As A.I. Panic Grows, Javier Milei Is Pitching Argentina As a Rules-Free Haven
Mr. Milei wants to go all in on artificial intelligence even as other leaders struggle to get a handle on a technology many fear poses existential threats.
Radio Waves Coming From an Alien Planet May Be a Cosmic First
Beta Pictoris b appears to have an aurora caused by a powerful magnetic field. If confirmed, it would be the first such field known outside our solar system.
‘Aap Ki Izzat’ finale divides viewers over Tabish and Beena’s reunion
Fans praise Ahsan Khan and Urwa Hocane for their compelling performances in the drama Poster for Aap Ki Izaat. PHOTO: khanahsanofficial/Instagram Aap Ki Izzat has ended on an emotional note, with Tabish and Beena finding their way back to each other in a finale that divided viewers over whether their reunion offered a satisfying resolution … Read more
Tuchel says Czech Republic game ‘not yet a must-win’
Thomas Tuchel said he expected tough opposition from the Czechs in Prague. Photo: AFP LONDON: England coach Thomas Tuchel said Monday the upcoming Nations League game against the Czech Republic in Prague was “not yet a must-win” despite a 3-2 loss to Spain last weekend. Reigning world champions Spain came back from 2-1 down in … Read more
US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran
US withdrawal as ‘a historic victory for the Iraqi Islamic resistance groups’ says Iraqi Islamic Resistance commander US soldiers are seen during a handover ceremony of Taji military base from US-led coalition troops to Iraqi security forces, in the base north of Baghdad, Iraq August 23, 2020. Photo: Reuters US forces are set to pull … Read more
Mideast Oil Exports Rebound Even as Prices Remain Elevated
[More tankers are moving through the Strait of Hormuz as shippers gain confidence, but the global supply of oil is still below demand.
African Presidents Call for Permanent African Seats on U.N. Security Council
A host of African leaders including the presidents of Ghana, Liberia, Kenya and Namibia demanded the change while the U.N. Secretary General said the lack of a permanent African seat was “indefensible.”
Anthropic Pursues IPO Despite Its A.I. Safety Warnings
[The company is expected to reach $100 billion in annualized revenue this year, even as chief executive Dario Amodei calls for slowing down development of some advanced A.I. models.
America’s A.I. Leaders Warn U.N. of Possible Peril Absent a Global Response
Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic told the Security Council that international cooperation was needed to ensure that A.I. remains under human control.
Paramount’s Warner Bros. Takeover Makes David Ellison a Hollywood Mega-Mogul
[With Paramount and Warner Bros. under his control, Mr. Ellison will be “the Hollywood equivalent of Superman, Caesar and Midas combined.” But challenges remain.