Posts by Amelia Frost
AI Agents Have Been Going Rogue In Different Tests. Now Democrats Want Answers From Tech CEOs.
Some House Democrats want to force AI CEOs to testify before Congress regarding the state and safety of the developing technology. In a letter to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, the lawmakers wrote that the developing technology has “serious implications for Americans’ safety and security,” CNBC noted. “Unfortunately, Congress has so far completely failed to…
Read MoreMark Zuckerberg Says AI’s Biggest Danger Isn’t Rogue Models. It’s Too Much Power In One Place.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is pushing back against growing fears surrounding artificial intelligence, arguing that the biggest danger may not be increasingly powerful models themselves but allowing a single government, company or institution to control them. In a sweeping 6,500-word manifesto released Monday, Zuckerberg laid out an optimistic vision in which widely available AI boosts…
Read MoreBerkshire Hathaway’s Stock Jumps As Earnings Climb And Its CEO Resumes Large Investments
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel has begun deploying the holding’s massive cash pile, accumulated during the latter years of Warren Buffet’s tenure as head of the company. Getty Images Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel has begun deploying the holding’s massive cash pile, accumulated during the latter years of Warren Buffet’s tenure as head of the…
Read MoreUkraine Targets Another Russian Refinery As Part Of Its Deadliest Attack In Years
A new Ukrainian drone strike against Russia became the deadliest in more than two years, killing 13 people and injuring 75. The attack took place in Nizhnekamsk, in the Tatarstan region. It is where the Taneco oil refinery is located and the target attacked by Kyiv, according to the Ukrainian army. CNN detailed that it…
Read MoreMeta Shares Rise After Open Sourcing a Powerful AI To Compete With Chinese Models
Meta will open source one of its most powerful AI models, Muse Spark 1.2, as it seeks to compete with Chinese counterparts. Company CEO Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement as part of a lengthy essay in which he stood by AI advances. He added that Meta will also release several open-source models called Muse Glimmer.…
Read MoreBernie Sanders Tells AI CEOs To Hit The Brakes, Warns Congress Will Step In If They Don’t
Sen. Bernie Sanders is calling on three of the U.S.’s most influential artificial intelligence companies to pause AI development, warning that lawmakers could step in if their CEOs refuse to act voluntarily. The Vermont independent directed his warning at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg amid growing concern…
Read MoreBofA’s Bullishness Gauge Hits Highest Level Since 2021. Its Chief Investment Strategists Says It’s a Warning Sign
Investor optimism has reached its highest level in nearly five years, prompting Bank of America strategists to urge clients to scale back exposure to riskier assets even though stock markets continue climbing to record highs. Bank of America’s closely watched bull-and-bear indicator climbed to 9.7 from 9.4, its strongest reading since 2021, according to a…
Read More‘Hitler Was a Left-Wing Socialist’: Elon Musk Labeled a ‘Moron’ Over Egregious Historical Claim
SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk was publicly branded a ‘moron’ on Sunday, 9 August 2026, after writing on his social media platform X that ‘Hitler was a left-wing socialist.’ The controversial assertion sparked immediate backlash across social media as commentators and users accused the billionaire of promoting what they described as a historical falsehood. The…
Read MoreNo Direct US-Iran Talks Now. Middle East Peace Missives Take Back Channel Route
Iran said on Sunday no direct talks with the US is currently on as the Middle East deadlock continues. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday Tehran is not engaging in talks with the US, but “messages are being exchanged through intermediaries,” reports said. Tehran’s top diplomat also said even if Iran strikes a deal with…
Read MoreAI Creates 16 Brand-New Viral Genomes Never Seen in Nature, Scientists Call It a Turning Point
Artificial intelligence has been used to design 16 viral genomes that had never existed in nature, with the resulting bacteriophages able to infect and kill E. coli in laboratory tests and prompting scientists to describe the work as a turning point for AI-driven biological design. Researchers at Stanford University and the Arc Institute generated about…
Read MoreNetanyahu Snubs Gaza Peace Plan. Bibi Risks Fury Of Trump To Shore Up Voter Base In Israeli Polls
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-led Gaza plan endorsed by Hamas, distancing himself from President Donald Trump. The development comes as Netanyahu tries to consolidate his voter base ahead of general elections, considered to be a close contest, AFP reported. Netanyahu said in a cabinet meeting that Israeli forces will not withdraw…
Read MoreEmily Ratajkowski’s Slim Leather Jacket and Black Jeans Are the Ideal Pre-Fall Combo
Emily Ratajkowski has the wardrobe of your dreams. Especially if your style also consists of basic, casual pieces that you reach for time and time again: That tank top you look for every time summer rolls around, a pair of flared leggings for walking your dog or to hit the gym—and even short, minimalist dresses…
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