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A single AI czar would not be enough to oversee the fast-growing technology, a commentary has argued, calling instead for the creation of a fully staffed US Department of AI with the power to enforce safety and accountability rules. The proposal comes as fears about rogue AI systems and declining public and investor confidence intensify. The administration has signalled that it is considering appointing an AI czar, with President suggesting Jay Clayton could be suitable for the role. But the commentary argues that one official would lack the manpower and authority required to monitor an industry whose fortunes are increasingly…

Michael Strahan was spotted in New York City earlier this week, walking through the city and looking back towards the camera. The television personality was pictured holding a cup of coffee as he made his way through the Big Apple. The images also form a spot-the-difference challenge, with three minor changes between the photographs.

The Golden State Valkyries have reached the WNBA semi-finals for the first time after overturning a 16-point deficit to beat the Dallas Wings 77-73 in a decisive Game 3 at Chase Center. Gabby Williams led the comeback with 19 points, scoring 17 after half-time, while Tiffany Hayes added 18. Veronica Burton contributed 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists as the Valkyries secured the first play-off series victory in franchise history. Dallas appeared in control after opening up a sizeable second-half advantage, but Golden State gradually fought its way back into the contest. The Valkyries levelled the game at 65-65…

A Newcastle crash that struck spectators gathered to see the Knights leave for the NRL grand final has left 10 people injured, including three young girls. A five-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man are in a critical condition. The collision happened on Newcastle Link Road at about 9.30am on Saturday, shortly after the team bus carrying the Newcastle Knights departed for Sydney. Thousands of supporters had lined the route, many wearing red, white and blue jerseys and carrying flags and hand-made signs. Families had gathered along the roadside in the hope of seeing the players and coach on their journey…

The man accused of trying to seize control of a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has been identified as 29-year-old Omani national Hamam Al Hammami. Al Hammami allegedly attacked the captain with a knife or axe while the aircraft was cruising on Wednesday, prompting passengers and crew to intervene as the plane plunged thousands of feet. He was arrested in Saudi Arabia and later transferred to the United Arab Emirates, where sources close to the investigation said he was co-operating with authorities. The aircraft, carrying 182 people, issued an emergency squawk code before making a U-turn and landing…

Donald Trump has said the United States will send a $90 payment to more than 20 million Medicare enrollees. The announcement concerns people enrolled in the US Medicare programme, with no further details about the payments provided.

Eminem and Kid Rock are reuniting for a new collaboration, despite their contrasting political views. The Michigan musicians will appear together on “7 Sins”, a track from Kid Rock’s forthcoming faith-focused album, Halfway 2 Jesus. The song was listed among the album’s tracks this week, prompting questions from some fans about whether Eminem’s involvement was genuine. A representative for the “Lose Yourself” rapper has confirmed that he does appear on the recording. Eminem and Kid Rock collaboration addresses political differences The full song has not yet been released, but Kid Rock has indicated that its subject will include the pair’s…

A small tornado swept through Ulladulla on the New South Wales South Coast on Saturday, bringing down trees and damaging buildings as severe thunderstorms moved across the state. Wishaya La Spina was in her car with her baby when she saw the tornado pass at about 1pm. She said the weather had initially been stormy but intensified suddenly. “It was already storming, but nothing too severe. Then the wind just started to pick up and the next minute we spotted that little tornado,” she said. La Spina filmed the event on her phone while deciding whether it was safer to…

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A TV reporter and cameraman were struck by an out-of-control SUV during a live broadcast in Monterrey, Mexico, after a vehicle skidded across a rain-soaked road towards them. Alma de la Rosa Flores was reporting for Gamavisión Noticias beside Morones Prieto Avenue in Nuevo León on Friday morning when the crash happened. She and cameraman Cristo Martínez had been covering the dangers posed by the road after a landslide. The crew had also been reporting on an earlier accident involving a motorcyclist who had collided with a tree in the Nuevo Repueblo neighbourhood following heavy rain. Live footage showed Flores…