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Got a rogue AI? A new hotline is encouraging agents to tell on each other

Two new hotlines are giving AI agents a way to report suspected misbehaviour by other agents, following a series of incidents.

Euronews · Sep 16

Datacenter rush will create ‘tsunami’ of discarded electronics, report says

Global push will triple toxic e-waste annually in 25 years, filling enough shipping containers to circle globe six times

The Guardian - US · Sep 16

Trump’s $5,000 pledge to voters is a shameless bribe

Not only would the plan do vast economic damage – it assumes that Americans are easily bamboozled

The Guardian - US · Sep 16

Pentagon IG Warns $22.3 Billion Iran War Munitions Bill Is Triggering Massive US Weapons Shortages

The US spent an estimated $22.3bn on munitions during the first four months of its war with Iran, exposing inventory shortfalls and production bottlenecks that could hinder future conflicts.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Did Trump Kiss Natalie Harp on a Golf Course? Viral Images Spread Fast as Debate Grows Over Whether They Are Real

Viral images allegedly showing Donald Trump kissing White House aide Natalie Harp have no verified source and contain visual irregularities consistent with possible AI generation or digital manipulation.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

How To Get Your Government File

The Freedom of Information Act gives Americans the right to see what records the government has on any subject—including you.

Reason · Sep 15

Distortion by Omission: The New York Times and "Pro-Palestine" Demonstrations

If you are someone who gets their news primarily from the New York Times and NPR, as many liberal-leaning Americans… The post Distortion by Omission: The New York Times and "Pro-Palestine" Demonstrations appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Sep 15

Japan turns rice waste into organic ethanol for cosmetics and household products

Japan is finding new uses for rice that would otherwise be left behind, turning unused or unwanted rice into organic ethanol for cosmetics and everyday household products. Fermenstation, a Japanese company working with fermentation technology, has developed a process that ferments and distills rice into ethanol while also making use…

The Times of India · Sep 15

Study: Reimbursing Victims of Police Property Damage Would Cost Very Little

And yet governments deny reimbursement claims more often than approving them, according to the Institute for Justice.

Reason · Sep 15

Trump Shooter Thomas Crooks Used 'Bob Dole' Alias Before Butler Attack, FBI Records Say

Thomas Crooks reportedly used the 'Bob Dole' alias for online purchases before the Butler attack on Donald Trump, newly disclosed federal records show.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15