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[theSkimm Logo] Daily Skimm WEEKEND [Header Image]( [Together with]( [Toms]( Skimmâd while [doing good and wearing good]( âLiam and Oliviaâ â The [top two baby names]( in America last yearâ¦and the three years prior. Whatâs in a name? Consistency, apparently. Eyes On OpenAI The story Lawmakers want to have a chat with OpenAI. Fill me in. On Tuesday, OpenAI (which, reminder, is the company behind ChatGPT) CEO Sam Altman will testify before Congress for the [first time](. Heâll appear at a hearing hosted by a Senate Judiciary subcommittee and is expected to discuss [efforts to keep AI in check](. Itâs [the first step]( the subcommittee is taking to explore âsensible standards and principlesâ thatâll help with navigating AIâs âuncharted territory.â And it comes as concerns about the dangers of AI (think: [data security](, [misinformation](, and [massive job losses]() continue to grow. Particularly since the powerful technology continues to spread. All of which has lawmakers urgently trying to figure out if and how to regulate the industry. Whatâs the latest? Earlier this month, the Biden admin met with Altman and other tech CEOs and [announced]( it would invest $140 million in cache, err, cash to help launch seven research centers focused on promoting âresponsibleâ innovation in AI. Also, the Office of Management and Budget said it would soon release draft policy guidance on the use of AI by the gov. Not to mention that many of those in attendance committed to letting [thousands of hackers]( put their products to the test during a mass hacking event this summer. Then thereâs the [flurry of ideas]( floating around Capitol Hill: Last month, Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced a bill that would create an AI Task Force responsible for identifying regulatory shortfalls within the gov and recommending reforms. That followed a [similar initiative brought in the House](, led by Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA). And Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has been working behind the scenes to [craft a legislative proposal]( that would help âprevent potentially catastrophic damageâ without hindering the âtransformative technology.â theSkimm While some believe that the advancement of AI could help with issues like [disease detection]( and [climate change](, many are worried that [AI's risks outweigh its benefits](. Now, lawmakers will have a chance to get all the data from Altman himself. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=OpenAI is heading to Capitol Hill #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) What's Happening ð° In news⦠In Turkey, millions of voters are expected to cast ballots in [pivotal parliamentary and presidential elections](, which could be the biggest challenge to President Recep Tayyip Erdoganâs power. Back home, President Biden and top congressional leaders abruptly [postponed their follow-up meeting]( on the debt ceiling â but apparently that might not be a bad thing. Now, the group is [preparing to meet]( this week. Meanwhile, the EPA hopes to clear the air with a proposal that would place the first-ever [limits on pollution]( from existing power plants. And the Supreme Court issued decisions in cases involving [public corruption]( and [pigs]( (yup, you read that right). It comes as the justices still have student loan forgiveness, affirmative action, and federal election laws to check off their [to-do list](. Also, the [US Postal Service]( may have found the key to reducing mail theft and gave Chief Standing Bear, a Native American civil rights leader, the ultimate [stamp of honor](. --------------------------------------------------------------- ð In business... Inflation [eased again]( in April, dropping to the lowest level in two years. That might explain why your [grocery bills]( havenât been as offensive. But the same canât be said for the cost of [other things](, like [rent](, car repairs, and child care. Meanwhile, if youâre part of the nearly 40% of US workers who [arenât satisfied]( with their jobs, perhaps itâs because youâre spending too much time on [emails and meetings](. Or, maybe itâs messing with your [REM cycle](. Or, you might just be bad at [work-life balance](. In consumer news, Disney is [combining Hulu and Disney+]( into a single streaming app. Adidas is planning to sell its stock of [unsold Yeezy merch]( and will donate the proceeds to charity. And [dining at fast food restaurants]( may soon be a thing of the past, apparently. --------------------------------------------------------------- 𧸠In parenting... Got a kiddo with a peanut allergy? Believe it or nut, a [skin patch]( is showing promise as a potential treatment. In other good news, early signs indicate that the [youth mental health crisis]( may be slightly improving. Though, surprise, surprise, no one has an answer for what to do about the phone problem: The American Psychological Association is calling for teens to [get some training]( before joining social media (good luck with that), while a growing number of schools are cracking down on [phone bans](. Speaking of schools, after some [initial backlash](, the US News & World Report finally released its annual rankings of [the top law and medical schools](. Oh and a report found that caregiving costs women [nearly $300,000 in lost pay]( over their lifetimes. No wonder we all need [wellness vacations](. Bookmark'd Hereâs a look at the reads weâve saved, texted, and emailed to our friends⦠[The Disney-Obsessed Shell Out Millions for Homes Inside This Exclusive Florida Community](...these adults have made their homes the most magical place on Earth â at the most magical place on Earth. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Eurovision Song Contest: Why Gen Z Have Become Its Biggest Fans](â¦the annual competitionâs diversity and inclusion has younger fans singing a new tune. --------------------------------------------------------------- [How APIDA Women Are Putting Themselves First, in Their Own Words](â¦we spoke to dozens of women about prioritizing their own well-being, both at work and at home. Skimm Picks Here are todayâs recs to help you live a smarter life⦠1. The secret to beating boredom. [Apple Arcade]( lets you play over 200 ad-free games across alllll of your Apple devices, whether you have wifi or not.â Plus, you can now [add five extra family members]( to your subscription at no extra cost.* [Start playing](
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--------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Products any sleep-deprived parent needs ASAP. We get it, you're just trying to get some shut-eye. From a soothing humidifier to a better alarm clock, [here's what]( will help you achieve your best sleep yet. [Check them out]( Psst...looking for more discounts on brands Skimm'rs love? Check out all of our exclusive promo codes [here](. Sunday Scaries, Who? Hereâs one tip for a better start to your week. Today is the first day of [National Womenâs Health Week]( â an annual reminder to make time for yourself and, as the name suggests, your health. Now, we know: Thatâs sometimes easier said than done. So here are some easy ways to get started today... - Get moving. Research shows a little activity can go a long way, both mentally and physically. But exercising doesnât have to mean hitting the gym. You could take a quick jog through a [nearby park](, go on [a walk]( around the neighborhood, or even have an [at-home dance party](. - Take a breather. Your [mental health]( is just as important as your physical health. So if youâre feeling overwhelmed, dedicate a few minutes to quieting your mind. That could mean slowing down with some [meditation]( or [unplugging]( for a bit. Or, if you prefer to talk everything out, you might find it helpful to [phone a friend]( â even [a professional](. - Add some color to your meals. Spring has sprung â and with that comes all sorts of seasonal fruits and veggies. Meaning, the time is ripe for heading to your local farmers market (or grocery store) and stocking up on things like asparagus, rhubarb, peas, and strawberries. If youâre not sure what to do with your bounty, here are [53 fresh ideas]( for making the most of the season. - Listen to your body. You know yourself best. So prioritizing your health can be as simple as taking stock of how you feel and going from there. Thirsty? Try increasing your water intake, with or without a [fun bottle](. Tired? Try going to bed a [little earlier](. Just feeling meh? Consider scheduling a check-up with your [doctor](. Oh and if your body is telling you itâs time to watch the latest ep of your fave show, you know the drill. Save the Date Like ours, your work and personal calendars are probably hectic. So here are some events you should know about... The end of Mercury in retrograde. Phew. --------------------------------------------------------------- [The PGA Championship]( begins. May the course be with you â ahem, Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler. --------------------------------------------------------------- Get ready to hoop it up. The [2023 WNBA season begins]( at 7 pm ET. PS: Want more events like this on your cal? theSkimm App gives you a heads-up on when everything from holidays to sports games to awards shows are going down. Download it [here](. News Quiz Stumped by our news quiz yesterday? Hereâs the answer. A. [Mark Zuckerberg]( Did you like this newsletter?
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