A former Chinese official poked fun at a major international AI safety report led by “AI Godfather” professor Yoshua Bengio and co-authored by 96 global experts – in front of…
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USA: Kobe sneakers from torn Achilles game sell for $660,000
The shoes that basketball legend Kobe Bryant wore when he tore his Achilles tendon during an iconic 2013 game have sold at auction for $660,000 (£532,000). Playing for the Los…
UK: Harry Potter book saved from bin sells for £21,000
A rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, set to be thrown away, has been sold at auction for more than £21,000. The item went under the…
UK: New writing needs protection from AI-Makar
Scottish writers and publishers are considering innovative ways to tackle challenges they face from artificial intelligence (AI). Scotland’s Makar Peter Mackay said he had “huge concerns” about the technology in…
UK: Mother on hunger strike asks PM Keir Starmer for help to free her son
A mother who has been on hunger strike for 134 days to campaign for her son to be released from an Egyptian prison has asked Sir Keir Starmer to continue…
UK: Concern PM Keir Starmer’s AI ambitions could lead to water shortages
Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to make the UK a “world leader” in Artificial Intelligence (AI) could put already stretched supplies of drinking water under strain, industry sources have told the…
Palestine: Hamas says it will postpone hostage release, blaming Israel
A spokesman for the armed wing of Hamas says the group is postponing the next scheduled release of Israeli hostages, blaming what he says are Israeli violations of the ceasefire…
Australia: Bryan Adams concert cancelled due to sewer blockage
A “large” sewer blockage caused by “fat, grease and rags” has forced the cancellation of a Bryan Adams concert in Australia on public health grounds. The Grammy Award winning artist…
China: Film stirs national pride, rakes in $1bn in days
An animated film about a boy who battles demons with his magical powers has become China’s highest-grossing film ever and a source of national pride. Ne Zha 2, based on…
India: Ed Sheeran stopped from busking in Bengaluru by police
British pop star Ed Sheeran was stopped from busking in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru on Sunday, with police saying he didn’t have the necessary permissions. A video showing…