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‘Too little, too late’: Critics perplexed and suspicious of AI leaders’ call for a slowdown
A three-point plan from Anthropic’s chief executive, Dario Amodei, to slow the pace of “frontier” AI development has met with widespread scepticism, even as it attracted rare public support from rivals Sam Altman of OpenAI and Elon Musk. The proposal follows a turbulent week in which a resigning Anthropic researcher warned that AI could pose…
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THR and SAG-AFTRA Toast This Year’s Top TV Talent at Emmy Nominees Night
The Hollywood Reporter and SAG-AFTRA jointly hosted Emmy Nominees Night on Saturday at the Chateau Marmont, bringing together stars from this year’s leading awards contenders ahead of Monday’s ceremony. The event, sponsored by Snapchat and Waymo, served as a pre-show gathering for casts and creators of shows such as The Pitt, Widow’s Bay, Pluribus, Hacks…
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Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down
US President Donald Trump has dismissed warnings about the dangers of artificial intelligence, saying “negative forces” were raising fears about things that “won’t happen”. His comments, made during a visit to Ireland, came just days after a former Anthropic researcher warned there was “a strong chance” AI could cause human extinction “in the immediate future”,…
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4 Hit Songs From 1966 That Feel Like Letting Loose
American Songwriter has picked out four hit songs from 1966 that capture a mood of carefree abandon, arguing that music from this year is especially good for letting your hair down and forgetting daily worries. The selection spans surf rock, pop, and the psychedelic-tinged sounds emerging in the mid-1960s, reflecting the era’s musical diversity. -…
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Obama reportedly urges Democrats to prioritize safety plan for AI
Barack Obama has privately urged Democratic leaders to make artificial intelligence safety and regulation a central, public policy priority, warning that the technology is advancing rapidly under private control and could pose real dangers without proper oversight. Speaking to House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries at a closed-door fundraiser in Manhattan, Obama argued the party needs…
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Trump doubles down on support for ‘natural’ Irish reunification saying he ‘loved’ making UK politicians angry – as allies including Farage attack president
Donald Trump has reiterated his support for a united Ireland, saying he “loved” the anger his comments provoked among right-wing British politicians. His remarks, made during a two-day visit to the Irish Republic combining diplomacy and golf, have deepened strains in the UK-US relationship and drawn sharp criticism from senior figures across the political spectrum,…
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Legendary Canadian boxer George Chuvalo dies aged 89
Canadian boxer George Chuvalo, a five-time national heavyweight champion widely regarded as “Canada’s greatest warrior,” has died aged 89. He fought some of the sport’s biggest names, including Muhammad Ali, George Foreman and Joe Frazier, and remarkably was never knocked down in his entire professional career, despite losing both his bouts against Ali. Across 93…
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Former Bond girl says next 007 should be ‘another gorgeous man’ as James Bond decision
Speculation over who will play the next James Bond has intensified, with actor Gary Oldman suggesting on Canadian talk show “The Morning Show” that his “Slow Horses” co-star Jack Lowden had been chosen, before clarifying he was merely repeating rumours and did not actually know the outcome. His remarks came alongside comments from former Bond…
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Historic mill where Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey were filmed catches fire for fifth time in five years
Dalton Mills, a Victorian textile complex in Keighley, West Yorkshire, that has featured as a filming location for Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey, has been struck by a major fire for the fifth time in five years. Firefighters were called out on Saturday evening, and nearby residents had to be evacuated as crews tackled the…
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Daughter gave up career, worked unpaid for years and was told the family waterfront home would be hers, court hears. After her father’s death, she ended up in a bitter inheritance battle
A Sydney woman who gave up her teaching career, scaled back her gymnastics business and worked unpaid in her family’s newsagency to care for her terminally ill parents has lost a court battle over the multi-million-dollar Gymea Bay waterfront property she believed had been promised to her. Jessie Sellar, 39, sought a 50 per cent…