The White House Puts New Guardrails on Government Use of AI

The US government issued new rules Thursday requiring more caution and transparency from federal agencies using artificial intelligence, saying they are needed to protect the public as AI rapidly advances. But the new policy also has provisions to encourage AI innovation in government agencies when the technology can be used for public good. The US … Read more

The Best Memes From Biden’s 2024 State of the Union

Screenshot: CNN President Biden addressed the country in the 2024 State of The Union last night, hitting on hot-button issues such as immigration, inflation, and America’s international diplomacy. However, the internet had more important things to discuss. It was a star-studded event, with appearances from George Santos, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Nancy Pelosi, and all your … Read more

Deepfake Robocalls Could be Outlawed After AI-Biden Gives New Hampshirites a Ring

A federal agency is pushing to outlaw AI-generated robocalls after criminals tried to disrupt New Hampshire’s Democratic primary with a deepfake phone call from President Biden. The phone call from our sitting President told voters to stay home last weekend in an “unlawful” attempt at voter suppression, according to the state’s Attorney General. Bruce Willis … Read more

Joe Biden’s Big AI Plan Sounds Scary—but Lacks Bite

“We intend that the actions we are taking domestically will serve as a model for international action, understanding that AI developed in one nation can impact the lives and livelihoods of billions of people around the world,” Harris said Monday. “Fundamentally, it is our belief that technology with global impact requires global action.” Devilish Detail … Read more

Gavin Newsom Wants a Former Labor Leader Turned Tech Lobbyist to Replace Feinstein

The death of Dianne Feinstein, one of America’s longest serving, most trailblazing female politicians, has set off a race to fill her seat in the U.S. Senate. While it’s not entirely clear who the long-term heir to Feinstein’s seat will be, Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed a longtime political ally, Laphonza Butler, as an interim … Read more