AI Safety Clock Moves Closer to Midnight Amidst Rapid Technological Advancements
The AI Safety Clock, tracking the development of uncontrolled artificial general intelligence (UAGI), advanced three minutes to 26 minutes before midnight, driven by advancements in agentic AI, open-source development, and military applications.
AI Safety Clock Moves Closer to Midnight Amidst Rapid Technological Advancements
The AI Safety Clock, tracking the development of uncontrolled artificial general intelligence (UAGI), advanced three minutes to 26 minutes before midnight, driven by advancements in agentic AI, open-source development, and military applications.
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56% Bias Score
Starlink's Accelerated Launch in Armenia: Bridging the Digital Divide and Enhancing Geopolitical Standing
Starlink is commencing testing in Armenia, aiming for a faster rollout than initially anticipated, to provide high-speed internet access across the country, particularly impacting rural areas and potentially countering Azerbaijan's influence on Armenian internet infrastructure.
Starlink's Accelerated Launch in Armenia: Bridging the Digital Divide and Enhancing Geopolitical Standing
Starlink is commencing testing in Armenia, aiming for a faster rollout than initially anticipated, to provide high-speed internet access across the country, particularly impacting rural areas and potentially countering Azerbaijan's influence on Armenian internet infrastructure.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Appointees Donated Millions to His Campaign
Over 30 of President-elect Trump's appointees donated to his campaign or related groups; eight cabinet picks and their spouses contributed over \$37 million, with Elon Musk donating \$277 million, exceeding all other individual donors except self-funded candidates.
Trump Appointees Donated Millions to His Campaign
Over 30 of President-elect Trump's appointees donated to his campaign or related groups; eight cabinet picks and their spouses contributed over \$37 million, with Elon Musk donating \$277 million, exceeding all other individual donors except self-funded candidates.
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68% Bias Score
Trump Team Recommends Ending Crash Reporting Requirement, Benefiting Tesla
The Trump transition team recommended ending a car-crash reporting requirement, which would disproportionately benefit Tesla, hindering federal investigations into automated-driving safety; Tesla reported over 1,500 crashes and 40 of 45 fatal crashes to the NHTSA.
Trump Team Recommends Ending Crash Reporting Requirement, Benefiting Tesla
The Trump transition team recommended ending a car-crash reporting requirement, which would disproportionately benefit Tesla, hindering federal investigations into automated-driving safety; Tesla reported over 1,500 crashes and 40 of 45 fatal crashes to the NHTSA.
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40% Bias Score
Musk's Fraud Claims Prompt Pennsylvania Election Inquiry
Emails reveal that Elon Musk's X posts alleging voting fraud prompted a Pennsylvania state senator to contact election officials in Lebanon County about overseas voting, raising concerns despite evidence showing voter fraud is rare.
Musk's Fraud Claims Prompt Pennsylvania Election Inquiry
Emails reveal that Elon Musk's X posts alleging voting fraud prompted a Pennsylvania state senator to contact election officials in Lebanon County about overseas voting, raising concerns despite evidence showing voter fraud is rare.
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48% Bias Score
SEC Demands Settlement from Elon Musk Over Twitter Acquisition
The SEC has demanded a settlement from Elon Musk regarding his acquisition of Twitter, including an undisclosed fine, or face charges. Musk's lawyer called the SEC's motives into question and noted a reopened investigation into Neuralink. The incoming Trump administration's more business-friendly SE...
SEC Demands Settlement from Elon Musk Over Twitter Acquisition
The SEC has demanded a settlement from Elon Musk regarding his acquisition of Twitter, including an undisclosed fine, or face charges. Musk's lawyer called the SEC's motives into question and noted a reopened investigation into Neuralink. The incoming Trump administration's more business-friendly SE...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Businesses Hired Record Number of Foreign Workers in 2024
Despite campaigning on a promise to hire American workers, Donald Trump's businesses received government approval in 2024 to hire 209 foreign workers, nearly double the number a decade prior, for roles including cooks, housekeepers and waiters, primarily using the H-2B visa program.
Trump Businesses Hired Record Number of Foreign Workers in 2024
Despite campaigning on a promise to hire American workers, Donald Trump's businesses received government approval in 2024 to hire 209 foreign workers, nearly double the number a decade prior, for roles including cooks, housekeepers and waiters, primarily using the H-2B visa program.
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52% Bias Score
Musk's Security Clearance Concerns Hamper SpaceX's Government Contracts
Elon Musk, despite SpaceX's $1.8 billion classified contract with the national reconnaissance office and his "top secret" clearance, is unlikely to receive higher-level security clearances due to concerns regarding past drug use and contacts with foreign officials, potentially impacting his access t...
Musk's Security Clearance Concerns Hamper SpaceX's Government Contracts
Elon Musk, despite SpaceX's $1.8 billion classified contract with the national reconnaissance office and his "top secret" clearance, is unlikely to receive higher-level security clearances due to concerns regarding past drug use and contacts with foreign officials, potentially impacting his access t...
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52% Bias Score
Italy's Unexpected Influence on US-Europe Relations
Italy, under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has become a key player in US-Europe relations due to its political stability and Meloni's connections with Elon Musk and Donald Trump, potentially influencing the transatlantic relationship if Trump returns to the White House.
Italy's Unexpected Influence on US-Europe Relations
Italy, under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has become a key player in US-Europe relations due to its political stability and Meloni's connections with Elon Musk and Donald Trump, potentially influencing the transatlantic relationship if Trump returns to the White House.
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56% Bias Score
Easterly Government Properties Stock Plummets on Federal Spending Cut Fears
Easterly Government Properties (DEA) stock has fallen 12% since the election due to investor fears about the incoming administration's plans to cut $500 billion in federal spending, despite the company's CEO arguing that their properties are essential for mission-critical government functions, such ...
Easterly Government Properties Stock Plummets on Federal Spending Cut Fears
Easterly Government Properties (DEA) stock has fallen 12% since the election due to investor fears about the incoming administration's plans to cut $500 billion in federal spending, despite the company's CEO arguing that their properties are essential for mission-critical government functions, such ...
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52% Bias Score
Musk Accuses SEC of Harassment as New Chair Signals Regulatory Shift
Elon Musk's lawyer released a letter accusing the SEC of years of harassment and politically motivated investigations; this follows a recent demand for monetary settlement and a reopened Neuralink probe; incoming SEC Chair Paul Atkins's deregulation stance suggests a potentially more lenient regulat...
Musk Accuses SEC of Harassment as New Chair Signals Regulatory Shift
Elon Musk's lawyer released a letter accusing the SEC of years of harassment and politically motivated investigations; this follows a recent demand for monetary settlement and a reopened Neuralink probe; incoming SEC Chair Paul Atkins's deregulation stance suggests a potentially more lenient regulat...
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56% Bias Score
Musk Sues OpenAI, Alleging Betrayal of Nonprofit Aims and Unfair Competition
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, alleging breach of its nonprofit status and unfair competition from its partnership with Microsoft, claiming misuse of his donations to create a for-profit monopoly targeting Musk's xAI company; a hearing is set for January.
Musk Sues OpenAI, Alleging Betrayal of Nonprofit Aims and Unfair Competition
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, alleging breach of its nonprofit status and unfair competition from its partnership with Microsoft, claiming misuse of his donations to create a for-profit monopoly targeting Musk's xAI company; a hearing is set for January.
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52% Bias Score