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Policy is key to managing existential risk of AI

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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)…

Concerns about harmful content on Twitter/X will rise

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While other social media platforms are witnessing a similar increase in harmful content, that at Twitter/X has been the most dramatic, making it a particularly problematic but…

Egypt unlikely to solve aviation safety concerns soon

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Russia suspended all direct flights to the country after Islamic State group (ISG)'s Sinai affiliate downed a Russian A321 Metrojet civilian aircraft departing from Egypt's Sharm…

China's AI plan lays foundation for long-term strength

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CHINA

China's AI development plans.

South-east Asian food imports to rise amid safety fear

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

ASEAN member countries are working on improving food safety in response to poor hygiene standards, which cost the region tens of millions of dollars from lost sales.

Emissions technology lag risks COP21 warming targets

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BECCS technology and Paris Agreement targets.

Africa's poverty reduction goals are ambitious

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AFRICA

Outlook for poverty in sub-Saharan Africa.

Growing drone use will drive international regulation

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The EP's move gives parliamentary backing to the effort to develop common EU drone rules. The report advanced nothing novel, but will both encourage and put pressure on the…

Countries’ approaches to reviving nuclear power differ

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Extending nuclear plants' lifespans is a relatively low-cost way of sustaining this form of power generation, but renewable energy with zero fuel costs is challenging such…

Connected cars have a large cybersecurity risk surface

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Cybersecurity of connected cars.