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Israel Strike Against Hezbollah in Lebanon Kills at Least 20
Israel was targeting a senior Hezbollah commander, but failed to kill him, one Israeli official said. Hezbollah officials said none of the group’s leaders were at the attack site.
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With Memes and in State Media, Many Russians Cheer on Putin’s Threats
While support for Vladimir V. Putin’s threats resounded in pro-war venues, some Russians reacted with worry, gallows humor and apathy to the suggestions of striking the West and using nuclear weapons.
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In South Africa, Food Poisoning Kills at Least 23 Children
The South African government said that nearly 900 people, many children, had fallen sick since September.
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Hundreds More Nazca Lines Emerge in Peru’s Desert
With drones and A.I., researchers managed to double the number of mysterious geoglyphs in a matter of months.
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Trump’s Trade Agenda Could Benefit Friends and Punish Rivals
Donald Trump has a record of pardoning favored companies from tariffs. Companies are once again lining up to try to influence him.
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Trump Won More of New York’s Votes. Did He Win More of Its Love, Too?
The city tolerated Donald J. Trump, and then it loathed him. Now, some New Yorkers have begun to embrace him. The Kid from Queens couldn’t be happier.
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AI Usage by USPTO Employees
Last year, as reported in a memo recently obtained by WIRED, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued internal guidance that its examiners and other employees cannot use generative artificial intelligence (AI) for any purpose….By: Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider
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Financial Stability Board Report on Financial Stability Implications of Artificial Intelligence
The Financial Stability Board has published a report outlining recent developments in the adoption of AI in finance and their potential implications for financial stability. The report notes that AI offers benefits from improved operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, personalised financial products, and advanced data analytics……By: A&O Shearman
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NY Department of Health Bolsters Hospital Cybersecurity Regulations
New York hospitals have less than a year to dust off their Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance programs and update them to comply with more stringent and detailed state regulations. Last month, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) published a notice of adoption of new hospital cybersecurity requirements, codified at…
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Most AI National Security Regs Likely To Remain in Place Under the Next Administration
With the rapid commercialization of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the Biden administration has been grappling with its implications, including its potential impact on national security. Several departments have issued regulations to protect national interests against potential AI threats….By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP