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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Washington, DC — President Donald Trump escalated his campaign to rename artificial intelligence Thursday, declaring that anyone who continues using the term “Artificial Intelligence” instead of his preferred “Super Intelligence” is “THE ENEMY!” Trump’s statement follows a September executive order directing executive-branch agencies to replace “Artificial Intelligence” and “AI” with “Super Intelligence” and “SI” in official communications. The terminology differs from its conventional use in technology. Artificial intelligence broadly describes computer systems capable of performing tasks associated with human intelligence, while “superintelligence” traditionally refers to a hypothetical system whose capabilities exceed humans across most cognitive tasks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Trump’s executive order effectively applies “Super Intelligence” to technologies already covered by the government’s existing definition of AI, rather than limiting the term to hypothetical human-surpassing systems. The administration itself has yet to fully comply with the rebranding. Axios reported Thursday that White House webpages still contained references to artificial intelligence. AI.gov was changed visually to display “SI.gov,” but its web address remained AI.gov, while attempting to visit SI.gov produced an error. Trump’s executive order directs agencies to adopt the new terminology but establishes no punishment for Americans, companies or news organizations that continue using the universally recognized term AI. Sources: * Axios – MBFC Rating (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The post Trump Calls People Who Say ‘Artificial Intelligence’ Instead of ‘Super Intelligence’ ‘Enemies’ appeared first on News Facts Network.

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Topeka, KS — Republican secretary of state nominee Pat Proctor is facing scrutiny over federal labor violations at his restaurant businesses after acknowledging that employees were denied legally required overtime pay. The U.S. Department of Labor determined in 2016 that Baan Thai Restaurant Inc., co-owned by Proctor and his wife, owed 31 employees $93,008 for violations committed between 2014 and 2016. The amount included $79,133 in unpaid overtime and $13,875 connected to minimum-wage violations, according to Kansas Reflector. Federal law requires covered workers to receive overtime compensation when applicable. Proctor recently told KMAN radio that he had not understood the applicable labor rules despite having operated restaurants for about a decade. He blamed the episode partly on government bureaucracy, saying a Labor Department official arrived with regulations his business “didn’t know about.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Proctor acknowledged that he failed to track hours for salaried kitchen employees, meaning workers who exceeded 40 hours were not properly compensated. Democratic opponent Jennifer Day criticized the record, arguing that someone seeking to oversee Kansas elections and business filings should demonstrate accountability for following laws. Proctor said the experience inspired his proposal for a state website using artificial intelligence to help businesses understand government regulations. Sources: * News from the States / Kansas Reflector – MBFC Rating (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The post Kansas GOP Secretary of State Candidate Faced $93,000 Labor Law Assessment appeared first on News Facts Network.

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bloomington, MN — Federal authorities say they disrupted a planned terrorist attack at the Mall of America after arresting an 18-year-old accused of trying to buy an AK-47 and ammunition from an undercover FBI employee. Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud was arrested Tuesday after allegedly paying $600 for the rifle, four magazines and 200 rounds of ammunition. Prosecutors say he believed the seller was affiliated with ISIS. According to federal investigators, Mohamud had been under scrutiny for nearly two years and initially discussed traveling overseas to join militant groups. When those plans failed, authorities say he shifted toward planning an attack in Minnesota. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Investigators allege Mohamud discussed killing dozens of people and identified the Mall of America as a target. Court documents say he planned to strike on Oct. 24 during a Hmong arts event and had pledged allegiance to ISIS. U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen said agents were able to identify and interrupt the alleged plot before anyone was harmed. Mohamud has been charged with obtaining a firearm to commit an act of terrorism. The allegations have not been proven in court, and he is presumed innocent unless convicted. Authorities have not publicly detailed what first prompted the FBI investigation. Sources: * The Guardian – MBFC Rating (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The post FBI Says Minnesota Teen Planned ISIS-Inspired Attack at Mall of America appeared first on News Facts Network.

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Phoenix, AZ — Democratic congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she was attacked and raped in August while attempting to repair a damaged campaign sign in the Phoenix area. Greene-Placentia told the Phoenix New Times that she was crossing a parking lot shortly after 2 a.m. on Aug. 14 when someone struck her in the head, causing her to lose consciousness. She said she later awoke to find a man sexually assaulting her while another man stood nearby. Greene-Placentia said she suffered bruising and believes she may also have sustained a concussion. She initially did not report the assault, describing feelings of embarrassment and difficulty recalling portions of what happened. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); She later told her husband and campaign staff and reported the incident to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office about two weeks afterward. A sheriff’s spokesperson told reporters the investigation remains active and declined to provide additional details. Greene-Placentia said she ultimately decided to discuss the alleged assault publicly because she wanted other survivors to feel able to speak about their experiences. Her campaign emphasized that the disclosure was intended to support survivors rather than advance a political message. Greene-Placentia is challenging Republican Rep. Abraham Hamadeh for a congressional seat representing portions of the Phoenix area. Sources: * The Guardian – MBFC Rating (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The post Arizona Congressional Candidate Says She Was Raped While Repairing Campaign Sign appeared first on News Facts Network.

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Harrisburg, PA — Democratic Sen. John Fetterman has become dramatically more popular with Pennsylvania Republicans than members of his own party, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday. The survey found 72% of Republican likely voters view Fetterman favorably, compared with only 13% of Democrats. Among all likely voters, 37% hold a favorable view while 46% view him unfavorably. Independents were also negative, with 27% favorable and 49% unfavorable. The reversal follows Fetterman’s increasingly frequent criticism of Democrats and cooperation with President Donald Trump. He appeared by video at the Republican Party’s September midterm convention, where he praised working across party lines and received an enthusiastic response from GOP attendees. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Earlier polling showed the shift developing rapidly. In July, 77% of Pennsylvania Republicans approved of Fetterman’s job performance while 69% of Democrats disapproved. By August, nearly four-fifths of Republican likely voters viewed him favorably. Fetterman has repeatedly rejected speculation that he plans to become a Republican and continues to identify as a Democrat. However, Pennsylvania voters increasingly perceive him differently: a September survey found a majority considered him more Republican than Democratic. Sources: * The Hill – MBFC Rating (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The post Fetterman Wins 72% GOP Favorability but Just 13% Among Democrats appeared first on News Facts Network.

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Washington, DC — Federal immigration investigators reviewed nearly 100 million voter-related records and considered undercover operations against voter-registration groups as part of a nationwide search for noncitizens suspected of voting illegally. Documents obtained by Democracy Forward show Homeland Security Investigations analyzed roughly 50.6 million voter-roll records supplied by the Justice Department and another 48.4 million records provided through DHS adviser Heather Honey’s “independent sources.” The records also identify several battleground states as priorities. Investigators additionally reviewed nonprofit organizations involved in voter registration and discussed using undercover agents where groups were suspected of helping noncitizens register. Some state election data may also have been considered for entry into Palantir software used by ICE for immigration enforcement. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The effort comes as ICE has separately begun asking detainees whether they have ever voted illegally and, if so, whether they voted by mail or in person. The Washington Post reported that the questioning was added to ICE’s booking system in August. The records document an unusually expansive federal effort to uncover election fraud, though several inquiries described in the files reportedly closed without producing evidence of wrongdoing. Democracy Forward argues the operation risks intimidating eligible voters. DHS maintains that it investigates credible allegations of criminal activity, including election-related offenses. Sources: * The Washington Post – MBFC Rating (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The post ICE Election Probe Examined 99 Million Records Despite Sparse Evidence of Illegal Voting appeared first on News Facts Network.

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Washington, DC — Companies backed by President Donald Trump’s sons have received or been promised more than $6 billion in federal contracts since those investments were made, according to an ABC News analysis of government contracting records. The largest example involves Anduril Industries, in which 1789 Capital — a venture firm listing Donald Trump Jr. as a partner — holds a major stake. The Trump administration announced this week that the Navy will support $2.9 billion of a $6.6 billion submarine-manufacturing project at Sparrows Point, Maryland. Since 1789 Capital’s investment, Anduril has also received about $1.8 billion through other federal contracts, ABC reported. Other Trump-linked investments include drone manufacturers, rare-earth companies, quantum-computing firms and automated defense manufacturers. Hadrian, backed by 1789 Capital, later secured a $900 million Navy agreement, while Vulcan Elements received a $620 million government loan. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Congressional Democrats have asked the Pentagon inspector general to investigate whether conflicts of interest influenced contracting decisions. The Pentagon says no company receives preferential treatment and that political connections play no role in awards. A spokesperson for Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump likewise denied wrongdoing, saying their investment decisions are independent and that neither brother participates in government procurement decisions. Sources: * ABC News – MBFC Rating (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The post Trump Sons’ Investments Linked to More Than $6 Billion in Pentagon Deals appeared first on News Facts Network.

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Los Angeles, CA — President Donald Trump is facing bipartisan criticism after suggesting during a Nebraska rally that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego and calling that possibility “a small price to pay” in the broader U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Trump made the remarks while arguing that the conflict was necessary to prevent Iran from becoming a greater threat. California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the president’s comments “deranged and dangerous,” while Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said such rhetoric could threaten public safety. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said the city was “not collateral damage.” Republican criticism followed as well. Rep. Kevin Kiley and congressional candidate Jim Desmond both rejected the idea that American cities should be treated as expendable. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The White House pushed back Tuesday, saying Trump was not endorsing attacks on U.S. cities and was instead arguing that his Iran policy was designed to prevent such threats. Communications Director Steven Cheung dismissed the reaction as a media “freakout.” Trump declined to further clarify the remarks when questioned Tuesday. His comments came during a campaign swing ahead of the November midterms, as the war and its economic effects remain prominent political issues. Sources: * Reuters – MBFC Rating (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The post Newsom, Bass Condemn Trump After Remarks About Losing Los Angeles, San Diego appeared first on News Facts Network.