Banks’ use of AI could be included in stress tests, says BoE deputy governor

Activision to use AI to keep cheaters off new "Call of Duty" game

Activision's highly-anticipated "Call of Duty: Black Ops 6" debuted on all major gaming consoles at midnight Friday. But even on day one, the company already expects online cheaters to be an issue. ...

Meta AI to Use Reuters Content to Answer User Questions in Real Time

Meta AI didn’t share whether it would use Reuters content to train its large-language model.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Polish radio station abandons use of AI 'presenters' following outcry

A Polish radio station says it has ended an “experiment” that involved using AI-generated “presenters” instead of real journalists after the move sparked an outcry

Tech - ABC News - 3 days ago

Universal strikes AI data training deal, still suing AI companies for using its data

Universal Music Group inked a deal with AI startup Klay to help develop a "responsible and ethical" AI model for music.

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

Assisted dying could lead to coercion, says Streeting

The health secretary says changing the law could lead to ill people being "guilt-tripped" into ending their own lives.

With brain injuries a growing problem, the US military tests how to protect troops from blasts

Brain injuries are a growing problem for the U.S. military

Health - ABC News - October 19

Trump says US troops should be used to go after 'radical left.' Can he do that?

Former President Donald Trump says troops should be used to go after "radical left lunatics" to handle any Election Day chaos. Can he do that legally?

US warns Israel humanitarian crisis in Gaza could threaten military aid

Letter from Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin signals frustration at civilian toll of war against Hamas

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Weight-loss drugs could be key in lowering US obesity rates – experts

Medications like Ozempic ‘transformed’ diabetes care because they improved health outcomes, say experts. Obesity rates have decreased slightly in the US and while it’s too early to say whether the ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

What impact could Taylor Swift really have on the US election?

Swift's fandom is mobilising for Kamala Harris - but not everyone is convinced.

Could anger over abortion rights swing the US election?

Democrats are betting that a backlash against increasingly prohibitive laws will help them win votes in key battleground states

Business - Financial Times - October 23

How could Trump allies challenge the US election result?

Former president refused to concede defeat in 2020 and there are signs he could do it again

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

US inflation is down. Could it still be Kamala Harris’s downfall?

American voters’ discontent with high living costs may decide who wins the White House next week

World - Financial Times - 8 hours ago

Political violence in US could surge after elections, experts warn

Trends in online chatter mirror patterns observed in the lead-up to 2020 elections and January 6 Capitol attack. There could be a potential surge in political violence following the upcoming US ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

The presidential election could put $250bn at stake for US businesses

Also in today’s newsletter, how Arizona’s proof of citizenship law complicates voting in the swing state

World - Financial Times - 11 hours ago

Democratic governors dress as Walz for Halloween

Democratic governors are dressing up as Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) for Halloween with just five days to go until Election Day. Govs. Wes Moore of Maryland, Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Maura ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

Wall Street banks enjoy bumper fees as debt issuance and deals activity rebound

Morgan Stanley rounds off strong earnings season

Business - Financial Times - October 16

US rolls out ‘open banking’ rules to make sharing financial data easier

Agency finalises regulations aimed at increasing competition and helping consumers link bank accounts to apps

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Top US regulator warns of potential crisis if final bank guardrails fall away

Finance industry steps up effort to further undermine Basel III endgame after winning major concessions on terms

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

US ex-Juul users suddenly find thousands in their bank accounts after lawsuit: ‘I forgot about it completely’

Recipients say they filed class-action claims on a whim amid lawsuit alleging products were unlawfully marketed to minors. Drewe Raimi was lying in bed scrolling TikTok when she got the ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says his 'victory plan' includes what is a big hurdle for the West: NATO membership

World - ABC News - October 16

4.8M borrowers, including 1M in public service, have had student debt forgiven, Biden admin says

The Biden administration announced it has provided student debt relief to more than 1 million borrowers who work in public service and 4.8 million borrowers in total.

Juvenile shooter kills 5, including 3 kids, in Washington state, authorities say

Five people, including three children, were killed Monday in a Washington state shooting, and a juvenile suspect was taken into custody, authorities said.

Explosion in a packed Kabul market injures 11 people, including children, humanitarian group says

A nongovernmental group says an explosion in a packed Kabul market has injured 11 people, including some children

World - ABC News - October 23

Some Halloween candy includes cancer-linked Red Dye 3, watchdog says

Some Halloween treats such as Brach's candy corn include Red Dye 3, a carcinogen banned in Europe, Consumer Reports says.

Israeli military says it has completed its strikes on Iran, which included missile plants and other sites

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Here’s How Adobe’s New AI Video Tool Could Upend the Ad Business

Adobe products are favored by many creatives, so expect its innovative Firefly AI offering to have a big impact on making digital ads.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Stratospheric, AI-enabled robotic cameras on balloons could help you get your insurance claim check faster

Near Space Labs, a Brooklyn, New York-based startup, invented stratospheric, AI-enabled robotic cameras that fly on weather balloons.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Here’s Why Meta Getting on the AI Search Bandwagon Could Change the Entire Online Ad Market

Meta is taking on Google and Microsoft by developing its own AI search engine. The repercussions for the digital advertising market could be huge.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Microsoft just made it way easier for developers to build AI apps — and it could be bad news for AWS

Microsoft expands its AI developer tools with GitHub Copilot for Azure, simplifying cloud integration and transforming how developers build and deploy AI applications in an increasingly competitive ...

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago

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