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AI Regulation Moratorium Idea Isn’t Dead as Ted Cruz Pushes Sandbox Act
The legislation, if passed, would allow companies to apply and re-apply for exemptions to AI regulations for up to 10 years.
US Sen. Ted Cruz has introduced a bill, the Sandbox Act, aimed at giving companies developing AI technologies a way to bypass regulations by requesting a government waiver.
According to the bill, the act would «establish a Federal regulatory sandbox program for artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.»
In introducing the bill, Cruz said it would allow AI tech to be unhindered by «outdated or inflexible federal rules.» In addition to establishing a program for this, the bill, if passed, would allow AI companies to request a two-year waiver that could be renewed for up to 10 years. As part of that waiver application, tech companies would need to offer details of how they’ll address safety and financial risks.
The proposed act comes several months after Congress removed a spending bill addition that would have blocked state AI regulations for 10 years, a measure Cruz was also behind. In the interim, there’s been much debate on the role the government should take in regulating — or not regulating — AI technologies.
In a press release related to the Sandbox Act, Cruz said the bill is about «Winning the AI race» against countries such as China. Cruz said: «Following this new AI framework can turbocharge economic activity, cut through bureaucratic red tape, and empower American AI developers while protecting human flourishing. The Sandbox Act is the first step. It embraces our nation’s entrepreneurial spirit and gives AI developers the room to create while still mitigating any health or consumer risks.»
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Hurry to Nab the Baseus Bowie MH1 Headphones for Over Half Off With This Early Black Friday Deal
This deal drops the price of this premium pair to just $47, but this discount ends soon.
High-quality noise-canceling headphones can cost a pretty penny, especially if you are after adaptive ANC, all-day comfort, and a reliable battery life. Most options with all these features sit well over $100, but we just found a way to score a premium pair for less than $50.
Amazon has a solid early Black Friday deal on the Baseus Bowie MH1 headphones. You can get them for 20% off right now, which drops the price to $80. But stack that with the $25 on-page coupon and use the promo code 8JWTGEUN at checkout, and you slash another $33 off. That brings the final price down to just $47, which is a steal considering all the features you are going to enjoy.
The headphones come with cloud-soft protein leather earcups with resilient memory foam for cloud-like comfort. The pair is capable of blocking up to 99.8% of noise with –48 dB deep noise cancellation, and it adapts to your surroundings as needed.
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The 36mm drivers and full-range LCP diaphragms give you clear, rich sound no matter what you listen to. In addition, with Baseus Immersive Spatial Acoustics, the audio surrounds you for a more natural listening experience. For clearer calls, the headphones also pack 5-mic sound sensors with AI-powered voice enhancement and wind-noise reduction. You won’t have to repeat yourself constantly.
Battery-wise, you get up to 80 hours of playtime with ANC off, and 55 hours with it on. A quick 10-minute top-up can also get you up to an additional 10 hours of playback, which is great for when you’re out and about.
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