Day: October 11, 2024
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Governor Hochul Launches Empire AI Consortium: Advancing AI Research or Misusing Public Funds?
What connection does Artificial Intelligence (AI), developed by private businesses funded by private investors, have to New York State’s budget and governance? Will bureaucrats next suggest creating their own versions of Windows or Facebook, using taxpayer dollars? On October 11, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the first phase of the Empire AI Consortium, positioning New…
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White House. U.S.-Papua New Guinea Strategic Partnership: Strengthening Economic Ties and Constitutional Values
On October 10, 2024, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer met with Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso of Papua New Guinea to discuss the evolving U.S.-PNG Strategic Partnership. The dialogue focused on economic cooperation, energy projects, humanitarian efforts, and resource conservation. Finer highlighted U.S. support for Papua New Guinea’s ongoing projects, including electrification, humanitarian…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Appoints Saloni Sethi as Commissioner of Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence
On October 11, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams appointed Saloni Sethi as commissioner of the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV). Sethi, who has served as acting commissioner since February 2024, brings over a decade of experience working with survivors of gender-based violence. In her new role, she will lead…