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Rogue states could use AI to do ‘real harm’, warns ex-Google CEO
Eric Schmidt fears terrorist groups or countries such as North Korea, Iran or Russia may use AI to develop weapons. Google’s former chief executive has warned that artificial intelligence could be ...The Guardian - 5d -
Scarlett Johansson warns of 'AI misuse' after fake Kanye video
A deepfake video purported to show Jewish celebrities including Johansson protesting about Kanye West.BBC News - 5d -
Santander explored sale of UK business with NatWest
Talks last year came as the British high street lender takes a robust approach to growth ahead of government exitFinancial Times - 5d -
Critics say new Google rules put profits over privacy
Google is allowing advertisers to collect more personal information, which is harder for users to control.BBC News - 3d -
Why Trump and Google Are Paying Employees to Quit—and What It Means for Your Business
The tens of thousands of workers who’ve left their jobs under government pressure or because of large corporate layoffs represent a wealth of expertise that can benefit your company.Inc. - Feb. 11 -
Miami Beach Uses Fake Reality Show to Discourage Spring Break
As part of its yearslong effort to curb raucous partying, the city created “Reality Check,” a video in which revelers break the rules and suffer the consequences.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Review: Larissa FastHorse's 'Fake It Until You Make It' has its historic premiere at the Taper
'Fake It Until You Make It,' a satiric farce by Larissa FastHorse ('The Thanksgiving Play'), has its world premiere at the Mark Taper Forum, in a production directed by Michael John Garcés.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 7 -
Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism
It controversially updated the Gulf's name for US users after President Trump ordered it to be changed.BBC News - 5d -
PM 'ready and willing' to put UK troops in Ukraine to protect peace
Sir Keir Starmer said securing a lasting peace in Ukraine was "essential" to deter Vladimir Putin from future aggression.BBC News - 2d -
Google to test using AI to determine users’ ages
It comes as the company leans more heavily into AI and as it faces pressure from lawmakers.CNBC - 6d -
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US
TikTok is again available on app stores in the US after President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the app.BBC News - 4d -
US business schools brace for the second Trump term
Academics are awaiting the presidential stance on topics from visas to ESG and diversityFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
US isolation threatens global democracy, warns Major
Sir John says US policy will embolden Russia and China, with gains since the fall of the Soviet Union being reversed.BBC News - 2d -
UK not planning to hit back at US on steel tariffs
Trade Minister Douglas Alexander said the UK would not have "a knee-jerk reaction" but "a clear-headed" response.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration
It follows a warning from US Vice-President JD Vance that excessive regulation could "kill a transformative industry."BBC News - Feb. 11 -
US to remain in Ukraine arms initiative, says UK
Donald Trump had previously warned that he could suspend US shipments to KyivFinancial Times - 6d -
MI5 investigates use of Chinese green technology in UK
Concern has grown at Beijing’s potential hold on strategic assetsFinancial Times - 3d -
Gaza plans put Egypt-US relations to tough test
After decades of close ties, what happens to Gaza could put Egypt-US friendship at risk.BBC News - 4d -
Google Maps updates Gulf of Mexico name for US users
The update aligns with Donald Trump's order that the body be referred to as the Gulf of America.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
AI could be used by terrorists, says ex-Google boss
Eric Schmidt says AI technology could "harm innocent people" if it ends up in the wrong hands.BBC News - 6d -
Google hub in Poland to develop AI use in energy and cybersecurity sectors
Google and Poland have signed a memorandum for developing the use of artificial intelligence in the country’s energy, cybersecurity and other sectorsABC News - 5d -
TikTok returns to Apple App Store and Google Play in US
Chinese social media platform again available for download in US as Donald Trump continues to mull its future there amid security concerns. TikTok returned to the US app stores of Apple and Google ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump, Musk actions put America at risk of 'a form of default,' former Treasury chiefs warn
Elon Musk and his DOGE team are tasked by President Donald Trump to find government spending inefficiency and cut federal spending.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Ex-Google chief warns west to focus on open-source AI in competition with China
Eric Schmidt’s caution comes following Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s breakthroughFinancial Times - 6d -
Calvin Klein blacklisting sends chill through US business in China
Beijing’s action against clothing maker PVH and biotech company Illumina underlines risk created by trade tensionsFinancial Times - 4d -
UK spending shake-up would allow councils to favour local small businesses
Plan to change public procurement rules to boost local growth and job creationFinancial Times - 5d -
Scientists warn Trump’s $4bn funding cuts will harm US medical research
Academics say the move imperils scientific progress and helps America’s rivalsFinancial Times - Feb. 8 -
Humanitarians warn of dire consequences if US foreign aid ends
Millions of people relying on USAID face uncertainty amid President Trump's funding freeze.ABC News - Feb. 9 -
BMW bets on petrol cars as it warns of US ‘rollercoaster’ EV transition
German luxury-car maker to continue investing in combustion engine and hybrid technology alongside full EVsFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Canada and Mexico tariffs risk inflating US housing crisis, Trump is warned
Exclusive: Dozens of congressional Democrats urge president to reconsider threatened import duties on US’s two largest trading partners. Pressing ahead with steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico ...The Guardian - 6d -
Foxx's valentine to nonmembers trying to use House elevator: 'You've been warned'
Rep. Virginia Foxx’s (R-N.C.) Valentine’s Day message to congressional staffers attempting to use the Capitol buildings’ “members only” elevators is to not even try. Foxx has been known to chew ...The Hill - 3d -
Musk’s takeover of US health agencies raises pandemic threat, experts warn
Doge wreaks havoc on HHS and CDC as Trump seeks to grant committee sweeping governmental powers. The so-called “department of government efficiency”, the Donald Trump -created program known as ...The Guardian - 3d -
US scientists warn ‘critical work’ at risk from further Trump cuts
AAAS chief says more disruption risks undermining crucial healthcare and research, ahead of next month’s fiscal billFinancial Times - 2d -
Changes to law would give police ‘licence to kill’, UK rights groups warn
Review into accountability soon to report as police seek greater protection from prosecution over use of force. Police want changes to the law giving them “a licence to kill”, leading rights groups ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Snow, ice and freezing rain to hit parts of UK as yellow weather warning issued
Snow, ice and freezing rain are forecast for parts of the UK this weekendBBC News - 4d -
Online forums being used to trade explicit images of local women, says charity
Revenge Porn Helpline says ‘deep-seated misogyny’ behind exchange of photos on apps such as Telegram. An underground network of men are using peer-to-peer internet message boards to order, share ...The Guardian - 4d -
Tory MP’s killer released from UK anti-terror scheme too early, review finds
Prevent’s assessment of Ali Harbi Ali’s vulnerabilities was ‘problematic’ before murder of David AmessFinancial Times - 6d -
UK must respect Trump's mandate, new US ambassador tells BBC
In his first day on the job, Lord Peter Mandelson says "we have to respect and understand what drives" the US president.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
What the UK’s largest freezer tells us about future of food
Automated stores run by global companies such as NewCold have become critical in keeping supermarkets stockedFinancial Times - Feb. 11