They say online companies have taken advantage of legal immunity. Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington and Frank Pallone of New Jersey, leaders of the House Commerce Committee,…
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FCC Chair Proposes AI Disclosure Requirements for Campaign Ads
She said written disclosures will keep the public from being misled. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel proposed a new rule that would require political candidates to…
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Energy Department Announces Funding for Solar Manufacturing Development
Projects selected to bridge gaps in equipment production and transportation. The Department of Energy has released $71 million to support research and development for America’s domestic network of…
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USAF Secretary Participates in AI-Controlled F-16 Dogfight Simulation
He reports, “That technology is not quite ready yet, but it’s making very good progress.” This month, U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall rode in an F-16 modified…
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DARPA Selects Aurora to Design Heavy Cargo Seaplane
The agency contracts with the company on its ambitious production goal. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is moving ahead with its program to develop the Liberty…
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NHTSA Opens Investigation into Self-Driving Cars
The agency received 22 reports of Waymo and Zoox vehicles violating traffic safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Alphabet’s and Amazon’s…
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U.S. and China Hold AI Discussion in Switzerland
Officials are seeking mutually agreeable rules to reduce artificial intelligence risks. As the United States and China vie for supremacy in artificial intelligence (AI) technology policy, representatives from…
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White House Announces STEMM Equity Initiatives
Cross-sector actions focus on opportunities and diversity in science and technology fields. White House officials announced initiatives at the summit on STEMM equality and excellence that are intended…
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Energy Department Distributes Energy Grant Funding
The fifth tranche of awards totaling $26 million was granted to 37 local governments. The Department of Energy (DOE) recently distributed the fifth round of grants for local…
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SEC Warns Crypto Broker of Possible Infractions
Brokerage companies claim cryptocurrency is not a security. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sent a “Wells notice” to Robinhood, a retailer securities broker. The document warned of…
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