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The U.S. is lagging when it comes to regulating artificial intelligence (AI).  Several industry leaders rallied for the need to regulate the technology after the viral success of the generative AI platform ChatGPT. Some speculated this was due to their incredible lead in the AI space. Other...

Despite the Tesla Model Y becoming the world's best-selling car, nearly half of Americans aren’t ready to embrace electric vehicles as their next ride.  According to a poll from the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago and the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs...

In a Wednesday episode of the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, musician Post Malone joined host Joe Rogan to discuss the potential risks associated with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).  What Happened: Malone asked Rogan about his views on the government's digital currency....

July's scorching temperatures have again brought attention to the urgent need for climate action. As Earth experiences one of the hottest periods in modern history, scientists warn that a multiyear period of exceptional warmth may lie ahead.  Human-induced emissions of heat-trapping gases and the...

In a move that has sparked the largest protests in the nation’s history, Israel’s government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has passed a controversial law that significantly curtails the power of the judiciary. The judicial oversight law restricts the ability of Supreme...

Top executives from major U.S. chip companies have advised Biden officials to carefully assess the consequences of export restrictions to China and suggested pausing before implementing any new measures. What Happened: During meetings in Washington last week, Intel Corporation's...

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), along with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Inflection, have pledged to adhere to a series of voluntary guidelines to mitigate the risks associated with artificial...

The Biden Administration has revealed the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a new cybersecurity label aimed at bolstering the security of smart devices. What Happened: Team Biden plans to enhance cybersecurity in the consumer electronics industry by introducing the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark.  This new...

On Monday, a warning was issued to President Joe Biden by his Gen Z whisperer, urging him to address the waning enthusiasm among young voters ahead of the 2024 elections. What Happened: After studying youth voter data for over 20 years, Biden 2020 campaign pollster John Della Volpe revealed to West...

Elon Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015 and subsequently left in 2018, and has now launched a new venture called xAI, has given a statement regarding China's keen interest in an international framework for artificial intelligence. What Happened: On Wednesday, during a Twitter Spaces session with U...

Ukraine’s potential NATO membership continues to encounter resistance among the 31 members of the Western accord, even after Sweden received the official go-ahead to join the bloc. While Eastern European NATO members have shown support for the rapid approval of Ukraine’s membership,...

Shortly after the Supreme Court invalidated President Joe Biden's student debt relief plan on Friday, the New York Times published an article suggesting six alternative paths individuals could pursue to obtain a cancellation of their student loan obligations...

A new financial disclosure form reveals that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made $1.25 million from his book deal.  According to the disclosure, DeSantis experienced a notable surge in his net worth, which soared to $1.17 million by the conclusion of 2022. This represents a...

The U.S. clean energy sector is set to deliver a record-breaking 600 gigawatts (GW) of solar, wind and energy storage capacity by the end of the decade, according to BloombergNEF’s latest Clean Energy Market Outlook. The report notes that the White House’s Inflation Reduction Act has...

While U.S. President Joe Biden has acknowledged the risks and "enormous promise" of artificial intelligence, the regulatory framework in the country still lags behind that of the EU and China.  What Happened: Earlier this week, Biden held a meeting with AI experts, researchers, and advocates...