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Illinois Proposes New AI Notice Rules for Employment Decisions

Illinois Proposes New AI Notice Rules for Employment Decisions

Illinois Proposes New AI Notice Rules for Employment Decisions
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Illinois Democrats Push AI Regulation Bills Amid Federal Inaction

Illinois Democrats Push AI Regulation Bills Amid Federal Inaction

Illinois Democrats are advancing legislation aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) due to concerns over the lack of federal action on the issue. The proposed bills focus on areas such as education, consumer protection, and data privacy. Democratic state Sen. Bill Cunningham emphasized the urgency of the matter, citing the growing influence of AI in daily life. Republican lawmakers, however, caution that these measures could stifle innovation. The legislative push comes as the Illinois General Assembly's spring session nears its end, with Democrats seeking to establish state-level guardrails for AI technology.
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New Virginia law banning `assault firearms' prompts quick lawsuits from gun-rights groups

New Virginia law banning `assault firearms' prompts quick lawsuits from gun-rights groups

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation banning certain semi-automatic firearms
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Congressman Ro Khanna Advocates for Robust AI Regulation to Protect Workers

Congressman Ro Khanna Advocates for Robust AI Regulation to Protect Workers

Congressman Ro Khanna, representing California's 17th District, is advocating for comprehensive regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure it benefits the broader public rather than just the wealthy elite. In a recent interview, Khanna emphasized the need for an AI regulatory agency akin to those governing electricity and nuclear energy, to enforce safety standards and prevent AI from engaging in surveillance. He proposes taxing AI outputs more heavily than human labor to fund job programs and insists on human oversight in critical decision-making processes involving AI. Khanna's vision includes a federal jobs program to mitigate job displacement caused by AI, emphasizing the importance of worker bargaining rights and investment in new industries like robotics and drone manufacturing.
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How George Wyman Became the First to Cross America by Motor Vehicle

How George Wyman Became the First to Cross America by Motor Vehicle

Wyman embarked on a journey that would etch his name into the annals of history. Riding a motorbike from San Francisco to New York City, Wyman beca...
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Why Wyman’s Journey Across the Sierra Nevada Was So Remarkable

Why Wyman’s Journey Across the Sierra Nevada Was So Remarkable

Wyman embarked on a remarkable journey across the United States, becoming the first person to complete a transcontinental crossing by motor vehicle...
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Officials say $1.3 billion in Medicaid money to California will be deferred over suspicions of fraud

Officials say $1.3 billion in Medicaid money to California will be deferred over suspicions of fraud

The Trump administration is expanding its fraud-busting initiative in federal health programs
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US House members defy leadership, to force vote on Ukraine aid

US House members defy leadership, to force vote on Ukraine aid

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) - A U.S.
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CFTC Files Amicus Brief to Assert Jurisdiction Over Prediction Markets in Kalshi Case

CFTC Files Amicus Brief to Assert Jurisdiction Over Prediction Markets in Kalshi Case

CFTC Files Amicus Brief to Assert Jurisdiction Over Prediction Markets in Kalshi Case
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Sam Zussman on generational fandom, AI, Israeli connection

Sam Zussman on generational fandom, AI, Israeli connection

In a rare interview BSE CEO, Sam Zussman talks everything from fandom to the team’s Israeli players.
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Democrats will debate in Iowa US Senate primary shaped by outside money and big-name endorsements

Democrats will debate in Iowa US Senate primary shaped by outside money and big-name endorsements

Two Democrats competing to become Iowa's next senator are set to debate
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CFTC Files Amicus Brief Supporting Kalshi in Jurisdiction Dispute with Ohio

CFTC Files Amicus Brief Supporting Kalshi in Jurisdiction Dispute with Ohio

CFTC Files Amicus Brief Supporting Kalshi in Jurisdiction Dispute with Ohio