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The Federal Reserve pays close attention to the personal consumption expenditures price index, which rose by 0.3% for May, excluding food and energy. This rise was on par with the estimate provided by Dow Jones. The so-called core PCE recorded a 4.6% increase from the previous year, which was 0.
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In a press statement, Meta introduced twenty-four system cards centered on various features for both Facebook and Instagram. This tool shares insights on the way its AI systems rank and select content of the most relevance for its users.
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In a paper entitled "An Overview of Catastrophic AI Risks", researchers from CAIS noted that we currently live in a world that would be unrecognizable to people from a few centuries or even decades ago.
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However, the unique capabilities of these chips have also sparked concerns among U.S. critics who fear that they could be exploited if they end up in undesirable hands. This could potentially expedite the propagation of non-democratic ideologies or facilitate the creation of autonomous weapons.
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Powell, while participating in a monetary policy discussion in Sintra, Portugal, suggested, “We foresee further constraints ahead”. He attributed this to a robust labor market.
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The joint report, issued by the House Judiciary Committee and Subcommittee on Weaponization of the Federal Government, blames CISA for indirectly and directly censoring American citizens through third-party intermediaries.
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While a potential U.S. CBDC remains a subject of governmental discussion, there is a widespread convergence of mainstream Republicans, Silicon Valley libertarians, and anti-establishment leftists opposing this idea, fueled by worries over privacy and increased government control.
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Despite earning billions in additional net income and allocating over a trillion dollars to affluent investors, large food industry corporations within the S&P have continued to increase consumer prices, revealed Liz Zelnick, the director of economic security and corporate power at Accountable.US.
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The proposed bill, named the "Protecting Americans’ Data From Foreign Surveillance Act of 2023", was initially introduced in 2022 and has now been updated with various new provisions.
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Over the years, American businesses have tested the concept of a four-day workweek, typically in response to economic downturns. However, the idea has become more popular recently.
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The cyberattack led to a data breach at two DOE divisions, the DOE contractor Oak Ridge Associated Universities and the New Mexico-based Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, a defense-related nuclear waste disposal facility. This occurred when hackers manipulated a security loophole in MOVEit Transfer, as stated by the DOE.
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The study, revealed by the American Psychological Association on Monday, highlights an escalating concern over the mental and emotional wellbeing of AI researchers, resulting from their isolated work environment.
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According to data from Go Comet, median delay times are on the rise in several key West Coast ports, including Los Angeles, Seattle, and Long Beach, with Seattle wait times now exceeding one week. Experts analysing the data report a rapid surge in shipping container rates on the West Coast.
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The statement released by the agency on Monday underlined how technological advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have amplified the quality, versatility, and accessibility of AI-generated content. Reports indicate that victims have found their images or videos manipulated into explicit content.
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A letter addressing these apprehensions was recently sent to Twitter by a group of Democratic senators. They voiced worries that the recent resignation of senior data security executives might jeopardize user data security and privacy, and possibly infringe upon a 2022 agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
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Lawmakers and legal experts are grappling with the implications of this rapidly advancing field for copyright protection while aiming to retain America's competitive edge globally. As patent law comes into focus, strategies for sensible regulation are being deliberated in Congress.
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Written for readers who already know the basics — markets, AI, and the policy decisions that shape both.