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What to know about landmark AI regulations proposed in California

Christopher Morris/ Getty Images(Sacramento, CA) -- Sweeping advances in artificial intelligence have elicited warnings from industry leaders about the potential for grave risks, including weapon systems going rogue and massive cyberattacks. A state legislator in California, home to many of the largest AI companies, proposed a landmark bill this week that would impose regulations to address those dangers. The bill requires mandatory testing for wide-reaching AI products before they reach users. Every major AI model, the bill adds, should be equipped with a means for […]

todayFebruary 10, 2024

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‘No survivors’ after helicopter crashes in Mojave Desert: Sheriff

RICHARD A. BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images(Nipton, CA) -- No survivors were located after a helicopter crashed in the Mojave Desert in California Friday night, authorities said. The crash was reported shortly after 10 p.m. Friday night, a statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said Saturday. "The scene of the crash was determined to be east of the 15-Freeway, near Halloran Springs Road," the statement added. "We are not able to confirm how many people were on board or […]

todayFebruary 10, 2024

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Teen gunman caught after allegedly shooting tourist in Times Square, firing at officer

WABC-TV(NEW YORK) -- A 15-year-old has been taken into custody after allegedly shooting and injuring a tourist in Times Square and firing at a responding officer, law enforcement sources told ABC News. The teen was caught Friday afternoon just north of New York City, in Yonkers, by the U.S. Marshals, law enforcement sources told ABC News. The shooting unfolded after three teenage boys -- two aged 15 and another 16 -- entered JD Sports, a clothing and sneaker store, at […]

todayFebruary 9, 2024

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Suspect charged in ‘brutal’ murders of two Indianapolis women found dead days apart near each other

Indianapolis Metro Police Department(INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.) -- A suspect has been arrested in the "brutal and evil" murders of two Indiana women who were both stabbed to death days apart and found near each other, police announced on Friday. The victims were found dead on Indianapolis' east side, police said. The body of the first victim -- Shannon Lassere, 58 -- was found in a parking lot on Jan. 27, while the second -- Marianne Weis, 52 -- was found behind […]

todayFebruary 9, 2024

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At least two dead after small plane crashes onto Florida highway: Authorities

Kali9/Getty Images(NAPLES, Fla.) -- At least two people are dead after a small plane crashed onto a Florida highway Friday afternoon, authorities said. The aircraft crashed onto Interstate 75 near Naples around 3:15 p.m. ET, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. It collided with a vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The Collier County Sheriff's Office said there have been two confirmed fatalities in the crash. Three people survived the crash, though their condition is unknown, the Naples Airport […]

todayFebruary 9, 2024

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Earthquake hits Hawaii’s Big Island, ‘strong shaking’ in many areas

mattjeacock/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Pahala on Hawaii's Big Island on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A reporter with Honolulu ABC affiliate KITV said he felt strong, intense shaking near Hilo on the Big Island. The governor's office said no tsunami is expected. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Copyright © 2024, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

todayFebruary 9, 2024

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Five Marines killed in helicopter crash are identified

Oliver Helbig/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- The five Marines who died when their helicopter crashed during a routine training flight this week have been identified, the Marine Corps said. They were: Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis, 21, of Olathe, Kansas, a CH-53E helicopter crew chief; Sgt. Alec Langen, 23, of Chandler, Arizona, a CH-53E helicopter crew chief; Capt. Benjamin Moulton, 27, of Emmett, Idaho, a CH-53E helicopter pilot; Capt. Jack Casey, 26, of Dover, New Hampshire, a CH-53E helicopter pilot; and Capt. Miguel […]

todayFebruary 9, 2024

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There is barely any ice in the Great Lakes due to warm winter temperatures

Scott Olson/Getty Images(DETROIT) -- Record warm winter weather is having severe ramifications on the ice cover that typically engulfs the Great Lakes at this time of year. Just 5.9% of the Great Lakes are currently covered with ice compared to an average of about 40% for this time of year, according to the latest Great Lakes ice analysis by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Warmer winters increase the likelihood of ice-free lakes, and the upper Midwest has experienced some of […]

todayFebruary 9, 2024

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7 indicted in assault on police officers in Times Square

Mark Abramson/Bloomberg via Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Seven people have now been indicted in connection with the caught-on-camera assault on two New York City police officers, the Manhattan DA announced Thursday. The assault occurred Jan. 27 near Times Square as officers were trying to take a person into custody. Yohenry Brito, seen on video in a yellow jacket wrestling with the officers on the ground, had previously been indicted and is being held on charges of assault, obstruction and evidence tampering. […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024

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