By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 15, 2023
A global network of think tanks, led by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and ITIF's Center for Data Innovation, has released a "Global Declaration on Free and Open AI." The declaration urges governments to ensure that generative AI tools uphold democratic ideals and advance human progress. It emphasizes the importance of protecting the freedom to develop and utilize AI for legal purposes, fostering accountability, and building trust in AI systems.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 15, 2023
Overdose deaths from fentanyl-laced stimulants have risen 50-fold since 2010, according to a recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal "Addiction." This, along with many other factors, showcases how dangerous the fentanyl epidemic is in the United States.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 15, 2023
U.S. Rep. Chris Smith recently chaired a congressional hearing about child trafficking called “Children are Not for Sale: Global Efforts to Address Child Trafficking.” In it, the congressional committee heard testimony from child trafficking victims and advocates, and Smith believes the U.S.-Mexico border could be a very dangerous point for child trafficking.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 15, 2023
The IOM, a United Nations migration agency, recently called the U.S.-Mexico border the world’s deadliest overland migration route. Michele Klein Solomon, IOM’s regional director for Central and North America and the Caribbean, believes certain things need to be done in order to help the safety of migrants.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 14, 2023
According to a recent article from the New York Times, the 2014 kidnapping and murder of 43 students in Mexico may have been the result of collusion between drug Cartels and the Mexican State. The cartel involved in that specific case is named Guerreros Unidos, but the article indicates that clandestine relationships between the state and the cartels reach far back.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 14, 2023
The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) has applauded the release of a draft of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Supply Chain Agreement and said input from private sector stakeholders will help improve the agreement further. The landmark agreement is intended to enable partner countries to strengthen critical supply chains.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 14, 2023
Jay Clayton, the former chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), spoke on U.S.-China economic ties in a hearing by the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). He encouraged policymakers to push transparency and accountability regarding investment in China.
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By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 14, 2023
Mark Temnycky said the United States must fortify its relationships with Central Asian countries as well as continue to visit Asia as tension with China grows, according to a report. Temnycky is a freelance journalist and non-resident fellow for the Eurasia Center at the Atlantic Council.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 14, 2023
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a science and tech policy think tank, has issued a new report which found that expanding the list of products covered by the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) would benefit the global economy. The ITA is a commitment made by dozens of members of the World Trade Organization to exempt certain IT products from tariffs.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 14, 2023
ChinaAid Association announced the details for the 2023 Taiwan International Religious Freedom Summit (TIRF). In a press release, the association said that international NGO members, along with other representatives from other governments, participated in the summit which began on Sept. 7 in Taipei, Taiwan.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 14, 2023
A comprehensive survey recently released by RAND Corporation on Sept. 12 highlights that 66% of U.S. teachers feel their base salary is not adequate, a sentiment that significantly contrasts with the 39% of other working adults in the country who feel similarly. The surveyed teachers suggested a need for a roughly $17,000 boost in their base pay, which translates to approximately a 27% pay increase. This desired increment aligns with the "teacher pay penalty," representing the gap between educators' salaries and those of other workers with similar education levels.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 14, 2023
TechNet, a bipartisan group of innovation economy CEOs, and nine other industry groups are calling on Congress to fully fund the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) program established by the CHIPS and Science Act. The Tech Hubs program is an economic initiative intended to strengthen regional capacity to produce critical technologies.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 14, 2023
The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), alongside 10 other privacy and civil rights groups, is asking Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Avril Haines and other intelligence officials to consider reforming the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA 702). FISA 702 allows the U.S. government to conduct surveillance and collect intelligence with the intent to protect Americans from terrorists, spies and other threats.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 14, 2023
A former Minister of State of External Affairs for India is calling for government officials to reevaluate India's support of the "One China" policy because China does not support the "One India" policy. Omar Abdullah previously served as the chief minister for Jammu and Kashmir, a region that has been the subject of a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan for decades.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 13, 2023
Majority Whip Tom Emmer has announced a plan to sponsor an appropriations amendment to restrict the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) use of funds for enforcement actions related to digital assets until a comprehensive regulatory framework is in place for the digital asset industry. The SEC has accused numerous cryptocurrency exchanges of violating securities laws this year, while members of the crypto industry argue that digital assets are not covered by existing regulations.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 13, 2023
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have invited six additional countries to join the BRICS alliance, including major oil and critical mineral producers.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 13, 2023
A new Human Rights Watch report reveals that 95% of cluster munition casualties in 2022 were civilians, highlighting ongoing violations of international law by multiple countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Myanmar and Syria.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 12, 2023
In a recent conversation on competition with China, Chairman Mike Gallagher emphasized the need for Congressional action on restricting US investments in China. Gallagher and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) spoke in conversation at the Council on Foreign Relations on Tuesday, Sept. 11.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 12, 2023
It was recently reported that a group of people that included tourists from the United States visiting a border town in Mexico were fired upon. Pablo De La Rosa, a freelance journalist with Texas Public Radio and NPR, relayed this information, one of a few recent gunfire incidents along the United States-Mexico border.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 10, 2023
IBM recently unveiled the expansion of its IBM Cloud Security and Compliance Center, a suite of modernized cloud security and compliance solutions aimed at helping enterprises manage risk and safeguard data across hybrid and multicloud environments.
