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US Climate Data Returns: Nonprofit Relaunches Climate.gov Content

The federal government's climate.gov website, which was taken down during the Trump administration, has been restored by a nonprofit organization operating as Climate.us. The nonprofit has managed to reinstate the full range of climate data and resources that were previously available through the official government site.

Former CISA Director Chris Krebs Calls Intelligence Community AI Warning 'Pretty Alarming'

Former CISA Director Chris Krebs has voiced serious concerns about an intelligence community warning regarding artificial intelligence, describing it as "pretty alarming" in recent comments. Krebs, who previously led the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency during the Trump administration, offered his assessment following the release of a warning

U.S. Government Pushes Meta for AI Security Reviews Amid Rising Concerns

U.S. Government Requests Security Assessments for Meta's AI Systems The U.S. government is intensifying its oversight of artificial intelligence development, with reports indicating that federal officials are pressing Meta to agree to formal security reviews of its AI systems. The move signals growing concerns among regulators

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Menlo Ventures Closes $3B Fund Following Successful Anthropic Bet

Menlo Ventures has successfully closed a $3 billion fund, marking a significant milestone for the firm. The fundraise comes on the heels of their strategic $750 million bet on Anthropic in 2024, which has cemented Menlo's reputation as a leading investor in the AI space. The success of

Congressional Leaders Question Uber and Lyft Over AI-Driven Surveillance Pricing Practices

Members of Congress are seeking answers from ride-sharing giants Uber and Lyft regarding their use of artificial intelligence systems for pricing and potential surveillance of users. The co-chairs of the Monopoly Busters Caucus have formally pressed both companies following reports about AI-driven surveillance pricing practices. The caucus, focused on addressing

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Tech Stocks Decline Amid Rising Investor Concerns Over AI Infrastructure Spending

Overview Technology stocks experienced notable declines as market participants expressed growing concerns about the massive investments being made in artificial intelligence infrastructure and capabilities. Key Developments The pullback reflects investor uncertainty about several factors: * Capital intensity: Major tech companies have committed billions of dollars to AI data centers, specialized chips,

Judge Authorizes Search Warrant for Executive's AI Chatbot Records

A federal judge has authorized a search warrant that targets an executive's records from an AI chatbot platform, according to court documents reviewed by Reuters. The ruling represents a notable expansion of law enforcement's ability to obtain digital evidence from AI service providers. Search warrants targeting