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Oct 2023
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Biden Invokes Emergency Powers to Contai...

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 30. President Biden plans to invoke the Defense Production Act in the hope of reining in the potential risks of artificial intelligence. Journal tech reporter Sam Schechner breaks down the U.S. effort to step into the regulatory vacuum over the technology. Plus, the UAW expands its strike against GM after making a deal with Stellantis. And we’ll examine the risk that Hezbollah could drag Israel into a two-front war. Luke Vargas hosts.

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