Joe Biden warns of tech billionaires' threat to democracy in farewell address
"An oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power, and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy"
Biden administration AI chip export rules trigger industry backlash and global concerns
One industry insider says the rules would limit access to chips already used for video games
Biden signs bill allowing some US chipmakers to bypass environmental reviews
Controversial move ruffles feathers of environmental groups
Biden considers closing "loophole" allowing duty-free shipments from Shein and Temu
Shein and Temu's competitive edge from ultra-cheap wares could dull
Mark Zuckerberg says Biden administration pressured Facebook to censor Covid-19 content
The platform also demoted a story about the Hunter Biden laptop controversy
Elon Musk's repost of digitally altered Kamala Harris video may violate X policies
Deceptive, or obvious satire?
ElevenLabs, whose tech was used for the fake Biden robocalls, partners with AI detection company
A mutually beneficial deal with no financial component
Closed auto manufacturing plants will be converted into EV factories using new $1.7 billion US government grant
The program is targeting all parts of the EV supply chain
Intel Meteor Lake-powered Huawei MateBook X Pro draws scrutiny from US lawmakers
"These approvals must stop"
Biden backs bill that could kill TikTok in the US, TikTok fights back
"If they pass it, I'll sign it"
Joe Biden says he wants to ban AI voice impersonations
A blanket ban would have far-reaching effects
Biden orders security probe into Chinese "connected" vehicles, labeling them a potential security threat
"I'm not going to let that happen on my watch"
Biden administration to invest $5 billion on next-generation chip-tech research
Recap: The Biden Administration conceived the CHIPS and Science Act as a far-reaching plan to rebuild the US microchip industry essentially from scratch. The plan includes roughly $280 billion in public subsidies to boost domestic research and semiconductor manufacturing, with public and private sectors working together towards a common goal.
White House seeks to cryptographically verify Biden videos to mitigate deepfake risks
Is it real, or just malarkey?
FCC aims to outlaw AI voices in robocalls after fake Biden message
"AI-generated voice cloning and images are already sowing confusion"
They warned you: Someone allegedly used a politician's cloned voice to interfere with an election
It will most assuredly not be the last time this happens
Advocacy groups urge Biden to address generative AI's environmental impact and misinformation risks
They say his executive order doesn't go far enough
Biden's new executive order aims to establish AI safety and security standards
The order's goals also relate to privacy, job losses, bias, and more
Apple Watch faces US import ban as time runs out for Biden veto
Presidents rarely veto bans, though Obama did it in 2013
Biden administration designates 31 tech hubs to boost innovation and create jobs across the U.S.
The focus is on rural and underserved areas
White House announces over $42 billion to expand high-speed broadband access across the U.S.
The funding is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
The Biden administration to car companies: ignore the right-to-repair law, it's a safety risk
A law that 75% of people voted for
Social media influencers could get their own White House briefing room as Biden looks to younger voters
Ahead of next year's election
WTF?! Just how much influence do influencers really have? The Biden administration certainly doesn't underestimate the hold these social media stars have on young people. According to a new report, they may be given their own briefing room at the White House as part of a strategy to reach younger demographics ahead of next year's election.
Biden says that it "remains to be seen" if AI is dangerous
The President had a warning for AI companies
TikTok faces ultimatum from Biden administration: Sell or be banned
The demand comes after more than two years of bellyaching and a ban from government devices