Landmark California AI bill stirs controversy in tech industry

Landmark California AI bill stirs controversy in tech industry

The fate of a landmark bill in California to regulate artificial intelligence is now in the hands of Governor Gavin Newsom after clearing a final hurdle in the state's senate. The proposed legislation has provoked a strong reaction from the tech industry. Here's Ira Spitzer with more.

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Kamala Harris Defends Record, Criticizes Trump in First Interview Since 2024 Bid

Kamala Harris, in her first interview since announcing her 2024 U.S presidential bid, defended her record and criticized former U.S President Donald Trump. The interview, aired on CNN, addressed her policy positions on key issues including the economy, immigration, and energy. Harris also responded to criticism about her media presence following President Biden's endorsement of her candidacy.

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Harris leads Trump in new national poll

U.S Democrat, Kamala Harris leads her republican presidential rival Donald Trump 45% to 41% in a new Reuters Ipsos poll. Thursday's snapshot reflects a shake up in the race since the Vice President replaced President Joe Biden as the democratic candidate. Here's Kate Fisher reporting from Washington:

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Israel and Hamas agrees to humanitarian pauses for polio vaccination drive

The United Nations says an agreement has been reached for limited pauses in fighting to allow for the polio vaccination drive to take place in Gaza. The Israeli military and Hamas have agreed to three-day pauses as hundreds of children need to receive the vaccine after a baby contracted the first confirmed polio case in 25 years in the Palestinian territory. Jody Jacobs reports for us from the United Nations. […]

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Hate crimes on the rise in NYC

Hate crimes in New York surged nearly 13% in 2023 compared to the year before, according to a new report. Data released by the state shows almost half of the incidents last year were against Jews - Black people and gay men were also targeted. From New York, Sally Patterson reports us:

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EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels

European foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels today, kicking off key discussions as the EU returns from its summer break. This meeting was supposed to happen in Budapest, but the EU boycotted it due to frustrations with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's self-declared "Peace Mission" earlier this year. Pablo Gutierrez reports.

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WHO calls for greater access to assistive tech

As the 2024 Paralympic games get underway in Paris, the head of the World Health Organisation has urged greater access to the so-called assisted technology that many people with disabilities rely on. WHO director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the devices which include running blades, wheelchairs, and prosthetic limbs are important for the Paralympians. However, around the world, many still do not have access to these technologies due to the […]

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UN suspends Gaza staff movement after attack

The United Nations World Food Programme has temporarily suspended the movement of its staff in the Gaza Strip. This comes after its team came under fire near an Israeli checkpoint while two of its armoured vehicles were escorting a convoy of lorries with humanitarian aid. UN spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, says increasing violence compromises the ability to deliver life-saving assistance. The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Wednesday condemned […]

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UK’s Starmer in France for post-Brexit trade talks

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in France for talks with President Emmanuel Macron on issues such as migration, the Middle East, and Ukraine. Catherine Barnard - Professor of EU law at the University of Cambridge - says any improvements to the UK's post-Brexit trading relationship with Brussels will be a challenge.

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