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other 18h ago Washington DC

Cole Allen Charged Following Assassination Attempt

Cole Allen has been charged in connection with an alleged assassination attempt.
9m ago
technology 18h ago Washington DC

AI Predictive Capabilities Discussed In Aviation

Artificial intelligence is being used predictively in aviation systems, but it is not taking over entire control. The AI processes large amounts of data to assist operations.
WTOP Washington DC
health 18h ago Washington DC

US Yet To Release Document On Public Health Threat

The United States has not yet released a document concerning a public health threat. The acting head of the relevant organization stated he did not want to cause public panic.
BBC WS backup
politics 18h ago Washington DC

Trump Arrives In Beijing For Summit

U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing for his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this week. Discussions are expected to cover trade, energy, and Iran, as well as U.S. The summit comes amid geopolitical tensions regarding Taiwan.
KYX Los Angeles
technology 19h ago Washington DC

US States Consider AI Personhood Bills

Similar bills are pending in other US states that aim to ban legal personhood for AI. Advocates hope these state-level actions will pressure Congress to act. Multiple US states are considering legislation related to AI personhood.
NPR
health 19h ago Washington DC

Hantavirus Clusters Studied By Scientists

Scientists are studying hantavirus clusters, with one strain being studied for decades. While small clusters of disease are known to occur, no widespread outbreaks have been documented in 30 years.
NPR
politics 20h ago Washington DC

FEMA Nominee Returns After Prior Dismissal

President Donald Trump nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Hamilton is a former Navy SEAL who had previously been fired from a temporary role at FEMA.
Mastodon
technology 20h ago Washington DC

AI Lawsuit Claims ChatGPT Aided Killer

The sentence was reportedly related to the use of AI models for illegal purposes. A user in Turkey has been jailed for content generated by ChatGPT. The case is proceeding in Washington D.C. Multiple lawsuits allege that OpenAI's ChatGPT assisted in criminal acts.
NTV Radyo
politics 20h ago Washington DC

Senator Proposes New AI Regulation Bill

A United States Senator has introduced a new bill aimed at regulating artificial intelligence. The bill's focus is on strengthening NATO, suggesting a potential link between AI regulation and defense policy. The bill focuses on strengthening NATO's role in AI oversight. The bill is being presented as a measure to strengthen oversight in the AI sector. Senator Chillis is a leader in the Senate on strengthening NATO, according to C-SPAN Radio. NPR reported that Labour Party lawmakers publicly called for Starmer's resignation after poor election showings. Details of the bill's specific provisions are expected soon. The proposal is part of ongoing efforts to address the growing influence of AI. The bill will now undergo committee review. Senator Linda Greenstein is proposing legislation to strengthen oversight of rideshare services.
WAMU 88.5 DC
health 21h ago Washington DC

Weight Loss Pill Data Submitted To FDA

Eli Lilly has submitted new information to the FDA for its weight loss pill following a request for more data. The pill is intended to be taken once daily. The company behind the pill was not named. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
NBC News Radio