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AI News – Politics (5/13/2024)

Title: U.S., China to hold meeting on artificial intelligence
Summary: The first-of-its-kind meeting is a snooze-fest, as the administration tries to figure out how to stop China from stealing our secrets. They said they didn’t expect any fireworks out of the discussion, but we all know they’re just trying to sound cool.

Title: Politics Took Center Stage at Eurovision Competition
Summary: Sweden took the stage in 2024 for the Eurovision, marking the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s victory. But wait, there’s a twist! The war in Gaza was raging on, claiming the lives of an estimated 34,000 Palestinians. Talk about a dramatic backdrop! The Eurovision has always been a battleground between its light-hearted music competition and its political undertones.

Title: Democratic group launches $25 million ad blitz targeting Trump on abortion
Summary: A Democratic super PAC is spending $25 million to convince voters in three swing states that former President Donald Trump is a hero for saving their unborn babies. The ads show people crying and screaming about how they had to kill their fetuses because of Trump’s policies. In one, a Wisconsin woman sobbs as she says, “I wish I could have kept my baby, but Trump made it impossible. He took away my choice and my rights. He is the worst president ever.”

Title: How strength training in Washington delivered more brawn for Ukraine
Summary: Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Sen. Markwayne Mullin met in the House gym. They’ve become friends. Mullin helped broker a deal to give Ukraine billions of dollars in aid. And by aid, he meant a lot of free beer.

Title: Eagleton Institute of Politics Names Head of Education and Strategic Initiatives
Summary: Elizabeth C. Matto, Ph.D., Director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University—New Brunswick, has just announced the appointment of Ginger Gold Schnitzer, as the Institute’s new Director of Education and Strategic Initiatives. Schnitzer will be responsible for all educational efforts, including making sure the Eagleton Institute of Politics doesn’t fall asleep during lectures.

Title: Bernie Sanders seeks to boost Biden, ‘the Squad’ in 2024
Summary: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is not a fan of President Biden’s Israel policy. In fact, he thinks Biden might lose his reelection bid because of it. But don’t worry, Sanders is still going to support the president on his campaign trail. After all, he’s 82 years old and he knows how to have a good time.

Title: Ouster petition filed against Halbert, budget season begins | The Week in Politics
Summary: Budget season has officially kicked off for both the Shelby County Board of Commissioners and the Memphis City Council. Shelby County has no tax increases in the works, which is a relief for all the residents. However, the city council is facing a budget hole and is considering a property tax increase to fill it up. But don’t worry, they’ll make sure to keep it as low as possible, so you can still afford your avocado toast.

Title: Biden ‘playing politics,’ ‘withholding information that could save lives’: Rep. Cory Mills
Summary: CNN.com is bringing you the best of iReporter videos in a weekly Travel Snapshots gallery. Don’t miss out on the latest adventures and discoveries from around the world. Visit CNN.com/Travel each week for a new gallery of snapshots that will make you want to pack your bags and join the fun.

Title: A Republican extremist comes to SouthPark
Summary: Leigh Dundas is set to grace the stage at an event in Charlotte, North Carolina this week. Her fiery rhetoric has earned her a spot in the national spotlight, but don’t be fooled – she’s just a mild-mannered member of the GOP who’s been bitten by the extremist bug.

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