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Microsoft Says Workers are Already Using AI to Lighten Workloads, at Risk to Their Own Brainpower
It may already be time to worry that people are losing their own smarts and skills by relying on AI to do the intellectual heavy lifting for them.Inc. - 1h -
US and UK refuse to sign Paris summit declaration on ‘inclusive’ AI
Confirmation of snub comes after JD Vance criticises Europe’s ‘excessive regulation’ of technology. . The US and the UK have refused to sign a declaration on “inclusive and sustainable” artificial ...The Guardian - 2h -
China refuses to bow to UK request over fence for London embassy
Approval from Home Office had been granted on condition of perimeter for part of Tower Hamlets siteFinancial Times - 2h -
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 - 3h -
U.S. and Britain snub international AI accord in Paris
A communique entitled "Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence" showed both the U.S. and U.K. were absent from a list of signatories.CNBC - 3h -
UK interest rates are too restrictive
But uncertainty and a rise in near-term inflation warrants a cautious approach to cutsFinancial Times - 3h -
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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 - 4h -
UK diverges from EU on US tariffs and artificial intelligence safety
Decision not to impose immediate reprisals comes as London follows Washington in refusing to sign global AI accordFinancial Times - 4h -
'Back to plastic': Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones 'don’t work'
President Donald Trump says he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they “don’t work” and don’t last very longABC News - 16h -
Television Academy to raise AI with lawmakers: 'We want to focus on its ethical use'
Television Academy Chairman Cris Abrego and President Maury McIntyre hope to increase the organization's role advocating for its nearly 30,000 member during a trip to Washington.Los Angeles Times - 22h -
Who’s using AI the most? The Anthropic Economic Index breaks down the data
Anthropic uncovers AI's true workforce impact: 57% augmentation vs 43% automation across industries, based on 4 million Claude interactions.VentureBeat - 1d -
No 10 says it did not sign AI declaration as it did not reflect UK policy on ‘opportunity and security’ – politics live
UK failed to sign agreement at end of Paris summit, along with the US. There will be two urgent questions after 12.30pm: on the Clonoe inquest , which found that the SAS acted unlawfully when they ...The Guardian - 3h -
US aid freeze paralyzes NGOs working to help millions of internally displaced people in Somalia
In a desolate makeshift camp on the fringes of Somalia’s capital, tens of thousands of internally displaced people sit under the baking sun not sure if they can have access to food rations and ...ABC News - 3h -
UK and US fail to sign declaration on making AI ‘safe for all’ at Paris summit – Europe live
Countries have not immediately explained their reasons for not signing declaration. JD Vance continues, talking about “revolutionary applications” of AI and the need to deregulate to allow for ...The Guardian - 3h -
Warning signs to look for in relationship scams
With Valentine's Day approaching, there's a growing effort to warn people about a devastating scam known as the "relationship investment scam." In 2023 alone, nearly a quarter of all Americans said ...CBS News - 5h -
US and UK refuse to sign summit declaration on AI safety
JD Vance vows that US will dominate the technology in warning to Europe and ChinaFinancial Times - 7h -
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 - 15h -
Trump signs order shifting US back toward plastic straws
The president has long been a critic of paper straws, which he says don't work and dissolve too easily.BBC News - 19h -
Donald Trump has declared war on international justice. Australia must speak up | Geoffrey Robertson
The ICC sanction is designed to intimidate and stop it from working against war criminals, Geoffrey Robertson writes. Donald Trump has declared war on international justice by the dictatorial ...The Guardian - 21h -
Trump signs executive order restoring plastic straw use in government
President Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to return to using plastic straws. “We’re going back to plastic straws,” he said, adding that paper straws “don’t work.” ...The Hill - 21h -
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 - 22h -
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AI race must be led by ‘western, liberal, democratic’ countries, says UK minister
Technology secretary delivers veiled warning over China’s role ahead of Paris summit. The artificial intelligence race must be led by “western, liberal, democratic” countries, said the UK ...The Guardian - 1d -
Church of England refuses call for gluten-free wafers and non-alcoholic wine
Synod was asked to bring in alternatives for Eucharist, but says believers can still take part without consuming both. It’s the ancient ritual that unites millions of Christians in faith – but the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Infinite possibilities: the Rose International Dance prize – in pictures
Greek choreographer Christos Papadopoulos took the honours in the inaugural award, with a strong shortlist showcasing everything from political protest to playing dress-up • Vibes, viscerality and ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ransomware Attacks Climbed in 2024—but Some Companies Are Just Refusing to Pay Hackers
Businesses actually paid out less to hackers last year than the year before. Here’s how to protect your company.Inc. - 2d -
Trump slams Biden over paper straws, declares mandate ‘is dead’
President Trump in an early Saturday post slammed former President Biden over what he called the previous administration's mandate against plastic straws. "Crooked Joe’s MANDATE, 'NO PLASTIC ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump issues sanctions against the International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court is condemning President Trump's recent executive order imposing sanctions on the body. Meanwhile, Hamas released the names of three Israeli hostages that it plans ...CBS News - 3d -
The Guardian view on Trump and the international criminal court: following the law of the jungle | Editorial
The US president’s attack on an essential institution speaks volumes about his broader foreign policy. Donald Trump’s vicious assault on the international criminal court is no surprise. His last ...The Guardian - 4d -
Steelers to host international game in Dublin, marking first NFL game in Ireland
Although Ireland has hosted a number of college football games, the trip to Dublin will be a first for the pros.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court
President Donald Trump signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court, accusing it of improperly targeting the U.S. and Israel. The order includes both financial sanctions ...NBC News - 4d -
The swarm of earthquakes shaking Santorini prompts Greece to declare an emergency
Greece has declared a state of emergency on Santorini because of the hundreds of undersea earthquakes that have shaken the resort island for nearly a weekABC News - 4d -
Trump Trade Nominee Defends Plan to Reorder International Trade
Jamieson Greer advocated restructuring the international trading system and defended the president’s aggressive actions against Canada and Mexico as he testified before the Senate.The New York Times - 5d -
House lawmakers push to ban AI app DeepSeek from US government devices
Lawmakers in the House are proposing to ban the Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek from U.S. government devicesABC News - 5d -
Wedding necklace, dumplings will be part of mission to International Space Station
What do a wedding necklace, Polish savory dumplings and a photo of Hungary’s first astronaut have in commonABC News - 6d
