Newsom creates panel on AI safety regulation, suggests possible ‘kill switch’

SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday became the latest politician to push for stronger artificial intelligence regulations following claims from AI experts that the technology could lead to widespread death and destruction. Newsom issued an executive order for the creation of a panel to recommend safety rules, including the development of a possible “kill switch”…

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NBA Star Michael Sweetney Dead at 43

The NBA has lost a beloved alum. Michael Sweetney—the Georgetown University student who went on to play four seasons in the NBA—has died at age 43, as first announced by his wife India Sweetney.   “With the heaviest hearts, we are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Michael,” India wrote in a…

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Juilliard Apologizes to Julia Stiles Over Dancing With the Stars Shade—With Gift That’s Truly on Point

Juilliard Apologizes to Julia Stiles Over ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Shade—With Gift That’s Truly on Point Julia Stiles is officially a Juilliard graduate—well, sort of. After the Dancing With the Stars contestant called out the school’s statement that she never was a student there—despite playing one in 2001’s Save the Last Dance—during an exclusive E!…

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AI crisis heightens the stakes of Xi’s visit to Washington

WASHINGTON — A growing sense of urgency over the risks posed by artificial intelligence is adding pressure on the Trump administration to secure a diplomatic breakthrough with China when Chinese President Xi Jinping travels to the White House for a state visit next week. Expectations for a deal that establishes guardrails on AI are low on both…

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