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Self-regulation for AI companies, modelled on the framework created under Franklin D Roosevelt, has been proposed as an alternative to both minimal oversight and direct government control of the industry. The argument draws on Roosevelt’s response to the financial crisis of the 1930s. Although the president was sharply critical of the banking industry, he rejected calls to nationalise the financial system and instead backed a structure combining public supervision with private-sector expertise. The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 established a framework for self-regulatory organisations. These bodies took the lead in setting standards, monitoring conduct, enforcing rules and penalising wrongdoing, while…

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Glastonbury 2027 tickets sold out within 42 minutes of going on sale, after hundreds of thousands of fans rushed to secure places at next year’s festival. The tickets were released at 9am on Sunday, but some hopefuls received messages confirming the event was sold out by 9.42am. The festival will take place from June 23 to 27. The sale followed the introduction of a new queuing system intended to make the process fairer. Each registered attendee was given one place in the queue after completing a CAPTCHA test and entering a unique registration number. The changes were designed to prevent…

Manchester United have been urged to sign Manchester City youngster Nico O’Reilly, with former player Quinton Fortune identifying the versatile defender as a potential solution to the club’s lack of depth at left-back. O’Reilly, 21, has developed into an increasingly dependable option for City after moving from midfield into a full-back role. His performances have shown he can cope with the demands of regular Premier League football despite playing in a position that was not originally his natural one. Quinton Fortune backs Nico O’Reilly for Manchester United Fortune believes O’Reilly’s ability to operate in several positions could make him particularly…

Kalyn Ponga avoided being sent to the sin bin after making a high hit on Roosters player Victor Radley. The challenge left Ponga fortunate to escape the temporary dismissal.

Chef Sanjay Gour has revealed the Indian restaurant dishes he would avoid ordering, warning diners to be wary of neon-red chicken tikka, poorly prepared biryani and menus offering every curry with a choice of meat or seafood. Gour, co-founder of south London modern Indian restaurant KOKUM, said the appearance of a dish and the way a menu is constructed could offer clues about the freshness and care behind the cooking. The chef, who grew up in Mumbai and worked at Michelin-starred restaurants including Murano by Angela Hartnett, said he was particularly cautious about restaurants with extremely extensive menus. Indian restaurant…

Mark Lamb, a Republican candidate for Congress in Arizona, is facing accusations of sexual misconduct and racist remarks dating from his time as sheriff of Pinal County. The controversy is turning voters away from Mr Lamb and giving Democrats an opportunity in the heavily Republican seat. Mr Lamb previously appeared before the House Homeland Security Committee in Washington DC as Pinal County sheriff, testifying on 28 February 2023.

Backpacker visa crackdown plans by the Albanese Government could leave regional pubs across Western Australia struggling to find staff, the state’s tourism industry has warned. The proposed measures would cap longer stays for backpackers and target people who overstay their visas. Tourism businesses fear the changes could significantly reduce the workforce available in regional holiday areas. Industry representatives say the impact could be felt particularly by regional pubs, which rely on backpackers to fill jobs during the tourism season.

Cornell University’s president has acknowledged concerns over how allegations of gang rape in 2024 were handled, saying the Ivy League institution “must do better”. Michael Kotlikoff, who was interim president of Cornell at the time, made the comments in a video statement released by the university. The allegations remain unproven, while the statement focuses on the university’s handling of the case and the concerns raised about its response.

Japan’s prime minister has protested to the United States after a US Marine was arrested in connection with a murder in Okinawa. The intervention follows the arrest of the serviceman, with the Japanese government raising the case with Washington.