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Technology

What happens after a town de-Flocks

From Florida to Washington state, local governments across the country are canceling their contracts with Flock, the company behind the controversial AI-enabled license plate readers, in response to public outcry. But ending the contracts doesn't necessarily mean the cameras will come down immediately - or that the information they've gathered will be deleted anytime soon. […]
The Verge
U.S. Politics

Texas Rep. Greg Casar discusses bill to temporarily pause advanced AI development

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, about his efforts to regulate artificial intelligence.
NPR Politics
Science

“Chilling” warning or overreaction? AI bioweapons report divides experts

Anthropic describes five cases where scientists in unnamed countries tried to use its Claude software for potentially nefarious work on viruses or toxins
Science Magazine

At least one dead, 25 missing after boat carrying migrants sinks off Greece

At least 51 people rescued as search operation continues off the island of Gavnos near Crete.
Al Jazeera

OpenAI boss Sam Altman spells out how and why the AI industry wants to slow down: 'We could lose control'

OpenAI's chief has made comments detailing how AI safety frameworks and a slowdown could work, as the industry unites behind concerns.
CNBC

Clarity Act faces make-or-break Senate vote on Tuesday as crypto industry pushes for bill

A Senate vote on Tuesday is a put-up-or-shut-up moment for the Clarity Act crypto bill, scheduled by Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D.
CNBC