The technology’s problems have led many observers to become skeptical that Tesla’s system will ever be able to operate safely on a broad scale.
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How tech companies are obscuring AI’s real carbon footprint
Despite pledges to become carbon-negative, tech companies are creating more and more planet-warming emissions.
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Nvidia eyes return to record as AI spending bonanza continues
Concerns about the returns from AI investments recently contributed to a tech selloff, although that dip was readily bought amid signs that economic growth remains resilient and rising confidence that the spending on AI itself will stay strong.
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U.S. proposes rules to stop Americans from investing in Chinese technology with military uses
President Biden also placed a stiff tariff on Chinese EVs, an issue with political implications as he and Republican Donald Trump are both trying to show voters who can best stand up to China.
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Eight U.S. newspapers sue ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement
The executive editor for the Tribune Publishing and MediaNews Group papers said the tech companies shouldn’t be allowed to steal ‘our work to build their own businesses at our expense.’
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China surging equipment sales to Russia to help war effort in Ukraine
U.S. intelligence reports increased sales of machine tools, microelectronics and other technology Moscow uses to produce missiles, tanks, aircraft and other weaponry.
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Maine lobstermen struggle to adapt to new electronic reporting rules. Their licenses are on the line.
Because of a federal mandate, many Maine fishermen – and all lobstermen – must now file online reports documenting how much they caught and where.
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Commentary: As elected city officials, we’re taking a united stand against hate in Maine
Condemnation is only the first step. It is time we take proactive measures to curtail such incidents in the future.
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Maine Voices: Can Congress encourage wiser AI?
Oversight will be vital as these systems are marketed to millions, turning citizens and their deliberative powers into products any businesses and politicians can purchase.
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Maine Voices: ‘Privacy is power,’ and we all deserve to have it back
Mainers need their state legislators to give support to strong privacy bills that will guarantee that their personal information is protected by the law.