Technology meets policy. The regulators, courts, and committees deciding what gets built and what gets blocked.
Musk shared a message from Jeremy Sylestine, a defense attorney running against the incumbent DA Jose Garza, on X (previously Twitter), emphasizing the importance of electing a new DA for the greater Austin area, where Tesla's headquarters is based.
TechEchelon Staff · 972 DAYS AGO
Criticism has been particularly vocal from Republican senators, who have raised concerns about TikTok's data privacy and the national security implications of its ties to ByteDance, its parent company based in Beijing.
TechEchelon Staff · 995 DAYS AGO
Representing a district in the heart of Silicon Valley, Khanna acknowledged the potential benefits of AI to the economy but stressed the importance of prioritizing the welfare and economic stability of the working class amidst these technological shifts.
TechEchelon Staff · 1034 DAYS AGO
Negotiations between the European Parliament and its 27 member states were challenging, with key issues such as generative AI, facial recognition, and the regulation of foundational AI models like ChatGPT and Google's Bard at the forefront.
Sara Montes de Oca · 1059 DAYS AGO
Haley reinforced her stance following the spread of a decades-old letter by Osama bin Laden on social media, where some users appeared to support his views. She expressed concerns over the platform's potential to influence young voters and spread misinformation through foreign bots.
TechEchelon Staff · 1079 DAYS AGO
Speaking at a conference marking the 100th anniversary of the Federal Reserve's Research and Statistics Division, Powell praised the division's rigorous approach but stressed the need for flexibility and innovative thinking beyond conventional models.
TechEchelon Staff · 1090 DAYS AGO
Thiel, who has been a prominent supporter and donor to Trump, stated that he will not be contributing financially to Trump or any other candidate in the upcoming 2024 presidential campaign.
TechEchelon Staff · 1090 DAYS AGO
The advocacy groups pointed to allegations of major corporations, including Amazon, Google, and Walmart, using AI or other technological tools for employee surveillance. They emphasized the need for legislative measures to prevent such companies from profiting through the exploitation of tech-driven surveillance.
TechEchelon Staff · 1105 DAYS AGO
This move by Utah claims that TikTok lures children into extended usage, conceals the true nature of its safety measures, and misrepresents its autonomy from its parent company in China, ByteDance, as informed by The Associated Press.
TechEchelon Staff · 1120 DAYS AGO
These transitions have raised eyebrows among U.S. TikTok employees, especially since TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew had previously emphasized to Congress the distinction between TikTok and ByteDance.
TechEchelon Staff · 1126 DAYS AGO
NewsGuard's in-depth analysis of media patterns and misinformation highlighted that 12 state media accounts from the mentioned countries observed an increase in likes and reposts of their content, escalating from 2.93 million to 4.98 million in the subsequent 90 days post the removal of the labeling.
TechEchelon Staff · 1134 DAYS AGO
2020's Trump supporters were twice as prone to express decreased trust in the election results due to AI as compared to Biden voters. Breaking down the numbers, 47% of those concerned about AI misinformation were Trump voters, while 27% supported Biden.
TechEchelon Staff · 1149 DAYS AGO
According to a recent threat analysis report by the tech giant, “Digital threats from East Asia have escalated, with CCP-related concealed influence tactics showing heightened engagement with their target demographics on social platforms than ever before.”
Sara Montes de Oca · 1154 DAYS AGO
The letter, sent by the top legal officials, appealed to legislators to form a dedicated commission to delve deep into AI's capacities to specifically harm children. They spotlighted the concerning use of AI to generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and deepfakes that victimize children.
TechEchelon Staff · 1155 DAYS AGO
Leading the research will be a team from Emory University, based in Atlanta. The funds for this project will come from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), an initiative created to support groundbreaking and high-potential research.
TechEchelon Staff · 1168 DAYS AGO
The National Counterintelligence and Security Center, in collaboration with the FBI and the Air Force’s Office of Special Investigations, highlighted potential risks posed by foreign actors seeking access via partnerships, takeovers, site tours, and staff hiring.
TechEchelon Staff · 1171 DAYS AGO
Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) emphasized the need to understand the perceived collusion and coercion between the executive branch and companies.
TechEchelon Staff · 1174 DAYS AGO
The campaign points out the extensive usage of the internet and social media by children, emphasizing its potential adverse effects on their psychological well-being.
Sara Montes de Oca · 1185 DAYS AGO
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