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Trump administration likely to upend Biden AI policy

Biden's AI policies may be overturned by Trump, but some initiatives like the AI Safety Institute might continue.

Potential year-end cyber executive order may hinge on election results, people familiar say

A new Biden-era cybersecurity executive order may be enacted by year-end, focusing on numerous cybersecurity topics and addressing unfinished business from previous initiatives.

Biden to sign executive order boosting cybersecurity of ports, maritime vessels

President Biden expected to sign executive order to boost maritime cybersecurity through DHS and U.S. Coast Guard.
Order mandates vessels and ports to enhance cybersecurity defenses, comply with incident reporting rules, and establish minimum cybersecurity standards.

President Biden to sign executive order aimed at advancing study of women's health

Biden focuses on improving women's health research
New investments and commitments by federal agencies announced

President Joe Biden says US can't buy spyware that other countries have used against it

The Biden administration is trying to clamp down on the government's use of any commercial spyware that could also be used by other countries to harm its interests.The president has signed an executive order saying that federal agencies can't use spyware "that poses significant counterintelligence or security risks to the United States Government or significant risks of improper use by a foreign government or foreign person."

Biden signs executive order restricting use of commercial spyware

The decision comes as governments around the world face accusations of using spyware to target dissidents.United States President Joe Biden has signed an executive order restricting the government's use of commercial spyware technology that has been utilised to target political dissent around the globe.

Trump administration likely to upend Biden AI policy

Biden's AI policies may be overturned by Trump, but some initiatives like the AI Safety Institute might continue.

Potential year-end cyber executive order may hinge on election results, people familiar say

A new Biden-era cybersecurity executive order may be enacted by year-end, focusing on numerous cybersecurity topics and addressing unfinished business from previous initiatives.

Biden to sign executive order boosting cybersecurity of ports, maritime vessels

President Biden expected to sign executive order to boost maritime cybersecurity through DHS and U.S. Coast Guard.
Order mandates vessels and ports to enhance cybersecurity defenses, comply with incident reporting rules, and establish minimum cybersecurity standards.

President Biden to sign executive order aimed at advancing study of women's health

Biden focuses on improving women's health research
New investments and commitments by federal agencies announced

President Joe Biden says US can't buy spyware that other countries have used against it

The Biden administration is trying to clamp down on the government's use of any commercial spyware that could also be used by other countries to harm its interests.The president has signed an executive order saying that federal agencies can't use spyware "that poses significant counterintelligence or security risks to the United States Government or significant risks of improper use by a foreign government or foreign person."

Biden signs executive order restricting use of commercial spyware

The decision comes as governments around the world face accusations of using spyware to target dissidents.United States President Joe Biden has signed an executive order restricting the government's use of commercial spyware technology that has been utilised to target political dissent around the globe.
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#cybersecurity

Biden order will limit how much data can be sold to Russia and China

The Biden administration issued an executive order to limit the transfer of Americans' sensitive data to adversarial countries like Russia and China.
The focus is on protecting data such as genomic, biometric, health, geolocation, and financial data from being used for cyber-enabled activities and espionage.

Biden administration nears completion of second cybersecurity executive order with plethora of agenda items

The Biden administration is finalizing a new cybersecurity executive order focusing on AI, secure software, and other critical tech areas.

Biden administration nears completion of second cybersecurity executive order with plethora of agenda items

The White House is finalizing a second executive order on cybersecurity, emphasizing AI and secure software, aimed at strengthening federal cybersecurity measures.

White House stalls on digital identity mandate, despite billions in fraud

The White House executive order on identity theft in public benefits is delayed, frustrating stakeholders.
Efforts are ongoing to address digital identity use securely and prevent fraud in government benefits programs.

Biden Bans Rival Nations From Buying Sensitive US Data-Good Luck

Preventing sensitive data sales to certain countries like China, North Korea, and Russia.
Order creates a data security program to safeguard personal information against cyberattacks.

Implementation of Biden infosec EO still incomplete

Only 6 out of 55 objectives from the cybersecurity executive order remain unmet, with the definition of "critical software" being a crucial unresolved issue.

Biden order will limit how much data can be sold to Russia and China

The Biden administration issued an executive order to limit the transfer of Americans' sensitive data to adversarial countries like Russia and China.
The focus is on protecting data such as genomic, biometric, health, geolocation, and financial data from being used for cyber-enabled activities and espionage.

Biden administration nears completion of second cybersecurity executive order with plethora of agenda items

The Biden administration is finalizing a new cybersecurity executive order focusing on AI, secure software, and other critical tech areas.

Biden administration nears completion of second cybersecurity executive order with plethora of agenda items

The White House is finalizing a second executive order on cybersecurity, emphasizing AI and secure software, aimed at strengthening federal cybersecurity measures.

White House stalls on digital identity mandate, despite billions in fraud

The White House executive order on identity theft in public benefits is delayed, frustrating stakeholders.
Efforts are ongoing to address digital identity use securely and prevent fraud in government benefits programs.

Biden Bans Rival Nations From Buying Sensitive US Data-Good Luck

Preventing sensitive data sales to certain countries like China, North Korea, and Russia.
Order creates a data security program to safeguard personal information against cyberattacks.

Implementation of Biden infosec EO still incomplete

Only 6 out of 55 objectives from the cybersecurity executive order remain unmet, with the definition of "critical software" being a crucial unresolved issue.
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#data-privacy

US to crackdown on databrokers doing deals with 6 nations

The US government plans to restrict data sales to select countries through an Executive Order addressing national security concerns.

Biden's crackdown on sales of Americans' data to China & Russia reverberates across adland

Data brokers barred from selling US consumers' data to specific countries.
The US Department of Justice will create protections for sensitive data categories like financial and health information.

Biden signs executive order to stop Russia and China from buying Americans' personal data

Personal data sale restricted to 'countries of concern'
National security concerns over personal data sales

Justice Department Issues Comprehensive Proposed Rule Addressing National Security Risks Posed to U.S. Sensitive Data

The Justice Department proposes new regulations to safeguard sensitive personal data from foreign access, following President Biden's Executive Order.

Biden executive order cracks down on U.S. data broker sales to China, Russia

Biden aims to restrict data sales to adversaries like China, Russia.
DOJ to propose rules restricting bulk data transfers to adversarial nations.

Biden Acts to Stop Sales of Sensitive Personal Data to China and Russia

Biden's executive order restricts sale of sensitive American data to certain countries.
Countries like China and Russia are using data for blackmail and surveillance.

US to crackdown on databrokers doing deals with 6 nations

The US government plans to restrict data sales to select countries through an Executive Order addressing national security concerns.

Biden's crackdown on sales of Americans' data to China & Russia reverberates across adland

Data brokers barred from selling US consumers' data to specific countries.
The US Department of Justice will create protections for sensitive data categories like financial and health information.

Biden signs executive order to stop Russia and China from buying Americans' personal data

Personal data sale restricted to 'countries of concern'
National security concerns over personal data sales

Justice Department Issues Comprehensive Proposed Rule Addressing National Security Risks Posed to U.S. Sensitive Data

The Justice Department proposes new regulations to safeguard sensitive personal data from foreign access, following President Biden's Executive Order.

Biden executive order cracks down on U.S. data broker sales to China, Russia

Biden aims to restrict data sales to adversaries like China, Russia.
DOJ to propose rules restricting bulk data transfers to adversarial nations.

Biden Acts to Stop Sales of Sensitive Personal Data to China and Russia

Biden's executive order restricts sale of sensitive American data to certain countries.
Countries like China and Russia are using data for blackmail and surveillance.
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#government

The Rise of the Chief AI Officer

Biden's executive order established chief artificial intelligence officers in federal agencies to enhance AI coordination, innovation, and risk management.

Address risks: leading AI companies join safety consortium

The U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) has been announced by Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
The consortium members include major companies like BP, Cisco Systems, IBM, and government agencies, and academic institutions.

The Rise of the Chief AI Officer

Biden's executive order established chief artificial intelligence officers in federal agencies to enhance AI coordination, innovation, and risk management.

Address risks: leading AI companies join safety consortium

The U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) has been announced by Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
The consortium members include major companies like BP, Cisco Systems, IBM, and government agencies, and academic institutions.
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#conversion-therapy

Kentucky governor bans conversion therapy, setting up legal battle

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's executive order prohibits conversion therapy for minors, aiming to protect them despite potential legal challenges from conservative opposition.

Minnesota governor signs bills further enshrining abortion, gender-affirming care into law

Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Thursday that further enshrines the right to abortion and gender-affirming care into law and another that bans so-called conversion therapy.The new legislation enhances existing state law that makes access to abortion and gender-affirming care legal and opposes conversion therapy.

Kentucky governor bans conversion therapy, setting up legal battle

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's executive order prohibits conversion therapy for minors, aiming to protect them despite potential legal challenges from conservative opposition.

Minnesota governor signs bills further enshrining abortion, gender-affirming care into law

Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Thursday that further enshrines the right to abortion and gender-affirming care into law and another that bans so-called conversion therapy.The new legislation enhances existing state law that makes access to abortion and gender-affirming care legal and opposes conversion therapy.
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#affordable-housing

City Agencies Asked to Review Land for Potential Housing Development

New York City is taking significant steps to address its affordable housing crisis by exploring city-owned land for development opportunities.

ABS Wants to Add Floors to Affordable Highrise in Hollywood

ABS Properties is seeking to increase the height of a proposed apartment tower in Hollywood by using an executive order from Mayor Karen Bass.
The revised plans call for a 35-story tower with 523 apartments, replacing a previous proposal for a 26-story senior affordable housing complex.
ABS Properties is also working on two other affordable housing developments in Hollywood.

City Agencies Asked to Review Land for Potential Housing Development

New York City is taking significant steps to address its affordable housing crisis by exploring city-owned land for development opportunities.

ABS Wants to Add Floors to Affordable Highrise in Hollywood

ABS Properties is seeking to increase the height of a proposed apartment tower in Hollywood by using an executive order from Mayor Karen Bass.
The revised plans call for a 35-story tower with 523 apartments, replacing a previous proposal for a 26-story senior affordable housing complex.
ABS Properties is also working on two other affordable housing developments in Hollywood.
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Ending Birthright Citizenship Is Harder Than It Sounds

Trump proposes ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, planning to sign an executive order on his first day in office.
#homelessness

California Cleans House on Homelessness

Governor Newsom issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling and allocating resources to address the issue.

Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments: Nothing More Urgent' In California

Governor Newsom issued an executive order to clear homeless encampments, emphasizing urgent action and state support for local governments to address homelessness.

Gov. Gavin Newsom orders state agencies to clear homeless camps and encourages cities to do so

Gov. Newsom issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments, emphasizing the need for urgent and humane action.

Watch: Gavin Newsom Clears Out Homeless Camp Weeks After Declaring It Was Time for Everyone to Do Their Part'

California Governor Gavin Newsom cleared out a homeless encampment, emphasizing urgency to address homelessness issues.

California Cleans House on Homelessness

Governor Newsom issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling and allocating resources to address the issue.

Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments: Nothing More Urgent' In California

Governor Newsom issued an executive order to clear homeless encampments, emphasizing urgent action and state support for local governments to address homelessness.

Gov. Gavin Newsom orders state agencies to clear homeless camps and encourages cities to do so

Gov. Newsom issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments, emphasizing the need for urgent and humane action.

Watch: Gavin Newsom Clears Out Homeless Camp Weeks After Declaring It Was Time for Everyone to Do Their Part'

California Governor Gavin Newsom cleared out a homeless encampment, emphasizing urgency to address homelessness issues.
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Biden draws the (US-Mexico border) line at 4,000: Letters to the Editor - May 18, 2024

President Biden is considering an executive order to limit US-Mexico border migrant crossings to 4,000 per day.

Donald Trump says he'll revoke Joe Biden's protections for trans people 'on day one'

Donald Trump plans to reverse transgender protections enacted by President Joe Biden on day one if he wins the presidency.
#ai-regulation

Meet the Woman Who Showed President Biden ChatGPT-and Helped Set the Course for AI

Arati Prabhakar is a key figure advising the US president on managing AI, reviving the semiconductor industry, and driving a cancer moonshot.

Education will be key to good AI regulation: A view from the USA | Computer Weekly

Government regulation and control of AI technology, progress in Congress may face challenges.

Meet the Woman Who Showed President Biden ChatGPT-and Helped Set the Course for AI

Arati Prabhakar is a key figure advising the US president on managing AI, reviving the semiconductor industry, and driving a cancer moonshot.

Education will be key to good AI regulation: A view from the USA | Computer Weekly

Government regulation and control of AI technology, progress in Congress may face challenges.
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#national-security

FACT SHEET: President Biden Issues Executive Order to Protect Americans' Sensitive Personal Data | The White House

Executive Order to safeguard Americans' sensitive personal data from exploitation by countries of concern.
Focus on protecting data like genomic, health, and financial data to prevent surveillance, blackmail, and privacy violations.

White House proposes banning sale of personal data to China

Preventing the sale or transfer of sensitive data to adversarial countries like China and Russia
Categories of data included in the proposed data-transfer ban and the enforcement by the US Justice Department.

Biden executive order aims to stop adversaries from obtaining, exploiting Americans' personal data

Presidential executive order to protect sensitive American data
Efforts focused on preventing data exploitation by adversarial nations

Biden issues executive order to better shield Americans' sensitive data from foreign foes

Biden signs order protecting Americans' personal data from foreign adversaries
Targeting commercial data brokers to safeguard sensitive data

Message to the Congress on Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern

The Executive Order expands the national emergency declared in previous orders regarding information and communication technology supply chain security.
The order authorizes the Attorney General to prohibit large-scale transfer of Americans' personal data to countries of concern for national security reasons.

The Morning Risk Report: U.S. to Limit Sales of Americans' Personal Data to China, Other Adversaries

Sensitive U.S. data sales to China limited by Biden's order
Digital export controls to prevent sensitive data transfer to adversarial countries

FACT SHEET: President Biden Issues Executive Order to Protect Americans' Sensitive Personal Data | The White House

Executive Order to safeguard Americans' sensitive personal data from exploitation by countries of concern.
Focus on protecting data like genomic, health, and financial data to prevent surveillance, blackmail, and privacy violations.

White House proposes banning sale of personal data to China

Preventing the sale or transfer of sensitive data to adversarial countries like China and Russia
Categories of data included in the proposed data-transfer ban and the enforcement by the US Justice Department.

Biden executive order aims to stop adversaries from obtaining, exploiting Americans' personal data

Presidential executive order to protect sensitive American data
Efforts focused on preventing data exploitation by adversarial nations

Biden issues executive order to better shield Americans' sensitive data from foreign foes

Biden signs order protecting Americans' personal data from foreign adversaries
Targeting commercial data brokers to safeguard sensitive data

Message to the Congress on Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern

The Executive Order expands the national emergency declared in previous orders regarding information and communication technology supply chain security.
The order authorizes the Attorney General to prohibit large-scale transfer of Americans' personal data to countries of concern for national security reasons.

The Morning Risk Report: U.S. to Limit Sales of Americans' Personal Data to China, Other Adversaries

Sensitive U.S. data sales to China limited by Biden's order
Digital export controls to prevent sensitive data transfer to adversarial countries
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#president-biden

Three Things: Goodbye, Good, Buy? Good - Bye! - emptywheel

Mitch McConnell resigns as Senate minority leader three years ahead of his Senate retirement.
President Biden signed an executive order banning the sale of Americans' personal data to China and Russia.

Yay! Biden's actually looking to fix the border at last

President Biden considering executive order to tighten southern border using Section 212(f) power.
Biden may backtrack on previous reluctance to use this executive power due to ongoing border issues.

Three Things: Goodbye, Good, Buy? Good - Bye! - emptywheel

Mitch McConnell resigns as Senate minority leader three years ahead of his Senate retirement.
President Biden signed an executive order banning the sale of Americans' personal data to China and Russia.

Yay! Biden's actually looking to fix the border at last

President Biden considering executive order to tighten southern border using Section 212(f) power.
Biden may backtrack on previous reluctance to use this executive power due to ongoing border issues.
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#womens-health-research

Video: Biden Signs Executive Order to Boost Women's Health Research

Biden prioritizes women's health research
$200 million investment in NIH for women's health research

Health Execs Applaud Biden's Executive Order on Women's Health

$12 billion allocated to improve women's health research and innovation
Executive order aims to enhance research standards and funding for women's health

Biden order boosts women's health research as he presses for more funding

Historical underfunding of women's health research has led to knowledge gaps on diseases affecting women differently. Executive order aims to advance women's health research with comprehensive actions and data standards.

Video: Biden Signs Executive Order to Boost Women's Health Research

Biden prioritizes women's health research
$200 million investment in NIH for women's health research

Health Execs Applaud Biden's Executive Order on Women's Health

$12 billion allocated to improve women's health research and innovation
Executive order aims to enhance research standards and funding for women's health

Biden order boosts women's health research as he presses for more funding

Historical underfunding of women's health research has led to knowledge gaps on diseases affecting women differently. Executive order aims to advance women's health research with comprehensive actions and data standards.
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Biden orders crackdown on selling Americans' personal data abroad

The executive order authorizes preventing large-scale transfer of personal data to certain countries. Data brokers collect extensive personal data. Several departments will implement new protections under the order.

Biden Plans to Harden Protection Against Cybersecurity Threats to Ports

Executive order to enhance maritime cybersecurity response
Investment in port infrastructure and broadening DHS powers

Biden-Harris Administration Announces First-Ever Consortium Dedicated to AI Safety

The U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) has been created to advance the development and deployment of safe, trustworthy AI.
The consortium will unite AI stakeholders from various sectors to address key priorities outlined in President Biden's Executive Order on AI.

Agencies are on track with AI executive order deadlines, White House says

The White House has achieved all of the 90-day benchmarks set out in President Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence.
The completed actions focus on managing security risks, investing in innovation, and encouraging private sector participation in public sector regulatory efforts.
SpirosMargaris11 months ago
The 3 Most Important

#AI #Policy Milestones This Year

https://t.co/zZOsJ6sraG #fintech #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #GenerativeAI #regulation @henshall_will @TIME

The 3 Most Important AI Policy Milestones of 2023

OpenAI's ChatGPT gained over a million users within five days of its launch.
The CEOs of leading AI companies and experts emphasized the need to prioritize mitigating the risks of AI on a global scale.
soundboy11 months ago
Great to see Time recognise the UK's AI Safety Summit as one of the 3 key AI policy milestones in 2023: https://t.co/JLOWYce80D

The 3 Most Important AI Policy Milestones of 2023

OpenAI's ChatGPT gained over a million users within five days of its launch.
The CEOs of leading AI companies and experts emphasized the need to prioritize mitigating the risks of AI on a global scale.

The 3 Most Important AI Policy Milestones of 2023

OpenAI's ChatGPT gained over a million users within five days of its launch.
The CEOs of leading AI companies and experts emphasized the need to prioritize mitigating the risks of AI on a global scale.
#Executive Order

The people problem behind the government's AI ambitions

President Biden issued an executive order on AI, directing agencies to harness regulatory powers in AI, create safety testing standards, and more.
The government faces the challenge of training existing employees and hiring AI experts to execute new AI policies and improve government operations.
The executive order mandates a National AI Talent Surge, requiring the government to identify priority mission areas in need of AI talent and create a task force for hiring.

AI Regulation is coming: Here's why you need to start preparing now

AI technologies like GenAI are plagued by issues such as inaccuracies, bias, toxicity, and hallucinations, potentially harming AI users.
The US government introduced the Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, aimed at ensuring responsible and beneficial AI development and use.
Organizations need to start gathering data on their AI applications now by monitoring them alongside the rest of their tech stack.

The people problem behind the government's AI ambitions

President Biden issued an executive order on AI, directing agencies to harness regulatory powers in AI, create safety testing standards, and more.
The government faces the challenge of training existing employees and hiring AI experts to execute new AI policies and improve government operations.
The executive order mandates a National AI Talent Surge, requiring the government to identify priority mission areas in need of AI talent and create a task force for hiring.

AI Regulation is coming: Here's why you need to start preparing now

AI technologies like GenAI are plagued by issues such as inaccuracies, bias, toxicity, and hallucinations, potentially harming AI users.
The US government introduced the Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, aimed at ensuring responsible and beneficial AI development and use.
Organizations need to start gathering data on their AI applications now by monitoring them alongside the rest of their tech stack.
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#artificial intelligence

Exploring AI: AI's development and future potential

President Biden's executive order on AI seeks to balance the benefits and risks of AI technology.
AI has the potential for early illness detection, but also raises concerns about privacy, bias, and job displacement.

The people problem behind the government's AI ambitions

President Biden has issued an executive order on artificial intelligence, directing government agencies to harness their regulatory powers and create safety testing standards for AI systems.
The government faces the challenge of training existing employees and hiring experts to build up its AI workforce.
The executive order mandates a National AI Talent Surge and directs the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to use various HR strategies to enable flexible hiring and attract candidates from nontraditional backgrounds.

Exploring AI: AI's development and future potential

President Biden's executive order on AI seeks to balance the benefits and risks of AI technology.
AI has the potential for early illness detection, but also raises concerns about privacy, bias, and job displacement.

The people problem behind the government's AI ambitions

President Biden has issued an executive order on artificial intelligence, directing government agencies to harness their regulatory powers and create safety testing standards for AI systems.
The government faces the challenge of training existing employees and hiring experts to build up its AI workforce.
The executive order mandates a National AI Talent Surge and directs the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to use various HR strategies to enable flexible hiring and attract candidates from nontraditional backgrounds.
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#executive order

Biden's Executive Order on AI Is a Good Start, Experts Say, but Not Enough

President Biden signed an executive order urging new federal standards for AI safety, security, and trustworthiness.
The order establishes new regulatory and safety boards dedicated to AI as their primary task.

White House Signs Executive Order to Address AI Safety Concerns

The Biden Administration signed an executive order on AI to address safety concerns while encouraging innovation.
The order aims to balance consumer rights, market needs, and national security by creating early guardrails for AI governance.
Congress is also working on addressing AI through bipartisan efforts.

How the AI Executive Order and OMB memo introduce accountability for artificial intelligence | Brookings

The Executive Order on AI introduces key guardrails for the use of AI and takes steps to protect people's rights.
The EO and the OMB memo provide detailed guidance for establishing rules and accountability in AI.
Both documents mandate hard accountability and require reporting procedures for companies developing AI models.

WIRED Exclusive | The Top US Cybersecurity Agency Has a New Plan for Weaponized AI

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is announcing a roadmap for implementing the executive order on overseeing AI development and expanding its adoption in the federal government.
CISA's plan focuses on using AI responsibly and aggressively in US digital defense, with a focus on ensuring safe and secure development and implementation of AI systems.

Biden's Executive Order on AI Is a Good Start, Experts Say, but Not Enough

President Biden signed an executive order urging new federal standards for AI safety, security, and trustworthiness.
The order establishes new regulatory and safety boards dedicated to AI as their primary task.

White House Signs Executive Order to Address AI Safety Concerns

The Biden Administration signed an executive order on AI to address safety concerns while encouraging innovation.
The order aims to balance consumer rights, market needs, and national security by creating early guardrails for AI governance.
Congress is also working on addressing AI through bipartisan efforts.

How the AI Executive Order and OMB memo introduce accountability for artificial intelligence | Brookings

The Executive Order on AI introduces key guardrails for the use of AI and takes steps to protect people's rights.
The EO and the OMB memo provide detailed guidance for establishing rules and accountability in AI.
Both documents mandate hard accountability and require reporting procedures for companies developing AI models.

WIRED Exclusive | The Top US Cybersecurity Agency Has a New Plan for Weaponized AI

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is announcing a roadmap for implementing the executive order on overseeing AI development and expanding its adoption in the federal government.
CISA's plan focuses on using AI responsibly and aggressively in US digital defense, with a focus on ensuring safe and secure development and implementation of AI systems.
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#people

Superintendent could lose his job for defying Ron DeSantis's "Don't Say Gay" law

Florida educational officials have threatened to revoke the teaching license of a publicly elected school superintendent and possibly remove him from office after he encouraged students and teachers to oppose Gov. Ron DeSantis 's (R) infamous Don't Say Gay law.Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. sent a letter to Leon County Superintendent Rocky Hanna earlier this month threatening his license.

Minnesota governor signs conversion therapy ban & law protecting trans healthcare rights

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed three laws on Wednesday, including one banning conversion therapy, another protecting access to abortion rights, and a third protecting gender-affirming care access.The laws will defend LGBTQ+ people and reproductive rights against attacks on both by Republican legislators nationwide.

Reese Minshew: Government can do more to make transgender Illinoisans safe

Friday is International Transgender Day of Visibility, which is intended to celebrate the contributions of transgender and gender-expansive (TGE) people at home and around the world.This year, the celebratory aspects of Transgender Day of Visibility are being overshadowed by threats to TGE visibility in the form of hundreds of bills attacking TGE adolescents, their families and their providers.

Superintendent could lose his job for defying Ron DeSantis's "Don't Say Gay" law

Florida educational officials have threatened to revoke the teaching license of a publicly elected school superintendent and possibly remove him from office after he encouraged students and teachers to oppose Gov. Ron DeSantis 's (R) infamous Don't Say Gay law.Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. sent a letter to Leon County Superintendent Rocky Hanna earlier this month threatening his license.

Minnesota governor signs conversion therapy ban & law protecting trans healthcare rights

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed three laws on Wednesday, including one banning conversion therapy, another protecting access to abortion rights, and a third protecting gender-affirming care access.The laws will defend LGBTQ+ people and reproductive rights against attacks on both by Republican legislators nationwide.

Reese Minshew: Government can do more to make transgender Illinoisans safe

Friday is International Transgender Day of Visibility, which is intended to celebrate the contributions of transgender and gender-expansive (TGE) people at home and around the world.This year, the celebratory aspects of Transgender Day of Visibility are being overshadowed by threats to TGE visibility in the form of hundreds of bills attacking TGE adolescents, their families and their providers.
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#immediately

LAPD officer has part of a finger bitten off during Metro line fracas

(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

A Los Angeles police sergeant had part of a finger bitten off during a combative arrest at a Metro rail station Thursday, department officials said.Officials said the suspect being detained also sustained minor injuries after officers used force when he resisted.

Arkansas sues TikTok, Meta over privacy, child safety claims

U.S. Representative Jamal Bowman (D-NY) joins TikTok creators at a news conference to speak out against a possible ban of TikTok at the House Triangle at the United States Capitol in Washington, U.S., March 22, 2023.EVELYN HOCKSTEIN (REUTERS) The state of Arkansas sued TikTok and Facebook parent Meta on Tuesday, claiming the social media companies were misleading consumers about the safety of children on their platforms and protections of users' private data.

LAPD officer has part of a finger bitten off during Metro line fracas

(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

A Los Angeles police sergeant had part of a finger bitten off during a combative arrest at a Metro rail station Thursday, department officials said.Officials said the suspect being detained also sustained minor injuries after officers used force when he resisted.

Arkansas sues TikTok, Meta over privacy, child safety claims

U.S. Representative Jamal Bowman (D-NY) joins TikTok creators at a news conference to speak out against a possible ban of TikTok at the House Triangle at the United States Capitol in Washington, U.S., March 22, 2023.EVELYN HOCKSTEIN (REUTERS) The state of Arkansas sued TikTok and Facebook parent Meta on Tuesday, claiming the social media companies were misleading consumers about the safety of children on their platforms and protections of users' private data.
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All new cars in the EU will be zero-emission by 2035. Here's where the U.S. stands

Electric cars charge at a hub in downtown Milan on March 23.Starting in 2035, all cars sold in the European Union will be zero-emission vehicles.Gabriel Bouys/AFP via Getty Images European Union member states gave final approval Tuesday to a plan that would require all new cars sold in the EU to be zero-emission vehicles starting in the year 2035.

As Part of Ongoing Effort to Beef Up Cybersecurity, Biden Turns Gaze to Commercial Spyware

President Joe Biden on Monday limited how the federal government can use commercial spyware that officials say poses a growing threat to government workers and information systems.Biden signed an executive order prohibiting intelligence agencies and other departments from using commercial spyware considered a national security risk or that has been used improperly abroad, such as to target activists and journalists.
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