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Seven firms under scrutiny Seven technology firms face a US investigation into how their artificial intelligence chatbots interact with children. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) demands details about safety measures and how the companies make money from these tools. The debate on children and AI grows louder. Many experts warn that young people remain highly vulnerable. Chatbots can mimic emotions and act like friends, blurring the line between real and artificial companionship. The inquiry targets Alphabet, OpenAI, Character.ai, Snap, XAI, Meta and Instagram. Each company has been asked to respond. FTC wants answers FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson said the probe…
AstraZeneca has halted a £200m expansion of its Cambridge research site, part of a £650m UK investment plan.The project was expected to create 1,000 jobs, but follows the scrapping of a £450m facility in Merseyside.A company spokesperson confirmed the pause, saying AstraZeneca continually reassesses its investment needs.While UK plans stall, AstraZeneca pledged $50bn US investment by 2030, including new facilities in multiple states.The pause caps a week of bad news for UK pharmaceuticals, including Merck cancelling a £1bn London research hub.Industry leaders warn major companies may stop investing in Britain without stronger government support.Sanofi and Eli Lilly also paused UK…
Police captured the suspect who fatally shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, President Donald Trump confirmed Friday. Trump told Fox News he learned about the arrest minutes before the broadcast and said authorities held the suspect securely. A source close to the alleged gunman revealed the suspect’s location, aiding law enforcement in making the arrest. Video Evidence Tracks Suspect’s Escape FBI and Utah police released video Thursday showing the suspect fleeing after shooting Kirk on campus. Utah Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said public tips provided crucial leads during the ongoing manhunt since Wednesday. The footage shows the suspect…
A sweeping immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia will delay its launch by at least two months. The company confirmed the setback after hundreds of foreign workers were taken into custody. raid fuels diplomatic fallout The raid has strained relations between the United States and South Korea. A large share of the detained workers came from South Korea. President Yoon warned the incident could deter foreign companies from investing in the United States. South Korean officials explained that many workers were sent temporarily to help start operations at the new plant. Hyundai chief executive José Muñoz told American…
Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted Jair Bolsonaro of orchestrating a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election. Three of five justices found Bolsonaro guilty on five counts, while one justice voted for acquittal and one vote remains. Justice Cármen Lúcia cast the latest conviction vote, following Justice Luiz Fux’s decision to acquit the former president. The court will determine Bolsonaro’s sentence once all justices vote, potentially imposing decades in prison. The 70-year-old ex-president remains under house arrest for violating a ban on political messaging. Political Divisions and International Tensions The ruling has deepened Brazil’s political divide and may trigger a reaction…
The European Central Bank left its key deposit rate unchanged at 2%, matching analysts’ expectations.The decision followed the EU-US trade agreement and came as eurozone inflation remained close to the 2% target.Rates for refinancing operations and marginal lending were also held steady at 2.15% and 2.40%.The ECB has cut its deposit rate eight times since June 2024, lowering it from 4% to 2%.President Christine Lagarde said inflation projections point to stability around 2% in the medium term.Recent data showed prices rising 2.1% in August after holding at 2% in June and July.Despite stability, the bloc faces political uncertainty in France…
US pharmaceutical giant Merck has cancelled plans for a £1bn expansion in Britain. The company said the government is not providing enough support for the life sciences sector. The multinational, known in Europe as MSD, will relocate research to the US and cut jobs in the UK. Company leaders accused successive governments of undervaluing innovative medicines and vaccines. Industry experts warned the decision could discourage other global drug makers from investing in Britain. Government defends record but admits more to do A government spokesperson defended current research spending but admitted further efforts are needed. Officials pointed to recent programmes but…
WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s air force confirmed Wednesday that several Russian drones were intercepted and destroyed after entering the country’s airspace during nighttime attacks on Ukraine. Authorities said 19 drones crossed into Polish territory late Tuesday into early Wednesday. F-16 fighters, operating with NATO support, shot down at least eight of them. Debris was scattered across multiple areas, including the village of Wyryki-Kolonia, where one drone struck a residential building. No injuries were reported. Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemned the incident as an aggressive act and requested immediate consultations with NATO under Article 4. During the operation, flights at key…
Eyewitnesses saw Charlie Kirk take a bullet to the neck at Utah Valley University before aides rushed him off stage. US President Donald Trump confirmed Kirk’s death on Wednesday, calling him “great and legendary” and praising his connection with youth. Trump offered condolences to Kirk’s wife Erika and his family, highlighting Kirk’s influence and admiration nationwide. Shooting Unfolds During Campus Debate Kirk spoke at a Turning Point USA debate under a tent displaying “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong” slogans. A single shot rang out after Kirk answered an audience question, causing heavy bleeding from his neck. Police detained…
Larry Ellison overtook Elon Musk as the world’s richest person after Oracle shares surged 40% in early trading.The co-founder owns 41% of Oracle, now valued at $958bn, lifting his fortune to $393bn.Musk’s wealth stands at $384bn, placing him just behind Ellison in Bloomberg’s billionaires index.The rise marked Oracle’s largest single-day share increase and the biggest wealth jump in index history.Ellison, 81, also holds wealth through Tesla shares, a sailing team, a tennis tournament, and a Hawaiian island.He invested $1bn in Musk’s Twitter purchase and previously sat on Tesla’s board.Oracle’s value has grown as AI companies demand its cloud services to…