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In today's newsletter:

  • How Lakewood's congresswoman wants to rein in risky AI systems.

Also on today's calendar: Family History Discovery Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 77, low: 53.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Colorado lawmakers seek new AI safeguards (axios.com) — Lakewood's U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen is joining a bipartisan group of Colorado lawmakers pushing for tougher safeguards on artificial intelligence, including independent audits and mandatory incident reporting. Alongside senators and representatives from across the state, she's highlighting privacy, national security, and consumer protection concerns as Congress debates how quickly it can respond to rapidly advancing AI technologies.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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