Google pledge against using AI for weapons vanishes

Google on Tuesday updated its principles when it comes to artificial intelligence, removing vows not to use the technology for weapons or surveillance. Revised AI principles were posted just weeks after Google chief executive Sundar Pichai and other tech titans attended the inauguration of US President Donald Trump. When asked by AFP about the change, […]

AI regulation around the world

Countries and economic blocs around the world are at different stages of regulating artificial intelligence, from a relative “Wild West” in the United States to highly complex rules in the European Union. Here are some key points about regulation in major jurisdictions, ahead of the Paris AI summit on February 10-11: – United States – […]

US trade gap swells in 2024 as deficits under fresh scrutiny

The US trade gap swelled last year to nearly $920 billion, according to government data released Wednesday, as deficits come under the spotlight with President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. In 2024, the overall US trade deficit grew to $918.4 billion, widening 17 percent from 2023 as imports ballooned more than exports, said […]

Scientists’ conference kicks off global AI summit in Paris

Global experts will debate threats from artificial intelligence (AI) at a gathering in Paris on Thursday and Friday, ahead of a summit of world leaders on the fast-moving technology. Thousands are expected for the event aiming to find common ground on a technology that has upset many business sectors in less than two years — […]

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