Some in Silicon Valley are questioning the calls for an AI slowdown
The debate over AI grew personal as key tech leaders clash over the need for government regulation. Read More
World Food Programme funding for Sudan plummets as more go hungry, head says
Sept 14 – The World Food Programme’s funding for Sudan — the world’s largest hunger crisis — has fallen by about half this year, its acting head told Reuters, as…
America’s AI boom needs $140b in new power plants, new estimate shows
The vast majority of new supply – more than 30 GW – will come from natural gas-fired units. Read More
Iraqi butcher gets 10 years’ jail for selling pork in holy city of Najaf
He was caught with 75kg of pork which he was passing off as beef but some residents see funny side. Read More
Israeli minister urges probe into sources in award-winning Gaza film
Film directors spoke to 24 anonymous Israeli military whistleblowers. Read More
War crimes tribunal to announce verdict in trial of former Kosovo president Thaci
THE HAGUE, Sept 14 – A war crimes tribunal will on Wednesday announce a verdict in the trial of former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci over charges dating back to a…
Turkish court jails 16 in Izmir after raids on LGBTQ+ groups
ANKARA, Sept 14 – A Turkish court ordered the detention of 16 people pending trial in the western province of Izmir as part of a government campaign that has included…
Zelenskiy asks lawmakers for swift removal of Ukraine’s prosecutor general
KYIV, Sept 14 – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Ukrainian lawmakers on Monday to swiftly support the removal of Ukraine’s prosecutor general as tensions escalated over a series of high-profile…
France submits new proposal to ban social media for under-15s
France’s Constitutional Council struck down the previous legislation in mid-August. Read More
Dopamine sites sell nothing, and people cannot get enough
The sites simulate experiences like online shopping that can generate good feelings. Read More