METR Advances Evaluation of AI Models’ Complex Autonomous Capabilities
METR develops benchmarks to measure AI models’ performance on complex tasks, assessing risks of autonomous decision-making and recursive self-improvement
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NASA Demonstrates Laser Communications on Artemis II Lunar Mission
NASA’s Artemis II mission successfully used laser communications to transmit over 450 gigabytes of data between the Orion spacecraft and Earth during a crewed…
Joint International Advisory Warns of China-Nexus Covert Networks Using Compromised…
A coalition of cybersecurity agencies has issued guidance on defending against China-linked cyber actors exploiting large networks of compromised routers and IoT devices to…
Brazil’s Competition Watchdog Opens Formal Investigation into Google’s Use of News…
Brazil’s antitrust authority CADE has launched a formal probe into Google’s use of journalistic content in AI-driven features without compensating publishers, raising concerns about…
Arizona Sues to Block ICE Detention Facility Near Hazardous Chemical Site
Arizona files lawsuit to halt construction of proposed ICE detention center in Surprise, citing environmental and legal concerns over proximity to hazardous chemical storage
Jim Clyburn Chronicles Legacy of South Carolina’s First Black Congressmen in New Book
South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn honors the pioneering Black legislators known as the First Eight who served during Reconstruction and shaped the fight for…
Trump cancels Kushner and Witkoff trip to Pakistan for Iran peace talks
President Trump called off the planned mission by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Pakistan for talks with Iran, citing leadership confusion and asserting…
Trump to Attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner as President for First Time
President Donald Trump will make his first appearance at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner during his presidency, highlighting tensions between his administration and…
Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver for 90 Days to Ease Fuel Prices Amid Iran Conflict
The Trump administration has prolonged a key shipping law waiver to increase domestic fuel supplies and lower energy costs as the Iran war disrupts…
California mother charged after teen’s electric motorcycle critically injures pedestrian
A California mother faces criminal charges after her son critically injured a Vietnam War veteran while riding an electric motorcycle