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US limits use of Anthropic AI models Fable 5 and Mythos
12+ hour, 16+ min ago (471+ words) Since the introduction of Chat GPT to the public, AI safety experts have been calling for a "pause" on the development of the most powerful AI models. Anthropic itself did so in a recent blog post. On Friday evening, that…...
UFC "spectacle" is about a show, not winning votes
20+ hour, 23+ min ago (832+ words) As his Iran war causes economic shock and his Hill clashes with his party continue, President Donald Trump is throwing himself a massive 80th birthday celebration. Trump is set to mark the moment with a $60 million-plus UFC match on the South…...
View: How AI is helping fight the latest Ebola outbreak
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (332+ words) The technology is already showing its potential value, helping epidemiologists to make data-driven comparisons with previous outbreaks. Alexis's view The Ebola outbreak unfolding in Central Africa is the 17th to hit the country since the virus was discovered in 1976 " but it's…...
Dubai is Central African Republic's "conflict gold hub'
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (191+ words) The UAE has become the main destination for conflict minerals from the Central African Republic, placing Dubai at the center of a lucrative trade in gold and diamonds, suggests a new report. The United Arab Emirates has become the main…...
Exclusive: Sam Altman calls off Abu Dhabi visit
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (288+ words) Open AI CEO Sam Altman was expected to visit Abu Dhabi this weekend but called it off, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter, as the Chat GPT maker, which has deep ties to the UAE, prepares…...
The super-sized Space X IPO, in four charts
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (158+ words) Elon Musk is set to become the world's first trillionaire as Space X goes public today in the biggest IPO in history. Musk's confidants and colleagues will get a lot richer, too. The company sold $75 billion worth of shares at…...
Trump touts deal with Iran
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (147+ words) An Iranian state outlet published what it said was a draft of the agreement, saying it included negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. US President Donald Trump said he had reached a "great settlement" with Iran that would stop the Islamic…...
Mexico triumphs in World Cup opener
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (143+ words) Hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a promising opening game of the men's soccer World Cup. Hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a promising opening game of the men's soccer World Cup The tournament has been beset with fears over…...
Switzerland mulls capping population
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (139+ words) Switzerland will vote this weekend in a referendum on whether to cap its population at 10 million amid concerns about immigration. Switzerland will vote this weekend in a referendum on whether to cap its population at 10 million The Alpine country's population…...
Scientists race to develop Ebola vaccines
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (452+ words) Scientists are racing to develop four Ebola vaccines to tackle the outbreak in DR Congo, two of which could be ready for clinical trials in two months, the head of a global vaccine coalition told Semafor. More than 500 cases of…...