politics

OpenAI to Implement Digital Credentials to Prevent Misuse in Elections 
OpenAI to Implement Digital Credentials to Prevent Misuse in Elections 
January 15, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI is taking steps to prevent the misuse or exploitation of its artificial intelligence (AI) technology in upcoming global elections.  The company is continuously updating...

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US Lawmakers Debate $70 Billion in Tax Breaks for Businesses, Families
US Lawmakers Debate $70 Billion in Tax Breaks for Businesses, Families
January 15, 2024  |  Economy

U.S. lawmakers are engaged in discussions over a potential deal that could provide $70 billion worth of tax breaks for businesses and families.  The proposal,...

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As Rep. McHenry Retires, Payments Regulation and Innovation May See Turbulence
As Rep. McHenry Retires, Payments Regulation and Innovation May See Turbulence
December 06, 2023  |  Politics

The question must be asked as Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., takes his leave of Congress: What happens to financial services regulation, and by extension, payments...

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Meta: AI-Generated Political Ads Must Be Labeled As Such
Meta: AI-Generated Political Ads Must Be Labeled As Such
November 08, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Meta is imposing new controls on AI-generated ads ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Beginning next year, advertisers around the world who post political ads or...

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Retail CBDCs Can’t Get an ‘A’ Grade From US Lawmakers
Retail CBDCs Can’t Get an ‘A’ Grade From US Lawmakers
September 18, 2023  |  CBDC

The use of digital cash is growing. Americans currently leverage digital payments for many — if not all — of their daily purchases, using credit...

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US Senators Admit Tech Oversight Failures, Pledge Stronger Approach With AI 
US Senators Admit Tech Oversight Failures, Pledge Stronger Approach With AI 
September 12, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

The U.S. government’s track record of keeping up with innovative technology is relatively lackluster. No new law meant to regulate the tech sector has been...

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G20 Countries Pledge ‘Responsible AI Development’
G20 Countries Pledge ‘Responsible AI Development’
September 10, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Can world leaders use artificial intelligence for good while protecting people from its potential ills? That question was at the center of this year’s Group...

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US Senate’s Return May Kick AI Regulation Into High Gear
US Senate’s Return May Kick AI Regulation Into High Gear
September 05, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Summer is over, but the generative artificial intelligence (AI) revolution continues to march on. Many of the bleeding-edge large language models (LLMs) from firms like OpenAI, Google and Anthropic  were...

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NYC Airbnb Hosts Scrub Listings Ahead of New Rules
NYC Airbnb Hosts Scrub Listings Ahead of New Rules
August 22, 2023  |  Real Estate

Finding an Airbnb in New York City is getting more challenging. That’s because hosts are scrubbing listings to comply with a city-imposed deadline, while the...

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