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Anthropic warns investors of AI risks as it prepares for listing
Anthropic has warned prospective investors that its AI models could pose “existential risks to humanity”, including through manipulation, blackmail or resistance to shutdowns. The disclosures appear in an IPO prospectus shared with a small group of partners ahead of a Nasdaq listing expected this autumn, and could complicate efforts to justify a valuation above $2…
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Death row execution set; trooper shot dead; Senate reforms college sports
Tennessee is set to execute death row inmate Christa Pike tomorrow after rejecting her clemency bid. A Kentucky State Police trooper was shot dead during a traffic stop, whilst the Senate has passed new college sports regulations.
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After more than a decade as CEO of amra, Tomas Ericsson moves to Chairman, as Robin Davies takes over as CEO
Tomas Ericsson is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of amra, the global digital collection society, after more than a decade in the role, effective 1 January 2027. He will transition to Chairman of the Board, while Robin Davies, amra’s Chief Operating Officer, will assume the CEO position on the same date. The leadership change…
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Burnham’s proposed GB Grid aims to speed connections and curb costs
Prime minister Andy Burnham is expected to announce GB Grid, a government-backed body that would invest in electricity network projects and work alongside private firms. The proposal aims to increase competition, speed up connections and reduce costs as Britain faces high energy bills and prepares for a major expansion of its power infrastructure. GB Grid…
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The midrange Dell XPS 13 is the one you actually want
Dell’s midrange XPS 13 with 16GB of RAM delivers a noticeably better experience than the base model, which has 8GB. The reviewer argues that 8GB is too little for Windows 11 in 2026, leaving limited memory for everyday apps and potentially slowing the system when it relies on storage as virtual memory. In testing, the…
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Manchester City’s perfect start offers no guarantee of Premier League title
Manchester City are the only team to have won all five of their opening Premier League matches, giving them a three-point lead over champions Arsenal as they begin life after Pep Guardiola. But historical records suggest a perfect start offers no guarantee of the title: teams need to keep winning, and City’s early form will…
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Australia go down fighting to Brazil in fiery 4-2 friendly defeat
Brazil beat Australia 4-2 in a fiery friendly at Lang Park, recovering from a spell in which the Socceroos led 2-1. Australia’s response after conceding an early goal showed attacking ambition and progress under Tony Popovic, giving the match significance beyond the result as the team builds towards January’s Asian Cup. Vanderson put Brazil ahead…
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Investors are pricing in a 32.6% AI productivity boost for software engineers
Economists from UC Berkeley and the London School of Economics have published research estimating that AI will deliver a 32.6% permanent productivity boost for software engineers, based on analysis of stock market movements since ChatGPT’s launch in November 2022. This projection is significant because it suggests investors are already pricing substantial AI-driven gains into company…
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Ro Khanna urges US and Chinese AI firms to negotiate safety treaty
Representative Ro Khanna, the top Democrat on the House Select Committee on China, is urging the US government and Chinese AI companies to negotiate a treaty aimed at preventing artificial intelligence from becoming uncontrollably dangerous. In letters sent to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and three major Chinese AI firms—DeepSeek, Alibaba, and…
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William Costelloe takes over family fashion house after father’s death
William Costelloe, 34, has become the new creative director of his family’s fashion business following the death of his renowned Irish father Paul Costelloe last November. Paul had led the business for 46 years, establishing it as a significant presence in fashion. William is balancing respect for his father’s legacy with his own creative vision,…