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Human-like AI raises deception risks for users

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INT

The perception of AI sentience as real by an individual such as Lemoine -- with full awareness of the synthetic nature of LaMDA and technical knowledge of its workings -…

Policy is key to managing existential risk of AI

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INT

A particularly sensitive strand of this debate focuses on ‘existential’ risks. This concern was voiced in a terse but influential recent statement by Center for AI Safety (CAIS)…

IR theorists misrepresent Thucydides

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INTERNATIONAL

Thucydides in IR theory.

Russian eco-disaster may dilute calls for softer rules

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RUSSIA

The major argument is whether the Norilsk accident was due to shoddy maintenance or climate change; the conclusions reached will shape future regulatory policy.

Nature-based climate solutions to grow globally

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INTERNATIONAL

Biodiversity and climate change.

Nigeria abuse allegations may not bring accountability

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NIGERIA

While the incidence and negative impact of army violence against civilians is well-known, the recent reporting has uncovered evidence of the systematic nature of these crimes…

New deal will raise biodiversity as a global priority

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INTERNATIONAL

Biodiversity loss is as much of a threat to life on earth as climate change. Without action, millions of species face extinction and ecosystems will cross irreversible tipping…

Religion’s role in US foreign policy to grow

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UNITED STATES

Any Trump-Rouhani meeting would undoubtedly involve discussion of religion and politics, since these issues have set both governments at odds since the Iranian Islamic revolution…

Global trade and shipping will long remain subdued

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INTERNATIONAL

Trends in global trade and shipping.

Philippines anti-crime push will expand

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PHILIPPINES

The president focused on his administration's anti-illegal narcotics purge, a campaign that is raising human rights concerns domestically and globally.