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AI researcher calls superintelligence ‘an adversary’Tech

Growing concerns about AI’s risks to humanity have led some researchers to call for slower development. AI researcher Connor Leahy says AI must be distinguished from superintelligence, which he argues is neither a tool nor a weapon but “an adversary.”

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New home protections and red flagsSociety

Buying a property is one of the most expensive purchases people make. Peter Balasubramanian, Tarion’s president and CEO, discusses protections available under Ontario’s new home warranty program and warning signs prospective buyers should watch for.

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Is it possible to slow AI development down? | BBC NewscastTech28:04

As safety concerns grow across the industry, can governments cooperate to regulate AI? Donald Trump appears to have rejected calls for government intervention, pointing to the race with China and saying, “whoever wins AI, wins.” Demands to slow development have meanwhile sent technology stocks lower across Europe, the US and Asia, while the programme considers what the UK government can do.

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Houthis seize Red Sea islands and extend their controlWorld5:08

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mike Jernigan discusses on “America Reports” the Houthi militias’ expanding control along the Red Sea and reports that Iran sabotaged a peace deal.

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Germany state election: SPD faces challenge from rising AfDPolitics1:30

Voters in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are preparing for a state election whose effects could extend beyond the region. The Social Democratic Party, led by Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig, is competing against the rising far-right Alternative for Germany, which leads opinion polls, while Schwesig is promoting affordability measures such as free daycare centres.

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Canada wants global investors. Are they buying?Economy19:49

Prime Minister Mark Carney and leading Canadian business figures are courting international investors in Toronto this week. Carney is seeking $1 trillion in investment over the next decade. Bloomberg News’s Matthew Winkler and The Hub’s Falice Chin assess what Canada is offering and who might invest.

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Millions are working into their 80s. Why can’t Americans retire anymore?Society

A growing number of Americans, ranging from teenagers in the workforce to people in their 70s, are questioning whether the country’s retirement system still works. With Social Security’s trust fund projected to run out by 2032 and personal savings falling short, people of all ages are wondering what options remain.

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Carney joins Scott Moe for ‘historic investment’ in Canadian data sovereignty | LIVETech

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to spotlight a major investment in Canadian data sovereignty Monday afternoon in Toronto, alongside Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. The announcement is being made during the inaugural Canada Investment Summit, which brings business leaders and global asset managers together to examine major projects across the country.

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‘Axis of Iranian centrality’ remains a destabilising force in the region, expert saysWorld10:58

Yemen’s Houthis launched another wave of missile and drone attacks against Saudi military targets on Monday, while Iran denied involvement in the country’s renewed civil war. Expert H. A. Hellyer said Iran and its non-state proxies remain among the region’s most destabilising forces, alongside what he called the Israeli regional project.

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An ETF That Tracks Employees’ ‘HAPI’-NessEconomy

Irrational Capital founding partner and CEO David van Adelsberg discusses the Harbor Human Capital Factor US Large Cap ETF, ticker HAPI. The fund tracks companies according to the happiness of their employees.

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What Sweden’s tight election result means for EuropePolitics

Sweden’s razor-thin election result has left the country facing complicated coalition talks. It also offers a glimpse of how Europe’s political landscape is changing, as the vote count continues and party leaders react to the close outcome.

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Oil Surges as Saudi Pipeline Shutdown Brings Fresh Supply RiskEconomy5:45

Oil prices surged after Saudi Arabia shut a major crude pipeline following attacks. The disruption affected a key route used to bypass the Strait of Hormuz during the U.S.-Iran war, adding a fresh supply risk to the market.

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Russia struck near the Polish border. Is it a warning shot?World11:19

A Russian drone hit a train near the Ukraine-Poland border shortly after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and senior European security officials had travelled through the area. The incident may point to an escalation in Russia’s war against Ukraine.

BBBC News
Mamdani sues Trump over immigration-linked benefits rulePolitics

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city and dozens of Democratic-led states are suing the Trump administration to stop a rule that would let immigration officials deny green cards to people who use public benefits, including food stamps and Medicaid.

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Trump Challenges AI GuardrailsTech47:53

Bloomberg’s early Balance of Power edition examines calls to rein in advanced artificial intelligence models, covering AI safety, regulation and the race over the technology.

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Who is the $1,059 Steam VR headset for? | The VergecastTech

Sean Hollister tried Valve’s new Steam Frame VR headset, which starts at more than $1,000. It is buggy enough that he and CNET’s Scott Stein felt like beta testers, but it also offers intriguing ideas, including the possibility of bringing Steam games to phones someday. The Vergecast discusses who the device is actually for in a world that largely seems to have moved on from VR.

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Moynihan Says Bank Is Still Strong Even if Trading Revenue Is FlatEconomy

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says trading revenue will be “relatively flat” from last year’s third quarter. Even in that case, he says, the bank would still post one of its strongest third quarters ever.

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ICE arrests are soaring — deportations are notPolitics

Immigration arrests in the United States have surged in recent months, but preliminary government data reviewed by Reuters indicate that this summer’s mass arrest campaign did not produce a comparable rise in deportations.

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Jordan Firstman discusses his new film 'Club Kid'Culture

Director Jordan Firstman says that, for the first time in his career, he created the comedy-drama “Club Kid” by starting with the story and his heart rather than leading with jokes.

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