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President Biden Takes Bold Action with Landmark Executive Order on AI Regulation

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Biden and Harris have previously worked on the “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights,” which involved consultations with various experts, spanning computer scientists, civil rights leaders, legal scholars, and business figures. The aim was to ensure the equitable distribution of AI benefits and address potential challenges like algorithmic bias, data privacy violations, and deep fakes.
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October 31, 2023

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
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President Joe Biden has issued a sweeping executive order to safeguard against potential threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI). The order, announced on Monday, seeks to prevent the misuse of AI technology for developing destructive weapons or launching highly potent cyberattacks.

The move marks a significant step by the federal government into the burgeoning half-trillion-dollar AI industry, a sector dominated by industry giants including Google and Amazon. The executive order also calls on Congress to pass data privacy legislation, a long-pursued goal facing numerous obstacles over the years.

The order introduces a range of regulations, including oversight over safety tests conducted by companies to evaluate AI-powered systems like conversation bots, such as ChatGPT. Additionally, it mandates industry standards like watermarks for identifying AI-driven products.

Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized the ethical responsibility of leaders from government, civil society, and the private sector to ensure that AI is harnessed in a way that safeguards the public and maximizes its benefits.

“We have a moral, ethical, and societal duty to make sure that AI is adopted and advanced in a way that protects the public from potential harm and ensures that everyone is able to enjoy its benefits,” Harris stated.

Biden and Harris have previously worked on the “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights,” which involved consultations with various experts, spanning computer scientists, civil rights leaders, legal scholars, and business figures. The aim was to ensure the equitable distribution of AI benefits and address potential challenges like algorithmic bias, data privacy violations, and deep fakes.

Biden highlighted the immense technological transformation expected in the next few years, especially in AI. He underscored the profound impact AI is already having in various aspects of daily life, from weather prediction to optimizing commute routes.

“We’re going to see more technological change in the next 10—maybe the next five years—than we’ve seen in the last 50 years, and that’s a fact,” Biden asserted. “And it’s the most consequential technology of our time. Artificial intelligence is accelerating that change. It’s going to accelerate it at warp speed.”

However, the President also acknowledged the potential downsides, particularly in instances where AI is used to exploit personal data and make social media platforms more addictive, which can have detrimental effects on mental health.

To mitigate the risks, the executive order outlines key measures:

AI Safety and Security: The Defense Production Act will be invoked to ensure companies demonstrate the safety of their most powerful AI systems before deployment. This involves rigorous testing and sharing independent results to verify they pose no national security or safety risks.

Trust and Transparency: The Department of Commerce will establish standards for watermarking and labeling AI-generated content, aiming to distinguish it from authentic content. This measure intends to combat the spread of deep fakes and disinformation.

Privacy Protection: The order calls for enhanced protections for personal data in the age of AI. It also addresses concerns about discrimination and bias, ensuring fairness in AI applications, particularly in housing, benefits, and employment decisions.

Consumer and Worker Safeguards: The order aims to ensure emerging AI technologies benefit consumers and workers alike. This includes leveraging AI for more effective and affordable healthcare solutions while implementing safeguards to prevent harm. It also calls for a comprehensive report on the potential impact of AI on the labor market.

Global Leadership and Collaboration: The administration aims to maintain American leadership in AI innovation and collaborate with international partners to establish guidelines for responsible AI development.

Biden emphasized the importance of congressional action to complement the executive order’s initiatives. He urged legislation to regulate Big Tech’s collection of personal data, particularly from children and teenagers online.

“We face a genuine inflection point in history, one of those moments where the decisions we make in the very near term are going to set the course for the next decades. And with the position we lead the world, the toughest challenges are the greatest opportunities,” the president continued. “Look, there’s no greater change that I can think of in my life than AI presents as a potential: exploring the universe, fighting climate change, ending cancer as we know it, and so much more. As artificial intelligence expands the boundary of human possibility and tests the bounds of human understanding, this landmark executive order is a testament to what we stand for: safety, security, trust, openness, American leadership, and the undeniable rights endowed by our Creator that no creator — no creation can take away.”

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Youth-Led Black August Event Brings Past to Present at East Oakland Boxing Association

The mission of Youth Alive! Is to “break the cycle of violence, heal trauma, and uplift a thriving community of leaders, to save lives in Oakland and beyond” by serving “as mentors, youth leaders, counselors, case managers, intervention specialists and violence interrupters,” working “to help violently wounded people heal themselves and their community.”
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August 29, 2026

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By Jana Lang Propel Youth Reporter

Youth-Led Black August Event Brings Past to Present at East Oakland Boxing Association

The East Oakland Boxing Association (EOBA) and Youth Alive! came together on Aug. 21 to share with their community all that Black August means to them.

Held on EOBA’s patio at 816 98th Ave. in Deep East Oakland, the two organizations hosted their second annual Black August Experience, featuring a food tasting, financial literacy and mindfulness workshops, and voter registration with the League of Women Voters Oakland (LWV).

Black August is known as a time to uphold the legacy of prisoners who protested their conditions by fasting, fighting, and educating themselves on the economic and political circumstances that contributed to their incarceration.

According to its website, “EOBA is a multi-service youth and community development hub that goes far beyond the ring. While rooted in the discipline of boxing, for nearly 40 years EOBA has also integrated robust programs in workforce development, food justice, afterschool enrichment, financial literacy, mentorship, and wellness.”.

The mission of Youth Alive! Is to “break the cycle of violence, heal trauma, and uplift a thriving community of leaders, to save lives in Oakland and beyond” by serving “as mentors, youth leaders, counselors, case managers, intervention specialists and violence interrupters,” working “to help violently wounded people heal themselves and their community.”

Through Coro California, another leadership organization serving young people across the state for 80 years, they gained a broader understanding of Black August.

EOBA Executive Director Dawna Williams spoke about how much she learned about Black August from the youth who created it. “I let them educate me,” she said. Instead of talking about prison reform and mass incarceration, Williams and youth interns found that Black August meant so much more. “We would have done a disservice if we had just focused on who the people were and what their situation was…We tried to take their message from back in the day and make it relevant to the young people today. What do they need to know?”

Youth interns created and placed posters around the patio to help participants understand how traditional Black foodways, civic engagement, financial literacy, and the power of education are relevant to Black resistance today.

An EOBA member described Black August with Youth ALIVE! as “a whole vibe. “This year we added the Fun Zone for the kids, because you really cannot go wrong with a Fun Zone. I also loved seeing everyone chillin’ in the outdoor lounge, catching some Vitamin D and just enjoying a Friday evening together.”

The food tasting, a popular event from last year, featured traditional Black foods such as black-eyed peas, johnny cakes, and fried chicken. Led by Williams, the tasting included a talk about how these traditional foods were made and why they are forms of Black resilience.

The “‘Plate of History’ was a favorite of the online writers. “Fun, educational, and did I mention delicious? Our Taste of History cook, Angela Southall, served up some good eats while connecting food to history and culture.”

The writer also commended the “League of Women Voters Oakland for their civic leadership and for getting our young people informed, ready, and registered to vote.”

Overall, it was a “good Friday event in East Oakland,” the writer said.

Upcoming Black August events: Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS), will host “Black August: The Arc of Liberation” at Oakland City Hall on Sat. Aug. 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The websites for East Oakland Boxing Association, Youth Alive! and CORO are sources for this report.

Jana Lang is an Oakland resident, teacher, gardener and poet participating in the Propel News Initiative.

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EV Home Charging Warning: What Dealerships Won’t Tell You! #shorts

Is your home EV charging setup ready? Dealerships may not warn you about critical outlet and circuit needs. Find out before you plug in!
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Dealerships won’t tell you: charging this big battery at home isn’t always simple. Verify your outlet capacity, circuit, and setup before assuming level one or basic outdoor outlets will suffice.

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Car Buying Secrets: Dealership Traps & How to Avoid Them #shorts

Don’t get tricked at the dealership! Learn essential car buying secrets to secure the best deal and avoid hidden traps.
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Before stepping into a dealership, secure bank pre-approval for your financing rate. Then, get the out-the-door price in writing. Never discuss monthly payments until that number is fixed. Test road noise and rear visibility yourself. Decline add-ons with a simple ‘Not today’. Check backseat space with your tallest household member.

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