State officials and SpaceX present the project as a $100 billion investment with thousands of jobs.
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Telehealth services expanded after COVID-19, but regulators have accused several online health companies of deceptive practices, including improper health-data sharing and hard-to-cancel subscriptions. The FTC’s lawsuit against Hims & Hers is the latest case, and experts say HIPAA often does not cover these companies. The article also offers consumer tips such as using ad blockers and reading privacy policies.