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Tech Giants Divided on Whether AI Will Be Open-Sourced or Closed
Tech leaders have been vocal proponents of the need to regulate artificial intelligence, but they're also lobbying hard to make sure the new rules work in their favor. That's not to say they all want ...
Charities, Churches and Schools Critical in Providing Severe Weather Aid
A new survey found that a majority of Americans (82 percent) think nonprofit organizations, schools, camps and houses of worship should prepare in advance for severe weather events since members and ...
Recent Iran Hack on Water System has U.S. Calling for Tighter Cybersecurity
A top White House national security official said recent cyber attacks by Iranian hackers on U.S. water authorities, as well as a separate spate of ransomware attacks on the health care industry, ...
Porch Pirates Will Lead to $6B Loss This Holiday Season
An estimated $6 billion will be lost to Porch Pirates this year, according to new statistics released by home security tip company SafeWise. The sixth annual report provides insight into package ...
NICB: Staged Vehicle Accidents Top Fraud Trend in South Carolina
Staged auto accidents are the top fraud issue in South Carolina, according to new analysis released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). South Carolina ranked 13th in the nation in terms of ...
Tesla Cybertruck’s Design Raises Safety Concerns
The angular design of Tesla's Cybertruck has safety experts concerned the electric pickup truck's stiff stainless-steel exoskeleton could hurt pedestrians and cyclists and damage other vehicles on ...
Judge: Boy Scout Abuse Claims Fund Shouldn’t Pay $21M in Lawyer Fees
The judge presiding over the Boys Scouts of America's bankruptcy has rejected a $21 million fee request from attorneys hired by law firms representing survivors of child sexual abuse. A group of ...
Humanity on Verge of 5 Climate Tipping Points, Report Warns
Five major global "tipping points" are in danger of being crossed at current levels of warming, a new study warns, leaving humanity at an inflection point between two potential futures. An ...