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Now more than ever, AI needs a governance framework
It is possible to develop a model with the best intentions, and for that model to be misused later on
American troops describe their fear, anxiety, and whiplash following Trump’s transgender military ban
“With the yo-yoing of the policy,” says one transgender naval officer, “it can make it hard for people to know ...
For the U.S. to reclaim tech supremacy, it must embrace decentralization and open source AI
Stopping the recent regulatory assault against tech founders is a good start—but more is needed. Read More
Hamas releases three Israeli men in latest hostage swap
Israel to free about 180 Palestinian prisoners later on Saturday as ceasefire stretches into third week
UBS chief economist says Democrats in particular are panic-buying right now because they are ‘fearful’ about Trump’s tariffs spiking prices
Consumers are getting ahead of price spikes and buying now as tariff concerns raise inflations expectations. Read More
Trump revokes security clearance for Biden
President delivers payback for having his own privileges pulled by predecessor over January 6 riots
Trump pauses ‘de minimis’ tariffs in US-China trade reprieve
Repeal of ‘de minimis’ exemption had sparked turmoil at US customs and postal service as shipments piled up
EQT-backed vet group IVC Evidensia considers London listing
Company looking at potential flotation as soon as next year in what would be a boost for LSE
Tech vs finance: the social wars
No longer the most powerful profession, finance still provides better company
The real threat to American prosperity
Nobel-winning economist Daron Acemoglu on trade wars, tech industry hubris — and how loss of faith in US institutions could spiral
Trump says he’s revoking Biden’s security clearance and ending intelligence briefings in payback move
The move is the latest in a vengeance tour of Washington that Trump promised during his campaign. Read More
The number one diet change to lower your cancer risk, according to experts
Across the board, medical experts want people to prioritize their fiber intake. Read More
The mystery inside Amazon’s record profits: How much are higher seller fees boosting the bottom line?
Amazon’s cloud and ad divisions are key contributors to its record profit. But the tech giant keeps the full picture ...
Palantir’s ‘revolving door’ with government spurs huge growth
Peter Thiel-chaired group has Washington and Westminster network that helped secure around $3bn in official contracts
Musk’s DOGE teen was fired by cybersecurity firm for leaking company secrets
Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old member of Elon Musk’s squad was fired from an internship after he was accused of sharing ...
Trump says he plans reciprocal tariffs, will affect ‘everyone’
“They charge us. We charge them. It’s the same thing. I seem to be going in that line as opposed ...
A judge Trump nominated says he will temporarily block the administration from placing 2,200 USAID workers on paid leave
U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols sided with two federal employee associations in agreeing to a pause in plans to put ...
Clean-energy company Freyr Battery says it’s abandoning plans to build a $2.6 billion factory in Georgia, which would’ve created 700 new jobs
Freyr moved its corporate headquarters from Norway to Newnan, Georgia, to maximize eligibility for tax benefits related to President Biden’s climate law. ...
Uber stock jumps 7% after Bill Ackman reveals $2.3 billion stake
The Pershing Square CEO said he’s admired the ridesharing giant since actor Edward Norton introduced him to the app in ...
Cambodia’s largest bank credits a unique investment for its ‘exponential’ growth
In Channy, president of ACLEDA Bank, says a proper office convinced ordinary Cambodians to trust the bank: “They say…I want ...
Before becoming a famous college dropout, Bill Gates applied to 3 Ivy League schools and used a different ‘persona’ for each one: ‘Each was a performance’
Gates later dropped out of Harvard and started tech giant Microsoft with the late Paul Allen. Read More
Bitcoin jumps 2% on weaker-than-expected jobs report, XRP is up 6%
The U.S. added fewer jobs than expected in January, increasing likelihood of Fed interest rate cuts. Read More
Americans are proof that money can’t buy happiness, new report shows
The U.S. is “so wealthy but so unhappy,” new State of the Nation progress report shows. Read More
Judge slams Ofwat and government for not attending Thames Water hearing
Court will decide whether to approve emergency £3bn loan for UK’s biggest water utility
Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman takes $2.3bn stake in Uber
Ride-hailing group is ‘one of the best managed and highest quality businesses in the world’, activist investor says
Starmer tells ministers to push ‘further and faster’ for growth after grim economic forecasts
UK prime minister launches fresh attempt to reboot ailing government at six-hour cabinet meeting
Can anyone stop Elon Musk’s hostile takeover of the US government?
The billionaire’s aggressive efficiency drive has critics warning of a constitutional crisis. Allies say he’s just getting started
Donald Trump says he could hit Japan with tariffs
US president issues warning to Asian ally days after vowing to place levies on imports from Canada and Mexico
Fortune 500 auto parts supplier Lear looks to slash some 15,000 jobs this year globally
The company is also looking to drive growth by winning new business from the one group of automakers most likely ...
Elon Musk appears to consider reinstating the 25-year-old DOGE staffer who resigned after being linked to a racist social media account
The statements Musk is seemingly referring to include posts calling to normalize “Indian hate” and one suggesting Gaza and Israel ...
