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China dismisses AI 'fearmongering' as spy chief warns of threat to Communist party rule
Beijing has pushed back against calls for the US to curb the country's development of AI. Beijing has pushed back against calls for the US to curb the country's development of AI. China dismisses AI'fearmongering' as spy chief warns of threat to Communist party rule Beijing hits back after Anthropic CEO calls for US to impede China's progress in AI China has dismissed what it said were "fearmongering" calls for the US to block Beijing's AI industry, even as the top Chinese spy chief warned the evolving technology could threaten Communist party rule. The US tech entrepreneur and Anthropic chief executive, Dario Amodei, wrote an essay published over the weekend that called for a global slowdown in AI capabilities, but also said Washington should actively impede Beijing's advancement in order to keep a technological edge. Warning that AI could give the Chinese Communist party a chance "to militarily dominate democracies", Amodei said he believed "a Chinese lead in AI would pose grave danger for the US and the world".
Mother Jones' WNBA 'trans panic' story shows what happens when activism masquerades as journalism
Ella Langley, distractions and Lane Kiffin: Pete Golding calls Ole Miss-LSU'high school homecoming' 'A win is a win' says athlete who didn't let a little diarrhea keep her from finishing in first place Kansas City Chiefs' roster concerns linger as they host the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football Florida State fires AD Michael Alford, as Mike Norvell's seat reaches a boiling point in Tallahassee Madison Beer's bid to become the NFL's next Taylor Swift hits road bump, Browns are a mess & a Daejon Love fan WWE broadcaster believes'the pieces are all in place' for an upset as Penta challenges Roman Reigns for title Denny Hamlin says forward-facing sonar in professional bass fishing has gone'a little overboard' NASCAR driver says quiet part out loud about Sophie Cunningham, the WNBA looks even worse & car goes airborne! Rams' Sean McVay reveals wife's reality check after mulling media jump following losing season in 2022 Caitlin Clark says she and Angel Reese have'always been friends' after winning FIBA Women's World Cup If half of what AI leaders are saying is true, it's scary stuff: David Asman US declassifies footage of downed airman's rescue in Iran OutKick Sports Mother Jones' WNBA'trans panic' story shows what happens when activism masquerades as journalism The outlet's framing of XX-XY Athletics revenue as motive sits uneasily alongside its own fundraising appeals In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley sits down with Jen Sey, founder of XXXY Athletics, to discuss Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark, WNBA fan censorship, women's sports, corporate messaging, and why the culture around protecting female athletes is shifting in real time. Riley and Jen break down the controversy surrounding fans being told to cover up shirts and signs, the rise of Sophie Cunningham as a joyful and fearless figure in women's basketball, and why major institutions like the WNBA, Nike, and Dick's Sporting Goods appear out of step with the public. They also discuss sex-based protections in sports, the WTA's testing policy, and why the truth about women's athletics still matters. Mother Jones wants you to know XX-XY Athletics founder Jennifer Sey is making money.
Djibouti humanitarian situation worsens as Yemenis seek refuge
As fighting intensifies in Yemen, thousands of Yemenis are seeking refuge in Djibouti, deepening the country's humanitarian crisis. Al Jazeera's Mohammed Tawakul reports from a camp where displaced Yemenis are registering for refugee status. JD Vance insists US is'on top of' Houthi advance in Red Sea China rejects AI'threat narratives', urges global cooperation US may be'forced to intervene' in the Red Sea
Europe must build own AI or risk getting cut off by US or China, says ECB's Lagarde
Christine Lagarde spoke in Vienna about Europe and AI on Monday. Christine Lagarde spoke in Vienna about Europe and AI on Monday. Europe must build own AI or risk getting cut off by US or China, says ECB's Lagarde Central bank chief says continent's AI dependency could give trade partners unprecedented leverage in negotiations Europe must develop its own AI technology and build more datacentres in order to nullify the threat of being cut off by the US or China, according to the president of the European Central Bank . Christine Lagarde said the continent needed AI models - the technology that powers AI tools such as chatbots - that were "good enough" to carry out most tasks and run from domestic datacentres. If Europe invests in its own AI tech, said Lagarde, "the threat of being cut off loses its force".
NATO pledges increased Ukraine support as Russia strikes near border
Is the war entering a new phase? NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has pledged additional support for Ukraine after Russian drone strikes hit close to the border with Poland. Rutte insisted on Monday that the 32-nation military alliance will not be deterred from backing Kyiv in the Russia-Ukraine war, and that it will beef up its own defences along the eastern border with Russia. On Sunday, Russian drones hit a train near the Ukraine-Poland border and a second strike hit close to another crossing point. The strike that hit the train came minutes after a diplomatic delegation that included former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt had passed through the station, according to Ukraine's state rail operator.
How AI could transform cancer treatment and medicine
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset . Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions . Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG . Asked Siri to call your bank? Floating solar panels could save cities millions. Amazon's Alexa for Shopping can now verify suspicious messages Should you use a separate computer for online banking? Tech companies begging for regulation seems like'Trojan horse,' Vance says Americans are right to be scared over'God in a box,' AI CEO says AI policy expert dismisses Big Tech regulation calls: 'We should see through this' AI agents are'hacking out of the container' despite best efforts to prevent it, expert warns'Totally legitimate' to be concerned about AI: Mollie Hemingway Iran opening'second front' with Houthis in Yemen, Rep Crawford warns White House advisor calls on tech leaders to'stop pretending' over AI threat Kyrsten Sinema: Trump has been'tremendous' on AI data centers CEO of Sellas Life Sciences Angelos Stergiou explains how AI is revolutionizing medicine by enabling precision medicine in cancer treatment.
Jerusalem Daily: A new report on the erosion of Palestinian life
'This is an apartheid regime' Does Trump have real leverage over Netanyahu? Palestinian life is being systematically eroded, according to a new B'Tselem report, Israel's government threatens to revoke citizenship of NAZA film directors, settlers attack Palestinian farms, and Gaza's humanitarian crisis continues. Al Jazeera's Lina-Serene brings you the Jerusalem Daily. JD Vance insists US is'on top of' Houthi advance in Red Sea China rejects AI'threat narratives', urges global cooperation US may be'forced to intervene' in the Red Sea