Tag: legislative action
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New York Times – Artificial Intelligence : D.C. Lawmakers Take Aim at DeepSeek
Source URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/business/dealbook/deepseek-ban-washington.html Source: New York Times – Artificial Intelligence Title: D.C. Lawmakers Take Aim at DeepSeek Feedly Summary: Lawmakers are said to be working on a bill to block the Chinese chatbot app from government devices, underscoring concerns about the artificial intelligence race. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text addresses ongoing legislative…
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Hacker News: Federal Court (Finally) Rules Backdoor Searches of Data Unconstitutional
Source URL: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/01/victory-federal-court-finally-rules-backdoor-searches-702-data-unconstitutional Source: Hacker News Title: Federal Court (Finally) Rules Backdoor Searches of Data Unconstitutional Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The federal district court’s recent ruling concerning the necessity of warrants for backdoor searches of databases containing Americans’ private communications marks a significant step toward civil liberties protection under the…
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The Register: Encryption backdoor debate ‘done and dusted,’ former White House tech advisor says
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/04/encryption_backdoor_debate/ Source: The Register Title: Encryption backdoor debate ‘done and dusted,’ former White House tech advisor says Feedly Summary: When the FBI urges E2EE, you know it’s serious business interview In the wake of the Salt Typhoon hacks, which lawmakers and privacy advocates alike have called the worst telecoms breach in America’s history,…
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New York Times – Artificial Intelligence : Hochul Weighs Legislation Limiting A.I. and More Than 100 Other Bills
Source URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/nyregion/hochul-ai-bills-ny.html Source: New York Times – Artificial Intelligence Title: Hochul Weighs Legislation Limiting A.I. and More Than 100 Other Bills Feedly Summary: A bill passed by the New York State Legislature to regulate the state’s use of artificial intelligence is among more than 100 that await Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision. AI Summary and…
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Wired: Generative AI and Climate Change Are on a Collision Course
Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/true-cost-generative-ai-data-centers-energy/ Source: Wired Title: Generative AI and Climate Change Are on a Collision Course Feedly Summary: From energy to resources, data centers have grown too greedy. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text highlights the environmental impact of AI, particularly the energy consumption and resource use associated with large language models (LLMs)…
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The Register: Boeing busted by employee over plans to surveil workers, quickly reverses course
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/06/boeing_employee_surveillance/ Source: The Register Title: Boeing busted by employee over plans to surveil workers, quickly reverses course Feedly Summary: Crashing stock, plummeting reputation, but yeah, of course, let’s focus on office usage Boeing has paused its efforts to install and use employee-monitoring sensors, including at its office in Everett, Washington, after media inquiries…
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The Register: AI firms and civil society groups plead for passage of federal AI law ASAP
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/23/ai_firms_and_civil_society/ Source: The Register Title: AI firms and civil society groups plead for passage of federal AI law ASAP Feedly Summary: Congress urged to act before year’s end to support US competitiveness More than 60 commercial orgs, non-profits, and academic institutions have asked Congress to pass legislation authorizing the creation of the US…