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What are the potential policy implications of the recent anti-government protests in Iran for both domestic and international stakeholders?
Videos show that unrest has spread to more than 50 towns and cities, including pro-government heartlands
What are the possible effects of US military actions on peace and safety in the region?
The US has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran after two American soldiers were killed by Iranian strikes in Jordan
How should the government balance AI development with national security concerns?
A senior Trump administration official and key adviser are slamming OpenAI head of strategic futures Dean Ball's views on regulation, casting a shadow on the future of the company's relationship with the government. Why it matters: The criticism targets a former White House architect of the administration's AI Action Plan who now works at OpenAI, potentially complicating the company's relationship with the Trump administration. State of play: The Trump administration is grappling with how to balance competition and cybersecurity concerns as increasingly capable Chinese AI models come onto the scene. Ball said the Trump administration would eventually land on creating regulatory risk around using Chinese models as "their best strategy." That prompted outside White House AI adviser David Sacks to question whether Ball was advocating for regulatory capture — a scenario that would benefit Ball's new employer OpenAI. Ball in another X post over the weekend clarified he was not proposing "ill-justified soft-law discouragement of Chinese AI" as a good idea. Zoom in: "Every industry/ecosystem has its supreme village idiot. @deanwball is that for AI," Defense under secretary Emil Michael said Sunday on X. "Dean Ball has perhaps the biggest gap between actual IQ and his own perceived IQ of anyone in the industry (about 40 points)."Michael was arguing against Ball's point that various government agencies, including the Pentagon, have blocked employees from using Chinese AI, which has already sent a message to regulated companies.That happened through a "democratic process," Michael said, "not some Deep State scheme." What we're watching: The Pentagon has not shied away from going ad hominem as seen in a fight with Anthropic earlier this year. The relationship quickly deteriorated: Anthropic was deemed a national security risk and had to take the government to court. The spat between Ball and key Trump officials could translate to larger scrutiny of OpenAI.Ball, the Pentagon an
What do you think about the policies Andy Burnham is proposing to address the cost of living in the UK?
The new prime minister is expected to lay out a bold vision in his inaugural speech
What are the potential effects of police actions on independent bookstores and free expression in Hong Kong?
Officials say they are suspected of selling "seditious" books which incited "hatred" against authorities
How might the recent growth in the UK economy affect people's lives and future policies during times of conflict?
ONS figure for February suggests Britain was gaining momentum before conflict dashed hopes of recovery
What should the new UK Prime Minister focus on to help the country moving forward?
Andy Burnham will become Britain's next prime minister on Monday, with huge challenges and opportunities
Discussion: Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor
The Democratic politician took his oath over a Quran in the disused Old City Hall subway station.
What strategies can policymakers implement to support startups in distinguishing themselves in competitive markets?
At TechCrunch Disrupt, three investors took the stage to dissect what makes — and breaks — a pitch deck. Jyoti Bansal, a founder-turned-investor; Medha Agarwal of Defy; and Jennifer Neundorfer of January Ventures shared with the crowd their candid views on what works in a pitch deck — and what doesn't.
How should media organizations address allegations of bias while ensuring fair representation of diverse viewpoints in public discourse?
Reform's Deputy Leader, Richard Tice, popped up on the BBC today and appeared to dismiss the antisemitism claims of Jewish men who’d been at school with Nigel Farage as “politically motivated…made up twaddle“. Hours later, Farage exploded at a BBC reporter during a press conference, demanding an apology for what he said was "despicable" coverage of the antisemitism row by the BBC. Farage has previously admitted to the slurs but excused them as school boy banter. So, where does all this leave a party that claims to “take antisemitism very seriously"? Well, rather well off - some would observe. The party received a massive 9 million pound donation today, making UK history. Don’t donors mind? Or is the party impervious to cancellation? The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/