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Mark Zuckerberg Says AI's Biggest Danger Isn't Rogue Models. It's Too Much Power In One Place.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said putting powerful AI into more people's hands, rather than concentrating it with governments or a handful of companies, offers the best path toward keeping the technology under human control.

International Business Times · Aug 10

Berkshire Hathaway's Stock Jumps As Earnings Climb And Its CEO Resumes Large Investments

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel has begun deploying the holding's massive cash pile, accumulated during the latter years of Warren Buffet's tenure as head of the company.

International Business Times · Aug 10

Ukraine Targets Another Russian Refinery As Part Of Its Deadliest Attack In Years

A new Ukrainian drone strike against Russia became the deadliest in more than two years, killing 13 people.

International Business Times · Aug 10

BofA's Bullishness Gauge Hits Highest Level Since 2021. Its Chief Investment Strategists Says It's a Warning Sign

Bank of America chief investment strategist Michael Hartnett recommended that investors reduce exposure to risk assets or shift allocations toward more defensive investments, longer-duration assets and the U.S. dollar.

International Business Times · Aug 10

'Hitler Was a Left-Wing Socialist': Elon Musk Labeled a 'Moron' Over Egregious Historical Claim

Tech billionaire Elon Musk faces intense backlash after claiming Hitler was a left-wing socialist, prompting critics on social media to label him a moron over his historical revisionism.

International Business Times · Aug 9

No Direct US-Iran Talks Now. Middle East Peace Missives Take Back Channel Route

Tehran's top diplomat also said even if Iran strikes a deal with Oman to secure a trade route through the contentious Strait of Hormuz, that wouldn't ensure peace. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated that IRGC's demands should be met by the Washington to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times · Aug 9

AI Creates 16 Brand-New Viral Genomes Never Seen in Nature, Scientists Call It a Turning Point

A Science study shows generative AI can move beyond analysing DNA to designing complete viral genomes, raising new questions about biological design and biosecurity.

International Business Times · Aug 9

Netanyahu Snubs Gaza Peace Plan. Bibi Risks Fury Of Trump To Shore Up Voter Base In Israeli Polls

Netanyahu said in a cabinet meeting that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is "genuinely disarmed." Though the stress was on Hamas giving up all of its weapons before any pull-back, analysts say the move was more of a symbolic statement to boost his electoral fortunes. This is Israel's…

International Business Times · Aug 9

Has Donald Trump's Invasion of Greenland Already Begun? Expert Outrage at Unauthorized Oil Drilling

As a Trump-linked energy firm moves heavy machinery into the Arctic without permission, global leaders fear the US president's threats to annex Greenland are shifting from rhetoric to reality.

International Business Times · Aug 9

Pentagon SOS To Defense Industry. Dwindling US Ammunition Stocks Are Real.

President Trump privately confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David last week over the issue. Trump was miffed after learning that U.S. missile stockpiles had been depleted far more severely than he had believed.

International Business Times · Aug 9