Artificial intelligence dominates the day’s tech agenda, with political leaders split between accelerating development and confronting the risks of increasingly powerful systems. Elsewhere, the human consequences of digital life stay in view, from online abuse in sport to anger o...
Artificial intelligence dominates the day’s tech agenda, with political leaders split between accelerating development and confronting the risks of increasingly powerful systems. Elsewhere, the human consequences of digital life stay in view, from online abuse in sport to anger over poor mobile service turning into violence.
Donald Trump rejects warnings about the dangers of advanced artificial intelligence and says the United States must stay ahead in the industry. His remarks sharpen a growing divide in Washington and the tech sector over whether rapid progress in AI should be restrained or pushed forward to preserve economic and strategic leadership.
Bernie Sanders takes the opposite line, urging Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to negotiate an international pause in fast-moving AI development and to ban what he calls superintelligence. The proposal frames AI as a global security issue that cannot be managed by national policy alone.
In Britain, Angela Rayner welcomes signs that AI companies are speaking more openly about the technology’s threats. Her comments follow fresh warnings from Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei and add to pressure for policymakers to address safety concerns as systems become more capable.
In Uttar Pradesh, frustration over unreliable 5G service turns violent when villagers detain a telecom technician and tie him to a mobile tower with cables. Video of the incident spreads online, and police move to respond after the worker is attacked while trying to address the connectivity complaints.
The Adelaide Crows say captain Jordan Dawson is targeted by an abusive direct message on social media, prompting the club to contact South Australia Police and the AFL’s integrity unit. The case highlights the persistent role of digital platforms in directing personal abuse at high-profile athletes.
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