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Foster bill would bolster tech use to monitor AI financial risks - Roll Call

Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced legislation Thursday aimed at helping regulators use technology to better spot financial stress turbocharged by artificial intelligence and around-the-clock payment systems.

Roll Call · Nov 6

‘Tough road’ seen for Waters’ rivals at Financial Services

The two Illinois Democrats who may challenge Rep. Maxine Waters for their party’s top slot on the House Financial Services Committee in the new Congress would focus on issues that haven’t been traditionally front and center for that panel — namely climate change and artificial intelligence. Younger voices within the…

Roll Call · Oct 20

Highly dangerous plutonium offers no quick fix to US nuclear fuel crunch

America is exploring turning surplus plutonium into nuclear fuel for new reactors. This move aims to meet rising power demands, particularly from data centers. However, experts warn of high security costs and potential terrorism risks. Companies involved believe this process can be safe and economically viable, offering an alternative to…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

One US politician wants to add trackers to Nvidia's GPUs so they can be bricked if they go to China

Very James Bond, I like it.

PC Gamer · May 8, 2025

Nvidia GPU tracking tech proposed by US lawmakers in smuggling crackdown

A U.S. representative will introduce a bill requiring chip manufacturers to put built-in tracking and a kill-switch for their most advanced chips.

Tom’s Hardware · May 6, 2025

Proxy voting for new parents among changes pitched to House Rules panel - Roll Call

At a “member day” hearing, lawmakers floated a wide range of ideas to change how the House operates, with an eye toward the next Congress.

Roll Call · Sep 19, 2024

Marvel’s Thunderbolts Is Allegedly Adding Two More MCU Veterans To Its Cast, And I Love The Idea Of Seeing These Characters Again

Marvel's Thunderbolts is supposedly adding two more MCU vets, and I'd really like to see these characters again.

Cinemablend · Jan 28, 2024

Here’s how Illinois Democrats in Congress split on Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism legislation

Democrats locally and nationally are grappling with a challenging dynamic being played out, with the Israel-Hamas war in its third month.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023

No primary pass for six Congressional Dems on first filing day

A slew of statewide and county candidates filed petitions with the Illinois State Board of Elections and the Cook County clerk’s office on the first day of the week-long filing period to gain a spot on the March 19 primary ballot.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 27, 2023

The inside story on Biden’s role in the UAW-Stellantis agreement and the auto plant’s reopening in Belvidere

President Joe Biden on Thursday showcases his work in helping the UAW win a favorable contract with automakers and his role in getting the shuttered auto plant in Belvidere reopened.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2023