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Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand access

Tuesday, September 15 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) - Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities rather than deepening disparities - and his foundation is pledging $1 billion to improve access. The Microsoft co-founder made the... Read More.

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins with celebrations across the US

Tuesday, September 15 by SRN News

Celebrations across the U.S. are expected in observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month, showcasing the vast diversity and culture of Latinos. Marked each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the month is an opportunity for many in the U.S. to learn about or... Read More.

Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech giants follow?

Tuesday, September 15 by SRN News

Millions of students every day turn to AI chatbots for help with schoolwork, emotional support and personal advice - often unaware of where their conversations and other personal information end up. How that data is used - and schools' role in protecting it - is... Read More.

US aims to issue deep-sea mining permits within months, Interior Secretary Burgum says

Monday, September 14 by SRN News

By Ernest Scheyder HOUSTON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Monday signaled it is nearing approval for permits to mine the deep sea, part of a broader push to boost U.S. access to the critical minerals used across much of the country's economy.... Read More.

A frail-looking McConnell returns to the US Senate after three-month absence

Monday, September 14 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Republican Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the U.S. Capitol on Monday after a three-month absence spent recuperating from a fall in his Washington home that had raised questions about his fitness to serve in Congress. "I must admit. After... Read More.

Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms

Monday, September 14 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting already underway. The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the... Read More.

US watchdog tallies Iran war’s hit to weapons stockpiles, military bases and more

Monday, September 14 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - A U.S. government watchdog released its first report Monday on the impact of the Iran war, acknowledging the military's advanced weapons shortfalls and offering the first public look at the damage to American aircraft, bases and diplomatic outposts in the Middle... Read More.

Texas moves to penalize data centers for water violations

Monday, September 14 by SRN News

By Laila Kearney NEW YORK, Sept 14 (Reuters) - The governor of Texas, one of the world's fastest-growing regions for artificial intelligence infrastructure, directed state regulators on Monday to penalize data centers that fail to disclose details about their water consumption. Texas, which halted the... Read More.

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after ‘Free Palestine’ remarks

Monday, September 14 by SRN News

By Kanishka Singh Sept 14 (Reuters) - American rapper Macklemore said on Monday he was dropped from pop star Ed Sheeran's U.S. tour after his pro-Palestinian comments and "Free Palestine" remarks during a September 4 concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Macklemore wrote on Instagram... Read More.

A Vermont man is on trial for shooting 3 Palestinian students. He claimed the CIA told him to do it

Monday, September 14 by SRN News

Jason Eaton insisted he was acting on orders from the CIA and Mossad when he shot three Palestinian college students who were walking past his home a few days after Thanksgiving. He said the U.S. and Israeli intelligence agencies transmitted the messages to him... Read More.

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