US pitches new AI alert system to China for incidents affecting national security
The United States is looking to establish a new “notification mechanism" with China that would be triggered in cases where artificial intelligence-related incidents could affect national security. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed the proposal Sunday as the two nations meet ahead of this week’s White House talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The United States is looking to establish a new “notification mechanism" with China that would be triggered in cases where artificial intelligence-related incidents could affect national security. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed the proposal Sunday as the two nations meet ahead of this week’s White House talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
President Trump announces plans to create an ‘AI Force’ and appoint an ‘AI Czar’
President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a federal "AI Force" and appoint an "AI Czar" to oversee the nation's artificial intelligence industry.
President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a federal "AI Force" and appoint an "AI Czar" to oversee the nation's artificial intelligence industry.
Texas puts brakes on new Flock camera installations along state roads
Gov. Abbott has ordered TxDOT to stop issuing permits allowing the installation of Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers along state roads.
Gov. Abbott has ordered TxDOT to stop issuing permits allowing the installation of Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers along state roads.
'Stop the AI Race' rally outside Dreamforce in San Francisco
About two dozen protesters in San Francisco gathered Thursday morning to express their disapproval of artificial intelligence during the final day of the Dreamforce conference.
About two dozen protesters in San Francisco gathered Thursday morning to express their disapproval of artificial intelligence during the final day of the Dreamforce conference.
Hays County votes against law enforcement technology contract
Hays County was looking at a 10-year contract with a law enforcement technology company, but that changed on Tuesday.
Hays County was looking at a 10-year contract with a law enforcement technology company, but that changed on Tuesday.
Hays County votes against technology for law enforcement
Hays County was looking at a 10-year contract with a law enforcement technology company, but that changed on Tuesday.
Hays County was looking at a 10-year contract with a law enforcement technology company, but that changed on Tuesday.
Texas data centers could face penalties over water reporting
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state's water development board to start penalizing major water users if they haven't complied with water use reporting requirements.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state's water development board to start penalizing major water users if they haven't complied with water use reporting requirements.
AI industry wants to slow down
American AI leaders are calling for a coordinated slowdown in artificial intelligence development. But, President Trump wants to charge "full steam ahead" on the technology.
American AI leaders are calling for a coordinated slowdown in artificial intelligence development. But, President Trump wants to charge "full steam ahead" on the technology.
AI tools: What's the difference | High-Tech Texan
Michael Garfield, the High-Tech Texan, breaks down the difference between the top four artificial intelligence tools on the market: ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini.
Michael Garfield, the High-Tech Texan, breaks down the difference between the top four artificial intelligence tools on the market: ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini.
Viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend sparks school safety concerns in Texas
Law enforcement agencies and school districts across Texas are warning families about a viral social media trend involving threatening messages directed toward schools, students and communities.
Law enforcement agencies and school districts across Texas are warning families about a viral social media trend involving threatening messages directed toward schools, students and communities.
Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
EPA proposal would make it harder for public to comment on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
Abbott pauses state funding as Texas cities ditch Flock cameras
Several Texas cities have recently canceled or reconsidered their contracts for the AI-powered license plate reader systems.
Several Texas cities have recently canceled or reconsidered their contracts for the AI-powered license plate reader systems.
Austin City Council votes to regulate data centers
Austin City Council unanimously approved a resolution to start creating regulations for data centers.
Austin City Council unanimously approved a resolution to start creating regulations for data centers.
Austin City Council to discuss data center regulations
Austin currently doesn't have a regulatory framework for data centers, so City Council plans to update the city code to address this.
Austin currently doesn't have a regulatory framework for data centers, so City Council plans to update the city code to address this.
AI jobs are booming and paying more — but women are being left behind
AI is creating some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in the U.S., but women remain significantly underrepresented in the field.
AI is creating some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in the U.S., but women remain significantly underrepresented in the field.
Anthropic AI agent created fake accounts to trick real people in security test, AISI says
An AI agent tried using fake accounts and social engineering to convince someone to approve malicious code without being told to do so.
An AI agent tried using fake accounts and social engineering to convince someone to approve malicious code without being told to do so.
Texas Gov. Abbott defends data center pause after Trump calls policy a ‘mistake’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defended his decision to pause new data center approvals over power grid and water concerns after Donald Trump criticized the policy as an economic mistake.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defended his decision to pause new data center approvals over power grid and water concerns after Donald Trump criticized the policy as an economic mistake.
Texas halts power grid connections for new data centers over energy, water supply concerns
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state regulators to pause grid approvals for new data centers until a comprehensive audit on power and water usage is completed.
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state regulators to pause grid approvals for new data centers until a comprehensive audit on power and water usage is completed.
NY school pauses $60K AI robot teacher over privacy fears, maker’s sex doll ties
A program to bring an AI-powered robot into a New York classroom has been halted, at least temporarily.
A program to bring an AI-powered robot into a New York classroom has been halted, at least temporarily.