Documents tagged "second"
Found 28 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023644.txt
Prince Mohammed bin Salman is the Deputy Crown Prince and Chairman of the Council for Economic Affairs and Development. He discussed the national transformation program in a television interview on Saudi Arabia's first channel. The program aims to improve government agency performance, with indicators and targets currently applied to 24 agencies. New entities will be added in the near future. One year after the establishment of Vision 2030, Prince Mohammed bin Salman believes it has achieved many accomplishments, including reduced deficit rates and increased non-oil revenues. He also discussed unemployment and investment indexes, which were affected by previous oil price declines.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023361.txt
This document is a court brief filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in relation to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The brief addresses dismissals for failure to state a claim and foreign sovereign immunity among other issues. Key people involved include Ronald L. Motley, Stephen A. Cozen, Carter G. Phillips, Andrea Bierstein, Robert M. Kaplan, James P. Kreindler, Jerry S. Goldman, and Chris Leonardo. The document is titled "In re: TERRORIST ATTACKS ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001" and includes a list of cases related to the attacks.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021425.txt
The document discusses an urgent inquiry from BuzzFeed News regarding allegations of sexual harassment against Lawrence Krauss. The sender suggests a strategy to respond to the accusations and emphasizes the importance of a concise cover letter for public distribution. They also mention correcting minor errors in the draft response before finalizing it.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021416.txt
The document is an email conversation between Lawrence Krauss and Jeffrey E. regarding a BuzzFeed News inquiry about allegations of sexual harassment. The main topic of the conversation revolves around how to respond to the allegations and what strategy to adopt. Key people mentioned in the document include Lawrence Krauss, Jeffrey E., and lawyers from BuzzFeed. The focus is on crafting a response that effectively addresses the claims made by the accusers while also considering possible legal implications.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021408.txt
The document is an email from Lawrence Krauss to Nancy Portland regarding an inquiry from BuzzFeed News about allegations of sexual harassment. Lawrence Krauss denies the accusations and states that he treats people with respect and works hard to support and mentor them. He also mentions his high public profile, which has led to more scrutiny and outside complaints than other faculty members receive.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019856.txt
The U.S. Supreme Court has lowered the standard for proving insider trading involving tipping family or friends in the case of Salman v. U.S. The court held that a gift of inside information to a family or friend is sufficient to prove insider trading tipping liability, even if there is no valuable quid pro quo exchange. This narrows the previous requirement under Newman that required proof of pecuniary benefit or similarly valuable personal benefit. It will likely embolden the government to bring more similar cases as it becomes easier for them to prove a "gift" to a "friend" than a financial gain.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016804.txt
This document is a summary of the book "Deep Thinking" by John Brockman, which explores artificial intelligence from multiple perspectives. The author assembles 25 scientists who have spent their careers studying AI to examine topics such as mind, thinking, and intelligence. Topics discussed in the book include the potential dangers of AI, including the existential threat posed by self-improving machine learning. Some contributors to the book are deeply concerned about these dangers while others take a more optimistic view. The book is an introduction to the landscape of crucial issues related to artificial intelligence.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016221.txt
The article "Deep Thinking" by John Brockman discusses the advancements in artificial intelligence and its impact on society. The author has compiled a round-table examination of AI featuring experts who have been thinking about the field for most of their careers. The discussion focuses on various aspects of AI, including unsupervised learning, self-improving machines, and the potential dangers and benefits of AI. The article examines diverse perspectives from computer scientists, physicists, philosophers, and entrepreneurs to provide a comprehensive understanding of where AI might be taking us.