Mamdani takes on AI chatbot ‘doom loops’ in New York
A new rule would require businesses to connect people to a human customer service agent quickly if a chatbot cannot…
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A 'whip-smart' French comedy
Stefan Liberski’s 2024 film tackles the “fragile male artist ego” head-on.
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Orlando Bravo on AI’s 'giant sucking sound'
The death of software has been greatly exaggerated, said the managing partner of PE firm Thoma Bravo, who has more…
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The AI boom doesn’t answer to the Fed
AI giants keep borrowing as rates rise, blunting the central bank’s main tool against inflation.
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Abu Dhabi in talks to sell government services app to US cities
The platform’s services span business registration, ID renewal, and, since last year, virtual weddings.
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Qatar is ramping up liquefied natural gas exports as prices surge
At least 20 shipments have passed through the Strait of Hormuz to other destinations since early September, with one…
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Airlines shun reopened Riyadh airport after last week’s attacks
Saudi authorities require airlines to get prior permission for every flight, according to a NOTAM issued over the…
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South Africa fears end of US trade deal amid growing rift
In response, Pretoria is looking to boost trade with China and India though a flood of cheap imports from the former…
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Washington bans DeepSeek from government agencies
US firms have long accused Chinese rivals of “distilling” their AI models.
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French debt costs spiral as political and fiscal crises grow
Spreads between French 10-year debt and the German equivalent widened to their highest since 2012, following a weekend…
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Musk pledges SpaceX share giveaway to every US child
The announcement comes as tech firms seek to win over an increasingly skeptical public.
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SK tech firm's IPO flop signals investor concerns over AI
New analysis showed investors were upping their purchases of credit default swaps linked to bonds issued by chipmakers…
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US President Donald Trump’s rift with Ukraine deepens
Trump’s latest remarks, echoing earlier calls for Ukraine to “get a new president”, come as Ukraine says the US has cut…
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For investors, the Iran war redefined energy security
Local electrons are safer than foreign molecules.
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Tesla’s Roadster represents a feat, and a defeat
To compete with China, Western carmakers will either have to aim for the sky or bite the dust.
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Europe has few alternatives to counter China other than costly protectionism
Pascal Lamy, who in 2001 negotiated China’s accession to the WTO, now argues that the country is “killing open global…
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Why Democrats are pushing their donors to care more about state legislative races
The party has long suffered a disadvantage in a critical battleground, one that’s become even more important amid…
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Three returning Democratic committee leaders still behind on dues
Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., is one of three House Democrats who have yet to pay their DCCC dues in full despite plans…
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Israelis lose faith in elections ahead of vote
New Gallup polling found 56% of Israelis have faith in the integrity of the vote.
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Anthropic’s leaked AI bill sparks backlash
Anthropic, long seen as the safety-promoting frontier lab, found itself on the defensive.
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The most awkward Senate delegation ever?
If Democrat Sherrod Brown wins an Ohio Senate seat, he would have to serve with Republican Bernie Moreno, who defeated…
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El-Sayed pushes back at Republicans who judge him because he ‘might pray differently’
The president on Thursday night accused the Democrat of having ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.
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Musk to gift SpaceX shares to American children
The billionaire’s gift could be worth roughly $10.8 billion and amount to approximately 1% of Musk’s current SpaceX…
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EU looks to strengthen position in trade talks with China
Analysts argue that European capitals are finally developing “the backbone” to battle China’s massive trade surplus…
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Waymo plans to quintuple its fleet
The self-driving car company plans to use some of the $5 billion of debt it raised this month to amass 20,000 vehicles…
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Anthropic could be the AI trade’s last tentpole IPO in 2026
Market jitters have forced several AI and fintech companies to reconsider their IPO plans for this year.
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AI stocks rally ahead of Meta earnings
The Nasdaq rose Monday as investors rotated back into chip stocks, after fears over the sustainability of the AI boom…
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Putin floats US-China-Russia summit to end Ukraine war, WSJ reports
US President Donald Trump is already facing blowback from Republicans for his overtures to Putin, including waiving…
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French far right looks to capitalize on unrest
The clear favorite in April’s presidential elections, Marine Le Pen and her party blamed the centrist government for…
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US sanction waivers are Russian economic boon
Within weeks of waiving sanctions on Russian diesel, President Donald Trump waived sanctions on Russia’s trading…
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The New Media & Marketing Playbook
The conversation will focus on the decisions facing leaders now — what’s working, where companies are investing, and…
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Saudi postpones FII in person after Wall Street lobbying
Executives expressed safety concerns to PIF head Yasir Al-Rumayyan ahead of Saudi’s flagship investment conference.
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'Richly observed' profiles on death row
Pulitzer winner Lawrence Wright’s latest book follows seven women facing execution in Texas and their relationship with…
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Zambia makes up with Gulf investor in major copper mine
The expansion of the copper sector is a cornerstone of the country’s economic growth plan.
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Telecoms group urges cuts to spectrum cost in Africa
Reforms could add more than $120 billion to the African economy by 2035, expand 4G and 5G coverage, and raise…
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African inventors in spotlight ahead of top engineering prize
Dr Atish Shah, who took part five years ago, says his company Roverlabs is now developing a bionic hand for amputees.
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