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China’s AI Rollout Has No Off Switch

China's AI rollout lacks an off switch, unlike the U.S. approach to nuclear missiles in the 1950s.

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This highlights a significant difference in how China and the U.S. approach AI, with implications for safety and control.

Oct 7foreignpolicy.com

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India opposition leader Rahul Gandhi trying to get out of the police van as he is pushed inside

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Rahul Gandhi: Delhi police detain opposition leader demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and other MPs were detained by Delhi police while protesting against India's Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar. The protest centers on allegations that the CEC is manipulating electoral rolls to favor the ruling BJP, a claim both the party and the commission deny. The incident marks a significant escalation in the opposition's conflict with the …

Oct 7bbc.co.uk

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Anne Carson wins Nobel prize in literature 2026

Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson wins Nobel prize in literature 2026 for her bold and inventive oeuvre.

Oct 8theguardian.com

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Has Israel shut the UK consulate in East Jerusalem – or downgraded it?

Israel has removed the signage of the UK consulate in East Jerusalem and announced that 20 British diplomats, including the consul general, would have to leave the country. The UK says the building will remain but will be downgraded to the 'UK Mission, Jerusalem'.

Oct 8aljazeera.com

Has Israel shut the UK consulate in East Jerusalem – or downgraded it?

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China’s AI Rollout Has No Off Switch

Rahul Gandhi: Delhi police detain opposition leader demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

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Anne Carson wins Nobel prize in literature 2026

Has Israel shut the UK consulate in East Jerusalem – or downgraded it?

Bruce Baird, former federal Liberal MP and NSW minister, dies aged 84

French school protests send shivers down the government's spine

Iran says it 'has no plans to negotiate with US' despite Trump claims – US politics live

Iran court upholds flogging sentence for singer who performed without hijab

Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions

Brazil Has No Answers for Its China Problem

Powerful explosions at Syrian army site near Aleppo injure at least four

Trump's Triumphal Arch to Include Military Complex

Michael Carrick brushes off questions about his Manchester United future

Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron

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China’s AI Rollout Has No Off Switch

Rahul Gandhi: Delhi police detain opposition leader demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

Latest

Anne Carson wins Nobel prize in literature 2026

Has Israel shut the UK consulate in East Jerusalem – or downgraded it?

Bruce Baird, former federal Liberal MP and NSW minister, dies aged 84

French school protests send shivers down the government's spine

Iran says it 'has no plans to negotiate with US' despite Trump claims – US politics live

Iran court upholds flogging sentence for singer who performed without hijab

Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions

Brazil Has No Answers for Its China Problem

Powerful explosions at Syrian army site near Aleppo injure at least four

Trump's Triumphal Arch to Include Military Complex

Michael Carrick brushes off questions about his Manchester United future

Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron

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