Andrew Ng calls the AI extinction warnings science fiction
Andrew Ng, who helped start Google Brain and Coursera, told Bloomberg TV that warnings of human extinction from AI are much more science fiction than
US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN General Assembly
Iran’s delegation to UNGA will be smaller this year, with travel restrictions and limits on luxury goods purchases.
Pennsylvania seeks CDC help amid dispute over US measles deaths
The CDC and officials from the US state differ over how four deaths should be classified as cases continue to spread.
Russia, China veto UN mandate to monitor Iran sanctions
Move ends the Security Council’s watchdog panel on Iran sanctions.
US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York as war passes half-year mark
The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates allowed to enter the US.
Why Canadians are ready for closer ties with Europe
People the BBC spoke to are excited by the prospect of working and studying in the EU, a suggestion Carney made this week.
This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it – but that’s not the main concern
Queensland’s Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course – and its inhabitants.
Is Canada about to join the EU?
Ties between Canada and the European Union have been getting closer as trade dispute with the US continue.
RFK Jr.’s keynote thoroughly derailed by ‘disobedient’ desk lamp: ‘I need some help’
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was repeatedly thwarted during a speech critical of childhood vaccines by a reading lamp that kept falling from the
GOP ‘underwater on nearly every issue’ in districts that decide the House: analyst
Democrats have gained a surprising advantage over Republicans on the economy and other financial concerns in competitive House districts likely to determine control of Congress
Anthropic tries to make Claude stickier with launch of Docs and Slides
Anthropic is equipping its Claude AI assistant for more productivity work with the launch of Claude Docs and Slides. While it’s already possible to create
Will Apple enter the server business?
In a world of speculation, this week’s most interesting rumor says Apple may plan to enter the server business once again, with powerful systems running its own Apple Silicon
Astronomers just found the youngest known planet ever
Astronomers have confirmed a Jupiter-size planet less than a million years old, making Elias 2-24 b the youngest known planet and giving scientists a rare
Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target
An 18‑week referral‑to‑treatment target has been backed by England’s former national cancer director.