Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could drive events causing one billion deaths, as a sharp debate emerged in Washington over whether governments should regulate advanced AI or avoid rules that could slow the United States in its race with China.
United Nations, Sep 28 (IANS) A growing young population can drive global prosperity only if countries provide education, skills, technology and decent employment, leaders have told the UN General Assembly, warning that artificial intelligence could widen inequality and increase anxiety about the future of work.
Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) Brazil’s presidential candidates took their campaigns to streets, markets and motorcades during the final weekend before the first round of voting, highlighting differences over online gambling, oil production, taxes, agriculture and crime.
Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will hold separate talks with the prime minister of Lebanon and the foreign minister of Saudi Arabia on Monday as the Trump administration intensifies diplomacy over Iran, maritime security and instability across the Middle East.
Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on the sixth day of a proposed seven-day plan and resume nuclear negotiations with the United States on the seventh, but Washington rejected the proposal because it demanded sanctions relief and access to frozen assets at the outset.
United Nations, Sep 28 (IANS) More than 20 countries are introducing or considering age restrictions on social media, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told the UN General Assembly, as leaders sought stronger safeguards for children facing risks from digital platforms and artificial intelligence.
United Nations, Sep 28 (IANS) Speeches by the world’s leading economies at the UN General Assembly revealed a shared fear that the international order is breaking down, but exposed deep divisions over whether the answer lies in stronger multilateralism, greater national sovereignty or forceful unilateral action.
Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) Taiwan has urged the Trump administration to deliver a delayed $14 billion weapons package as quickly as possible, saying its ability to deter Chinese aggression depends on remaining strong and prepared.
Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has called for an enforceable US-China treaty banning artificial intelligence systems capable of improving themselves without human training, warning that such technology could cause humanity to lose control.
New York, Sep 28 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he plans to visit India in December with a business delegation, calling the economic partnership underused despite a rapidly strengthening relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
