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President Biden signs executive order for AI oversight
Monday, October 30, 2023
President Biden has signed a sweeping executive order to create some federal oversight of rapidly expanding AI systems.
Biden plans to step up government oversight of AI with new 'pressure tests'
Monday, October 30, 2023
The White House will require AI companies to test new systems and submit the results to the federal government. The goal is to mitigate some risks as the technology rapidly develops.
Biden says he's worried about civilian deaths in Gaza but questions death toll stats
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
President Biden warned Israeli settlers against attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank — and said he is skeptical about the large death toll figures provided for Gaza.
Citing 'tumultuous times,' the White House is toning down a state dinner for Australia
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The state visit for Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was planned months ago. But the Middle East crisis prompted the White House to change the tenor of the event.
The White House is asking for almost $106 billion for Israel, Ukraine and the border
Friday, October 20, 2023
Congress declined to give the White House $24 billion in aid for Ukraine in late September. Now there's a much bigger request, which also includes money for Israel and other priorities.
Biden appeals for more funding for Ukraine and Israel in rare Oval Office address
Thursday, October 19, 2023
President Biden has said he wants "unprecedented" aid for Israel and enough funding for Ukraine to continue its fight against Russia. But he faces hurdles in the Republican-controlled House.
What you need to know about Biden's wartime trip to Israel
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
President Biden is in Tel Aviv on Wednesday as Israel gets ready for a ground invasion against Hamas in Gaza. But after a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital, Biden canceled plans to go to Jordan.
Biden steps up security for Jewish communities in the U.S. after the attack in Israel
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
President Biden spoke with Jewish community leaders at the White House Wednesday, and said he had asked his administration to boost security for any potential threats to Jews in the United States.
'We stand with Israel,' Biden says as U.S. condemns Hamas attack as 'evil'
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
"Like every nation in the world, Israel has the right to respond — indeed has a duty to respond — to these vicious attacks," Biden said at the White House.
Biden is talking about democracy as he aims for a split-screen moment with the GOP
Thursday, September 28, 2023
President Biden's latest speech on democracy comes the day after the Republican debate, as a government shutdown looms and as House Republicans hold an impeachment inquiry hearing.
Autoworkers get a historic visitor to the picket line: President Biden
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Biden joined the United Auto Workers in Michigan on Tuesday, an extraordinary step for a sitting president.
Robots are pouring drinks in Vegas. As AI grows, the city's workers brace for change
Monday, September 04, 2023
Workers in Las Vegas have been watching automation and technology inch into their workplace. Now with AI, the city is preparing to adapt its service-heavy tourism economy.
Here are the first 10 drugs that Medicare will target for price cuts
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
The government will negotiate new prices for the commonly prescribed drugs, but the cuts won't take effect until 2026. In the meantime, drugmakers are fighting the negotiations with lawsuits.
AI is biased. The White House is working with hackers to try to fix that
Monday, August 28, 2023
The White House is concerned AI can perpetuate discrimination. It helped host a red-teaming challenge at the Def Con hacker convention to figure out flaws. (Story aired on ATC on Aug. 26, 2023.)
AI is biased. The White House is working with hackers to try to fix that
Saturday, August 26, 2023
The White House is concerned that AI can perpetuate discrimination. So they helped host a red-teaming challenge at the Def Con hacker convention in Las Vegas to help figure out some of the flaws.
Vegas voters' inflation concerns
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
It's the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act. Voters in Nevada — a key swing state — say inflation is still very much their top issue.
Harris says she won't debate DeSantis on new Black history standards in Florida
Wednesday, August 02, 2023
In Orlando, Vice President Harris rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis' invitation for a discussion about the state's new curriculum on slavery, calling it an "unnecessary" debate.
White House says Biden's dog to get more training after biting Secret Service agents
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
President Biden's dog, a German Shepherd named Commander, has been biting Secret Service agents. It's their second canine who has done this. The White House says he'll get more training.
Biden's dog, Commander, has been biting Secret Service agents
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
The conservative group Judicial Watch obtained Secret Service emails complaining about Commander being aggressive. One bite sent an agent to the hospital.
Biden and tech leaders announce commitments to manage artificial intelligence
Friday, July 21, 2023
The White House is concerned about the economic and national security risks posed by artificial intelligence and is working on new executive actions to try to establish some guardrails for AI.