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Harris unveils efforts to tackle AI risks |
During her visit to the U.K.,Vice President Harris announced several steps the Biden administration is taking to curb the risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI). |
The announcement builds on the sweeping AI executive order issued by President Biden on Monday. It comes amid a larger push by the administration to establish the U.S. as a global leader in the rapidly advancing technology. The administration plans to launch a new AI Safety Institute within the Department of Commerce focused on creating standards to test the safety of AI models, Harris announced Wednesday. The White House also released draft policy guidance for the U.S. government's use of the technology. "President Biden and I reject the false choice that suggests we can either protect the public or advance innovation," Harris said from London, site of the Global Summit for AI Safety this week. "We can and we must do both," she added. "The actions we take today will lay the groundwork for how AI will be used in the years to come." Harris also touted the 30 countries that have endorsed America's declaration on the responsible use of military AI capabilities. The vice president also highlighted $200 million the administration has secured in philanthropic funding for initiatives to advance AI in the "public interest." Back in Washington, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) held the latest in a series of AI Insight Forums Wednesday, focusing on the impacts of AI on the workforce and "high impact" areas like health care and finance. Read more in a full report at TheHill.com. |
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Apple could soon be banned from importing some of its smartwatches into the U.S., after the International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled last week that the devices infringed on a medical technology company's patent rights. Here's what to know about the potential Apple Watch ban: When could a ban go into effect? Based on the ruling, the import ban would go into effect the day after Christmas. However, several factors could affect … |
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| The Senate will hold a forum with experts about the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on elections next week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday. The forum will be the fifth in a series of AI Insight Forums Schumer convened that bring in stakeholders from tech companies, civil society groups and other experts to discuss the risks and benefits of AI with senators in closed-door meetings. … |
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LinkedIn announced Wednesday that it will be releasing an AI-powered tool to a select number of its premium users on its platform. The new AI-powered resource aims to guide users through the job-seeking process by assessing whether an opening would fit the user, researching potential new opportunities and helping the users prepare for an interview. It appears to be set up in a chatbot format, where users can ask questions on … |
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What are Google's most lucrative searches? |
A list of the Google searches for a week in 2018 that made Google the most money from ad revenue was released as part of the trial between the tech giant and the U.S. government, offering a rare glimpse into which searches are the most lucrative, The Verge reported. |
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Florida district bans phones during school day |
The New York times reported on the reactions to a school district in Florida banning phones during the school day, going one step further than a state-wide rule to impose bans during class times. |
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Upcoming news themes and events we're watching: |
- The Federalist Society will host a fireside chat with Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan Thursday, Nov. 9 at 11:15 a.m. ET.
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Airbnb earns $4.4 billion in 3Q thanks to tax break and higher-than-expected revenue |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Airbnb said Wednesday it earned $4.37 billion in the third quarter as it booked a large tax benefit and posted higher-than-expected revenue during the summer travel season. However, the rental giant’s forecast of fourth-quarter revenue fell short of Wall Street expectations. … |
DoorDash on Wednesday reported better-than-expected sales in the third quarter as it gained users and they ordered more frequently. The San Francisco delivery company said its total orders grew 24% to 543 million in the July-September period compared to the same period a year earlier. That was well … |
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A California man's chances of trademarking "Trump too small" may be gone. The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared inclined to side with the Biden Justice … Read more |
| House Democrats will face a tough vote this week when Republicans, led by newly minted Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), consider a $14.3 billion Israel … Read more |
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