Chuck Schumer Urges Congress To Hasten AI Regulatory Efforts As EU Nears Finish Line
Sen. Chuck Schumer is urging lawmakers to push through with AI regulation through "AI insight forums" that will involve input from tech leaders. The proposal comes after the EU, the world's frontrunner in AI regulation, reportedly applied some of the changes ChatGPT maker OpenAI recommended for the bloc's AI Act.
House GOP 'Gone Rogue' As McCarthy Leads Opposition Against Boebert's POTUS Impeachment Push
Rep. Lauren Boebert's attempt to force a House vote on President Joe Biden's impeachment isn't getting a lot of support from lawmakers as Kevin McCarthy led the opposing side in calling for GOP leaders to reject the resolution. McCarthy said Boebert bypassed other GOP members about her bid to get a quick floor vote.
Sanders Launches Probe Into Amazon's Warehouse Safety Practices, Slams Tech Giant's Worker Treatment
Sen. Bernie Sanders has launched an investigation into the alleged poor conditions at Amazon warehouses that were previously pointed out by the OSHA. Sanders said Amazon was "well aware" of the dangers that its employees faced in warehouses but did not take the appropriate measures to protect workers.
OpenAI Lobbied EU For Weaker AI Regulations And 'Got What They Asked For': Report
OpenAI has been calling for government intervention in regulating artificial intelligence - going as far as recommending an IAEA-like regulatory body for AI, but it turns out the company lobbied European Union officials to score some wins in amendments it wanted on the comprehensive AI Act.
Tech Layoffs: Grab Cuts 1,000 Jobs; Olx Group Sacks 800 Employees, Closes Some Operations
Grab and Olx Group have joined the list of companies that implemented layoffs this month. Grab last slashed its workforce three years back, while Olx Group last reduced its staff in January.
China, Cuba In Talks To Establish Joint Military Training Facility At US' Doorstep: Report
The Biden administration has reportedly reached out to the Cuban government to try to block the deal from moving forward. Washington is concerned that the facility, if established, could lead to China deploying its troops and conducting its security or intelligence operations on the island.
'Apple Didn't Invent Apples': Swiss Farmers Cry Foul Over Tech Giant's Fruit Trademark Quest
Apple growers in Switzerland are raising concerns over the tech giant's bid to own the intellectual property rights of apple fruit depictions, as they argued that they will have to spend millions if the iPhone maker is granted trademark rights that will force farmers to rebrand or change their group's red apple logo.
Highest Valued Indian Startup Byju's Cuts Up To 1,000 Jobs In Various Units: Reports
Byju's, which was the subject of an April investigation by India's anti-crime agency, has reportedly laid off up to 1,000 employees in a new round of job cuts that affected a wide of range departments. The company has been accused of aggressive sales tactics and a harsh working environment.
Extreme Weather: Multiple Heat Advisories In Texas, Louisiana; Index Values Could Reach 120 Degrees
Weather officials have issued more than a dozen heat alerts across Texas and Louisiana as the states face high and dangerous temperatures that could reach up to 120 degrees.
Antony Blinken In China: More Meetings Secured But Update On Actual Agenda Vague
The State Department confirmed that Antony Blinken would meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping Monday, but based on the readout of Blinken's meetings with two senior Chinese officials, it appears there has been little progress made on the secretary of state's original agenda for his China state visit.
Indian Health Startup Mojocare To Scale Down Operations After Layoffs, Financial Reporting Review
Indian health and wellness startup Mojocare has joined the growing list of Sequoia-backed companies that have been found with irregularities in financial reporting. The company also recently laid off about 80% of its workforce but denied allegations that any money was taken out of the company.
Trump Classified Documents Case: Former Pentagon Chief Slams Ex-POTUS' 'Irresponsible Action'
"It's just irresponsible action that places our service members at risk, places our nation['s] security [at] risk. You cannot have these documents floating around. They need to be secured," Esper said.
Extreme Weather: Over 400K Still Without Power In 5 Southern US States After Deadly Storms
More than 400,000 customers are still without power in parts of the southern United States following deadly storms that killed three in Texas and one person in Mississippi. Parts of the region are expected to continue experiencing severe weather through Monday morning.
Can Bard Beat Privacy Concerns? Alphabet Seems Worried, Warns Employees Not To Feed Chatbot Confidential Info
Google reportedly advised its employees not to input confidential data into its AI chatbot, citing company policies on information security. Alphabet has also reportedly told its artificial intelligence engineers to avoid directly using computer code that chatbots can generate.
Oracle Eliminates Hundreds Of Jobs, Cuts Back On Open Positions In Health Unit: Report
Oracle has reportedly cut hundreds of jobs and canceled job offers – one day after the company's stock saw a fifth consecutive hike. One source told Insider that the cuts were implemented largely due to Cerner's issues with the Department of Veterans Affairs over the agency's EHRs.
Energy Department, Other US Agencies Targeted In Global MOVEit Cyberattack, Officials Say
Federal agencies and some unidentified American companies have been hit by a global cyberattack that exploited a vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer, officials said Thursday. Two DOE entities saw their data compromised in the cyberattack, and Johns Hopkins University said it was investigating a recent cybersecurity attack that affected its network.
Tune Into AI Broadcasts: Oregon Radio Station Hires GPT-4-Powered DJ To Assist Midday Host
Live 95.5 's move didn't go so well with many users – at a time when the industry has been seeing several layoffs and station closures. They slammed the company for its decision to replace DJ Ashley, but the station clarified the real DJ won't lose her job.
Wildfire Seasons Longer, More Intense In West US In The Past 50 Years, Analysis Shows
Wildfires have ravaged the West for years, but a new analysis showed that fire weather conditions in the region have become much longer and more intense in the past 50 years and researchers believe the phenomena is linked to human-caused climate change.
Mayor Who Didn't Vote For Trump Joins GOP Field As First Hispanic Candidate In 2024 Race
Francis Suarez came into national view following his efforts to lure tech investors into Miami, and he is joining the 2024 GOP field with little funding, a crowded Republican lineup and investigations into his alleged use of influence to help a local developer with his real estate project.
Sonos Cuts 7% Of Employees As Speaker Demand Slows; Plans To Reduce Office Spaces
Sonos has laid off about 7% of its workforce roughly two weeks after it won a million-dollar patent case against Google. The company last cut its global workforce in 2020 as the pandemic hit its business. It is now looking to reduce its real estate footprint in the coming months.
3 Seconds Of Audio Is All Generative AI Needs To Enable Voice Scams: Researchers Say
A recent study found that cybercriminals need only at least three seconds to copy someone's voice through cloning tools and use the fake voice to scam people. The FTC has warned of AI-generated voices being used to "enhance" their cyber schemes around family emergencies.
Trump Indictment: Which Republicans Have Criticized Severity Of Ex-POTUS' Alleged Crimes?
Donald Trump is starting to receive criticism from some GOP members after news of his alleged mishandling of classified documents emerged. Republicans were largely supportive of Trump in his first indictment, but it seems division is brewing as more members turn away this time. Though Trump has pleaded not guilty, some Republicans point out that this time around, he isn't a victim.
'Simply Not Enough': Workers, Companies Dismayed Over NYC's $18 Minimum Wage For Delivery Drivers
Workers, observers and companies are less than thrilled about New York City's minimum wage mandate that requires apps to pay $18 per hour to delivery workers, with some companies saying the city will force them to cover costs. A law professor also argued that the amount isn't enough for a "dangerous" job.
Court Temporarily Blocks Microsoft's $69B Buyout Of Activision Blizzard After FTC Intervention
The FTC dimmed hopes for Microsoft to complete its acquisition of Activision Blizzard this month after the court granted the regulator's request for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction. The FTC wants to present its case that the deal will harm cloud gaming competition. The U.K. previously expressed its opposition to the deal over antitrust concerns.
PGA's Monahan Says Congress Didn't Help 'Fend Off' Saudis, Leading To LIV Merger: Report
Jay Monahan said Congress left PGA Tour on its own when LIV Golf tried to "buy" the American golf tour organizer's players in the past two years, which then left PGA with no choice but to strike a deal with the Kingdom's public investment fund. The merger was met with outrage by loved ones of 9/11 victims and some players who said they were left in the dark about the deal.
Grubhub Lays Off About 400 Employees, Citing High Operating And Staffing Costs
Grubhub is letting hundreds of employees go, months after the food service delivery company was sued by the D.C.'s Karl Racine over alleged "misleading marketing tactics" that resulted in customers paying more than what they were supposed to pay.
Tucker Carlson Mulls Having Guests, Longer Episodes On Twitter Show As Fox Legal Woes Escalate
Tucker Carlson is busy with his new Twitter show and raking in millions of views on the first two episodes, but Fox News reportedly continues to move to block its ex-host's plans for freedom from a contract that binds him to the network through January 2025.
Can Trump Pull A Eugene Debs In 2024 After Indictment In Classified Documents Case?
The latest developments in Trump's legal battles are drawing comparisons to the historical presidential bids of socialist and anti-war activist Eugene V. Debs, who, despite not winning the presidency, managed to get nearly a million votes while in prison in 1920.
Florida Governor Exudes Supreme Confidence After Trump Indictment: 'The DeSantis Admin Will…'
DeSantis appears to have gained more confidence following the second indictment of his Republican rival in 2024 as he already claimed that his administration will make the DOJ accountable for weaponizing law enforcement and its political bias against the GOP.
China, Cuba Outflank Washington With Spy Outpost On US' Doorstep: Reports
Cuba, which was at center stage in 1962 for the missile crisis that put JFK and the Soviets on the verge of a nuclear war for 13 days, has reportedly reached a deal with China for the latter to build a spying facility on the island. Cuba and the U.S. have both denied the report.