California lawmaker proposes regulation of AI models

September 13, 2023

Artificial Intelligence/ Tech / Senator Scott Wiener’s bill seeks to require transparency from AI models. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A California lawmaker will file a bill seeking to make generative AI models more transparent and start a discussion in the state …

Apple now finally sells USB-C EarPods

September 13, 2023

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Missed out on summer travel? Airline tickets will be cheaper in the fall

September 13, 2023

New York CNN — Everyone you know traveled to Europe this summer, despite a jump in airfare. But don’t worry if you missed out — falling ticket prices could make fall the better time to fly. Prices for airfare early this autumn are much lower than fares over the summer, …

Survivors frustrated and volunteers pour in as Morocco accepts limited foreign aid following deadly quake

September 13, 2023

Tafeghaghte, Atlas Mountains CNN — Wearing an elegant holiday outfit and sunglasses, Chadia Halimi looked a bit out of place in the dusty camp on the edge of Tafeghaghte, a mountain village in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains that was leveled in last week’s earthquake. “It’s not the holiday I planned,” …

Zimbabwe’s president faces outrage after appointing son and nephew as government ministers

September 13, 2023

CNN — Zimbabwe’s recently re-elected President Emmerson Mnangagwa is facing outrage after appointing his son as deputy minister to the country’s finance ministry. Mnangagwa’s 34-year-old son, David, was among 26 officials sworn in as cabinet ministers Tuesday despite public anger when the list of the nominees was made public on …

You can host a private Swiftie party at a movie theater

September 13, 2023

CNN — Taylor Swift continues to reign. Cinemark has announced that Swifties – as her fan base is known – can host private viewing parties for her forthcoming “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” concert film. “We are excited to offer fans the ultimate Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour …

Conservatives push McCarthy to spending brink despite impeachment inquiry

September 13, 2023

CNN — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s announcement of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden has done little to quell his troubles in the spending showdown with House conservatives, setting up a potential clash with his right flank that could force the speaker to choose between keeping the government open …

US Open women’s final: American Coco Gauff rallies to defeat Aryna Sabalenka in dramatic finish

September 13, 2023

Queens, New York CNN — Coco Gauff, the world No. 10 women’s singles player, has defeated Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-3 6-2 with a dramatic comeback in the women’s US Open final. The star-studded crowd erupted with applause after Gauff’s home-turf victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens. The win …

Ashanti and Nelly confirm they are back together

September 13, 2023

CNN — Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck may have started something. Singer Ashanti and Rapper Nelly are back together more than 20 years after they were first a couple. The pair who were first linked in 2003 and split up a decade later. Both confirmed that they are once again …

Police official defends officers’ group photo with captured fugitive: ‘They’re proud of their work’

September 13, 2023

CNN — After the Pennsylvania prison escapee Danelo Cavalcante was handcuffed Wednesday morning, but before he was placed into the back of an armored van, several dozen heavily armed officers gathered around him in an arc. Cavalcante was positioned in the front, with an officer holding his arms. One officer …

Spanish water worker finds ancient gold necklaces on hillside

September 13, 2023

CNN — Two gold necklaces dating from around 2,500 years ago have been found by chance in northwestern Spain by a worker for a local water company. Sergio Marciandi was working in Cavandi, Asturias, on August 29 when he spotted a gold necklace among some rocks. He got word to …

Trump’s access to classified information restricted as he heads to trial in documents case, federal judge rules

September 13, 2023

CNN — Former President Donald Trump will be restricted on how and when he can look at, and talk about, classified information, a judge decided Wednesday after a sealed hearing the day before. The decision appears to largely be in line with restrictions special counsel Jack Smith sought to protect …