Month: July 2024

Enlarge / Former US President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami, Florida, US, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. (credit: Getty Images)

Allies of former President Donald Trump have reportedly drafted a sweeping AI executive order that aims to boost military technology and reduce regulations on AI development, The Washington Post reported. The plan, which includes a section titled "Make America First in AI," signals a dramatic potential shift in AI policy if Trump returns to the White House in 2025.

The draft order, obtained by the Post, outlines a series of "Manhattan Projects" to advance military AI capabilities. It calls for an immediate review of what it terms "unnecessary and burdensome regulations" on AI development. The approach marks a contrast to the Biden administration's executive order from last October, which imposed new safety testing requirements on advanced AI systems.

The proposed order suggests creating "industry-led" agencies to evaluate AI models and safeguard systems from foreign threats. This approach would likely benefit tech companies already collaborating with the Pentagon on AI projects, such as Palantir, Anduril, and Scale AI. Executives from these firms have reportedly expressed support for Trump.

Enlarge / Former US President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami, Florida, US, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. (credit: Getty Images)

Allies of former President Donald Trump have reportedly drafted a sweeping AI executive order that aims to boost military technology and reduce regulations on AI development, The Washington Post reported. The plan, which includes a section titled "Make America First in AI," signals a dramatic potential shift in AI policy if Trump returns to the White House in 2025.

The draft order, obtained by the Post, outlines a series of "Manhattan Projects" to advance military AI capabilities. It calls for an immediate review of what it terms "unnecessary and burdensome regulations" on AI development. The approach marks a contrast to the Biden administration's executive order from last October, which imposed new safety testing requirements on advanced AI systems.

The proposed order suggests creating "industry-led" agencies to evaluate AI models and safeguard systems from foreign threats. This approach would likely benefit tech companies already collaborating with the Pentagon on AI projects, such as Palantir, Anduril, and Scale AI. Executives from these firms have reportedly expressed support for Trump.

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TikTok helped promote Germany’s far-right extremist political party to young voters ahead of last month’s EU elections, even when they were searching the app for other political parties or politicians, according to a new report shared exclusively with WIRED.

The report was written by researchers from the nonprofit organization AI Forensics and Interface, a European think tank specializing in information technology. Researchers found that in a quarter of cases, young users in Germany searching on the app for specific political parties and their politicians in the weeks leading up to the vote on June 5 were instead given suggestions for other parties. In the majority of these cases, they were given suggestions linked to Alternative for Germany (AfD), Germany’s leading far-right party.

It is already well documented that the AfD has successfully leveraged TikTok to spread extremism and disinformation to a younger audience, but the new research suggests that the far-right group, which was labeled “extremist” by a German court earlier this year, was aided by the TikTok algorithm itself.

Enlarge / It's Prime Day—again—which means a whole bunch of these boxes. (credit: NurPhoto / Getty Images)

Good morning, Ars readers! I'll keep this extremely short: Our friends at Wired have been tracking the best deals for Amazon Prime Day, and we are syndicating their work here for anyone at Ars who might want to peruse the deals that are still live today. Enjoy!

Laptop deals

• Apple MacBook Air (13 inch, 2024) for $849 with coupon ($250 off)
• Lenovo IdeaPad 1 laptop, 15.6-inch for $290 ($50 off)
• Lenovo Special Business Edition laptop, 15.6-inch for $650 with coupon ($150 off)

Keyboard deals

• Logitech Pop Keys mechanical wireless keyboard for $66 ($34 off)
• SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL mechanical gaming keyboard for $70 ($21 off)
• GMMK 2 mechanical gaming keyboard for $80 ($30 off)
• Corsair K100 mechanical gaming keyboard for $175 ($45 off)

Gaming deals

• SCUF Instinct Pro wireless Xbox controller for $195 ($35 off)
• Seagate 1-TB Xbox Series X/S storage expansion card for $123 ($27 off)
• Alienware AW3423DW 34-Inch Ultrawide gaming monitor for $854 ($246 off)
• Plugable 12-in-1 USB-C triple monitor docking station for $160 ($40 off)
• Arzopa Z1FC portable monitor for $117 ($53 off)
• Meta Quest 3 VR headset for $430 ($70 off)

TV deals

• TCL 65-inch Q7 QLED TV (2023) for $600 ($100 off)
• TCL 65-inch QM851G 4K HDR mini LED TV for $998 ($498 off)
• Roku 65-inch Pro Series 4K HDR mini LED TV for $898 ($300 off)
• Roku 65-inch Plus Series 4K HDR QLED TV for $498 ($100 off)
• LG 65-inch G3 4K HDR OLED TV for $1,847 ($450 off)
• LG 55-inch C3 4K HDR OLED TV for $1,097 ($200 off)
• Samsung 55-inch S95C 4K HDR QD-OLED TV for $1,498 ($400 off)
• Samsung 65-inch QN90C 4K HDR mini LED TV for $1,398 ($200 off)
• Samsung 75-inch QN900C 8K TV for $3,238 ($760 off)

Networking deals

• Asus Rog Rapture GT6 (2-Pack) Wi-Fi6 gaming mesh Wi-Fi system for $379 ($51 off)
• TP-Link Archer AX55 Wi-Fi6 router for $80 ($30 off)
• TP-Link Deco X20 mesh for $130 ($20 off)
• TP-Link Deco XE75 mesh router for $290 ($60 off)
• TP-Link Deco XE200 mesh router for $390 ($40 off)
• TP-Link Deco BE85 tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 7 system for $900 ($400 off)
• Netgear Orbi RBK753 mesh router for $340 ($90 off)
• Asus ZenWiFi XT8 tri-band mesh Wi-Fi system for $260 ($40 off)
• Google Nest WiFi Pro mesh router 3-pack system for $285 ($115 off)

Streaming gear deals

• Logitech C920 HD Pro webcam for $50 ($20 off)
• Razer Kiyo Pro webcam for $84 ($21 off)
• HyperX Quadcast S USB microphone for $109 ($40 off)

Mobile and tablet deals

• OnePlus 12R for $350 ($150 off)
• Google Pixel 7A for $249 ($250 off)
• Motorola Razr+ (2023) for $600 ($100 off)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ for $820 ($80 off)
• OnePlus Pad for $370 ($110 off)
• Samsung Galaxy S24 Series for $660 ($140 off)
• OnePlus Open for $1,300 ($380 off)
• Google Pixel Tablet and speaker dock for $349 ($151 off)
• Apple Pencil Pro stylus for $119 ($10 off)
• Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) stylus for $80 ($35 off)
• Apple Pencil (1st generation) stylus for $79 ($20 off)
• Apple iPad Air 13-inch tablet (M2, 2024) for $739 ($40 off)
• Apple iPad Air (5th generation) for $368 ($132 off)
• Apple iPad Mini (6th generation, 2021) for $380 ($89 off)
• Apple iPad (10th generation) for $300 ($50 off)
• Apple iPad Pro (13-inch, M4, 2024) for $1,198 ($101 off)
• Logitech Combo Touch for iPad for $123 ($17 off)
• Motorola Moto G Power 5G 2024 Android phone for $250 ($50 off)
• Motorola Edge+ (2023) for $500 ($100 off)
• Samsung Galaxy S23 FE for $450 ($150 off)

Headphone and earbud deals

• Apple AirPods for $120 ($49 off)
• Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless noise-canceling headphones for $298 ($30 off)
• Soundcore by Anker Space A40 for $49 ($10 off)
• Beats Solo 4 on-ear headphones for $120 ($80 off)
• Beats Studio Pro for $170 ($80 off)
• Amazon Echo Buds (2021) for $35 ($85 off)
• Jabra Elite 4 wireless earbuds (light beige) for $60 ($71 off)
• Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for $349 ($30 off)
• Sony Linkbuds S for $128 ($22 off)
• Sennheiser IE200 for $95 ($24 off)
• Sennheiser Momentum 4 wireless headphones for $250 ($47 off)
• Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless noise-canceling earbuds for $228 ($28 off)
• Denon PerL earbuds for $123 ($76 off)
• Raycon Everyday Bluetooth wireless earbuds for $56 ($24 off)
• Jabra Elite 8 Active earbuds for $130 ($50 off)
• Technics EAH-AZ60M2 earbuds for $158 ($30 off)
• SoundPeats Air4 Pro wireless earbuds for $63 ($17 off)
• Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro for $110 ($50 off)
• Jabra Elite 5 for $102 ($29 off)
• JBL Reflect Aero for $100 ($50 off)
• JLab Go Air Pop earbuds for $17 ($8 off)
• Shure KSE1500 electrostatic earbuds for $2,099 ($900 off)
• Sony Ult Wear wireless eeadphones for $159 ($41 off)
• Anker Soundcore AeroFit Pro wireless earbuds for $100 ($70 off)
• Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC wireless earbuds for $70 ($30 off)
• Anker Soundcore Life Q30 wireless headphones for $56 ($30 off)
• SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ wireless gaming headset for $100 ($50 off)
• Logitech G735 wireless gaming headset for $152 ($48 off)
• HyperX Cloud Alpha wireless gaming headset for $147 ($32 off)
• Logitech Pro X 2 wireless gaming headset for $180 ($70 off)
• SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (wired) gaming headset for $190 ($70 off)

Robot vacuum deals

• Black and Decker Powerseries Extreme Max cordless vacuum for $150 ($19 off)
• Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro Plus for $60 ($20 off)
• Roborock Q Revo S for $600 ($200 off)
• Yeedi M12 Pro+ robot vacuum and mop for $669 ($230 off)
• Ecovacs Deebot T9+ robot vacuum for $370 ($66 off)

Amazon device deals

• Amazon Fire HD 8 for $50 ($50 off)
• Amazon Fire HD 10 for $75 ($75 off)
• Amazon Fire Max 11 for $155 ($90 off)
• Kindle Paperwhite for $135 ($15 off)
• Kindle Scribe for $235 ($105 off)
• Amazon Eero 6 Mesh (3-pack) for $150 ($50 off)
• Amazon Eero Pro 6E mesh (3-pack) for $350 ($200 off)
• Ring Battery Doorbell Pro for $150 ($80 off)
• Amazon Echo (4th generation) for $55 ($45 off)
• Amazon Echo Pop for $18 ($22 off)
• Amazon Echo Dot (5th generation) for $25 ($25 off)
• Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd generation) for $50 ($40 off)
• Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd generation) for $85 ($65 off)
• Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) for $200 ($50 off)
• Amazon Echo Studio for $170 ($30 off)
• Amazon Blink Mini for $20 ($10 off)
• Amazon Blink Mini 2 for $20 ($20 off)
• Amazon Blink Video Doorbell + Sync Module 2 for $35 ($35 off)
• Amazon Smart Plug for $13 ($12 off)
• Nanit Pro baby monitor and floor stand for $280 ($120 off)
• Owlet Dream Duo 2 for $300 ($67 off)

Smart watch and fitness tracker deals

• Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) for $170 ($80 off)
• Apple Watch Series 9 for $280 ($120 off)
• Fitbit Charge 6 fitness tracker for $100 ($60 off)
• Garmin Instinct 2S Solar (Graphite Camo colorway) for $220 ($180 off)
• Fitbit Sense 2 for $180 ($70 off)
• Google Pixel Watch 2 for $270 ($80 off)
• Samsung Galaxy Watch6 for $160 ($80 off)
• Oura Ring Gen3 Horizon for $282 ($67 off)
• Ultrahuman Ring Air for $295 ($54 off)

Home office deals

• Brother Color inkjet printer MFC-J1170DW for $130 ($30 off)
• Lume Cube LED Edge Desk Light 2.0 for $120 ($20 off)
• PNY 256GB Pro Elite V2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 flash drive for $35 ($5 off)
• Belkin iPhone MagSafe camera mount for $23 ($12 off)
• Canon Selphy QX10 photo printer for $129 ($20 off)
• Velcro cable ties for $9 ($2 off)
• Belkin 3-in-1 wireless charger with MagSafe for $100 ($50 off)

Security camera deals

• Google Nest Cam (wired, indoor) for $70 ($30 off)
• Google Nest Cam with floodlight outdoor camera for $199 ($80 off)
• TP-Link Tapo C420S2 security cameras for $120 ($20 off)
• TP-Link Tapo MagCam security camera for $60 with coupon ($60 off)

Home deals

• Hatch Restore 2 sunrise alarm clock for $145 ($35 off)
• Sense home energy monitor for $199 ($99 off)
• Coway Airmega 250 smart air purifier for $259 ($141 off)
• Skylight digital picture frame for $120 ($20 off)
• Apple AirTags (4-pack) for $75 ($24 off)

Storage deals

• Western Digital Black 2TB SN770 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) for $120 ($40 off)
• Western Digital SN850X 4TB NVMe SSD for $247 ($63 off)
• SanDisk 128GB High-Speed MicroSD card for $16 ($7 off)
• Western Digital 20TB Elements desktop external hard drive for $277 ($229 off)

Soundbar and speakers deals

• VIZIO M-Series 5.1.2 soundbar for $350 ($150 off)
• VIZIO M Series 5.1.2 Elevate soundbar for $475 ($123 off)
• Bose Smart Soundbar 600 for $399 ($100 off)
• Sony HTX8500 2.1ch Dolby Atmos/DTS:X soundbar for $248 ($50 off)
• Sonos Era 100 for $199 ($50 off)
• Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 for $169 ($81 off)
• Bose SoundLink Revolve+ (Series II) for $195 ($104 off)
• Soundcore Boom 2 speaker for $90 ($40 off)
• Sony SRS-XB100 Bluetooth speaker for $38 ($10 off)
• JBL Authentics 200 smart speaker for $250 ($100 off)
• SteelSeries Arena 7 desktop speakers for $240 ($60 off)

Monitor deals

• Alienware AW3423DW 34-Inch ultrawide gaming monitor for $854 ($246 off)
• Philips Creator Series 27-inch monitor for $210 ($190 off)
• Dell S2722DGM 27-inch curved gaming monitor for $189 ($61 off)

CPU and motherboard deals

• ​​Gigabyte B650 Gaming X AX motherboard (socket AM5) for $160 ($40 off)
• AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-core 5.3 GHz (socket AM5) for $185 ($23 off)

Power bank and charging deals

• Anker MagGo 3-in-1 charging station for $88 ($22 off)
• Anker 622 MagSafe power bank for $35 ($10 off)
• Anker 622 MagGo portable charger for $35 ($7 off)
• Anker MagGo Qi2 portable charger for $63 ($27 off)
• Anker Solix C1000 portable power station for $499 ($500 off)
• iOttie iON Wireless Duo for $39 ($11 off)
• Samsung Wireless Charger Trio for $50 ($40 off)
• Shargeek Storm 2 portable charger for $159 ($40 off)
• Belkin BoostCharge wireless power bank 5K for $29 ($21 off)
• Satechi 2-in-1 headphone stand with wireless charger for $60 ($20 off)
• Noco Boost Plus car battery jump starter for $76 ($49 off)
• Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus for $1,199 ($700 off)
• Bluetti AC200L portable power station for $1,199 ($800 off)

Travel adapter deals

• Epicka universal travel adapter for $20 ($3 off)
• Zendure Passport III universal travel adapter for $30 ($10 off)

Camera deals

• GoPro HERO 11 Black for $249 ($50 off)
• Sony A7 III full-frame mirrorless camera (body only) for $1,298 ($200 off)
• Flir One Gen 3 thermal camera for $180 ($20 off)

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