‘Of course, it’s always been important to equip employees with the skills and knowledge they need, but with the direction of travel in most sectors being towards tougher regulations and bigger fines, ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify the type of trees affected by Phanerochaete velutina. A species of wood-eating fungus didn’t need a brain to pass a cognitive test with ...

Any efforts to address crimes that affect the environment and climate change require law enforcement that is sensitized and empowered to take on climate threats. These authorities are on the ...

Many people in the tech industry say we’re likely to reach artificial general intelligence—AI that can outperform humans at most tasks—within four years. If they’re right, we’ve just ...

as the patchwork of state-level regulations may stifle AI innovation. Expanding Fair Use For AI Data Training One of the most immediate potential shifts under Trump’s administration is the ...

Republican administrations have historically taken a more restrained approach to regulation and enforcement, often resulting in fewer enforcement actions and a loosening of regulatory restrictions.

At the same time, the risks and inherent danger of "Wild West" AI have become apparent, necessitating the need for regulation and AI governance. The launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI in 2022 was a wake ...