Janet Yellen in China: what’s on the table as Washington’s ‘effective emissary’ begins her trip?

Premier Li Qiang, Vice-Premier He Lifeng, Minister of Finance Lan Fo’an, central bank governor Pan Gongsheng and Liu He, China’s former vice-premier who led previous trade negotiations with the US, would also meet with Yellen during trip, the US Treasury statement added. Current affairs: sparks fly between China, US over EVs before Janet Yellen visit … Read more

Elon Musk’s Pre-Election Declaration Sparks Speculation: Is SpaceX CEO Endorsing Trump

With the US presidential elections around the corner, Elon Musk has endorsed former US President Donald Trump in a significant statement. Notably, Trump is poised to challenge the incumbent, Joe Biden, in the 2024 United States elections. The ever-controversial tech mogul stated that the US now requires a red wave. He further contended that the … Read more

Michael Moore On Why Trump ‘May Be an Idiot and a Bigot, but He’s Also an Evil Genius’

Michael Moore intensified the sense of urgency surrounding a potential Joe Biden defeat, achieving this by heaping backhanded praise on the US president’s criminally indicted GOP opponent, Donald Trump. “We don’t want to say this out loud, but I’m going to say it, and the reason why we need to be concerned is that Trump … Read more

With ‘made-by-China’ under US pressure, Mexican trade probes spark concerns over curbs

Mexican tariffs on Chinese steel products indicate a willingness to accommodate US demands, analysts said, with additional trade curbs in the run-up to November’s presidential election set to add to the concerns of Chinese producers and investors. Mexico’s Ministry of Economy imposed a provisional compensatory duty of 31 per cent on Chinese steel nail producers … Read more

Elon Musk Offers Full Context on Trump’s Controversial ‘Bloodbath’ Quote

Donald Trump’s recent statement about a potential “bloodbath” if he loses in the November elections has stirred up widespread controversy. While the former US President has been catching flak for his remarks, individuals like Elon Musk and former Trump chief of staff Mick Mulvaney have defended him, further intensifying the debate surrounding Trump’s statements. Trump … Read more

Trump Approached Elon Musk About Truth Social Acquisition, Here’s How The Proposal Unfolded

Last summer, former President Donald Trump reportedly asked Elon Musk whether the billionaire would entertain the idea of acquiring his social network, Truth Social, as reported by two individuals familiar with the conversation. Much to Trump’s chagrin, the initial approach to Musk, whose expansive business portfolio encompasses Tesla, SpaceX, xAI and social networking site X, … Read more

What is the Potential Risk of Misinformation and Manipulation in Such a Historic Global Election Year?

Approximately four billion people, representing nearly half of the world’s population across 50 countries, are headed to the polls this year, with the outcome of these elections in countries such as the United States, India and the United Kingdom having a significant impact on the role of advanced technology, including artificial intelligence. The wider accessibility … Read more

Meta Vows To Unmask AI-Generated Images Used For Misinformation Ahead Of 2024 Elections

Alarmed by a global wave of deepfakes related to upcoming elections, Meta said it is ramping up its efforts to identify and label AI-generated images, building on its existing initiatives to combat misinformation. In line with this, the Mark Zuckerberg-led company is developing a tool that will identify AI-generated content when it surfaces on Facebook, … Read more

Microsoft CEO Claims ‘Enough Tech’ Exists To Stop AI Deepfakes In US Elections

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella believes existing technology can efficiently safeguard the US elections from AI-generated deepfakes and misinformation. Generative AI, which alludes to a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that can create new content, such as text, images, music and videos, has taken the technology segment by storm. A recent UK-wide study, exploring the use … Read more

OpenAI Bans Developer Of Bot That Impersonated US Congressman Dean Phillips

OpenAI has banned the developer of Dean.Bot, an artificial intelligence (AI) powered bot that mimics US presidential candidate Dean Phillips. The Microsoft-backed AI startup said the developer violated company policy. To those unaware, Phillips, 55, announced his bid for the presidency in October, arguing a younger generation should be given the opportunity to lead. While … Read more