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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Minister apologises to generation of UK children exposed to toxic online content

Peter Kyle stated that the time taken to implement online safety laws has betrayed a generation of children, exposing them to harmful content. He emphasized the need for swift action in face of technological advancements, acknowledging that urgent safety measures must not take seven years to enforce, as many children have already suffered from unrestricted access to toxic materials.
Online marketing
#ai
fromFortune
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Trump's AI agenda hands Silicon Valley the win-while ethics, safety, and 'woke AI' get left behind

fromFortune
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Trump's AI agenda hands Silicon Valley the win-while ethics, safety, and 'woke AI' get left behind

#artificial-intelligence
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Trump's plan to win AI race includes killing off 'woke' agenda and removing environmental barriers to innovation

fromFortune
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Trump's 'AI Action Plan' ditches Biden guardrails, 'red tape,' wants chatbots to cut out their liberal bias

fromNextgov.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Proposed moratorium on state-level AI regs aims to level the playing field, lawmaker says

fromFast Company
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Trump's plan to win AI race includes killing off 'woke' agenda and removing environmental barriers to innovation

fromFortune
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Trump's 'AI Action Plan' ditches Biden guardrails, 'red tape,' wants chatbots to cut out their liberal bias

fromNextgov.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Proposed moratorium on state-level AI regs aims to level the playing field, lawmaker says

#ai-innovation
US politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Box CEO Aaron Levie finds a middle ground on tech policy during Trump's second term

Aaron Levie emphasizes the need for a balanced technological policy in America amid the polarized political environment.
US politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Box CEO Aaron Levie finds a middle ground on tech policy during Trump's second term

Aaron Levie emphasizes the need for a balanced technological policy in America amid the polarized political environment.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Tech minister Kyle vows action on children's compulsive' use of social media

Proposed regulations may limit children's social media usage to combat compulsive behavior.
#ai-regulation
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Ted Cruz plan to punish states that regulate AI shot down in 99-1 vote

Cruz supports Blackburn's amendment to remove the AI provision from the budget, citing external opposition.
#broadband-equity
Tech industry
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

Commerce Secretary Wants BEAD to Fund Satellite, Other Alternative Technologies

The Secretary of Commerce aims to adapt the BEAD Program for broader technology access, especially benefiting satellite internet like Starlink.
Tech industry
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

Commerce Secretary Wants BEAD to Fund Satellite, Other Alternative Technologies

The Secretary of Commerce aims to adapt the BEAD Program for broader technology access, especially benefiting satellite internet like Starlink.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

North America takes the bulk of AI VC investments, despite tough political environment | TechCrunch

Despite a supposedly hostile environment for AI R&D under Trump, North America still attracts the majority of AI investment, totaling $69.7 billion between February and May.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Anthropic suggests tweaks to proposed U.S. AI chip export controls | TechCrunch

Anthropic supports U.S. AI chip export controls but recommends enhancements for competitive advantage and enforcement.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

National AI Action plan should expand open-source offerings, respondents say

The development of the national AI Action Plan should prioritize open-source software to enhance U.S. leadership in AI technology.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

NYT columnist absurdly identifies as 'Waymo Democrat'

Friedman describes his ideal television advertising campaign, an em dash-laden riff on Donald Trump's anti-trans ad campaign from 2024. He writes: "Trump is for he/him - his grievances, his revenge, his corruption - and for bringing old stuff back 'again,' like coal and gasoline cars. Waymo Democrats are for 'We the People' and reinventing American industry anew."
Left-wing politics
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks points out one part of the government that needs more money

David Sacks calls for stronger export controls on US-made chips due to ongoing issues with compliance and evasion, particularly concerning China.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Deadline for TikTok sale extended by 75 days, as Trump vows to work with China | CBC News

Trump extended the deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok's U.S. assets, citing the need for more approvals and expressing hope for a deal.
fromTheregister
4 months ago

UK threatens 100K-a-day fines under new cyber bill

The government's legislation aims to ensure that regulated entities respond effectively to cyber threats, with daily fines for non-compliance slated to motivate adherence.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Build child-safe smartphones rather than impose school bans, experts urge

Smartphones should be treated like cars not cigarettes, with technology built to mitigate harms rather than being banned outright, academics have argued. This reflects a shift towards a more nuanced approach to technology use in schools.
UK news
#ai-safety
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Labour head of Commons tech group warns No 10 not to ignore AI concerns

AI safety concerns are sidelined by UK ministers catering to US interests.
Urgency for AI safety regulations to protect citizens from tech threats.
Critics urge quicker government action on AI safety legislation.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Labour head of Commons tech group warns No 10 not to ignore AI concerns

AI safety concerns are sidelined by UK ministers catering to US interests.
Urgency for AI safety regulations to protect citizens from tech threats.
Critics urge quicker government action on AI safety legislation.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

US lawmakers have already introduce hundreds of AI bills in 2025 | TechCrunch

The number of pending AI bills in the U.S. has surged to 781 in 2025, surpassing the total proposed in 2024.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Starlink benefits as Trump admin rewrites rules for $42B grant program

The Benton Institute warns that not prioritizing fiber broadband in funding decisions may negatively impact broadband quality in America.
European startups
fromMedium
5 months ago

Microsoft is Urging Trump Reconsider Biden's AI Diffusion Rule Amid Global AI Race

Microsoft urges Trump administration to revise Biden-era AI export rule to maintain US technology leadership and counter China's influence.
Tech industry
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

Trade group urges Commerce secretary to support the work of subagencies

The Department of Commerce must strengthen its sub-agencies to enhance U.S. technology and trade.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

DOGE Killed a Government-Efficiency Team

Layoffs of the 18F team highlight disruptions in government technological modernization efforts under the Trump administration.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Microsoft asks Trump to ease AI export curbs

Microsoft urges the Trump administration to reverse AI export restrictions, claiming they hinder US competitiveness in the global AI market.
EU data protection
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

What is Apple's Advanced Data Protection and why is it controversial?

Apple removes Advanced Data Protection in the UK, raising concerns over data privacy and the implications of government access to encrypted information.
fromPatently-O
5 months ago

New USPTO Leadership on the Horizon: Lutnick Confirmed as Commerce Secretary, Squires Expected as Director

Howard Lutnick confirmed as Secretary of Commerce; John Squires expected to be nominated as USPTO Director with strong IP experience.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Why employees smuggle AI into work

Many employees use personal AI tools at work without IT permission, leading to potential challenges with company policies.
Knowledge workers increasingly prefer flexible AI options that adapt to rapidly changing tech landscapes.
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