A national digital ID scheme is being proposed in Australia—an expert weighs the pros and (many more) cons
In 2018-19, identity crime directly and indirectly cost Australia an estimated A$3.1 billion.
Sep 26, 2023
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Pennsylvania state government will prepare to start using AI in its operations
Pennsylvania state government will prepare to use artificial intelligence in its operations, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro said Wednesday, as states are increasingly trying to gauge the impact of AI and how to regulate it.
Sep 21, 2023
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Machine learning & AI
White House science adviser calls for more safeguards against artificial intelligence risks
When President Joe Biden has questions about artificial intelligence, one expert he turns to is his science adviser Arati Prabhakar, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Aug 21, 2023
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China hits tech firms with hefty fines as crackdown draws to close
Chinese regulators said Friday they had fined fintech giant Ant Group almost $1 billion for "illegal acts" and handed an affiliate of rival Tencent a $415 million penalty, adding that a long-running crackdown on tech firms ...
Jul 7, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Climate goals need clean energy surge in Global South: IEA
Financing for clean energy in developing and emerging economies excluding China must increase seven-fold within a decade if global warming is to be capped at tolerable levels, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday.
Jun 21, 2023
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Advances in technology are driving popularity of electric vehicles, finds new research
Transportation accounts for roughly one-third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, and adoption of electric vehicles is seen by many experts in government and the private sector as a vital tool in efforts to reduce carbon emissions. ...
May 30, 2023
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White House unveils new efforts to guide federal research of AI
The White House on Tuesday announced new efforts to guide federally backed research on artificial intelligence as the Biden administration looks to get a firmer grip on understanding the risks and opportunities of the rapidly ...
May 23, 2023
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Oregon alters half-century-old land use law for chipmakers
In an attempt to attract semiconductor companies to Oregon, the state Legislature authorized the governor on Thursday to expand urban growth boundaries to provide land for chipmakers to build factories.
Apr 7, 2023
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Alibaba's Jack Ma returns to mainland China
Alibaba founder Jack Ma has resurfaced in China after months of overseas travel, visiting a school Monday in the city where his company is headquartered and discussed topics such as artificial intelligence.
Mar 27, 2023
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Lemon peel, flax fibres hold keys to eco-friendly car parts
Natural materials including farm waste can make autos and other industries more sustainable, less toxic
Mar 24, 2023
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