He/him. UK. Tech. I post trite opinions on global events. Big fan of freedom.
Because only good actors have access to tools, as history as shown us repeatedly. And international affairs and treaties are currently stable. Oh wait... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new virusesScientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.www.bbc.co.ukNo these were not "anti-immigration" protests, they were race riots in which mobs broke into houses targeting people of colour www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Arrests and injuries amid Thetford anti-immigration protestsNorfolk Police attend two nights of disorder in Thetford as MP condemns "ugly scenes".www.bbc.co.ukYeah how about we shut them all down if big tech can't act legally? A quick reminder that hacking things without permission is in fact illegal. None of this is inevitable. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firmMeta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.www.bbc.co.ukEurope has had years to avoid this situation and has just done nothing out of a mixture of selfishness, naivety and cowardice www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing livesWithout Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages.www.bbc.co.ukI don't think we should normalize the USA threatening war crimes and destruction of the global economy every weekend. Trump has yet to figure out that Iran retaliates but the gulf states will presumably be in touch to remind him? www.cbsnews.com/news/us-isra...
U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources sayThe U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.www.cbsnews.comI'm not sure when/if people will learn that capitalism isn't actually the point of life and is in fact behind a good portion of the world's problems
Nathan Kalman-LambThe full statement from UEFA is remarkable. Members vow not to participate in FIFA competitions unless the entire proposal is scrapped and assurances are made it is gone for good.
The big picture is that this is an arms-race and we're all passengers now
MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦🇺🇸🇨🇳 US to ban imports of humanoid robots from China - Reuters Trump administration plans to announce a ban on imports of Chinese robots and inverters today. The restrictions will apply to models that have not yet gone on sale.
Philp is an absolute melt. As if France even cares about him, they probably have to Google his name www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
French Navy carries out shooting drill in English Channel mid BBC interviewShadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.www.bbc.co.ukWe've spent more than £42 billion so far on a fictional railway, I think we can afford £2.8 million per year on core UK astronomy www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Jodrell Bank's Lovell telescope faces axe in science cuts, BBC understandsAstronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.www.bbc.co.ukDid I imagine it or did the US not already introduce unilateral and unjustified tariffs on the EU, as recently as (checks notes) today?
Mark ChadbournHe’s doing that mad legalese again. Also “PIGGYBANK”.
Yeah how about we do the exact opposite of what this freak says since he considers people to be merely a stepping stone to artificial superintelligence? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Let's enjoy the ride' says Elon Musk, as AI risk concerns mountTalking to The Economist, Musk said he doesn't care if people hate him and said he was not a racist.www.bbc.co.ukA lot of rather breathless reporting about this seems to not realise that Saudi already has a 'secret' deal with Pakistan? Not really particularly important news in my opinion www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ce...
US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia - follow liveThe agreement could be worth billions of dollars to the US, whose companies could be involved in building a facility to produce enriched uranium.www.bbc.co.ukTaking your children on a pro-genocide march... youtube.com/shorts/GGDWx...
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