The Billionaire Who Stole Christmas | The Nation

Elon Musk torpedoed a bipartisan deal to avoid a government shutdown. Trump one-upped him by demanding that the bill hike the debt ceiling. A new bill failed. Who’s in charge here?
Happy holidays! Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa are right around the corner—cultures all around the world celebrate festivals of light at this time of year. But the Republican Party seems to have opted for the darkly funny, Seinfeld-invented holiday of “Festivus,” best known for “the airing of the […]
The Billionaire Who Stole Christmas | The Nation

Embracing the Future: New England College Takes the Lead in AI Education with New …

Fully online Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence prepares professionals for cutting-edge AI careers.
In response to the growing global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) expertise, New England College (NEC) has launched a forward-thinking fully online Master of Science in AI degree program. This carefully designed program aims to equip professionals with the advanced skills needed to drive innovation. The new online program provides students with the technical expertise and […]
Embracing the Future: New England College Takes the Lead in AI Education with New …

Governor Mills Signs Executive Order Establishing Task Force on Artificial Intelligence – Maine.gov

Governor Janet Mills today signed an Executive Order establishing a task force to examine the opportunities and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for Maine’s people, economy, and institutions.
The Governor’s Executive Order comes in response to a rapid surge of technological advancements that are poised to revolutionize how people live and work. Nearly one-fifth of the U.S. workforce is classified as “highly exposed” to AI, making them particularly vulnerable to job transformations […]
Governor Mills Signs Executive Order Establishing Task Force on Artificial Intelligence – Maine.gov

How Elon Musk essentially killed congressional bill preventing government shutdown

After Donald Trump won the 2024 Presidential Election, he began selecting individuals to serve on his cabinet, and he named Elon Musk as the leader of government efficiency.
The leader of the Department of Government Efficiency is a moniker that’s given; however, it is not an official government position and does not represent the official name of the commission.
That being said, the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency is tasked with restructuring the Federal Government of the […]
How Elon Musk essentially killed congressional bill preventing government shutdown

Building a Sustainable Cloud Ecosystem: Lessons from Saudi Arabia’s Success

The World Bank and Saudi Arabia’s Digital Government Authority (DGA) have embarked on a transformative journey to showcase the potential of cloud computing as a key driver of modernization and growth. Rooted in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, this collaboration underscores the Kingdom’s commitment to using cloud technologies as a cornerstone of its national development strategy. The “Cloud First” policy, introduced in 2020, sets ambitious goals, including transitioning […]
Building a Sustainable Cloud Ecosystem: Lessons from Saudi Arabia’s Success

Outrage as Elon Musk claims 'only AfD can save Germany' – The Guardian

German health minister calls US billionaire’s intervention weeks before election ‘undignified and problematic’
Elon Musk has caused outrage in Berlin after appearing to endorse the far-right, anti-immigrant Alternative für Deutschland.
Musk, who has been named by Donald Trump to co-lead a commission aimed at reducing the size of the US federal government, wrote on his social media platform X: “Only the AfD can save Germany.”
He reposted a video by a German rightwing influencer, […]
Outrage as Elon Musk claims 'only AfD can save Germany' – The Guardian

Emerging Trends in Artificial Intelligence Law Enforcement – The National Law Review

Deemed the Fourth Industrial Revolution, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the newest watershed technological development of the 21st century, as evidenced by its near ubiquity in discussions of everything from how the information economy functions to the way art is made. The rapid development and deployment of AI technologies took society and governments by surprise.
The US government has since taken a variety of wide-ranging aspirational steps, but legislative activity has been […]
Emerging Trends in Artificial Intelligence Law Enforcement – The National Law Review

Elon Musk endorses far-right German political party, wading deeper into global politics

Elon Musk is wading into more than just American politics, throwing his support behind a far-right German political party.

Musk, the billionaire Trump ally who is playing a public role in the incoming administration, posted in support Friday of Alternative for Germany, or AfD, after the German government collapsed this week.

“Only the AfD can save Germany,” Musk wrote Friday while re-posting a video from far-right political activist Naomi […]
Elon Musk endorses far-right German political party, wading deeper into global politics

The year in Artificial Intelligence – Spectrum News

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The explosion of generative artificial intelligence was a game changer for technology in 2024.
While consumers are intrigued by the possibilities of AI, they are also concerned about what could happen in the future. 
Dr. Chris Mattmann, AI expert and Chief Data and AI Officer at UCLA, joined “Inside the Issues” host Amrit Singh during this holiday season, breaking down the naughty and nice list when it comes to AI.
“One of the nice things is that we finally […]
The year in Artificial Intelligence – Spectrum News