Ted Lieu of California is
pushing a resolution to the House that was written entirely
by the online artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT.
According to Lieu’s AI-written resolution, Congress has the , “responsibility to ensure that the development and
deployment of AI is done in a way that is safe, ethical,
and respects the rights and privacy of all Americans.”.
According to Lieu’s AI-written resolution, Congress has the , “responsibility to ensure that the development and
deployment of AI is done in a way that is safe, ethical,
and respects the rights and privacy of all Americans.”.
Lieu is reportedly pushing for Congress to
launch a nonpartisan commission to oversee
and make recommendations for regulating AI.
.
The rapid advancements in AI technology
have made it clear that the time to act is now
to ensure that AI is used in ways that are
safe, ethical and beneficial for society, Ted Lieu, ChatGPT-written op-ed, via 'The New York Times'.
Failure to do so could lead
to a future where the risks
of AI far outweigh its benefits, Ted Lieu, ChatGPT-written op-ed, via 'The New York Times'.
In a 'New York Times' op-ed, Lieu explained not only
his interest in the possibilities of AI, but also his
fears concerning the rapidly advancing technology.
In a 'New York Times' op-ed, Lieu explained not only
his interest in the possibilities of AI, but also his
fears concerning the rapidly advancing technology.
As one of just three members
of Congress with a computer science
degree, I am enthralled by A.I.
And
excited about the incredible ways it
will continue to advance society, Ted Lieu, ChatGPT-written op-ed, via 'The New York Times'.
And as a member of Congress,
I am freaked out by A.I.,
specifically A.I.
That is left
unchecked and unregulated, Ted Lieu, ChatGPT-written op-ed, via 'The New York Times'.
On February 14, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said
that all members of the House Intelligence Committee
will be given courses in both AI and Quantum computing.
.
On February 14, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said
that all members of the House Intelligence Committee
will be given courses in both AI and Quantum computing.
.
According to McCarthy, members of the committee
will receive the same training as military
generals on the complex, ever-evolving topics.
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iOS Gets , Free ChatGPT App.
The free app works on
iPhones and iPads, The Verge reports.
The free app works on
iPhones and iPads, The Verge reports.
It will first be made available in the U.S. and then be offered in other countries "in the coming weeks.".
OpenAI also announced that
Android will have its own version "soon.".
ChatGPT was made available
to the public last November.
While OpenAI never previously revealed that it was developing a mobile app, it makes sense considering the chatbot's popularity.
Some estimates suggest ChatGPT had been used
by 100 million people by January, The Verge reports. .
A premium subscription, ChatGPT Plus,
was made available for $20 in February. .
Until now, the best way to utilize the
chatbot's language models on mobile
was via Microsoft's Bing app.
The tech company was using this feature to entice more people to use Bing and Edge.
However, with the creation of a ChatGPT app, some users are likely to abandon Microsoft's offerings
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Microsoft CEO Dismisses , Widespread Concerns Over AI.
'Time' reports that the release of adaptive AI tools
like ChatGPT has prompted concerns about the
new technology's potential impact on society.
Not long after Microsoft released an AI-powered version of Bing in February, reports began to emerge
of erratic and concerning interactions with users. .
Not long after Microsoft released an AI-powered version of Bing in February, reports began to emerge
of erratic and concerning interactions with users. .
Leaders in tech signed an open letter pushing for
a six-month pause on training advanced AI systems,
citing “profound risks to society and humanity.”.
Leaders in tech signed an open letter pushing for
a six-month pause on training advanced AI systems,
citing “profound risks to society and humanity.”.
Many researchers steeped in these issues,
including myself, expect that the most likely
result of building a superhumanly smart AI,
under anything remotely like the current
circumstances, is that literally
everyone on Earth will die, Eliezer Yudkowsky, Decision theorist at the nonprofit Machine Intelligence Research Institute, via 'Time'.
'Time' reports that Microsoft
CEO Satya Nadella says he has
no concerns about the technology. .
According to Nadella, the company
has worked to mitigate risks
associated with its AI systems.
When it comes to job displacement,
Nadella suggests that AI can help
displaced workers find new jobs.
We need new technology to help us with
the economic growth that we enjoyed
in the early part of the 20th century.
What if we can have that type
of economic growth this time
around, but it’s much more even?, Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO, via 'Time'.
We need new technology to help us with
the economic growth that we enjoyed
in the early part of the 20th century.
What if we can have that type
of economic growth this time
around, but it’s much more even?, Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO, via 'Time'.
According to Nadella, the benefits
of AI far outweigh the associated risks.
'Time' reports that despite advocating for the safety
of their AI systems, Microsoft has actively pushed back
against efforts to regulate AI in the European Union. .
'Time' reports that despite advocating for the safety
of their AI systems, Microsoft has actively pushed back
against efforts to regulate AI in the European Union.
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Biden and McCarthy , Still Haven’t Made a Debt Limit Deal.
June 1 is the deadline for America's
debt limit to be raised before the country defaults for the first time ever.
The House speaker and U.S. president ended
their current round of talks regarding the
situation on the evening of May 22, CNN reports.
The House speaker and U.S. president ended
their current round of talks regarding the
situation on the evening of May 22, CNN reports.
While no deal was reached,
the two leaders are optimistic. .
I felt we had a productive discussion. We don’t have an agreement yet,
but I did feel the discussion was productive in areas that we have differences of opinion, Kevin McCarthy, House speaker, via statement.
We reiterated once again that
default is off the table and the only way to move forward is in good faith toward a bipartisan agreement, Joe Biden, U.S. president, via statement.
While there are areas of disagreement, the Speaker and I, and his lead negotiators…
and our staffs will continue to discuss the path forward, Joe Biden, U.S. president, via statement.
McCarthy also said that once an agreement is reached, he will uphold the House's three-day rule to make sure legislators have enough time to examine the deal before voting.
But not everyone is so optimistic
about the discussions thus far. .
Democrat Hakeem Jeffries said
things are moving in the "wrong direction.".
They’ve rejected the fact that
President Biden is willing to consider freezing spending. It will reduce
the deficit by a trillion dollars. , Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic leader, via statement.
This is what the extreme MAGA Republicans say that they want. They rejected. They rejected an unwillingness to not put the country through this again, Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic leader, via statement
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US Debt Ceiling Crisis , Highlights Government Spending.
'Newsweek' reports that recent polls have suggested
that Americans feel government spending sits
at the center of the current debt ceiling crisis.
'Newsweek' reports that recent polls have suggested
that Americans feel government spending sits
at the center of the current debt ceiling crisis.
According to a poll of 1,500 adults, at least half said they
think the government is overspending, while an equal
number want commitments to cut spending.
If the debt ceiling is not raised or suspended, the
U.S. could default on the $31.5 trillion debt it owes,
which would have significant global consequences.
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy points
to a bill passed by House Republicans that
"avoids default and tackles reckless spending.".
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy points
to a bill passed by House Republicans that
"avoids default and tackles reckless spending.".
The House bill calls for $4.8 trillion in savings
over the next decade and includes a reversal
of some key aspects of Biden's agenda.
The House bill calls for $4.8 trillion in savings
over the next decade and includes a reversal
of some key aspects of Biden's agenda.
Those cuts would include the student
loan relief program and Biden's
proposed clean energy tax credits.
'Newsweek' points out that the clean energy
tax credits are a crucial part of Biden's goal of
moving the U.S. closer to a green economy.
'Newsweek' points out that the clean energy
tax credits are a crucial part of Biden's goal of
moving the U.S. closer to a green economy.
To a large extent, it is just about the size
and the scope of government, which feeds
into larger debates about what the
appropriate role of the state is in
the U.S. economy and in people's lives, Thomas Gift, Director of the Center on U.S. Politics
at University College London (UCL), via 'Newsweek'.
Over the course of Biden's tenure,
more and more Americans have become
skeptical of spending on the order
of magnitude Biden has proposed, Thomas Gift, Director of the Center on U.S. Politics
at University College London (UCL), via 'Newsweek'.
'Newsweek' reports that the impending financial
disaster could lead to either party agreeing to
compromises that help to avoid the worst outcome
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Opposition Parties Score, Stunning Election Win , in Thailand.
Associated Press reports that Thailand's two leading opposition
parties celebrated capturing a majority of seats in the
House of Representatives in an astonishing election victory.
Associated Press reports that Thailand's two leading opposition
parties celebrated capturing a majority of seats in the
House of Representatives in an astonishing election victory.
The Move Forward Party and the Pheu Thai Party
are reportedly now planning the next stage in their
bid to take over the military-dominated government.
The Move Forward Party and the Pheu Thai Party
are reportedly now planning the next stage in their
bid to take over the military-dominated government.
The overwhelming electoral victory by
Move Forward and Pheu Thai is a decisive
sign that voters want a polity where the
people, not the military, decide their future, Tyrell Haberkorn, a Thai studies scholar at the University
of Wisconsin, via Associated Press.
The overwhelming electoral victory by
Move Forward and Pheu Thai is a decisive
sign that voters want a polity where the
people, not the military, decide their future, Tyrell Haberkorn, a Thai studies scholar at the University
of Wisconsin, via Associated Press.
Voters want a Thailand with free speech, without compulsory military conscription, and where the people’s voices are valued, not something to be silenced or bought, Tyrell Haberkorn, Thai studies scholar at the University
of Wisconsin, via Associated Press.
Voters want a Thailand with free speech, without compulsory military conscription, and where the people’s voices are valued, not something to be silenced or bought, Tyrell Haberkorn, Thai studies scholar at the University
of Wisconsin, via Associated Press.
AP reports that Thailand has been led
by Prayuth Chan-ocha, a former army
commander, for the past nine years.
His hopes of maintaining power have been hampered by
a lagging economy, a criticized response to the COVID
pandemic and his opposition to democratic reform.
The sentiment of the era has changed
and it’s right. And today it’s a new day
and hopefully it’s full of bright
sunshine of hope going forward, Pita Limjaroenrat, Move Forward Party, via Associated Press.
Thailand's opposition parties have campaigned
against the military's continued political interference,
marked by over a dozen coups since 1932.
On May 15, the Move Forward Party
captured 151 seats in the lower House,
winning more than 24% of the popular vote.
Coming in closely behind Move Forward,
the Pheu Thai Party won a projected 141 seats.
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George Santos Pleads, Not Guilty to Multiple Charges, Including Wire Fraud.
On May 10, Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty
to 13 criminal charges, shortly after he was formally
accused of misleading donors by federal prosecutors. .
On May 10, Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty
to 13 criminal charges, shortly after he was formally
accused of misleading donors by federal prosecutors. .
'The Hill' reports that the charges against
Santos also include misrepresenting his finances
to both government agencies and the public.
After pleading not guilty, Santos
was released on a $500,000 bond. .
In total, the congressman is facing seven counts
of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering
and one count of stealing public funds.
The charges also include two counts
of making materially false statements
to the House of Representatives.
'The Hill' reports that Santos'
tenure in Congress has been
marked by criticism and controversy.
According to the indictment, approximately
$74,000 of donor contributions were allegedly
transferred into Santos' personal bank accounts.
According to the indictment, approximately
$74,000 of donor contributions were allegedly
transferred into Santos' personal bank accounts.
Some Republican lawmakers have called for Santos to
resign for months, but those calls have intensified since
the charges against the congressman were unsealed.
Some Republican lawmakers have called for Santos to
resign for months, but those calls have intensified since
the charges against the congressman were unsealed.
The people of New York’s
3rd district deserve a voice
in Congress. George Santos
should be immediately expelled
from Congress and a special
election initiated at
the soonest possible date, Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), Republican Representative of Texas, via 'The Hill'.
The people of New York’s
3rd district deserve a voice
in Congress. George Santos
should be immediately expelled
from Congress and a special
election initiated at
the soonest possible date, Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), Republican Representative of Texas, via 'The Hill'.
Meanwhile, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise have not called
for Santos to resign but are waiting for the outcome of the trial. .
Meanwhile, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise have not called
for Santos to resign but are waiting for the outcome of the trial. .
He could go through his time of trial,
we’ll find out how the outcome is, Kevin McCarthy, Republican Speaker of the House, via 'The Hill'
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US House Passes , Debt Limit Bill , As Default Looms.
On April 26, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy passed
his debt ceiling bill by a narrow margin of 217 to 215. .
NBC reports that the passage of the bill
throws into question whether the United States
will be able to avoid a looming default.
Both the Democratic-controlled
Senate and the Biden administration have
said that they would not approve the bill. .
Both the Democratic-controlled
Senate and the Biden administration have
said that they would not approve the bill. .
However, Republicans believe that
the passage of the bill in the House opens
the door for further negotiation. .
Now he should sit down and negotiate.
We are the only party to take fiscal
action... that would lift the debt limit
so we wouldn’t have economic damage, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via NBC.
NBC reports that the White House has
said it will not compromise on raising
the debt limit with policy strings attached.
According to the Treasury Department, economic
calamity from the U.S. defaulting on its debts could
happen as early as June 5 if Congress fails to act in time.
According to the Treasury Department, economic
calamity from the U.S. defaulting on its debts could
happen as early as June 5 if Congress fails to act in time.
Our plan has always been the same:
to avoid default, to pass a clean
debt ceiling — no brinksmanship,
no hostage-taking. , Chuck Schumer, Democratic Senate Majority Leader, via NBC.
However, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell
suggests that a compromise between both
parties is the only way forward.
The agreement needs to be
reached between the speaker
and the president. Until he and
the speaker of the House reach
an agreement, we’ll be at a standoff, Mitch McConnell, Republican Senate Minority Leader, via NBC
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5 Takeaways From , Trump's Town Hall .
Following former President
Donald Trump's town hall, CNN reports
on some of the major takeaways. .
Trump dismisses Carroll trial, One day before the town hall, Trump was
found liable for sexual abuse and defamation
against writer Jean E. Carroll in a civil trial. .
Trump dismisses Carroll trial, One day before the town hall, Trump was
found liable for sexual abuse and defamation
against writer Jean E. Carroll in a civil trial. .
When asked, Trump said that he
doubted the outcome of the trial would
harm his standing with female voters. .
View of looming U.S. debt default, Trump predicted that Democrats would compromise,
while insisting that a potentially catastrophic default
is still preferable to continuing unchecked spending. .
View of looming U.S. debt default, Trump predicted that Democrats would compromise,
while insisting that a potentially catastrophic default
is still preferable to continuing unchecked spending. .
Vague stance on abortion, CNN reports that Trump dodged questions
about a potential federal abortion ban,
which has already split the Republican party. .
We now have a great negotiating
ability, and I think we’re going to
be able to get something done, Donald Trump, former President of the United States, via CNN.
Ending the war in Ukraine, CNN reports that Trump refused to pick
sides in the conflict, while emphasizing the
importance of bringing the violence to an end.
I don’t think in terms of winning
and losing. I think in terms of
getting it settled so we
stop killing all these people, Donald Trump, former President of the United States, via CNN.
Repeated claims of election fraud, Trump continued to refute the results of the
2020 presidential election, despite having already
lost dozens of legal cases to overturn the results. .
I think it’s a shame what
happened. I think it’s a very
sad thing for our country, Donald Trump, former President of the United States, via CNN
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Bipartisan Senate Bill , Aims to Keep Kids , Under 13 Off Social Media.
This week, senators from both sides of the political divide
announced legislation aimed at protecting children from
aspects of social media found to impact mental health.
NPR reports that a bipartisan group of senators
claim that social media is contributing to
a mental health crisis among young Americans.
NPR reports that a bipartisan group of senators
claim that social media is contributing to
a mental health crisis among young Americans.
The proposed Protecting Kids on Social Media Act , would ban children under the age of 13 , from accessing social media.
Teens from 13 to 18 years old would need
a parent to provide a valid form of ID in order
for them to become users on a platform.
NPR reports that the proposed bill is sponsored by Republican Senators Tom Cotton and Katie Britt, and Democratic Senators Brian Schatz and Chris Murphy.
NPR reports that the proposed bill is sponsored by Republican Senators Tom Cotton and Katie Britt, and Democratic Senators Brian Schatz and Chris Murphy.
NPR reports that the proposed bill is sponsored by Republican Senators Tom Cotton and Katie Britt, and Democratic Senators Brian Schatz and Chris Murphy.
The business model of these apps is
simple, the duration of time the user
spends on the app and the extent to
which they engage with content
is directly correlated with ad revenue, Brian Schatz, Democratic Senator for Hawaii, via NPR.
Hawaii's Sen. Brian Schatz argues that the result of social
media platforms driving users to spend long amounts
of time on their platforms could be "catastrophic.".
Social media [companies] have
stumbled onto a stubborn, devastating
fact: The way to get kids to linger
on the platforms and to maximize
platforms is to upset them, Brian Schatz, Democratic Senator for Hawaii, via NPR.
According to a Pew Research study,
most teens say they go on social media platforms
like YouTube and TikTok at least once every day.
According to a Pew Research study,
most teens say they go on social media platforms
like YouTube and TikTok at least once every day.
The growing evidence is clear:
social media is making kids more
depressed and wreaking havoc
on their mental health, while kids
are suffering, social media companies
are profiting. This needs to stop, Brian Schatz, Democratic Senator for Hawaii, via NPR.
The growing evidence is clear:
social media is making kids more
depressed and wreaking havoc
on their mental health, while kids
are suffering, social media companies
are profiting. This needs to stop, Brian Schatz, Democratic Senator for Hawaii, via NPR
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North Dakota , Becomes Latest State , to Pass Strict Abortion Ban.
On April 24, North Dakota adopted one of the United States'
strictest abortion laws, banning the procedure
with few exceptions up to six weeks of gestation.
This bill clarifies and refines
existing state law… and reaffirms
North Dakota as a pro-life state, Doug Burgum, Republican governor of North Dakota, via 'The Guardian'.
'The Guardian' reports that the new law
allows abortions up to six weeks only in
the case of rape, incest or medical emergency.
North Dakota has always
been pro-life and believed in
valuing the moms and children
both. We’re pretty happy and
grateful that the governor
stands with that value, Janne Myrdal, Republican senator, via 'The Guardian'.
Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned
Roe v. Wade last year, numerous states
have moved to ban or restrict the procedure.
Currently, 13 states have already
put bans in place on abortion
at all stages of pregnancy.
Meanwhile, at least 20 Democratic
states have launched a network
to strengthen access to abortions.
'The Guardian' reports that North Dakota
no longer has any abortion clinics, after
the state's last facility in Fargo was shut down.
The owner of that facility, the Red River Women's
Clinic, continues to pursue a lawsuit challenging the
constitutionality of North Dakota's abortion bans.
I don’t think women in North Dakota
are going to accept this and there will be
action in the future to get our rights back.
Our legislature is overwhelmingly
pro-pregnancy, but I think women in the
state would like to make their own decisions, Liz Conmy, Democratic representative for North Dakota, via 'The Guardian'
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Experts Say Colorado River Deal , Fails to Solve Long-Term Problems.
Experts have warned that a hard-fought agreement
between California, Arizona and Nevada to cut the use of
the Colorado River won't solve the long-term water crisis.
'The Guardian' reports that experts say the new deal,
announced on May 22, is only a temporary solution to
a problem that threatens life in the American west.
The agreement will see the three states cut
water consumption from the dwindling river
by 13% over the next three years if adopted.
The deal is reportedly backed by $1.2 billion in
federal funds and encourages voluntary reductions
made in exchange for government grant money.
'The Guardian' reports that the deal
comes after months of missed
deadlines and stagnant negotiations. .
However, experts warn that the measure
is not enough to prevent the existential
threat posed by the Colorado River. .
Following years of over-allocation to meet the
needs of a rapidly expanding U.S. west, the region
is now facing unprecendented global warming. .
'The Guardian' reports that the American west
is facing a "megadrought' that is the worst
the region has experienced in 1,200 years.
The Colorado River supports 40 million people, including
the populations of Los Angeles and Denver, while
also supplying water for millions of acres of cropland.
The Colorado River supports 40 million people, including
the populations of Los Angeles and Denver, while
also supplying water for millions of acres of cropland.
This deal is clearly a Band-Aid
solution for a short-term fix, Katharine Jacobs, Expert in water and climate adaptation
at the University of Arizona, via 'The Guardian'.
It’s better than nothing, but we are
just putting off a much more dramatic
change needed to resolve this problem. , Katharine Jacobs, Expert in water and climate adaptation
at the University of Arizona, via 'The Guardian'
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Major Supreme Court Cases , to Be Decided in the Current Term.
NBC reports that the United States Supreme Court
is poised to decide a number of potentially
pivotal cases in the coming months. .
With a 6-3 conservative majority, the high court is expected
to move the law further right on issues including
affirmative action, immigration and voting rights.
Here are some of the major cases on the horizon.
Merril v. Milligan, This case looks to further
weaken the Voting Rights Act,
which is meant to protect minority voters.
The Voting Rights Act was meant to address
claims that minority-majority districts were
drawn to increase the power of white voters.
The Voting Rights Act was meant to address
claims that minority-majority districts were
drawn to increase the power of white voters.
U.S. v. Texas, This Biden administration policy looks
to set new immigration enforcement
priorities that focus on public safety threats.
The Supreme Court will decide whether to overturn
a Texas-based federal judge's June ruling that blocked
the policy from going into effect nationwide.
303 Creative v. Elenis, This LGBTQ rights case will determine whether business
owners refusing to work on same-sex weddings
can be considered under anti-discrimination laws.
Moore v. Harper, NBC reports that this case revolves around
a legal theory that would limit the ability of
state courts to review specific election laws.
Biden v. Nebraska , & Department of Education v. Brown, These cases look to revive the Biden
administration's student loan forgiveness program,
which was blocked in the lower courts. .
Biden v. Nebraska , & Department of Education v. Brown, These cases look to revive the Biden
administration's student loan forgiveness program,
which was blocked in the lower courts.
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China's CDC , Warns of Rising Cases , Amid New COVID Variant.
NBC reports that China is facing
a potential COVID surge of up to 65 million
cases per week by the end of June.
The news comes just months after China lifted far
reaching 'zero-COVID' measures that included strict
lockdowns, mass testing and forced quarantines. .
Respiratory disease specialist Zhong Nanshan
released new data at a medical conference
this week in the southern city of Guangzhou. .
NBC reports that the United States and China stopped releasing weekly case updates earlier this month, making
it difficult to determine the extent of the current outbreak.
NBC reports that the United States and China stopped releasing weekly case updates earlier this month, making
it difficult to determine the extent of the current outbreak.
The U.S. State Department, which lifted testing
requirements for travelers from China in March, declined
to say whether further restrictions were being considered.
State Department spokesman Matt Miller said that
the situation was being monitored in cooperation with
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
State Department spokesman Matt Miller said that
the situation was being monitored in cooperation with
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
We don’t want to see people anywhere,
obviously, suffering from COVID-19, Matt Miller, U.S. State Department spokesman, via NBC.
According to Miller, the U.S. remains
committed to cooperation with China , "on transnational challenges, including on global health
matters and maintaining open lines of communication.".
According to Miller, the U.S. remains
committed to cooperation with China , "on transnational challenges, including on global health
matters and maintaining open lines of communication.".
The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention's
chief epidemiologist said that about 80% of China's
1.4 billion people were infected by the first omicron wave.
The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention's
chief epidemiologist said that about 80% of China's
1.4 billion people were infected by the first omicron wave.
NBC reports that waning immunity from
that previous wave of variants may be
increasing the risk of reinfection in China.
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German Government , Slammed For Supporting New , Natural Gas Infrastructure.
On May 22, Germany rejected accusations that it
weakened existing commitments to phase out
natural gas at a summit of Group of Seven (G7) leaders.
On May 22, Germany rejected accusations that it
weakened existing commitments to phase out
natural gas at a summit of Group of Seven (G7) leaders.
Fox News reports that the German government
said that their stance remains consistent
with international climate efforts.
Fox News reports that the German government
said that their stance remains consistent
with international climate efforts.
Activists have criticized leaders' decision to support
construction of new liquefied natural gas infrastructure,
facilitating the use of a planet-warming fossil fuel.
The G7 said that "investment in the sector can be appropriate in
response to the current crisis and to address potential gas
market shortfalls provoked" by Russia's attack on Ukraine.
In the exceptional circumstance
of accelerating the phase-out of our
dependency on Russian energy, publicly
supported investment in the gas sector
can be appropriate as a temporary response, G7 statement, via NBC.
According to Greenpeace's Tracy Carty,
support for new infrastructure for fossil fuel
"is a blunt denial of the climate emergency.".
Fossil gas is one of the most polluting
forms of energy and in its liquefied form,
its carbon emissions can be as bad as coal, Tracy Carty, Greenpeace representative, via NBC.
Meanwhile, Friederike Roeder of the campaign
group Global Citizen suggests that Germany's role
in the G7 talks were "particularly disappointing.".
Meanwhile, Friederike Roeder of the campaign
group Global Citizen suggests that Germany's role
in the G7 talks were "particularly disappointing.".
The EU’s role in international climate
diplomacy is critical but if Germany,
as the biggest member state, continues
to focus its negotiation power on new
gas investments rather than leading
the way for a future free of
fossil fuels, this won’t be possible, Friederike Roeder, Global Citizen representative, via NBC.
NBC reports that G7 leaders also expressed
support for the roll-out of renewable power
generation and other energy saving measures
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Daniel Penny Maintains , NYC Subway Death of Jordan Neely , Not Race Related.
NPR reports that U.S. Marine Daniel Penny insisted in
his first interview since fatally choking Jordan Neely
that the confrontation "had nothing to do with race.".
Everybody who's ever met me can tell
you, I love all people, I love all cultures. , Daniel Penny, Former U.S. Marine, via NBC.
I was actually planning a road trip
through Africa before this happened, Daniel Penny, Former U.S. Marine, via NBC.
The 24-year-old Penny faces a felony charge of
second-degree manslaughter for the death of
Neely, a 30-year-old man who was homeless. .
The 24-year-old Penny faces a felony charge of
second-degree manslaughter for the death of
Neely, a 30-year-old man who was homeless. .
The May 1 altercation saw Penny, who is white,
place Neely, who was Black, in a chokehold for several
minutes, which resulted in the death of Neely.
NPR reports Penny called Neely's death
a tragedy and said that the real blame
should be placed on 'the system.'.
It's tragic what happened to him.
Hopefully, we can change the system
that's so desperately failed us, Daniel Penny, Former U.S. Marine, via NBC.
Penny's arrest came over a week
after the incident following protests
calling for charges against him.
Activists have compared Neely's death
to the deaths of Eric Garner and George Floyd,
who were both killed by white police officers. .
Penny has maintained that race
had nothing to do with his actions,
which resulted in Neely's death. .
I judge a person based on
their character. I'm not
a white supremacist, Daniel Penny, Former U.S. Marine, via NBC
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China-US , Technology Feud Continues , As Beijing Issues Security Warning.
On May 21, China urged owners of sensitive
computer equipment to stop purchasing goods
from the largest chipmaker in the United States.
NBC reports that the news represents an
escalation of an ongoing dispute between the U.S.
and China over technology and security. .
According to China's Cyberspace Administration,
Micron products present "serious network security
risks" that pose a threat to national security. .
Operators of critical information
infrastructure in China should stop
purchasing products from Micron Co, China's Cyberspace Administration, via NBC.
The news comes as the U.S., Europe and Japan
have moved to reduce Chinese access to
advanced chipmaking and other technology.
NBC reports that while China has warned of unspecified
consequences, it has struggled to find a form of retaliation
that doesn't impact its own smartphone producers.
China firmly promotes high-level opening
up to the outside world and, as long as it
complies with Chinese laws and regulations,
welcomes enterprises and various platform
products and services from various
countries to enter the Chinese market, China's Cyberspace Administration, via NBC.
China is investing heavily in accelerating
chip development to reduce Beijing's
reliance on foreign techonology. .
NBC reports that China spends
over $300 billion importing
foreign chips annually.
The ongoing conflict has raised concerns that two
separate spheres of technology could emerge that
would raise costs and slow international innovation. .
The ongoing conflict has raised concerns that two
separate spheres of technology could emerge that
would raise costs and slow international innovation.
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