GamingNews

Bethesda Game Studios workers unionize under Communications Workers of America

Bethesda Game Studios workers have voted to join the Communications Workers of America, forming the first wall-to-wall union at a Microsoft video game studio. The workers, consisting of 241 developers, artists, engineers, programmers and designers have either signed a union authorization card or indicated that they wanted union representation via an online portal. Microsoft has recognized the…
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AI & RoboticsNews

AI regulation in peril: Navigating uncertain times

The Supreme Court recently took a sledgehammer to federal agencies’ powers, as noted by Morning Brew. Less than a year ago, the drive for AI regulation was gaining significant momentum, marked by key milestones such as the AI Safety Summit in the U.K., the Biden…
AI & RoboticsNews

There’s a shockingly simple answer to the AI bias conundrum: More diversity

As we approach the two-year anniversary of ChatGPT and the subsequent “Cambrian explosion” of generative AI applications and tools, it has become apparent that two things can be true at once: The potential for this technology to positively reshape our lives is undeniable, as are the risks of pervasive bias that permeate these models. In less than two years, AI has gone from supporting everyday…
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DefenseNews

US Air Force, Boeing reach deal on prototype E-7

RAF FAIRFORD, England — The Air Force has reached an agreement with Boeing to build the first rapid prototype E-7 battle management aircraft, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall told reporters here over the weekend. The terms of the contract are not yet settled, but should…
Cleantech & EV'sNews

CrowdStrike is grabbing headlines but Luxaviation is busy electrifying airports

A problem with CrowdStrike crippled Microsoft systems and grounded planes at airports around the world last week, but there’s good news hiding in airports, too. Luxavation subsidiary ExecuJet is making real progress decarbonizing ground transport . Luxaviation Group is one of the largest business aircraft and helicopter operators worldwide headquartered in Luxembourg (which is sort of like being…
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CryptoNews

7 US States Unite to Challenge SEC's Crypto Overreach

Seven U.S. states have united in a coalition to challenge the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) regulation of cryptocurrency. The states filed an amicus brief arguing that the SEC’s “power grab” would stifle innovation, harm the crypto industry, and exceed its authority. Seven-State Coalition Opposes SEC’s Cryptocurrency Regulation The Office of the Attorney General of Iowa…
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