Richard Blumenthal
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Gary Marcus critiques AI leaders' safety claims, calls Sanders' fears exaggerated
Gary Marcus critiques statements from Sam Altman, Jensen Huang, and Bernie Sanders regarding AI safety and regulation. Marcus finds Altman's assurances about OpenAI's trustworthiness unconvincing, citing past actions an…
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Senator warns AI control is slipping; Trump calls safety fears a hoax
Senator Richard Blumenthal has issued a stark warning, stating that humanity is close to losing control over artificial intelligence. He advocates for mandatory pre-release reviews and expert oversight of AI systems, em…
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Congress finds rare bipartisan moment to regulate AI · 1 source tracked
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are finding rare bipartisan common ground in their efforts to regulate artificial intelligence. Several new legislative proposals have emerged, focusing on areas such as federal assessment prog…
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Washington reignites AI safety focus after insider warnings and failed legislation
Following a decade of legislative inaction and several high-profile resignations from AI companies, Washington has recently shown renewed interest in AI safety. The resignation of Jacob Coxon from Anthropic, who voiced …
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USPS whistleblower warns new ballot system may reject thousands of mail-in ballots
A whistleblower within the U.S. Postal Service has raised concerns about a new ballot system being rapidly developed, alleging it may violate court orders and could lead to the rejection of thousands of mail-in ballots.…
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USPS whistleblower warns new mail-voting system could disenfranchise voters
A whistleblower has raised concerns about a new U.S. Postal Service computer system, developed rapidly under President Donald Trump's executive order, which could potentially disenfranchise tens of thousands of voters. …
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Senators grill TikTok over 'sinister' experiment that withheld safety features
US Senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal are demanding answers from TikTok regarding a "sinister" experiment where the company withheld a safety feature from millions of users, including a teenager who died b…
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DOGE's claimed government savings questioned by federal auditors
Federal auditors have found that some savings claimed by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are inaccurate or lack evidence. A report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) revealed that many …
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US Congress nears federal AI framework amid preemption debate · 1 source tracked
Congress is nearing the establishment of a federal framework for artificial intelligence, with bipartisan legislative proposals like the FRONTIER Act and the AI Risk Evaluation Act being introduced. The Trump administra…
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Senate advances Russia and Iran sanctions bill with strong bipartisan support
The United States Senate has advanced a bipartisan bill imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran, with 86 senators voting in favor. This legislation, championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, includes provisions for 1…
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Character.AI users seek older versions amid new restrictions
Character.AI is facing user demand for older versions of its application following stricter content moderation policies implemented in late 2025. Users are searching for versions like 1.14 and 1.13.1 that allowed for lo…
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Senate to vote on Russia sanctions package with Iran additions
The United States Senate is preparing to vote on a sanctions package targeting Russia, with a potential vote scheduled for next week. This legislation, which has broad bipartisan support, also includes provisions for sa…
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ICE officer in fatal Maine shooting had history of mental health crises, Congress learns
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer involved in a fatal shooting in Maine had a documented history of mental health issues and violent behavior, according to a report disclosed to Congress. This revelat…
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Senate rallies around Russia sanctions bill to honor late Sen. Lindsey Graham
The United States Senate is considering a revised Russia sanctions package to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Senators from both parties are rallying behind the bill, which has 85 cosponsors, as a tribute to Grah…
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House passes KIDS Act for online child safety, faces Senate hurdles
The House of Representatives has passed the KIDS Act, a package of online safety measures for children, by a 267-117 vote. However, key senators have expressed doubts about the bill's advancement in its current form, pa…
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Zohran Mamdani's primary wins expose deep Democratic Party divide
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has emerged as a significant political force within the Democratic Party following a series of primary victories. Mamdani successfully backed a slate of congressional and state legisla…
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Section 230 may not shield AI companies from liability, expert argues
Legal scholar Gary Marcus argues that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act may not shield AI companies from liability for harms caused by their products. He references a recent German ruling that held a company…
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Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.8; US issues new AI executive order
Anthropic has released Claude Opus 4.8, an incremental but notable improvement over its predecessor, which the author now uses as their daily driver. The US government has reissued an executive order concerning AI, whic…
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Prediction markets use memes to hook young users, drawing addiction concerns
Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are employing meme-based marketing strategies to attract younger users, including Gen Z. These platforms allow users to bet on real-world or speculative events, but…
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Iran allegedly funneled billions via Binance to fund military
Iran has reportedly used Binance to funnel billions of dollars to fund its military, despite the cryptocurrency exchange's prior guilty plea for violating sanctions. An individual identified as an "antisanction operator…