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As Extreme Heat and Smoke Threaten U.S. Farmworkers, Federal Health Leaders Evaluate ProtectionsLeaders of the Department of Health and Human Services will meet throughout the spring and summer to help protect farm laborers from heat and wildfire smokeBy Ariel Wittenberg & E&E NewsHealth and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra described the risks faced by his father, a farmworker in California. Credit: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagesCLIMATEWIRE | A group of the nation’s health experts will…

China's ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) unveiled a plan on Monday that aims to improve data security in China's industrial sector and effectively contain "major risks" by the end of 2026.The plan comes at a time when China and the United States both frequently accuse each other of cyberattacks and industrial espionage.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIndian School of BusinessISB Professional Certificate in Product ManagementVisitIIM LucknowIIML…

The Supreme Court could soon gut the ability of federal agencies to limit the pollution that creates smog and causes climate change.This year, SCOTUS will weigh in on a pair of cases that could overturn or severely limit a foundational principal called Chevron deference. For decades, thanks to the Chevron doctrine, judges have deferred to experts at federal agencies on how to implement a law when there are disputes over interpreting language in legislation. Overturning that precedent would weaken the ability of the…

January 31, 2024 @ 9:32 AM Senator Amy Klobuchar tore into the CEOs of social media companies attending a Congressional hearing on child safety Wednesday, calling out platforms Meta, X, Snap, TikTok, and Discord for dragging their feet over legislation.  On Wednesday, the CEOs of all five companies appeared in front of a Senate hearing to discuss the safety and protections of minors on their platforms.  Klobuchar grilled the CEOs on whether they supported bills like STOP CSAM and the Shield Act to…

Maria Diaz/ZDNETAI image generators have the potential to spur creativity and revolutionize content creation for the better. However, when misused, they can cause real harm through the spread of misinformation and reputational damage. Microsoft is hoping to prevent further misuse of its generative AI tools through implementing new protections. Last week, AI-generated deepfakes sexualizing Taylor Swift went viral on Twitter. The images were reportedly shared via 4chan and a Telegram channel where users share…

A new report by the U.S. branch of the non-profit Environmental Investigation Agency says that investment interest and government tax incentives are fuelling intense mining exploration in remote northern B.C. — raising concerns about the environmental impacts of the work and its financial implications.The report focuses on the transboundary region, which falls along the border between the Alaska panhandle and the province of B.C. Much of this exploration is focused on the so-called Golden Triangle, which in many areas is…

With Apple Vision Pro fast approaching, you might well be wondering how Apple Vision Pro Privacy stacks up to the rest of Apple’s lineup. Apple Vision Pro will launch on February 2. Apple’s first foray into the world of augmented and virtual reality is a $3,499 spatial computing headset with two 4K displays, immersive environments, and electric entertainment potential.  Apple Vision Pro is an incredibly personal device that you literally have to wear on your face to use. As such, you’ll be pleased to know that Apple has…

SpaceX is suing the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) after the agency accused the Elon Musk-owned company of illegally firing employees. In a lawsuit filed in federal court on Thursday, SpaceX claims the NLRB’s actions are unconstitutional.On Wednesday, the NLRB filed a complaint alleging SpaceX illegally fired a group of employees for drafting an open letter that criticized Musk’s behavior. The NLRB also claims SpaceX interrogated employees about their involvement with the letter and encouraged employees to quit if…

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) this week proposed changes to current online protections for children that would further restrict the ability of websites to use and disclose their personal information. “Kids must be able to play and learn online without being endlessly tracked by companies looking to hoard and monetize their personal data,” FTC Chair Lina Khan said in a statement.  Under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), websites and online services are already required to provide…

A mother and her 14-year-old daughter are advocating for better protections for victims after AI-generated nude images of the teen and other female classmates were circulated at a high school in New Jersey. Meanwhile, on the other side of the country, officials are investigating an incident involving a teenage boy who allegedly used artificial intelligence to create and distribute similar images of other students – also teen girls – that attend a high school in suburban Seattle, Washington. The disturbing cases have put…