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US sets up board to advise on safe, secure use of AI
The new advisory board will help authorities combat AI-related disruptions that may "impact national or economic security, public health, or safety," the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a statement released Friday.
Russia targets Ukraine railways as Western aid due to arrive
Kyiv fears Russia is seeking to press its advantage on the battlefield ahead of symbolic May 9 Victory Day celebrations, as both sides continued to launch deadly cross-border strikes.
At least 10 people killed in Brazil guesthouse fire, 9 injured
Emergency workers confirmed 10 victims at the site, which was operating without proper authorization, said the fire department for Rio Grande do Sul state, whose capital is Porto Alegre.Nine injured people were rescued and taken to local hospitals, emergency officials...
Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America over controversial report
Burkina Faso said the decision had been taken because BBC Africa and the VOA had aired and also published a report on their digital platforms "accusing the Burkina army of abuses against the civilian population".
13-year-old girl in court after triple stabbing at Welsh school
The attack occurred at the Amman Valley School in Ammanford, north of Swansea, just after 11.00 am (1000 GMT) on Wednesday.
Microsoft expands its AI empire abroad
The overnight success of OpenAI's ChatGPT thrust generative AI as Silicon Valley's latest tech revolution, lifting Microsoft, OpenAI's main backer, to become the world's most valuable company.
ByteDance says 'no plans' to sell TikTok after US ban law
US lawmakers set the nine-month deadline on national security grounds, alleging that TikTok can be used by the Chinese government for espionage and propaganda as long as it is owned by ByteDance.
Italy 'strongly condemns' death sentence for Iran rapper
Salehi, 33, was arrested in October 2022 for publicly backing the protests triggered by the death of Amini, a 22-year-old arrested by Iran's morality police for an alleged breach of strict dress rules for women.
Tanzania denies rights abuse after World Bank suspends funds
The Resilient Natural Resource Management for Tourism and Growth Project (REGROW) was launched to improve the management of natural resources and tourism assets in southern Tanzania, according to the World Bank.
New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein sex crime conviction
In their 4-3 decision, Court of Appeal judges cited errors in the way the trial had been conducted, including admitting the testimony of women who were not part of the charges against him.Weinstein, 72, was convicted in February 2020 by a court in New York of rape and...