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politics1 year ago

Trump Appoints Project 2025's Russ Vought to Lead Budget Office

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Russ Vought, a key figure in the conservative "Project 2025," as the director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Vought, who served as OMB chief during Trump's previous term, will play a significant role in setting budget priorities and rolling back regulations. Project 2025, which Vought has been heavily involved in, proposes expanding presidential power and reclassifying federal workforce roles to allow for mass firings. Despite Trump's campaign distancing itself from the project, several of its contributors have been appointed to key positions in his administration.

via Reuters|
#government-regulations#politics#project-2025
health-and-environment1 year ago

"Unveiling the Health Risks of 'Safe' Air Quality Levels: A Comprehensive Study"

Two major studies have found that even low levels of PM2.5 air pollution, emitted from sources like cars and industrial processes, pose significant health risks, with no safe threshold for heart and lung health. Government regulations in the US, UK, and EU still allow for harmful levels of PM2.5, despite the World Health Organization's stricter guidelines. The recent US EPA standard, while an improvement, remains above the WHO limit, indicating that widespread harm to public health will persist. The studies emphasize the urgent need for more stringent measures to address the detrimental effects of air pollution on public health.

via The Guardian|
#air-pollution#government-regulations#health-and-environment
technology1 year ago

"Japan's Government Abandons Outdated Floppy Disks, Embraces Modern Technology"

The Japanese government has amended 34 ordinances to no longer require the use of floppy disks and CD-ROMs for various submissions, marking a significant shift away from obsolete physical media formats. This move comes after years of reliance on outdated technology, with the government aiming to support online submissions and cloud data storage. Despite resistance from some government bodies, the amendments reflect Japan's efforts to modernize its administrative processes and reduce reliance on analog tech.

via Ars Technica|
#digital-transformation#floppy-disks#government-regulations
technology2 years ago

The Debate Over Pausing AI Development: Musk vs. Gates and Others

Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak have called for a six-month halt to work on AI systems that can compete with human-level intelligence, citing concerns over the "dangerous race" to develop such systems. However, Bill Gates and many AI developers have pushed back, arguing that a pause would be difficult to enforce and could stifle progress in the industry. Instead, they suggest increased government regulations and transparency from AI developers to prevent potential risks such as programming biases, privacy issues, and job displacement.

via CNBC|
#ai-development#bill-gates#elon-musk