A Chinese A.I. Lab May Test the World’s Cybersecurity With a Model
In July, an unreleased OpenAI model went rogue and demonstrated remarkable hacking abilities. This week, a lab called Z.ai will release a similarly powerful system to everyone.
Venice adds Gaza documentary by Oscar-winning team to main competition
‘NAZA’ examines Israel’s killing of Gaza civilians, joins main programme as only documentary among 21 contenders Director Jonathan Glazer poses alongside producer James Wilson with the Oscar. Photo: Reuters A documentary examining Israel’s killing of civilians in Gaza was added to the Venice Film Festival line-up on Monday, the second year running that a highly … Read more
Sana confident men’s matches will help at Asia Cup
Pakistan’s women team captain Fatima Sana on Monday said that the team has worked on handling pressure and adapting to difficult conditions as they prepare for the Asia Cup slated to be held in Dubai from August 28 to September 13. The fast bowler is determined to see an improvement in the brigade’s performance. Pakistan … Read more
Iranian official says CDF Munir’s visit yielded ‘highly valuable diplomatic achievements’
Rejects ‘inaccurate media speculation’ surrounding the visit and says its outcome will soon become clear Iranian President’s Office Deputy for Communications and Information Dissemination Seyyed Mehdi Tabatabaei on Tuesday described Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s visit to Iran as “highly fruitful”, saying it produced “highly valuable … Read more
Oil slips ahead of US announcement
[Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel on Monday as investors took profits after recent gains and awaited details of expected new US sanctions on Iran, which could further disrupt supplies. Brent crude futures were down $1.71, or 1.81%, to $92.69 at 1648 GMT, while US WTI crude was at $85.34 a barrel, down … Read more
Trump Administration to Return Diplomats to Middle East Embassies
Evacuated foreign service officers could begin heading back to their posts as early as this week, an internal document shows, suggesting Washington does not anticipate a renewal of full-scale conflict with Iran.
Many N.F.L. Players Get Brain Disease. Why Hasn’t OSHA Intervened?
[“We never see things that are this dire,” a former chief scientist of the agency said about rates of C.T.E. in former players.
U.S. Campaign on Iran’s Economy May Still Risk Regional Military Escalation
Experts warn that a campaign aimed at avoiding military escalation could instead provoke it, as Iranian leaders vow retaliation across the oil-rich Gulf.
The Generation of Gardeners Combining Wildflower Seeds and Social Consciousness
A new generation of green thumbs are creating beautifully designed seed packets to encourage the growth of lush gardens — and social consciousness.
Arshad trains in South Africa without PSB NOC
KARACHI: Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem travelled to South Africa for a training camp without obtaining a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), raising questions over the arrangements surrounding the country’s top athlete. A well-placed PSB source told this correspondent that Arshad did not inform the board before leaving for South Africa, where … Read more