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Ex-Roanoke swimmer speaks out against Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger for axing women's sports protection
How one Indiana city went from skeptical to serious contender for Bears' new stadium Vanderbilt pulled off the most improbable last-second victory you'll ever see in college football ESPN reporter claims she'made it out alive' after vintage Bill Belichick sideline interview Rams coach Sean McVay's '60 Minutes' interview reveals why you shouldn't find your identity in your job Chase Daniel nearly made Tim Tebow walk off the set of'SEC Nation' with'derogatory' comment about Florida Pat McAfee might have made an illegal immigration joke on'College GameDay,' liberals lose their minds Miami QB Darian Mensah continues to set records, but could soft schedule cost him a Heisman? Entire California high school football team suspended after mascot's obscene gesture Local company helps bring visitors back after NC's Hurricane Helene Piers Morgan shares why he'instantly' left the UK Larry Kudlow: Let's not throw a wrench into the AI movement Mark Levin: AI data centers aren't going to kill you The CCP would use AI to'malevolent' ends: Matthew Continetti Iran was preparing to launch'Armageddon,' Rep Tim Burchett says Iran was preparing to launch'Armageddon,' Rep Tim Burchett says Assistant AG warns'vulnerabilities are severe' amid alleged election fraud crackdown OutKick Sports Ex-Roanoke swimmer speaks out against Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger for axing women's sports protection VA governor takes back proposed protections for girls' sports Caldwell also weighs in on antisemitism allegations against the New York Times. Former Roanoke College swimmer Lily Mullens, who helped lead a public stand against a transgender athlete joining her women's team, is speaking out after Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's administration withdrew a proposed regulation intended to protect female-only sports and private spaces. Mullens was one of three female swimmers who formally petitioned the Virginia State Board of Health to enact the regulation, along with Hungarian Olympian Réka György and former Roanoke teammate Carter Satterfield. Up until recently, due to Governor Youngkin's leadership, which was founded in truth, Virginia was making tremendous strides toward finally doing the right thing and protecting females by keeping men out of women's sports and spaces for good.
From Watts to L.A. wildfires: The rise of California's troubled FAIR Plan
Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. From Watts to L.A. wildfires: The rise of California's troubled FAIR Plan New homebuyers are having a hard time finding fire insurance coverage in cities such as Menifee, Calif. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search.
Our A.I. Problem
Why can't the people who produced the technology, which has already shown that a different world is possible, just do the things that would prevent extinction? A decade ago, when Facebook and Uber were at the height of their powers, the halls of Silicon Valley were inscribed with two brash injunctions: "Move fast and break things" and "Seek forgiveness, not permission." These principles didn't age particularly well, and the firms have yet to be forgiven for the things they appear to have broken. As the industry's center of gravity shifted to A.I., a folksy new motto emerged: "You can just do things." The business of the frontier labs, like OpenAI and Anthropic, is the sale of individual agency.
Jedi-themed protest outside Lucas Museum targets L.A. Olympics over worker rights
Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Days before the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens, union-backed Fair Games Coalition protesters in Jedi robes rally outside Exposition Park.
Australia seeks big tech support for internet safety, AI regulation
The Australian government is seeking support from global tech giants as it works to strengthen the country's online safety laws and artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who met Apple CEO Tim Cook at the tech company's headquarters in Cupertino, California, on Saturday, said that "Australia can't do it alone" when it came to protecting children from the dangers of the internet. "We're putting stronger rules in place to keep Australians safe online," he said. "And now, big tech companies like Apple are stepping up too." Albanese, who is also in the United States for the United Nations General Assembly, used his trip to call for stronger AI regulation after dire safety warnings from industry leaders.
Drone owners rush to offload devices ahead of Beijing ban
People walk past a sign reading No drone zone in an alley in Beijing on Sept. 14. | AFP-JIJI Beijing - Drone owners in Beijing flocked to designated buy-back sites in recent days, looking to sell their devices for as much as possible ahead of an impending citywide ban. New rules in the Chinese capital ban not just the flying of unmanned aerial vehicles but the possession or storage of them, meaning owners have until November 15 to get rid of their drones. At several authorized buyer sites across the city, reporters witnessed queues of people waiting for staff to appraise their drones and negotiate prices. All sites had a visible police presence, indicating the sensitivity of the new laws, and most people there did not want to talk to reporters. At the flagship store for the world's largest drone-maker DJI in Beijing's business district, around a dozen people queued on Thursday morning hoping to sell their drones back for a reasonable price.
Trump announces plans to create an "AI Force"
Look Up Versus Say More Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable Selects Creator Playbook In My Bag Trending Now Back to School Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age Switch Off Mashable Voices All Series President Trump says he's forming a military-style AI Force modeled on Space Force, with a new AI czar to be named soon. Chance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and . President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he is forming an AI Force, modeled after the Space Force branch he established during his first term, and said he'll soon name a new AI czar to oversee the effort.
Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar
Trump says US will form'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar US President Donald Trump has announced that he will form an AI Force and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar amid warnings about the emergent technology. In a social media post on Saturday, he said his administration will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth of the industry, and pushed back against calls to slow down the development of AI until better safeguards are put in place. His post came as a slew of warnings about the potential dangers of AI have spurred calls for coordinated action on the technology's development. Trump offered no details or a timeline for his plan. AI is the next Industrial Revolution, or Internet, but will be even larger and more impactful, possibly as much as 25% of our Country's GDP, he said on social media, adding that he wants the US to continue leading China in AI.