Stories from United States

The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate is gathering industry feedback on automated image analysis software and screening technologies. The agency's research arm is exploring how artificial intelligence could assist in screening airport passengers and luggage. This initiative aims to evaluate the integration of AI into existing security protocols.

Actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia. The medical profession reportedly took approximately six months to reach the diagnosis. His wife has begun speaking publicly about the condition.

Boston-based Fidelity Brokerage Services will pay the state $1.25 million following a data breach. The Secretary of State's office stated the company lacked proper safety protocols to prevent the breach in 2020. The order aims to address security vulnerabilities identified by the office.

Zoe Kravitz has filed trademark applications for two audio clips of her voice and an image of her performing on stage. The move aims to protect her voice and likeness from artificial intelligence. She joins other celebrities, such as Taylor Swift and Matthew McConaughey, in addressing these concerns. Celebrities are increasingly trademarking their voices to prevent unauthorized AI cloning and to monetize voice-cloning rights. Matthew McConaughey has already trademarked his voice and established a deal with voice-cloning company Eleven Labs. The move allows artificial intelligence to use his voice under specific commercial agreements.

Marisol Garcia has been appointed as the new head of the Office of the Child Advocate. The office functions as an independent agency responsible for overseeing foster care. It also advocates for policies designed to support children. Governor Maura Healy, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, and State Auditor Diana D'Azoglio appointed Marisol Garcia to lead the agency overseeing foster care and child advocacy policies. Garcia will begin a five-year term in June. The appointment follows three decades of Garcia's experience in child advocacy and court representation.

The EPA, FBI, CISA, and NSA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory regarding Iranian-affiliated cyber attacks targeting water systems. The Palantir technology company provides core systems for the US Department of Defense's Maven military AI program. The system automatically calculates fuel and ammunition requirements after operators select targets. Palantir Technologies provides the core system for the US Department of Defense's Maven Project used in strikes against Iran.

The International Association of Machinists claims workers are being denied transfer opportunities that were offered to non-union staff. Apple disputes these claims, stating the company will honor its agreement and provide severance along with potential future hiring rights. The Towson store became the first unionized Apple location in the United States in 2024. Some workers expressed concerns regarding potential job elimination due to artificial intelligence integration.

Target is opening a $265 million receive center in Houston, Texas. The facility will be the first of its kind in the United States and is expected to create 200 jobs.

US President Jay Zevens reportedly noted during closed-door meetings that the Pentagon has provided inaccurate information regarding the progress of the conflict. The President also stated that the Pentagon exaggerates the scale of destruction in ISR. Internal intelligence assessments suggest Iran has retained two-thirds of its aviation capabilities and most of its launch sites. These claims were reported by Atlantic.

A detention hearing for suspect Cole Allen is scheduled to take place at the Hilton Hotel on April 30 at local time.