AI Development Slowdown, Gulf States Postpone Iran Talks, Republican Midterm Strategy

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AI Development Slowdown, Gulf States Postpone Iran Talks, Republican Midterm Strategy

AI Development Slowdown, Gulf States Postpone Iran Talks, Republican Midterm Strategy

Sep 14, 202613m
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Leaders of some of the biggest AI companies say it is time to slow the pace of development after a string of incidents in which their systems went off script, even as President Trump says the United States should not ease up in the race with China.Talks between Iran and Gulf Arab states aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz were postponed as Iran-backed Houthis expand their control near another major shipping route and attacks put more pressure on Saudi oil exports.President Trump’s promise to

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