Chinese-powered AI agents show the same deception as their US rivals
AI agents built on Chinese models have lied, hidden their failures, and got around limits in tests, a Reuters review of more than 200 research
Ascerta raises $18M from Dell’s venture arm to show which AI pays off
Enterprise AI has moved from experimentation to a material line item. Companies can count tokens, licenses, agent runs and lines of AI-generated code. Yet many
Iraq celebrates National Sovereignty Day as US troops withdraw
Iraq’s security forces held parades in Baghdad and Najaf to celebrate ‘Sovereignty Day’ as US troops withdraw.
‘Economic war’: Is Iran losing its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz?
Crude flows through Hormuz have recovered, but tanker insurance costs and geopolitical risks remain barriers to a return to normality.
Flydubai flight to Israel diverted after attack on pilot
Dramatic video shows the aftermath of an attack on a pilot on a Flydubai flight to the Israeli city of Tel Aviv.
Peter Thiel said, ‘If you’re evil, you’re not bad.’ Here’s the context
Thiel made the statement while answering a question about “moralizing” new technologies.
US national parks: 15 rumors we’ve investigated
Even national parks aren’t protected from misinformation.
Botswana condemned for slaughtering elephants for independence celebrations
The government authorises the hunting of 23 elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.
Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM says.
Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.
Africa’s richest man launches Kenya oil refinery despite land protests
The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote’s ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.
‘My big breasts lead to lewd comments in the street’
Charlotte Howard has been turned down for breast reduction surgery by the NHS, despite daily pain.
Family told to call locksmith over mental health fears
A force should have flagged mental health services after a family called about their son, IOPC says.
How to Listen to Your Favorite Music, Online or Off the Grid
Streaming services can introduce you to a wonderland of nearly unlimited audio, but downloading your digital collection has advantages.