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Data presented by Atlas VPN shows that more than a third of credible AI experts believe that AI will cause a nuclear-level catastrophe within this century. These findings are part of Stanford’s 2023 Artificial Intelligence Index Report, released in April 2023. During the months of…
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A bill in Florida that would require social media platforms to disclose certain information related to the companies’ policies is ready for consideration by the full House. The House Commerce Committee on Monday approved the measure (HB 591), labeled “Social Media Protection for Minors.” The…
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The digital-media conglomerate, Starboard which acquired Parler, a free speech social media platform, temporarily took it offline on Friday, according to a company statement by Founder and CEO Ryan Coyne. Starboard (formerly Olympic Media) is temporarily shutting down Parler while the company works on a…
Read More Social Media Platform Parler Shuts Down Friday Post-Acquisition
Florida’s aerospace agency, Space Florida, would see more direct state oversight of under a measure backed Monday by the House Commerce Committee. The unanimous vote came after the committee took out a proposal that would have required the Joint Legislative Budget Commission — composed of…
Read More Space Florida Revamp Gets Backing In House
Gov. Ron DeSantis would have the power to appoint a majority of the board of Space Florida under a Senate proposal to revamp the aerospace agency. The Senate Military and Veterans Affairs, Space and Domestic Security Committee this week approved a bill (SB 7048) that…
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NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) announced the four astronauts who will venture around the Moon on Artemis II, the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term presence at the Moon for science and exploration through Artemis. The agencies revealed the…
Read More NASA Names Astronauts To Next Moon Mission, First Crew Under Artemis
The U.S. Space Force, once maliciously mocked by liberals because it was created by former President Donald Trump, is becoming an increasingly vital tool in America’s national defense. President Joe Biden seeks a 15% spike in the agency’s budget for 2024. The total funding request…
Read More Biden Seeks Budget Boost For Trump’s Space Force, Recognizing Growing Threats From China And Russia
There are many reasons why a business owner might want to close up shop, such as retirement, poor performance, or even moving on to a new business venture. Regardless of what your reason is, this article will walk you through the five most effective marketing…
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As the House begins to revamp economic-development programs, Florida’s aerospace agency would draw more direct oversight, with the governor controlling its board of directors. The House Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee on Thursday backed a plan (PCB RRS 23-01) that, in part, would separate…
Read More Space Florida Could See Changes
Certain foreign-owned social media platforms, such as TikTok and WeChat, would be banned from government devices in Florida, under a measure backed Wednesday by the Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee. The proposal (SB 258) also would direct the state Department of Management Services to…
Read More Florida Senate Puts TikTok In Crosshairs