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- 1US nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia allows uranium enrichment●The U.S. just signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could let the kingdom enrich its own uranium, skipping the "g
The United States has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could permit the kingdom to enrich its own uranium, bypassing the stricter 'gold standard' safeguards Washington required of the UAE in 2009. Lawmakers from both parties are raising alarms, warning the weaker terms could fuel nuclear proliferation pressures across the Middle East.
- 2Khanna to introduce AI safety bill banning recursive AI without safeguards▼Khanna to introduce AI safety bill with ban on 'recursive' technology until safeguards exist
US Congressman Ro Khanna is preparing to introduce an artificial intelligence safety bill that would ban the development of 'recursive' AI systems until adequate safeguards are in place. The proposal targets self-improving AI technology, reflecting growing congressional concern over advanced AI risks and the lack of regulatory oversight in the United States.
- 3Congress pressed to act on rising pedestrian deaths▼What should Congress do to stop the scourge of pedestrian death?
The advocacy group Transportation For America is asking what Congress should do to address pedestrian deaths, which it calls a scourge on US roads. The group is pushing federal lawmakers to take action on street safety, likely through funding and design policy. The question comes amid growing concern in the United States about rising numbers of people killed while walking.
- 4Senate defeats proposal to limit college sports ticket price hikes●Senate defeats proposal to limit ticket price increases for college sports
The United States Senate has defeated a proposal that would have limited increases in ticket prices for college sports. The rejection means schools and athletic programs remain free to raise ticket prices without the proposed restrictions. Little detail has been reported so far on the vote's margin, the proposal's sponsor, or which lawmakers backed or opposed the measure.