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SCI & TECHSep 16Minneapolis driverless car ordinance would require human monitorsThe proposal would require autonomous vehicle companies to put a paid "safety monitor" in the driver's seat of every car.The Hill
SCI & TECHSep 16Alarm over AI grows as divided US Congress struggles to actThe US Congress returned from recess Monday facing urgent warnings that artificial intelligence could spin dangerously out of control -- and little agreement over whether, or how, Washington should intervene.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHSep 16'AI has been marketed horribly to the American people,' LinkedIn co-founder saysBut Reid Hoffman, also a Democratic megadonor, said he still sees a path for an "AI-positive" candidate to prevail in 2028.Politico Tech
SCI & TECHSep 16Gene-Edited Beagles Could Help Dog-Allergy Sufferers“Earlier this month, Kindred Companion Sciences, a biotech start-up based in New York, revealed that it had used the technique known as CRISPR to create the first gene-edited, hypoallergenic dogs. Thanks to a single genetic tweak, the dogs — two undeniably adorable beagles — appear unable to produce a protein that can leave some people […] The post Gene-Edited Beagles Could Help Dog-Allergy Sufferers appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHSep 16Joros and Native Orb Weavers Differ in Diet“When Joro spiders first arrived stateside over a decade ago, scientists worried the massive black and yellow spiders would gorge themselves on the same bugs as native spiders (or even the native spiders themselves). If the invasive arachnids did make massive meals out of Georgia’s insects, the local orb weaver population — already facing dangers […] The post Joros and Native Orb Weavers Differ in Diet appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHSep 16Ford is testing its new F-150 in the Arizona desert before its 2027 market release: resistance to 65 °C asphalt and autonomous driving with a trailerIn the Arizona desert, with ambient temperatures up to 45 °C and over 65 °C on the track, Ford engineers subject the F-150 prototype to extreme evaluations. It's towing a dynamometer simulating a 4.5-ton load on steep inclines and monitored by 500 sensors.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 16NYC calls on OpenAI, Anthropic to attend city council's special hearing on AI: reportNew York City's city council has reportedly invited leading AI companies, OpenAI and Anthropic, to attend a special hearing on artificial intelligence. This indicates growing governmental scrutiny and discussion surrounding AI's development and societal impact.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 16US Irrigation Avoids More Emissions Than It Emits“Irrigating U.S. crops prevents higher greenhouse gas emissions by avoiding land conversion, new research by Colorado State University shows. Agricultural irrigation allows the United States to grow more food on less land. If irrigation were suddenly shut off, the land-use change required to make up for lost yields would produce significantly more greenhouse gas emissions […] The post US Irrigation Avoids More Emissions Than It Emits appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHSep 16Weingarten weighs in on AI: ‘The robots can’t be in charge’The president of one of the biggest teachers unions in the country has come out with a cautionary warning on AI in schools, emphasizing the need for learning before students are exposed to the technology. “So, you know, from an education and a people perspective, the human beings have to be in charge of…The Hill
SCI & TECHSep 1663 percent believe AI could destroy humanity: SurveyA majority of Americans are concerned that artificial intelligence poses grave risks to the future of humanity, according to a new poll released on Wednesday.  The POLITICO survey found that 63 percent of U.S. adults believe this technology could someday destroy mankind.  Twenty-six percent of respondents said there was only a “moderate risk” of this…The Hill
SCI & TECHSep 16In 2013, millions of purple sea urchins began to be removed from barren reefs; seven years later, more than 55 acres of kelp forest had recoveredThe disappearance of predators and a marine heatwave had turned extensive areas of the California coast into purple urchin-dominated grounds.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 16Bernie Sanders, Steve Bannon call for more AI guardrailsSen. Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon both called for tighter AI regulation at Tuesday's "pro-human" AI summit in Washington, D.C. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.CBS News
SCI & TECHSep 16China's AI leaders keep quiet despite U.S. 'publicity' on tech risksZ.ai, Moonshot, MiniMax, Alibaba and Tencent did not provide any statements when contacted by CNBC about the warnings on AI from Silicon Valley.CNBC
SCI & TECHSep 16Left-wing US Senator Bernie Sanders and far-right advisor Steve Bannon warn of AI dangers in rare agreementBoth men spoke at a conference hosted on Tuesday in Washington by the Future of Life Institute, a nonprofit focused on reducing existential risks from powerful technologies.Le Monde [en]
SCI & TECHSep 16Where AI legislation, government regulations standThe growing concerns over AI safety brought together two people from opposite sides of the political spectrum on Tuesday: Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon. Washington Post tech reporter Gerrit De Vynk joins CBS News to discuss where AI legislation stands.CBS News
SCI & TECHSep 16Congress reacts to tech leaders' warnings about AICongress is reacting to warnings from AI leaders that the technology poses existential dangers. Rep. Bill Foster joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.CBS News
SCI & TECHSep 16Sanders, Bannon call for AI regulations as fears of dangerous "superintelligence" growSen. Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon are both pushing the Trump administration to regulate artificial intelligence as industry leaders warn of risks to humanity. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.CBS News
SCI & TECHSep 15Melania Trump Encourages Children to Build ‘the Next Great Robot’ With A.I.The first lady, who has been a champion of A.I. during her husband’s second term, said the Mountain View Elementary School students should be at the forefront of technology.NYT US
SCI & TECHSep 15Blumenthal says public concern over AI is reaching a turning pointThe Connecticut Democrat acknowledged rising anxiety over artificial intelligence and urged lawmakers to channel public concern into concrete policy.Politico Tech
SCI & TECHSep 15Top AI companies are asking for supervision. Here's why Congress might not give it to them.As the artificial intelligence lobby warms to mandatory independent audits, critics warn of conflicts of interest and "regulatory capture."Politico Tech
SCI & TECHSep 15Sen. Bernie Sanders, Steve Bannon appear at same AI safety rallyThe AI debate made for strange bedfellows Tuesday as progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders and MAGA provocateur Steve Bannon appeared at the same event calling for human-centered AI decisions. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.CBS News
SCI & TECHSep 15Texas college quarterback apologizes for comments about violent AI videoTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning apologized for referencing an AI video showing his coach slapping ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe. “In my press conference yesterday, I made an insensitive comment about an AI video. There is nothing funny about it,” Manning wrote.NBC News
SCI & TECHSep 15In 2009, Minnesota treated Pickerel Lake with fish poison to eliminate common carp; subsequently, water clarity increased by almost 600% and vegetation cover went from 4.6% to 90%The fish's activity made the water turbid and this favored algae development. After the treatment, the lake began to be populated with other species.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 15Extended Interview: Bernie Sanders on dangers of AISen. Bernie Sanders speaks with CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns about recent dire warnings from tech experts about advancements in AI and calls for government regulation.CBS News
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