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technology1 month ago•5 min saved

AI Kill Switch Act would empower DHS to shut down rogue AI systems

The AI Kill Switch Act would empower the DHS secretary to order suspension, throttling, or shutdown of AI systems deemed capable of causing catastrophic harm, with fines up to $20 million per day for noncompliant developers; it targets large AI firms and high‑compute models, requires developers to deploy shutdown-capabilities, and mandates incident reporting and forensic records, while permitting controlled testing and drawing criticism over government overreach.

via Ars Technica|

#ai-regulation #ai-safety #government-power

law1 year ago•3 min saved

Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Elon Musk and DOGE to Proceed

A U.S. district court has allowed a lawsuit to proceed that alleges Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are illegally exercising power over federal operations, with Musk's role as a special government employee being a key issue. The case, filed by Democratic state attorneys general, challenges Musk's authority to make decisions on federal expenditures and agency operations without congressional approval. Musk's influence and the legal questions surrounding his role continue to be scrutinized, with the court dismissing Trump as a defendant but allowing the case against Musk to move forward.

via NPR|

#court-ruling #doge #elon-musk

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Supreme Court's Stance on Free Speech and Gender Identity Sparks Controversy"

During oral arguments in the social media censorship case Murthy v. Missouri, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed concerns over the First Amendment restraining the government, suggesting that the government should have the power to dictate what can be posted on social media, particularly in times of crisis like the COVID pandemic. Her comments have sparked criticism from Rep. Jim Jordan and others, who argue that her view goes against the intended purpose of the First Amendment and could lead to government censorship of political speech.

via The Daily Wire|

#first-amendment #government-power #ketanji-brown-jackson

politics3 years ago•10 min saved

"Key Figures: Unveiling the Political Landscape in Four Numbers"

Four numbers highlight key aspects of the current state of politics: 57% of Americans believe the price of goods and services is the best measure of the national economy, highlighting concerns about inflation; 71% of Trump voters trust him more than friends, family, conservative media figures, or religious leaders; Republican voters' perception of President Biden's weakness at 43% support hurts non-Trump candidates who struggle to convince voters to move on from Trump; and there is a partisan divide on government power, with 73% of Republicans believing the federal government has too much power compared to 31% of Democrats.

via The Washington Post|

#biden #economy #government-power

politics3 years ago•7 min saved

"Israel's Democracy at a Crossroads: High Court's Decision to Determine its Fate"

The article discusses the ongoing controversy in Israel surrounding judicial review and the power of the High Court. The author criticizes the involvement of politicians and the president in negotiating the fate of the court and argues that the court should set the tone and protect the rule of law. The article highlights the potential consequences of undermining judicial tools and warns that Israel's democracy is at risk. The Supreme Court is now facing a test as it hears petitions against a new law that could further subjugate the judicial system. The author urges the court to reject the law and defend the last embers of Israeli democracy.

via Haaretz|

#government-power #high-court #israeli-democracy

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

FBI whistleblowers face retaliation and dismissal from mainstream media.

The media has been criticized for dismissing FBI whistleblowers and being in "lockstep defending the FBI," according to Kim Strassel of The Wall Street Journal. Strassel also noted that the media is supposed to question government power, especially in law enforcement agencies, but has failed to do so. Meanwhile, MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace called the FBI whistleblowers "guilty of insubordination," a claim that was echoed by some Democrat members during the House hearing. Strassel argued that the concerns raised by the whistleblowers are legitimate and that the focus should be on the top executives of the FBI in Washington, D.C.

via Fox News|

#corruption #fbi #government-power

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Supreme Court to weigh in on government power and agency authority.

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal that challenges the 1984 Chevron case, which allows federal agencies to fill in the details of laws that are not crystal clear. The case has been frequently cited and limiting its reach or overturning it altogether could limit the discretion of federal officials to regulate in a wide range of American life. The court's conservative majority has already been reining in federal regulators, and at least four conservative members of the court have questioned the doctrine.

via The Associated Press|

#chevron #environmental-protection-agency #federal-regulations