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Before Jacob Coxon, Elon Musk And Other Experts Warned About AI's Existential Threat
However, these concerns are around artificial general intelligence (AGI) rather than normal, specific AI (like self-driving car software).
China Keeps Up Suspense Over Xi's India Visit 48 Hours Ahead Of BRICS Summit
If Xi finally decides to participate in the annual summit, it will be his first trip to India in seven years and a showcase for attempts to set aside disagreements to project a strong front while the US is mired in conflict with Iran.
August Was World's Joint-Hottest Month On Record, Say Scientists
The world just experienced its joint-hottest month since records began, with August pushing the planet's average global temperature to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels.
No Jobs, Low Pay, Falling Home Prices: China's Social Media Is Getting Darker
On RedNote, Douyin and Weibo, posts about financial struggles are getting thousands and sometimes millions of views.
After Outrunning Usain Bolt, China's Robot Champion Races Towards Real-World Work
A week after his robot outran humanity's fastest man, Jack Guo is already chasing a harder goal.
Opinion: Opinion | Why Azerbaijan, A Staunch Pakistan Ally, Is Slowly Warming Up To India
Azerbaijan, which had until recently been condemning India's Operation Sindoor and even allowing Kashmir Day events by the Pakistan Embassy, is now slowly rethinking its ties. But why?
Anthropic Whistleblower Explains Why AI Is Bigger Threat Than Nukes
The researcher, who says he spent three years conducting research at Anthropic and OpenAI, labelled AI "possibly the most dangerous technology that humanity has ever created."
Kim Jong Un's Daughter Believed To Have Younger Sibling: Report
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter is believed to have a younger sibling, South Korea's spy agency said on Thursday, offering a view into his family structure.
Trump's Iran Campaign Echoes Post-9/11 'Forever Wars'
When Donald Trump campaigned for a second term in the White House, he promised to be a "president of peace" who would stop foreign wars, not start them.
Elon Musk's Ex Reveals He Wanted "Legion Of Children Before Civil War"
Ashley St. Clair revealed that Musk's team offered her a $40 million payment and a monthly stipend of $100,000 if she signed a non-disclosure agreement.
Fact-Checking Trump's 9/11 Claims: Where Was He On September 11, 2001
Donald Trump narrated a story about allegedly being carried away by firefighters due to fears of an imminent building collapse at some point after the incident.
"Get Off Our Roads": Team Trump's Racist 'Mr Singh' Poster In US
Incidentally, the robot featured on the poster, meant to signify the US, is a character from Transformer lore, which is literally an alien.
Sheikh Hasina's Daughter Resigns As WHO Regional Head After Fraud Allegations
Saima Wazed, the World Health Organization's Southeast Asia head and daughter of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned on Wednesday.
India To Pitch RBI Backed Cross-Border Digital Currencies For BRICS Payments: Report
India is proposing BRICS countries link up their central bank digital currencies for cross-border transactions, thereby reducing reliance on banks and cutting down on costs.
Planning To Buy New iPhone? It Sells Cheapest In These Countries
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are the company's latest premium smartphones, while the iPhone Duo marks Apple's entry into the foldable phone segment.
48-Year-Old Handed 14-Year Prison Sentence For Taking Photos Of Military Graves In Russia
Such cases have prompted the Federal Security Service (FSB) to increase surveillance of cemeteries in the region.
Several US War Planes Damaged In Iranian Strike On Jordan: Report
One A-10 Thunderbolt, known as the Warthog, was struck and left with a missing wing, while roughly eight F-15s sustained light damage, the report said.
Trump Promises $5,000 To Every Adult American If Republicans Retain Congress
The proposal, which could cost at least $1 trillion, is seen financially and politically implausible.
"Surge In Construction" Seen At Iran's Suspected Nuke Site At Pickaxe Mountain: Report
Analysts at the Washington-based think tank reviewed satellite imagery spanning six years, and found "a clear surge in construction activity" this year, with Iran erecting "a security perimeter around the facility."
