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Should we be afraid of artificial intelligence?

The apocalyptic idea of computer-run robots turning against the human race and taking over the planet is not something we should dismiss, but for now we should be celebrating and embracing the positive side of artificial intelligence (AI). That's the view of Professor Anthony Elliott, the author of a new…

France 24 · May 23, 2022

The Standard View: Time for vigilance, not panic on Monkeypox

A rising number of cases, advice to self-isolate — it is all starting to sound eerily familiar. But monkeypox, though potentially dangerous and unsightly, is not yet Covid-19 in March 2020.

Evening Standard · May 23, 2022

Prof Devi Sridhar reassures Scots monkeypox is NOT like Covid - here's why

TOP public health expert Professor Devi Sridhar has offered some advice to people feeling concerned about the monkeypox case confirmed in Scotland…

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2022

UK report into Downing Street lockdown parties "not very far off" - PM Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said a report by a senior civil servant into COVID-19 lockdown rule breaches in his Downing Street offices was due to be published soon, and rejected criticism the inquiry was not independent.

Reuters · May 23, 2022

What was missing from Sue Gray’s ‘update’ on the Partygate scandal?

Civil servant wrote in January that she was ‘extremely limited in what I can say’ because of Metropolitan Police investigation, which has since concluded, freeing her full report for release

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022

First monkeypox signs and will there be a lockdown as high-risk people advised to isolate

Cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in over 12 countries and those who are at high-risk of catching the virus from a close contact have been advised to isolate

Daily Mirror · May 23, 2022

Pfizer/BioNTech say 3 COVID shots elicit good response in children under 5

Drugmakers Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE said on Monday that three doses of their COVID-19 vaccine generated a strong immune response in children under age 5 and was safe and well-tolerated in their clinical trial.

Reuters · May 23, 2022

Monkeypox outbreak is not as serious as Covid, says minister

Monkeypox is not a “repeat of” Covid-19, a Government minister has said.

Evening Standard · May 23, 2022

No10 ‘made the first move’ over Sue Gray meeting with Boris Johnson

The crunch partygate report is expected to drop this week

Evening Standard · May 23, 2022

RHS Chelsea Flower Show: The Queen is hoped to be among royal visitors today as show returns to May timing

The Chelsea Flower Show returned to its traditional May slot today after the mayhem of the Covid pandemic.

Evening Standard · May 23, 2022