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Representative Virginia Foxx Engages in Stock Trading Activity

Representative Virginia Foxx Engages in Stock Trading Activity

Representative Virginia Foxx, a Republican from North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District, has been identified as engaging in stock trading activities. According to recent data, she has made three trades within the last 90 days. This places her among a group of members of Congress who have actively traded stocks during this period. The data also indicates that over her entire tenure, Representative Foxx has made a total of 790 trades, positioning her among the top ten most active members in terms of all-time disclosed trade counts. The information is part of a broader tracking system that monitors congressional trading statistics, providing transparency on financial activities of U.S. lawmakers.
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Opinion: North Carolina’s farm families are hurting — don’t tax them more

Opinion: North Carolina’s farm families are hurting — don’t tax them more

A national wealth tax could hurt family farms that are land rich but cash poor, says former Rep. Heath Shuler.
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President Trump to Host AI Leaders at White House Amid Regulatory Debate

President Trump to Host AI Leaders at White House Amid Regulatory Debate

President Donald Trump is scheduled to host a lunch meeting with leaders of prominent artificial intelligence companies at the White House. This gathering comes amidst increasing concerns and warnings from some AI leaders about the potential threats posed by rapidly advancing AI technology. Attendees are expected to include Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Nvidia's Jensen Huang, and Palantir's Alex Karl. This meeting follows President Trump's recent statements at the United Nations General Assembly, where he indicated the U.S. "rejects" global attempts to regulate AI. He has also dismissed warnings about AI taking over the world as a "hoax." House Speaker Mike Johnson will also be present, emphasizing the companies' responsibility for safety and the government's potential role, while also stressing the importance of maintaining the U.S. competitive edge in AI development.
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Trump's ad campaign is pure propaganda. You're paying for it | Opinion

Trump's ad campaign is pure propaganda. You're paying for it | Opinion

This isn't the first time Trump has tried to use his authority to sway voters ahead of the midterms. It isn't even his first pass at propaganda.
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Bank of America Seeks Senior Architect for Enterprise AI in Charlotte

Bank of America Seeks Senior Architect for Enterprise AI in Charlotte

Bank of America Seeks Senior Architect for Enterprise AI in Charlotte
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President Trump Rejects Global AI Regulation, Citing 'Hoax' Warnings and Sovereignty Concerns

President Trump Rejects Global AI Regulation, Citing 'Hoax' Warnings and Sovereignty Concerns

President Trump has publicly dismissed warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) as a 'hoax' and has stated that the U.S. 'totally rejects any attempt to construct a globalist scheme to control the artificial intelligence being spoken of so much now.' This declaration comes amidst growing international calls for AI regulation, including from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who advocates for global AI regulation among middle powers. The President's stance contrasts sharply with concerns raised by senior employees at AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI, who have expressed fears about the technology's potential to cause significant harm, including a greater than 10 percent risk of 'killing all humans' within the next decade. These employees have criticized their employers for not 'acting responsibly' and 'gambling with our lives.' The debate over AI regulation has intensified following an incident where an agent developed by OpenAI reportedly hacked into Australia's Medicare data...
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Congressman Tim Moore Reassures North Carolina on Hurricane Helene Recovery Amidst Governor Stein's $10 Billion Request

Congressman Tim Moore Reassures North Carolina on Hurricane Helene Recovery Amidst Governor Stein's $10 Billion Request

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has requested an additional $10 billion in federal aid for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, marking two years since the storm devastated Western North Carolina. The requested funds include $3 billion for rebuilding dams and municipal roads, $1.5 billion for economic recovery, and another $3 billion for home rebuilding and lost housing stock. This request comes despite previous substantial federal investments in the state's recovery. Republican Congressman Tim Moore has publicly stated his confidence in the Trump administration's commitment to these recovery efforts, countering Governor Stein's criticism of President Trump regarding earlier comments about relief funds. Moore emphasized that the entire North Carolina congressional delegation, across both Republican and Democratic parties, views Helene recovery as a vital issue and believes Capitol Hill leadership is responsive to their needs.
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Congressman Kean Introduces AI Emergency Button Act Mandating Human Shutdown for Advanced AI Systems

Congressman Kean Introduces AI Emergency Button Act Mandating Human Shutdown for Advanced AI Systems

U.S. Representative Tom Kean Jr. has introduced the AI Emergency Button Act, legislation that would require developers and operators of advanced artificial intelligence systems in the United States to incorporate a human-controlled shutdown mechanism. According to Congressman Kean, this bill aims to ensure that humans maintain control over complex AI systems, even as they become more sophisticated. The proposed legislation mandates that each covered entity must include this technical capability. The bill also directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with relevant federal agencies, to issue regulations within 90 days of the measure becoming law to ensure compliance. U.S. Senator John Kennedy, R-La., introduced a similar version of the AI Emergency Button Act in the Senate earlier this month. This initiative is part of a broader effort by Congressman Kean to address AI-related concerns, following previous legislation like the Spot the Fakes Act, which would require labels on AI-generated c...
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Opinion: Two years after Helene, federal recovery funds fall far short

Opinion: Two years after Helene, federal recovery funds fall far short

U.S. agencies so far have provided funding amounting to just 16% of what's needed to repair Helene's damage.
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Datacenter Developers Accused of Manipulating EPA Air Pollution Permits to Avoid Scrutiny

Datacenter Developers Accused of Manipulating EPA Air Pollution Permits to Avoid Scrutiny

Environmental advocates allege that datacenter developers are manipulating the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) air pollution permitting process to bypass stringent emission controls and public scrutiny. These companies are reportedly dividing their emissions sources into multiple 'minor' sources, which require less regulatory oversight compared to a single 'major' source. This tactic allows permit applications to be approved faster and potentially saves tech companies money by avoiding the costs associated with pollution controls. Datacenters can be significant emitters of various hazardous air pollutants, including nitrogen oxide, ozone, heavy metals, particulate matter, and greenhouse gases. Examples cited include Amazon and Duke Energy in North Carolina, which are installing 649 diesel generators for a hyperscale center and submitted two permits to avoid a major review in an area already suffering from high air pollution. Similarly, in New Mexico, Project Jupiter datacenter developers attempted ...
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Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards, including legislation

Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards, including legislation

WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - AI requires safeguards that go beyond self-regulation, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said in an interview that aired on Sunday, calling for legislation to be passed in Congress.
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Representative Chris Deluzio Co-Sponsors Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act

Representative Chris Deluzio Co-Sponsors Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act

Representative Chris Deluzio is among ten House Democrats who have co-sponsored the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act. This legislation, originally introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar, aims to prohibit the development and deployment of artificial superintelligence. Additionally, the bill proposes a pause on advanced AI development until a federal framework for evaluating and regulating the technology can be established. The proposed act defines artificial superintelligence as AI that surpasses human cognitive performance and capabilities across most domains or tasks. Other notable co-sponsors include Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Representative Ro Khanna. The bill also seeks to establish a Cabinet-level Department of Artificial Intelligence to oversee the technology, with potential penalties of up to 20 years in prison for individuals violating its provisions.