Google Sits Pretty as A.I. Rivals Compete for Pentagon Favor
The tech giant has been rebuilding its relationship with the Defense Department and is poised to benefit as it sidesteps competitors’ controversies. Source: Original News
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Sorry, Mom. You’re Chatting With an A.I. Agent, Not Your Son.
Silicon Valley’s young coders are getting creative with this new technology. They also worry they’re not spending enough time with it. Source: Original News
Homeland Security Nominee Clears Key Hurdle
If confirmed, Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma would be taking over the department at a sensitive moment. Source: Original News
Attacks on Energy Infrastructure Could Lead to Much Higher Prices
Attacks on oil and natural gas facilities this week could make it much harder for Persian Gulf countries to rebuild and restart production when the war eventually end. Source: Original News
What to Know About Section 702, the Controversial Warrantless Surveillance Law
A warrantless wiretapping law known as Section 702 is set to expire on April 20 unless Congress votes to extend it. Past cycles have been rocky. Source: Original News
A.I. Bots Can Act as Personal Digital Assistants, but There Are Serious Risks
New A.I. bots can do more than just chat. They can edit files, send emails, book trips and cause trouble. Source: Original News
Trump Vowed to Crack Down on Fraudsters, but He’s Pardoned Dozens
Across both of his terms, President Trump has granted clemency to more than 70 allies, donors and others convicted in fraud cases. Source: Original News
Trump Says U.S. and Qatar Not Involved in Strike on Iran’s South Pars Gas Field
President Trump said Israel was responsible for the attack, but vowed to “massively” destroy the gas field if Tehran hit Qatar’s energy facilities in retaliation. Source: Original News
‘Go Big and Go Loud’: Inside the Justice Dept.’s Push to Prosecute Protesters
Prosecutors have struggled to prove in court what the president and his aides have repeatedly said in public: that a network of leftist activists presents a serious threat to national security. Source: Original News
Elon Musk Whips Up Frenzy Against John Thune Over SAVE America Act
The billionaire Elon Musk is furiously pushing on social media for Senator John Thune, the majority leader, to pass the SAVE America Act. But so far, he hasn’t publicly spent money to promote the bill. Source: Original News