Most say Trump, Congress not taking AI risk seriously: Survey

The Hill - Oct 7, 2026

Most U.S. voters want more safeguards on artificial intelligence and think the federal government has fallen short in confronting the powerful technology’s risks, according to a new poll. In a Reuters/Ipsos survey released Wednesday, 57 percent of respondents said they believe the Trump administration is not taking the risks posed by AI seriously enough, while...

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Most say Trump, Congress not taking AI risk seriously: Survey

Oct 7, 2026

Most say Trump, Congress not taking AI risk seriously: Survey

Most U.S. voters want more safeguards on artificial intelligence and think the federal government has fallen short in confronting the powerful technology’s risks, according to a new poll. In a Reuters/Ipsos survey released Wednesday, 57 percent of voters said they believe the Trump administration is not taking the risks posed by AI seriously enough, while...

Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say

Oct 7, 2026

Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say

The 50-year-old's prognosis remains unclear and she faces a lengthy recovery, her lawyers said, noting that her arms were burned and blistered from the execution attempt

AI safety group outlines demands for legislation, warns lawmakers

Oct 7, 2026

AI safety group outlines demands for legislation, warns lawmakers

Guardrails Action, a nonprofit pushing for safeguards on artificial intelligence, led a coalition of nearly 40 organizations to outline a series of key principles for AI legislation, warning that it will oppose anything less. In a Wednesday letter to lawmakers, the coalition argued legislation must feature enforceable and transparent government oversight that is not designed...

OpenAI releases new batch of math breakthroughs

Oct 7, 2026

OpenAI releases new batch of math breakthroughs

OpenAI released a new batch of mathematics breakthroughs on Tuesday following calls from AI researchers and developers to slow the growth of the technology. The company released 377 results that cover physics, mathematical and other scientific problems solved by an OpenAI internal frontier model not yet available to the public. “Towards acceleration of scientific discovery...

IMF chief urges countries to do more to curb debt and regulate AI

Oct 7, 2026

IMF chief urges countries to do more to curb debt and regulate AI

Countries both rich and poor must take faster action to cut debt and counter growing inequality as their economies weather a triple whammy from the artificial intelligence boom, heavy borrowing and shocks from wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, the head of the IMF said Wednesday. “Some very tough political choices stare us in...

Why Trump chose these leaders to head his 'Super Intelligence Force'

Oct 7, 2026

Why Trump chose these leaders to head his 'Super Intelligence Force'

President Trump’s selection of four administration officials to head up his new “Super Intelligence Force” is offering a window into how the White House will approach AI in the face of pressure over its risks. The group of government leaders each reflect different priorities of the Trump administration after months of mixed messaging on the...

Californians are paying some of the highest water bills in the country

Oct 7, 2026

Californians are paying some of the highest water bills in the country

In a new report, researchers find that Californians are paying some of the highest water bills in the country.

Mother is arrested in case of 14-year-old allegedly impregnated by her father

Oct 7, 2026

Mother is arrested in case of 14-year-old allegedly impregnated by her father

Ofelia Garcia Ortega, 36, was arrested Tuesday at the Salinas Superior Courthouse. She is facing multiple charges, including child endangerment.

Hilton warm on tax cuts, tepid on Trump, cold on offshore wind during gubernatorial town hall

Oct 7, 2026

Hilton warm on tax cuts, tepid on Trump, cold on offshore wind during gubernatorial town hall

At a town hall, Steve Hilton takes shots at Xavier Becerra and lays out his plan for California.

LAPD's license plate reader pilot program put on hold by City Council

Oct 7, 2026

LAPD's license plate reader pilot program put on hold by City Council

Citing concerns about the potential misuse of automated license plate readers, the Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to overrule the approval of a pilot program by Axon Enterprise that would attach the devices to streetlights around the city.

Personal information for over 1 million people stolen in a cyberattack on Arizona's court system

Oct 7, 2026

Personal information for over 1 million people stolen in a cyberattack on Arizona's court system

PHOENIX (AP) — A cyberattack on Arizona’s court system stole personal information for more than a million people and is believed to have started when a court employee clicked a malicious link in an email. The Arizona Supreme Court said the information was copied for 1.3 million people with unpaid court fees, fines and restitution...

FBI whistleblower alleges Trump ordered investigations of L.A.-area immigration protesters

Oct 6, 2026

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A former FBI intelligence analyst has alleged that President Trump ordered the FBI to launch unconstitutional investigations into immigration enforcement protesters from the Los Angeles area.

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