Musk says AI ‘referee’ needed after meeting with US lawmakers

Musk says AI ‘referee’ needed after meeting with US lawmakers

WASHINGTON, Sept 13 (Reuters) – American technology leaders including Tesla (TSLA.O) CEO Elon Musk, Meta Platforms (META.O) CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Alphabet (GOOGL.O) CEO Sundar Pichai met with lawmakers at Capitol Hill on Wednesday for a closed-door forum that focused on regulating artificial intelligence. Lawmakers are grappling with how to mitigate the dangers of the … Read more

Conservatives hope Supreme Court defangs US consumer watchdog

Conservatives hope Supreme Court defangs US consumer watchdog

The U.S. Supreme Court building is seen on the day that Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito released their delayed financial disclosure reports and the reports were made public in Washington, U.S., August 31, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Wurm/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights WASHINGTON, Sept 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is currently pursuing … Read more

US Senate races ahead of House on spending in bid to avoid shutdown

US Senate races ahead of House on spending in bid to avoid shutdown

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington, U.S., August 15, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Wurm/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights WASHINGTON, Sept 5 (Reuters) – Democratic leaders of the U.S. Senate, on their return from summer recess on Tuesday, sought to gain the upper hand over House Republicans in talks over government funding as the threat of … Read more

US raises concerns by Micron, Intel with China

US raises concerns by Micron, Intel with China

[1/3]U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo delivers her speech at a reception with U.S. Industry and Chinese Government Officials hosted by U.S. Ambassador to China Nick Burns, in Beijing, China, August 28, 2023. Andy Wong/Pool via REUTERS Acquire Licensing Rights BEIJING, Aug 29 (Reuters) – U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo discussed concerns about restrictions on American … Read more

At Camp David, US, South Korea and Japan condemn China, agree to deepen military ties

At Camp David, US, South Korea and Japan condemn China, agree to deepen military ties

CAMP DAVID, Maryland, Aug 18 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and the leaders of South Korea and Japan agreed at Camp David on Friday to deepen military and economic cooperation and made their strongest joint condemnation yet of “dangerous and aggressive behavior” by China in the South China Sea. The Biden administration held the … Read more

Biden signs order to ban certain tech investments in China

Biden signs order to ban certain tech investments in China

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on access to mental health care in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., July 25, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Aug 9 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order that will narrowly prohibit certain U.S. investments in sensitive technology in … Read more

China curbs exports of drone equipment amid U.S. tech tension

China curbs exports of drone equipment amid U.S. tech tension

BEIJING, July 31 (Reuters) – China on Monday announced export controls on some drones and drone-related equipment, saying it wanted to safeguard “national security and interests” amid escalating tension with the United States over access to technology. The restrictions on equipment, including some drone engines, lasers, communication equipment and anti-drone systems, will take effect on … Read more

Texas judge partially blocks small business loan rule

Texas judge partially blocks small business loan rule

July 31 (Reuters) – A Texas judge on Monday ruled that many lenders need not comply with a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) mandate to gather demographic data on small business borrowers while the U.S. Supreme Court weighs the agency’s funding. The Texas Bankers Association (TBA), American Bankers Association (ABA) and a small Texas bank … Read more

Florida judge rules against Disney in feud with DeSantis

Florida judge rules against Disney in feud with DeSantis

WILMINGTON, Delaware, July 28 (Reuters) – A Florida judge on Friday rejected a Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) request to dismiss a lawsuit by an oversight district, a move that could make it harder for the entertainment giant to pursue its own case against Governor Ron DeSantis as part of a yearlong feud. The ruling allows … Read more