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Europe bans use of personal data for targeted ads on Facebook, Instagram

The EU's data regulator has banned Facebook and Instagram from using personal data for targeted advertising without explicit consent from users. To make up for an anticipated drop in revenue, parent company Meta will be offering paid subscriptions for an ad-free service.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 2, 2023

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as US economy charges ahead

The US central bank maintains its pause on raising interest rates, while leaving the door open for future hikes, as inflation remains well above its 2 percent target. Also, 28 countries and the EU sign the "Bletchley Declaration" calling for international cooperation on ensuring AI safety. Plus the fate of…

France 24 · Nov 2, 2023

What to expect from AI Safety Summit today as science secretary warns of Terminator-style ‘loss of control’

As the prime minister heads to Bletchley Park — and prepares to meet Elon Musk — Michelle Donelan said losing control of AI would have the ‘gravest ramifications’

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Serbia to hold snap elections as president calls for country to be ‘united’

President Aleksandar Vucic announced December polls amid mounting political pressure from domestic critics and EU.

Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2023

Warning of ‘Brexit 2.0’ with UK in 'permanent state of uncertainty' after leaving EU

LEAVING the EU was not a “one-off shock” that businesses will be able to adjust to and the effects of "Brexit 2.0" are now being…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2023

Serbia’s president dissolves parliament and calls early election

Aleksandar Vučić’s party won last vote less than two years ago but has been under pressure over ties with Kosovo and shootings in May

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023

Actor and Sydney peace prize winner Nazanin Boniadi urges Australia to sanction key Iranian officials

Activist says regime officials such as Eisa Zarepour, who did his PhD at University of NSW, should be disempowered and de-platformed

The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2023

European Commission's chief tells Bosnia to unite in seeking EU membership

The European Commission chief urged Bosnia to “with one voice” if it wants to move forward in an effort to join the European Union after gaining candidate status last year

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

UK, US, EU and China sign declaration of AI’s ‘catastrophic’ danger

Bletchley summit communique does not agree to set up testing hub in UK, as some in government had hoped

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023

Serbia’s president dissolves parliament and sets date for early legislative vote – as it happened

Aleksandar Vučić sets election for 17 December as Europe and US keep close eye on region amid concerns between Serbia and Kosovo

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023