ANDREW MOSS – We are social beings, and by asking us to reexamine our humanity, A.I. is calling on us to reexamine our social relations in all aspects, from the personal to the political. There are ways, too, of curbing the most malign aspects of A.I. In considering the current state of our society, individuals must consider what’s most important to them in making better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Groups Announce Support of DNC Resolution for Israel Arms Embargo
NORMAN SOLOMON – Progressive Groups Announce Support for DNC Resolution Urging “Arms Embargo” and “Suspension of Military Aid to Israel”
What Keeps Nonviolence Guru George Lakey Motivated?
JORDAN TEICHER – Grid interviews legendary activist George Lakey on his inspirations, the current political moment and what keeps him motivated.
People often miscalculate the impact of climate choices — like owning a dog — study says
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS – Many people aren’t great at identifying which personal decisions contribute most to climate change — and some of the ones that do may come as a surprise.
AG Rayfield Sues to Stop Federal Cuts That Threaten State Energy Programs
JENNY HANSSON – Attorney General Dan Rayfield and 18 other states, plus the District of Columbia, sued to block the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) from imposing a new funding cap that slashes support for vital state-run energy programs. The DOE policy would prevent states from using critical federal funds by limiting reimbursement for key administrative and staffing costs that have long been covered by these federal energy programs.
Stanford-led research finds small modular reactors will exacerbate challenges of highly radioactive nuclear waste
MARK SHWARTZ – Small modular reactors, long touted as the future of nuclear energy, will actually generate more radioactive waste than conventional nuclear power plants, according to research from Stanford and the University of British Columbia.