New York Clamps Down on AI as Chatbots Must Disclose Identity and Protect Minors in Tech Safety Overhaul
New York introduces laws aiming at regulating AI technology, requiring companies to disclose when chatbots are used and directing at-risk users to mental health resources. Creating sexual deepfakes of minors is criminalized under the new legislation.
23andMe Warns of Mass Layoffs Amid Bankruptcy, San Francisco Office Closure Looms
23andMe is facing large-scale layoffs and potential bankruptcy, with possible closure of its San Francisco office and uncertain future for employees, including executives and scientists, amid financial struggles and a prior cyberattack.
Oak Ridge National Lab Secures Key AI Research Awards, Aims to Revolutionize Science with Supercomputing
Six projects at Oak Ridge National Laboratory received NAIRR and INCITE awards for AI foundation models advancing scientific research in areas including energy, cancer screening, and natural disaster monitoring.
San Jose's Vimaan Robotics Settles for $1.5 Million Amid Allegations of Improper Federal Grant Acquisition
Vimaan Robotics has settled for $1.5 million over claims it falsely obtained federal funds, despite being ineligible due to venture capital majority ownership.
ORNL Sparks Energy Revolution with Machine Learning Breakthrough for Electrical Grid Stability
ORNL developed a machine learning predictive model to simulate the electrical grid's response to fluctuations, maintaining accuracy with less than 5% error while protecting proprietary technology details.
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