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Senator Bernie Sanders unveils bill to ban artificial superintelligence and create Department of AI
Multiple employees at leading AI companies are endorsing the bill.
FBI investigates hackers’ claim to have stolen sensitive employee data, compromised jobs website
A message that circulated online from a hacking group known as ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the hack.
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This solar startup revolves around an artificial sun
Local startup Fourth Power uses hot graphite and tin rather than lithium to store power for use when the real sun isn't shining.
Clutching a sign saying ‘Flock yeah,’ Krampus the Christmas demon testifies at Billerica town meeting
Around the country, people have been dressing up as fictional villains to 'defend' the AI-powered surveillance technology company.
A look at AI doomsday scenarios that researchers say could put humanity at risk
More people are beginning to worry about the risks of the technology that has dazzled the world with its astounding capabilities.
Unions rally around the threat of AI
Unions are confronting AI as an existential danger to workers, not only because of the possibility of massive job losses but also because of its hand in the widening gap between wages and corporate profits.
City councilor takes aim at ‘loophole’ Boston police use to keep surveillance tools without approval
Some councilors were unaware the department was using license plate readers and social media monitoring tools.
AI threats are getting scarier. How are you coping?
Are you contemplating any life changes — considering switching careers, putting off financial moves, etc — because of this technological uncertainty? The Globe wants to hear from you.