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AI-Exposed College Majors Linked to Weaker Employment and Pay, Study Finds

A U.S. Census Bureau study found a five-point drop in initial employment and a 13 percent earnings decline among the most exposed majors.

Video: AI Risks Split Silicon Valley and Washington

The debate whether to regulate artificial intelligence is dividing leaders in both Silicon Valley and Washington. Senator Bernie Sanders and Stephen K. Bannon set aside partisanship to demand tighter regulations.

The Subtle Sign That A.I. Is Not Yet a National Political Issue

A Times/Siena poll shows many voters are still uncertain on the issue, including which party would do a better job on it.

How to Use AI to Plan a Trip: Better Prompts for Travel Recommendations

Generic questions get generic answers, experts say, so to avoid mediocre recommendations, you’ll need to write smarter prompts. Follow these tips.

The Liftoff Scenario That Terrifies A.I. Doomsayers

“Recursive self-improvement” is the idea that artificial intelligence could learn to build and train itself, creating exponential new progress — and risk.

The Debate Over AI Potentially Destroying Humanity: What to Know

A nearly century-long debate over the existential threats artificial intelligence (AI) poses to humanity was thrown into full swing this month as AI leaders and researchers have urged an industry-wide slowdown after repeated incidents of the technology escaping containment.

Tech giants launch flexible-power coalition for data centers

A new coalition is seeking a triple win for a data center industry that lately has struggled to notch any wins at all.

Australian Minister Rejects Bill Gates’ AI Token Tax, Warns Against ‘Loser Narrative’

Australian Labor Minister Tim Ayres has rejected a call by Bill Gates for a tax on artificial intelligence tokens.

A.I. Threat Will Be Focus of Special Hearing of N.Y. City Council

The Council speaker, Julie Menin, has requested that officials from Anthropic and OpenAI attend the Oct. 5 hearing, as the city contemplates efforts to regulate the industry.

AI rivals found rare agreement on safety. Putting it into practice is harder

The leading AI industry voices rarely agree — so when they do, it’s no wonder it captures attention.

OpenAI Considers New Financing at a $1.5 Trillion Valuation

The funding round would double the value of the start-up behind ChatGPT and establish it as the world’s most valuable private company.

In the Age of A.I., Some in China Wonder if Learning English Is Worth the Trouble

A math teacher’s viral post prompted a debate over the language, which some see as an optional skill — and a symbol of Western dominance.