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December 11, 2023

Why creating an international body for AI is a bad idea

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt re-upped his calls for a global body, akin to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, to advise member nations on regulating AI.

December 10, 2023

Fauci should go down in history as one of the worst people to ever hold public office: Rand Paul

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., says former medical adviser to the President Dr. Anthony Fauci made "disastrous" judgment calls during the pandemic and as far back as 2012.

December 8, 2023

Taiwan reports Chinese spy balloon sighting as election nears

Taiwan's Defense Ministry claims to have observed a Chinese surveillance balloon Thursday night, passing over Keelung before disappearing — potentially into the Pacific.

December 8, 2023

US sanctions people around the world over human rights abuses, including Afghanistan, China, Iran

The United States announced sanctions on people around the world, including two Iranian spies and members of Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban government, over human rights abuses.

December 8, 2023

AI gold rush pits China vs US as possible microchip shortage looms: experts

Experts say that different chips required for AI versus other tasks should help alleviate issues with demand, but the U.S.-China trade war could make things difficult.

December 7, 2023

Menu signed by China's Chairman Mao sells at auction for $275K

An official menu from a Chinese state banquet bearing Chairman Mao Zedong's signature has reportedly been sold for $275,000 at auction.

December 7, 2023

Beijing denounces Biden administration's battery proposal

China said that the Biden administration's plan to restrict tax credits for electric vehicles if the batteries have Chinese-made content violates WTO rules.

December 7, 2023

Congressional report calls for end to 'hemorrhaging' of US tech to China

A new congressional report calls for a swift response to the flow of sophisticated U.S. technology to China. This "hemorrhaging" poses a national security threat, the report claims.

December 7, 2023

CDC's comments on today's pneumonia outbreaks vs. the early COVID cases, as compared by experts

Pediatric pneumonia outbreaks have some doctors and families concerned, but statements from public health agencies suggest there’s no cause for alarm — similar to their initial reaction to COVID.

December 6, 2023

Former South Florida chemistry student accused of trying to poison neighbor deported to China

Former Florida chemistry student Xuming Li was allegedly caught on video injecting poison under his neighbor's door and is now being deported to China.