The driver of an SUV that slammed into a Metro bus, killing two passengers, has battled drug addiction for years and been in and out of police custody as she’s …
Newsom creates panel on AI safety regulation, suggests possible ‘kill switch’
Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the formation of a panel to come up with safety regulations for the state’s AI companies, including the development of a possible ‘kill switch’ for …
Trump Calls A.I. Fears a Hoax. Inside the White House, the Debate Is More Complex.
The president seems driven chiefly by the sense that A.I. is the way to economic growth, and nothing can be allowed to stand in its way. Go to Source Author: …
How Trump Became an A.I. Evangelist
President Trump had little interest in artificial intelligence until a fateful meeting in Las Vegas two years ago. Now, Mr. Trump sees A.I. as the defining technology of our age. …
Iran and China Create First-of-Their-Kind Autonomous A.I. Influence Campaigns
The countries, along with Israeli firms, combined Chinese open-source A.I. models and A.I. agents for the campaigns, foreshadowing future online manipulation. Go to Source Author: Sheera Frenkel, Eli Tan and …
Will A.I. Kill Us? Can It Hack My Bank Account? Your A.I. Questions Answered
Nearly 1,000 readers sent us their questions about artificial intelligence, its potential and its potential risks. Go to Source Author: Cade Metz, Dylan Freedman and K. R. Callaway https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
A Central African Hotel Has Become a Nightmare Prison for U.S. Deportations
Witnesses say men were hooded and beaten in Equatorial Guinea. The autocratic government there is a partner in President Trump’s deportation program. Go to Source Author: Megha Rajagopalan and Pranav …
F.B.I. Temporarily Halted Cooperation With Canada Over References to 9/11
The abrupt move by Kash Patel, the bureau’s director, came as President Trump was ramping up his attacks on the country. Go to Source Author: Maggie Haberman, Jane Bradley, Jonathan …
At Gettysburg, a Reporter Captured a Nation’s Loss, and His Own
Samuel Wilkeson Jr. filed a report for The Times from the battlefield. Then he went looking for a Union officer, his son. Go to Source Author: Dan Barry https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
New Species of Cat Discovered for First Time in a Century
The species, called a tilcayo, is smaller than a house cat and lives in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in Bolivia. Go to Source Author: Kate Golembiewski https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Amodei, Anthropic’s Leader, Exposed A.I.’s Dangers. It’s Time to Act.
Times columnist Kevin Roose sees reasons for optimism — and worry — as the world wakes up to what Silicon Valley has been talking about for years. Go to Source …
A.I. Safety Goes Mainstream + a ‘Hard Fork’ Exit AMA
“It has been one of the fastest, most sudden shifts I’ve experienced.” Go to Source Author: Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Whitney Jones, Vjeran Pavic, Katie McMurran, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, …
Ashley Hinson, a Republican ‘Minivan-Driving Mom,’ Steers Away From Trump in Midterm Elections
Representative Ashley Hinson is hoping to keep a crucial Senate seat red in Iowa, where the president has created major headwinds for her party. Go to Source Author: Bayliss Wagner …
James Talarico, Seeking Black Votes in Texas Senate Rate, Wins Crucial Endorsement
The Congressional Black Caucus’s political wing backed James Talarico, who defeated a Black opponent in the primary. He faces Ken Paxton, the Republican state attorney general, in November. Go to …
Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman
“Father Time always wins,” the 96-year-old, who turned Berkshire Hathaway into an investing powerhouse, said in a letter to shareholders. He will remain on the board as chairman emeritus. Go …
Who Is Howard Buffett, the New Berkshire Hathaway Chairman?
Mr. Buffett, 71, is succeeding his father, Warren, but will not be running the company’s day-to-day operations. Go to Source Author: Victor Mather https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
What Set Off the Rise in Interest Rates? Mainly, the Iran War.
The Federal Reserve is trying to catch up with the leap in bond rates as the Middle East conflict unnerves world markets. Go to Source Author: Jeff Sommer https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Why the Iran War Will Make Heating Oil More Expensive for Some This Winter
The cost of heating oil, which is similar to diesel and used extensively in Northeastern states, has climbed sharply because of the war in Iran. Go to Source Author: Aruni …
Duncan Sheik, Who Traded Pop Stardom for Broadway, Dies at 56
Weary of the heartthrob label after his 1996 hit “Barely Breathing,” he pivoted to musical theater and won two Tonys for composing “Spring Awakening.” Go to Source Author: Alex Williams …
Holdout Juror in Lindsay Clancy Case Says He Didn’t Doubt Her Guilt
The juror, Michael P. Desronvil, defended his decision not to join other jurors in voting for Ms. Clancy’s acquittal. Go to Source Author: Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml