Top Republicans resist push for AI safety laws; Democrats take call to action to voters
Bills to create safety guardrails in AI development have piled up in Congress as top AI companies acknowledge incidents of agents going rogue.
Bills to create safety guardrails in AI development have piled up in Congress as top AI companies acknowledge incidents of agents going rogue.
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A 24-hour vigil is underway at Dyess Air Force Base to honor Americans who were prisoners of war or remain missing in action. The event began Thursday morning with a POW/MIA recognition ceremony at the Dyess Fitness Center track. Participants will tak...
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President Donald Trump is set to host more than 100 hunters, anglers & outdoor industry leaders for dinner at the Rose Garden in the White House on Thursday....
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The WNBA spent this summer grappling with a debate over eligibility in women’s sports, after comments from Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.
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Texas Senator Charles Perry appeared on the Abilene People podcast to discuss various political topics, including water security, education rankings, and his upcoming re-election campaign against Democrat Riley Rodriguez....
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A major methamphetamine lab bust in Fresno County led to 15 arrests and the seizure of thousands of pounds of drugs.
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Top police K-9 teams from across the country will gather in Abilene Sept. 20-25 for the United States Police Canine Association National Field Trials.
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Police in Georgia asked the public to help them identify a man accused of trespassing at a home, using the pool and hot tub, as well as stealing luxury towels....
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The Food Bank of West Central Texas has already surpassed last September’s total for money raised as it continues its Million Meal Challenge.
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A man was sentenced on Thursday to 14 months in prison after spraying apple cider vinegar on Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar in January.
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Madison Thomas has spent most of her life trick riding horses. It's not her first West Texas Fair and Rodeo, but Thomas is thrilled to be back in a place that feels like her second home. Thomas' husband grew up in Merkel, and many family members still...
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Six and a half years after the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or CARES Act became law, more disturbing evidence is coming to light.
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Oracle, a partner in the Abilene data center, has committed $100,000 to support Abilene educators and expand data center career pathways for students. Oracle, the Abilene Education Foundation and Abilene Independent School District announced the inves...
