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The Trump administration has established a task force to coordinate policies within the government amid growing concerns about the risks associated with the rapid development of AI. This will oversee responses to AI's impact on society and security risks.
[Washington Current Affairs] U.S. President Trump announced on the 4th that he will establish a task force, ``Superintelligence (SI) Force,'' to coordinate policies regarding artificial intelligence (AI) within the U.S. government. On social media, he emphasized that the aim of the establishment is to enable the United States to continue to lead the world in AI. "We will protect the interests and improve the lives of all Americans."
Agreed on ``strong management'' of AI; companies responsible for ensuring safety - Trump and US giant brain
Director of National Intelligence Creighton and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Ferguson will lead SI Force, which will work with consumers, religious groups, critical infrastructure operators, AI companies, and others. Reports on work to the President and Chief of Staff. Trump signed an executive order to use the term "SI" instead of AI in government documents.
Mr. Trump did not provide details, but the Wall Street Journal reported that SI Force will assess the risks and opportunities posed by AI over a 120-day period. The government plans to address the threats posed by AI to society and review the way hacking and other matters are reported to the government. Amid growing concerns about the risks of rapidly developing AI, this paper makes recommendations for the government's role.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
SI Force releases report on AI risks and opportunities after 120-day evaluation
Likely · Within months
Government will consider new guidelines or regulations regarding AI based on evaluation results
Possible · Within months

British Prime Minister Burnham has indicated that he does not rule out rejoining the EU, reigniting the debate in the UK over withdrawal. Criticizing that withdrawal would do more harm than good, he suggested the possibility of holding a new referendum in his manifesto for the next general election. Four options, including joining the customs union with the EU and participating in the single market, will be discussed at a summit meeting later this year. While public opinion is growing stronger that leaving the EU is a mistake, anti-EU forces still maintain their support.

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