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Three strategies policymakers are weighing to avert an AI catastrophe
technology1 month ago

Three strategies policymakers are weighing to avert an AI catastrophe

Researchers warn rogue, superintelligent AI could threaten humanity, with Anthropic highlighting a meaningful probability within a decade; lawmakers and researchers discuss three routes: slow development with international cooperation, stronger government guardrails, or tighter in-house restrictions on AI capabilities. Each option faces challenges—from competitive risks with China to enforcement gaps and risk of unintended actions as models grow more capable.

via Axios|
#ai-safety#anthropic#international-cooperation
Robinhood Prunes 10% of Workforce to Flatten Its Organization
business3 months ago

Robinhood Prunes 10% of Workforce to Flatten Its Organization

Robinhood announced a 10% workforce reduction as part of flattening its organizational structure to reduce bureaucracy and accelerate growth, with CEO Vlad Tenev saying the business is strong and that hiring will continue strategically while investing in frontier technologies; the company had about 2,900 full-time employees at end-2025, and while specific teams affected weren’t disclosed, the move aligns with the broader tech industry trend of flattening management layers to increase agility.

via Business Insider|
#business#great-flattening#layoffs
business4 months ago

Supermicro to raise up to $7B through equity offerings to back AI orders

Super Micro Computer priced concurrent equity and equity-linked financings totaling up to $7.0 billion (including an ATM program), issuing 45.45 million common shares at $27.50 and 75 million depositary shares representing 1/20 of a 7.0% series A mandatory convertible preferred stock; net proceeds are about $4.9 billion ($1.22B from common stock and $3.68B from depositary shares) with an additional ATM up to $1.25B, to fund roughly $39 billion of AI server orders and other corporate needs. Closings are expected in mid-June 2026, and Nasdaq listings for the depositary shares will trade under SMCIP.

via Supermicro|
#ai#business#corporate-news
White House weighs federal oversight for new AI models with industry leaders
technology5 months ago

White House weighs federal oversight for new AI models with industry leaders

White House officials are reportedly forming an AI oversight working group with tech industry leaders and government representatives to outline formal review procedures for new AI models entering the market. The discussions, including attendees from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI, consider which agencies would lead oversight (potentially NSA, the White House National Cyber Director, and the director of national intelligence) and even revived ideas like the Center for AI Standards and Innovation, signaling a shift toward federal AI regulation despite earlier regulatory stances.

via Mashable|
#artificial-intelligence#government-policy#regulation
US-China Tensions Over Rare Earths and the Quest for Supply Security
world10 months ago

US-China Tensions Over Rare Earths and the Quest for Supply Security

Tensions between the US and China over yttrium, a crucial rare earth metal used in advanced technologies, are escalating due to China's export restrictions and control over the global supply chain, threatening to slow down industries like aerospace and semiconductors. The US is attempting to diversify sources and develop domestic production, but China's dominance and strategic measures pose significant challenges to global technological progress.

via WIRED|
#rare-earth-metals#supply-chain#technology-industry
San Antonio Tech Innovator David Monroe Killed in Jet Engine Accident
technology1 year ago

San Antonio Tech Innovator David Monroe Killed in Jet Engine Accident

David Monroe, a renowned inventor credited with creating the cellphone camera and founding the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology, was killed in a workplace accident at Port San Antonio, where a large piece of equipment fell on him. Monroe was a prolific innovator with over 54 patents and a dedicated advocate for science and technology education. His contributions to the tech industry and his community were widely recognized, and his death is a significant loss to the local and global tech community.

via San Antonio Report|
#david-monroe#invention#port-san-antonio