The White House issued new rules on how government can use AI. Here's what they do
The memo outlines how government agencies can implement artificial intelligence and requires that agencies have a chief AI officer.
Politics & Government
Appeals panel won't order North Carolina Senate redistricting lines to be redrawn
A federal appeals court declined Thursday to order North Carolina legislators to redraw some state Senate districts, rejecting arguments that clear evidence has been presented showing Republican manipulation of boundaries means Black voters there are prevented from electing their favored candidates.
Texas appeals court acquits Crystal Mason's illegal voting conviction
The court said the state did not have enough evidence to prove that Mason knew she was ineligible to vote when she cast a ballot in the 2016 election. She was facing a five-year prison sentence.
Georgia lawmakers pass new election rules that could impact 2024 presidential contest
Republicans in Georgia have repeatedly floated election changes in the wake of false claims by former President Donald Trump and other Republicans that he lost Georgia in 2020 because of fraud.
Morning news brief
Clearing the wreckage of the Baltimore bridge collapse will be arduous. President Biden was joined by two ex-presidents at a fundraiser. It's been a week since gunmen stormed a Moscow concert hall.
Biden touts a $25M haul from fundraiser featuring Barack Obama and Bill Clinton
A star-studded cast appeared with the former presidents and Biden, including Mindy Kaling, Ben Platt and Stephen Colbert hosting the event.
Next U.S. census will have new boxes for 'Middle Eastern or North African,' 'Latino'
Biden officials approved proposals for the U.S. census and federal surveys to change how Latinos are asked about their race and ethnicity and to add a checkbox for "Middle Eastern or North African."
Why green text bubble stigma is part of the anti-trust case against Apple
Blue bubbles versus green bubbles. In texting it's the difference between iPhone owners and Android phone users. Green bubble people can be made to feel like unwelcome party crashers.
Biden administration announces new guidance for how federal agencies can use AI
The Biden administration is announcing guidelines for how federal agencies can and can't use AI, and ways the government will be transparent in using it — but there are still lingering questions.
A small state House race in Alabama gives Democrats hope for the November elections
Democrats are celebrating after flipping a Republican state House seat in northern Alabama. Marilyn Lands rode to victory on abortion rights and access to IVF.