Category: Schumer, Charles E

Senators Propose $32 Billion in Annual A.I. Spending but Defer Regulation

Their plan is the culmination of a yearlong listening tour on the dangers of the new technology.
New York Travel Disruptions Loom As Air Traffic Controllers Balk at Move

The F.A.A. is clashing with workers over efforts to relocate them from New York to Philadelphia. Senator Chuck Schumer has denounced the plan.
Cyberattack Wreaks Havoc on Health Care Billing

The hack shut down the nation’s biggest health care payment system, causing financial chaos affecting a broad spectrum ranging from large hospitals to single-doctor practices.
New Phase of Gateway Tunnel Project in Hudson River to Begin

Work on the long-delayed rail tunnel is set to speed up this month, as Senator Chuck Schumer announces an additional $3.8 billion in federal funding.
A Push for Tech Hubs in Overlooked Places Picks 31 to Vie for Money

A new federal program will be a test of whether spreading funds outside of big cities will result in economic gains, or in inefficiencies.
Senate Delegation to Travel to China During Congressional Recess

The trip comes at a time of heightened tensions between Beijing and Washington, as the Biden administration restricts investments in key Chinese sectors while trying to improve relations.
Lawmakers Give New Senate Dress Code a Dressing Down

Some senators worry that more casual dress might breed disrespect for Congress. Others argue that the harshest critics have already debased the institution, even in business attire.
The Senate Dress Code Gets a Casual Overhaul

Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, will no longer enforce the informal dress code for the chamber, which for decades has dictated that members wear business attire.
Tech Leaders Gather for an A.I. Week in Washington

Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman are among the tech moguls meeting with lawmakers to discuss how to regulate the fast-growing technology.
A Who’s Who of Silicon Valley Will Convene With Lawmakers on A.I.

Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai and others are set to discuss artificial intelligence with lawmakers, in one of the tech industry’s most proactive shows of force in Washington.
Tech Chiefs to Gather in Washington Next Month on A.I. Regulations

The leaders of Google, OpenAI, Microsoft and others are meeting with lawmakers on Sept. 13 to kick off listening sessions that may shape A.I. rules in the United States.
Schumer Wields Political Heft in Bid for New York Chips Funds

The Senate majority leader helped deliver billions of dollars in federal funding for semiconductors. Now he’s pushing for his state to reap benefits.