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DOJ Launches Super Intelligence Task Force to Combat Misuse
The Justice Department announced Thursday the creation of its Super Intelligence (SI) Task Force, a new initiative to coordinate federal efforts to prevent the misuse of artificial intelligence and protect American technological leadership.
Harmeet Dhillon Resigns as DOJ Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights
Harmeet Dhillon resigned Thursday as the Justice Department’s assistant attorney general for civil rights, according to sources cited by Fox News. She had reportedly told associates she planned to leave the department after the midterm elections.
Special Envoy Meets With Trump Administration as Melania Hosts Russia-Ukraine Gathering
Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev is in Washington to meet with Trump administration officials and discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine. He also attended a White House gathering Thursday hosted by First Lady Melania Trump, where he thanked her on Putin’s behalf for her humanitarian role in the operation in Ukraine.
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