The White House is gearing up to regulate AI this summer, with executive orders and an extensive inventory of government regulations in the works. Leading AI companies are calling on Washington to regulate their industry, and federal agencies will receive guidance on the use and procurement of AI technologies. The urgency to regulate AI stems from concerns about its potential risks and rewards, with the White House citing previous failures to regulate social media as a cautionary tale. Joe Biden acknowledges that AI has enormous potential and enormous danger.
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Apple's Vision Pro is the tech giant's first augmented reality headset. TechCrunch editor-in-chief raves about the immersive experience, while Apple also releases new features for iOS 17. However, a major medical breach, WhatsApp's Channel feature, and Apollo's shut down are also headlining news in the tech industry. Meanwhile, Aurum's acquisition of NestAway and TechCrunch podcasts continue to offer insights on tech topics.
CUR8, a London-based startup, is making strides towards tackling climate change by creating a platform for carbon removals. This approach to reducing CO2 is more effective and fairer than carbon offsetting and involves capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and locking it away. The founders include experts from Google and leading climate journalists.
Explore the evolution of tech policy from Obama's optimism to Harris's vision at the Democratic National Convention. What's next for Democrats in tech?