New cars in California could alert drivers for breaking the speed limit
SACRAMENTO, California — California could eventually join the European Union in requiring all new cars to alert drivers when they break the speed limit, a proposal aimed at reducing traffic deaths that would likely impact motorists across the country should…
China’s Digital Silk Road exports internet technology, controls
washington — China promotes its help to Southeast Asian countries in modernizing their digital landscapes through investments in infrastructure as part of its “Digital Silk Road.” But rights groups say Beijing is also exporting its model of authoritarian governance of…
Attempts to regulate AI’s hidden hand in Americans’ lives flounder
DENVER — The first attempts to regulate artificial intelligence programs that play a hidden role in hiring, housing and medical decisions for millions of Americans are facing pressure from all sides and floundering in statehouses nationwide. Only one of seven…
Google’s AI tool producing misleading responses that have experts worried
Ask Google if cats have been on the moon and it used to spit out a ranked list of websites so you could discover the answer for yourself. Now it comes up with an instant answer generated by artificial intelligence…
Remote workers quietly take ‘workations’ without telling the boss
Remote work has allowed for the rise of hush “workations,” when employees work remotely, often from a holiday location, without telling their boss. The COVID-19 pandemic helped drive the trend, not only because it prompted the rise of telework, but…
US political consultant indicted over AI-generated Biden robocalls
A Louisiana political consultant has been indicted over a fake robocall imitating U.S. President Joe Biden seeking to dissuade people from voting for him in New Hampshire’s Democratic primary election, the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office said on Thursday. Steven…
IS turns to artificial intelligence for advanced propaganda amid territorial defeats
Washington — With major military setbacks in recent years, supporters of the Islamic State terror group are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to generate online propaganda, experts said. A new form of propaganda developed by IS supporters is broadcasting…
Australian researchers unveil device that harvests water from the air
SYDNEY — A device that absorbs water from air to produce drinkable water was officially launched in Australia Wednesday. Researchers say the so-called Hydro Harvester, capable of producing up to 1,000 liters of drinkable water a day, could be “lifesaving…
US looks to work with EU to address Chinese industrial policy
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday that U.S. and European leaders must address China’s industrial policies that pose a threat to clean energy industries worldwide. “Chinese industrial capacity is currently leading to production that significantly exceeds global demand…
Britain, South Korea co-host two-day AI summit in South Korea
The world’s most prominent artificial intelligence companies promised to develop technology safely at the start of the two-day AI summit in South Korea. Companies also agreed to stop developing their technology if the most threatening risks cannot be avoided. The…