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US scrutinizes Chinese AI for ideological bias, memo shows
US memo says Chinese AI models align with Beijing's talking pointsMemo says Chinese models show increased censorship with each iterationAI bias a concern beyond China, as seen with Musk's GrokUS State Dept source says findings may be made publicBy Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuter...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
CORRECTED-US scrutinizes Chinese AI for ideological bias, memo shows
US memo says Chinese AI models align with Beijing's talking pointsMemo says Chinese models show increased censorship with each iterationAI bias a concern beyond China, as seen with Musk's GrokUS State Dept source says findings may be made publicBy Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuter...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Trump sells shift from 'aid to trade' in White House meeting with African leaders
Trump meeting focused on trade, economyVisiting countries have abundant natural resourcesAfrican politicians in 2018 called Trump racistBy Nandita Bose, Andrea Shalal and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump told leaders from five African nations on Wednesday that he w...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
WRAPUP 1-Tennis-Djokovic sets up Sinner showdown, Swiatek reaches first Wimbledon semi-final
Djokovic battles past Italian Cobolli in four setsNow two victories from record 25th Grand Slam titleSwiatek beats Russian Samsonova in straight setsEighth-seeded Pole now meets unseeded Swiss Bencic By Martyn HermanLONDON, July 9 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic's pursuit of yet more career mileston...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
CORRECTED-Italian police arrest Chinese national wanted by FBI for alleged industrial espionage
MILAN, July 7 (Reuters) - Italian police have arrested a 33-year-old Chinese man who is wanted by the U.S. authorities over alleged industrial espionage which targeted projects including efforts to develop a COVID vaccine, legal and judicial sources said on Monday.The man, identified as Xu Zewei fro...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Precise flood modeling, clear communication vital to reducing losses, says Previsico CEO
By Mia MacGregorJuly 9 - (The Insurer) - Improved communication and more precise flood modeling are critical to mitigating losses caused by disasters like the recent Texas floods, which claimed more than 100 lives, according to Jonathan Jackson, CEO of UK-based flood forecasting startup Previsico.“T...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
CORRECTED-Chinese man held in Italy on US warrant claims mistaken identity
MILAN, July 8 (Reuters) - A Chinese man arrested in Italy on a U.S. warrant over alleged industrial espionage has opposed extradition, claiming he is a victim of mistaken identity, his lawyer said on Tuesday.Xu Zewei, a 33-year-old IT manager at a Shanghai company, appeared on Tuesday before an appe...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
More than 2,000 senior employees expected to depart from NASA, Politico reports
July 9 (Reuters) - Around 2,145 senior-ranking employees at the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Adminstration are set to leave under a push to shed staff, Politico reported on Wednesday citing documents obtained by the news outlet. Most employees leaving are in GS-13 to GS-15 positions, sen...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Tensions rise as Brazil summons US envoy over remarks on Bolsonaro
By Ricardo Brito BRASILIA, July 9 (Reuters) - Tensions between the United States and Brazil intensified on Wednesday after Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the U.S. embassy's chargé d'affaires over a statement defending former Brazilian leader Jair Bol...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Chinese state-sponsored contract hacker arrested in Italy at US request, DOJ says
Xu Zewei arrested in Italy last week at US requestUS wants him extradited, alleges he is part of group tied to Chinese governmentXu's lawyer says he is victim of mistaken identityChina denies involvementBy Kanishka Singh, Jasper WardWASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice s...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Cyber MGA Trivora adds Lipps as distribution and underwriting director
By Michael LoneyJuly 9 - (The Insurer) - Cyber MGA Trivora Insurance has hired Amanda Lipps as director of distribution and underwriting – cyber.Lipps has 18 years of experience driving growth across underwriting, distribution strategy and carrier partnerships.She most recently was vice president of...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
US Supreme Court declines to let Florida enforce immigration crackdown
Florida criminalizes entry by immigrants in US illegallyJudge blocked Florida law as likely unconstitutionalBy John KruzelWASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court maintained on Wednesday a judicial block on a Republican-crafted Florida law that makes it a crime for immigrants in the Uni...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
REFILE-French competition authority to investigate Meta's online advertising practices
PARIS, July 9 (Reuters) - The French competition authority said on Wednesday it had informed Meta Platforms META.O that the Facebook owner was accused of abusing its dominant position in the online advertising sector."(...) An objection has been notified to (...) Meta," the authority said in...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
TREASURIES-US yields drop after strong 10-year auction
Treasury sees strong demand for $39 bln 10-year note saleInvestors focused on Trump tariff announcementsFed minutes show few policymakers support cut this monthBy Karen Brettell July 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields fell on Wednesday after the Treasury saw strong demand for a $39 billion sale o...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Victor names Damico president of Torrent Technologies as Tobin retires
By Michael LoneyJuly 9 - (The Insurer) - Marsh managing general underwriter Victor Insurance has appointed Mark Damico as president and chief operating officer of its flood insurance technology and services business Torrent Technologies.Damico’s appointment is effective July 31. He will succeed Kevi...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Microsoft racks up over $500 million in AI savings while slashing jobs, Bloomberg News reports
July 9 (Reuters) - Microsoft MSFT.O saved more than $500 million in its call centers alone last year by using artificial intelligence, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. The tech giant last week announced plans to lay off nearly 4% of its workforce as it looks to rein in costs amid hefty investme...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
X removes posts by Musk chatbot Grok after antisemitism complaints
July 8 (Reuters) - Social media posts on the X account of the Grok chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI were removed on Tuesday after complaints from X users and the Anti-Defamation League that Grok produced content with antisemitic tropes and praise for Adolf Hitler.Issues of political bias...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
CORRECTED-Rubio says US imposing sanctions on UN expert over Israel efforts
July 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said he is imposing sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the United Nations' special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, over her efforts to have the International Criminal Court take action against U...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
US Senate votes to confirm Republic CEO to head Federal Aviation Administration
July 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Wednesday voted 53 to 43 approve Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford to head the Federal Aviation Administration.Bedford, the head of the regional air carrier nominated by President Donald Trump and approved for a five-year-term, will oversee $12.5 billion in fundin...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
