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A newsletter roundup covering the pitfalls of using metrics to quantify life, AI-powered systems to prevent human-elephant conflicts in India, and the US government allowing Anthropic to release its Mythos 5 model to trusted organizations.
Meta is requesting that California lawmakers provide immunity from penalties related to child harm.
The White House's new mobile app is automatically installed on government-issued phones of federal employees, who report being unable to remove it and describe it as propaganda delivery.
ABC is urging viewers to protest the FCC's attempt to reclassify 'The View' as a non-news program, which could force the show to comply with equal-time requirements for political candidates.
Former White House AI advisor Dean Ball argues that China's efforts to achieve AI chip independence are largely performative and not substantive.
Cory Doctorow argues that proposed age verification mandates for children online are actually mass surveillance schemes that will lead to VPN bans, ultimately harming privacy rather than protecting kids.
Discusses the cracking of nuclear regulatory barriers, driven by hyperscalers' demand for energy, and highlights key thinkers on the shift.
The US government forced Anthropic to pull its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models over national security concerns after a jailbreak was found. This episode of TechCrunch's Equity podcast explores whether the ban might inadvertently benefit Anthropic's brand and IPO prospects.
An opinion piece arguing that US big tech companies should not be invited to discussions about European digital autonomy, as their interests conflict with reducing dependence on them.
A bill summary describes the JAWBONE Act, introduced by Senators Ted Cruz and Ron Wyden, which would allow plaintiffs to sue government officials for coercing social media, AI, or broadcasting companies into censoring content, even if the coercion was unsuccessful, and establish a portal for transparency.
The article criticizes H.R. 6028, arguing it would make the U.S. Copyright Office more political and less balanced by removing Library of Congress oversight and making the Register a presidential appointee.
Elon Musk is petitioning the FTC to set aside a 20-year data-privacy consent order imposed on Twitter, arguing that the platform no longer exists after X merged into xAI and then into SpaceX. Critics and public commenters are urging the FTC to reject Musk's attempt to escape ongoing audits and compliance requirements.
A new documentary 'TikTok Never Dies' premiering at Tribeca Film Festival chronicles the six-year legal saga around banning TikTok in the US, following three creators caught up in the lawsuit. The article argues the TikTok ban was ultimately more about American politics and US-China trade tensions than about TikTok itself.
The Department of Justice has sued four states for refusing to allow ICE agents to register undercover license plates, alleging constitutional violations and risks from doxing, while evidence of increased doxing from monitoring sites remains scarce.
Analysis points out that based on the post-meeting moves between the US and China, China has made it clear to go all in on domestic technology and restrict capital flows to US tech companies. Consumption has been temporarily shelved. Over the next 3-5 years, resources will be concentrated on technology. It is recommended that ordinary people save cash to weather the economic downturn.
This thread summarizes key points from an essay arguing that AI safety risks do not require extraordinary government interventions, advocating instead for a resilience-based approach over nonproliferation.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei expresses strong opposition to selling US chips to China, citing serious concerns.
Tom Steyer, billionaire and candidate for California governor, discusses his stance on taxing billionaires, regulating AI, and addressing climate change, while navigating the tension between taxing the wealthy and keeping them in the state.
The Take It Down Act requires tech platforms to provide systems for reporting nonconsensual intimate images, with enforcement starting May 19. The article details how to file takedown requests and highlights challenges with platform compliance and accessibility.
The Democratic Tech Alliance held its first assembly in the European Parliament, bringing together diverse political groups to advocate for an EU tech ecosystem that supports democratic values and public interest, highlighting the urgency of reducing reliance on US tech platforms.