In an initiative sparked by ongoing scrutiny of its safety protocols, OpenAI has announced that its Safety and Security Committee—which was launched in May—will now transition into an independent oversight board. This change signifies a commitment to better governance in light of the heightened concerns surrounding artificial intelligence technologies and their deployment. With Zico Kolter,
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The dawn of a new era in space exploration has been marked by the historic Polaris Dawn mission, in which four private citizens ventured beyond the confines of Earth in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. Splashing down off the coast of Florida at 3:36 a.m. ET, this significant event not only capped off a five-day
As the political landscape heats up in the lead-up to the next election, the Harris campaign is mobilizing an extensive initiative aimed at connecting with Latino voters. This significant outreach effort coincides with National Hispanic Heritage Month and is poised to play a crucial role in determining electoral outcomes in key states where Latino populations
During a recent rally in Tucson, Arizona, former President Donald Trump made headlines by declaring his intention to eliminate taxes on overtime pay if he secures a second term in office. This promise, aimed at encouraging work and incentivizing companies to hire staff, positions Trump’s campaign in a direct counterpoint to existing labor tax policies.
In recent years, the interest in geologic hydrogen as a clean energy source has been rapidly increasing. Koloma, a U.S.-based clean fuel startup, backed by influential figures like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, is at the forefront of this movement. Geologic hydrogen, also known as white, gold, or natural hydrogen, is hydrogen gas that is
Recently, the European Union’s top court made a landmark decision that requires Ireland to collect 13 billion euros in unpaid taxes from Apple. This ruling has put Ireland in a peculiar position, not just politically, but also economically. The decision, which the European Court of Justice (ECJ) said was final, has fueled debates about how
European car manufacturers are currently facing a myriad of challenges as they navigate the path towards full electrification. The initial enthusiasm for the complete adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has been met with a dose of reality, with companies like Volvo Cars adjusting their plans in response to changing market conditions. Aiming for between 90%
A disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico is anticipated to escalate into a tropical storm as early as Monday and could further intensify into a hurricane before making landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast by midweek. Tropical storm watches have been issued for northeastern Mexico and southern Texas as Potential Tropical Cyclone Six continues its
Boeing and the union representing 33,000 workers have reached a new labor agreement. The deal, which comes just in time to avoid a potentially costly strike at Boeing’s main factories, includes significant improvements for workers. The tentative agreement features a 25% raise over four years, along with enhancements to health-care costs and retirement benefits. Additionally,
The news that former President George W. Bush will not be endorsing a candidate for president in the upcoming election has raised many eyebrows. His office declared that he has retired from presidential politics and will not be publicly endorsing any candidate in this election. This decision has left many wondering about the motivations behind