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ICE Awards $5M Contract for National Voter Database Development

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced plans to spend up to $5 million on a contract to develop a national voter database. The initiative is described as part of a Department of Homeland Security effort to investigate alleged voter fraud. The database would consolidate voter information at

US Government Takes Position Supporting OpenAI in Copyright Training Dispute

The US government has weighed in on a pivotal legal question surrounding artificial intelligence development, supporting OpenAI's position that training large language models on copyrighted material falls within acceptable bounds. This intervention marks a significant moment in the ongoing tension between copyright holders—ranging from publishers to artists

Trump's Proposed US Space Academy Raises Questions About Civilian-Military Space Boundaries

A Proposal That Could Reshape US Space Organization The proposal for a US Space Academy represents a significant potential shift in how the United States structures its space activities. Currently, NASA operates as a civilian agency focused on scientific exploration, while the Department of Defense maintains separate military space capabilities.

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Amazon Alexa Now Helps Users Verify Whether Messages Really Came From Amazon

Amazon has launched a new AI-powered tool to help combat the growing problem of impersonation scams. The feature, integrated into Alexa for Shopping, allows users to ask the assistant about any message they receive that claims to be from Amazon—whether it arrives via email, text, or phone call. The

FTC Signals Increased Scrutiny on AI Accuracy and Honesty

The Federal Trade Commission is turning its attention to what it calls AI's "honesty problem," indicating increased regulatory scrutiny of artificial intelligence systems that generate inaccurate, misleading, or deceptive content. The FTC, which oversees consumer protection and fair business practices in the United States, has begun

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US Government Files Brief Supporting OpenAI's Position on Training Data Copyright

The United States government has weighed in on the ongoing legal debate over AI training practices, filing a brief that supports OpenAI's position on using copyrighted material to train large language models. The brief emphasizes the country's "strong interest in continuing to develop a robust

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Google Secures 400 MW Geothermal Deal with Fervo, Expandable to 1 GW for AI Data Centers

Google has entered into a power purchase agreement with geothermal energy company Fervo for 400 megawatts of enhanced geothermal power, according to a report by TechCrunch. The deal includes provisions to expand the agreement up to 1 gigawatt, sufficient to power a very large AI data center in Utah. Enhanced