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New York Governor Kathy Hochul thinks AI should be ‘less evil’
Today, I’m talking with New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and I’ll just warn you — this episode moves really fast.
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The Verge
New York governor to 3D-printed gun leader: ‘tell Cody I will get ahead of him’
Cody Wilson, the creator of the first 3D-printed gun, announced a tool last week aimed at skirting a New York law that prevents 3D printers from making firearms - and taunting governor Kathy Hochul in the process. But Hochul isn't having it.
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Texas Governor Abbott blocks funding for more Flock cameras
As backlash grows over Flock's AI surveillance cameras, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has frozen state spending on them. The move came just ahead of the publication of a Texas Tribune investigation that revealed the state spent over $30 million on Flock cameras.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Verge
WorldPingDeadline
Points North Institute Announces 2026 Artist Programs And Points North Forum Ahead of Camden Film Festival
EXCLUSIVE: Documentary artists confronting media consolidation, a tightened acquisition market and other challenges are about to get a major lift from the Points North Institute, the nonprofit that puts on the Camden International Film Festival in Maine.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
WorldPingFrance 24
France's politicians look to close gap with far right ahead of key election
With eight months until the next french Presidential election, politicians are ramping up their campaigning, with interviews, meetings and public statements. But who exactly will run has yet to be decided.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingTimes of India
Manipur census deferred ahead of September 1 house-listing exercise
Manipur census deferred ahead of September 1 house-listing exercise — full report at Times of India.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
Al Jazeera
South Korea court gives church leader two years in jail for bribery
South Korea court gives church leader two years in jail for bribery…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera