We’re putting too much faith in AI’s ability to say no

Ever since people first seriously contemplated giving machines an intelligence modeled on our own, there has never been any question that they would, like us, be able to say no. The sci-fi canon is full of stories of rob…
America’s Hybrid Hype Has Hit the Used Market

Demand is so high that some used cars are selling for more than new ones.
New York police push politician to ground during anti-ICE protest

New York police push politician to ground during anti-ICE protest
Japan’s Okinawa calls for review of US forces pact after killing

Assembly on the island, where tens of thousands of US soldiers are stationed, seeks change after Marine arrested.
As Putin Wages Shadow War, Europe Looks for a Way to Hit Back

Moscow has used tactics of fear and ambiguity to try to divide NATO and limit support for Ukraine. But how should Europe retaliate? And how hard?
Cars torched and shops looted as anti-migrant violence erupts in South Africa

South Africa has experienced recurrent outbreaks of violence, often targeting migrants from neighbouring countries.
LeBron James stars in NBA preseason debut but Nets defeat 76ers

All-time leading scorer LeBron James makes 76ers debut following LA Lakers switch in NBA preseason, but Nets claim win.
Labour fends off Green party to win Holborn and St Pancras byelection
Victory by Sagal Abdi-Wali in north London seat will reassure Andy Burnham in high-stakes battle for left of British politicsHolborn and St Pancras byelection – live updatesLabour has seen off the Greens to win the Hol…
OpenAI projected to bring in $20bn less in revenue than expected
Questions raised over AI growth as ChatGPT maker forecasts this year’s revenue at $50bn, way below the $70bn signalled beforeBusiness live – latest updatesOpenAI has revealed that it is making about $20bn less in pro…
US ICE releases Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh from custody

Award-winning filmmaker, detained last month, is released on bond with next hearing set for October 27, campaign says.