OpenAI, Anthropic scientists ask U.S. for tools to pace AI development

More than 1,000 employees at America’s leading AI companies, including senior staff members and some co-founders at OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind, signed a statement asking the U.S. government to help support international efforts to “deliberately pace” cutting-edge automated AI development. Highlighting recent comments from the world’s most advanced AI companies that AI systems may…

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World Cup: Uefa furious at Fifa plan for private investment in tournament

European football’s governing body Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham have criticised proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup. Fifa – the sport’s global governing body – said it intends to expand “football development funding” to more than $10bn (£7.5bn) and invite third-party investment in a new venture….

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10 baby names inspired by Norse mythology

Eir is the Norse goddess associated with healing and medicine. Her name represents compassion, wellness and hope, offering a gentle yet meaningful choice for parents who wish to celebrate qualities of kindness, care and resilience. From the wisdom of Odin to the beauty of Freya and the resilience of Vidar, Norse mythology offers names filled…

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