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U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hold an event to highlight their administration’s approach to artificial intelligence in the East Room of the White House on October 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. President Biden issued a new executive order on Monday, directing his administration to create a new chief AI officer, track companies developing the most powerful AI systems, adopt stronger privacy policies and “both deploy AI and guard against its possible bias,” creating new safety guidelines and industry standards. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Harris likely to combine Biden AI policies with Silicon Valley-informed approach

The vice president and soon-to-be Democratic presidential nominee has been the voice for several White House AI actions and led on getting voluntary safety commitments from tech…
Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M.; Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind.; Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y.; and Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., are pictured walking out of the White House. The Eisenhower Executive Office Building is visible in the background.
Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M.; Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind.; Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y.; and Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., prepare to talk to reporters after meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House in October 2023. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Chevron’s downfall highlights need for clear artificial intelligence laws

Much of Biden’s AI executive order isn't likely to be affected, but legislation coming from Congress will need to account for the Supreme Court’s ruling, experts say.
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 21, 2022: Chairman Gary Peters (D-MI) listens as Transportation Security Administrator David Pekoske speaks during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images).

Bipartisan Senate bill would establish federal AI acquisition guardrails

A new bill from Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich. and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., would require agencies to assess the risks of AI before acquiring it.
MIAMI, FL – AUGUST 29: The logo of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seen at the Nation Hurricane Center on August 29, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images).

Tough budget decisions for NOAA in focus at House hearing

Cuts to the agency’s ocean observation system, weather research programs, and the National Weather Service were among concerns from lawmakers.
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WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 30: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks about his administration’s approach to artificial intelligence during an event in the East Room of the White House on October 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. President Biden issued a new executive order on Monday, directing his administration to create a new chief AI officer, track companies developing the most powerful AI systems, adopt stronger privacy policies and “both deploy AI and guard against its possible bias,” creating new safety guidelines and industry standards. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

How the Biden administration is tackling diversity in federal AI hiring

The pool of potential AI workers could pose a challenge to the administration’s efforts to build a diverse workforce to responsibly manage artificial intelligence.
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