Hundreds of public figures including ‘AI godfathers’ urge ‘superintelligence’ ban

Worased Boontipchayakun | Istock | Getty Images A group of prominent figures, including artificial intelligence and technology experts, has called for an end to efforts to create ‘superintelligence’ — a form of AI that would surpass humans on essentially all cognitive tasks.  Over 850 people, including tech leaders like Virgin Group founder Richard Branson and…

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Senators brace for another possible shutdown in January

Senators from both parties are preparing for another government shutdown next year after Republicans blocked a proposal to extend expiring health insurance subsidies, an issue that sparked a 43-day shutdown that took up much of the fall calendar. Liberal Democrats in the Senate are angry that Republicans have blocked a proposal to increase subsidies, which……

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