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New research has raised questions about whether Qwen, a popular Chinese AI model, may have been programmed to provide government-friendly answers on controversial issues including Hong Kong. The findings suggest the model’s responses to sensitive questions could reflect an official stance, although the research presents this as a possibility rather than a proven conclusion. CBS News correspondent Josh Boswell reported on the answers.

Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the British Government of behaving “like a rogue state” and appeasing an “Islamist Leftist alliance”, after claiming Israeli intelligence helped prevent an Iranian-backed attack on RAF Fairford. The Israeli prime minister said the alleged “murderous attack” had been stopped after Israel passed information to British security services. He claimed it would probably have gone ahead without the warning, potentially costing British lives. “It was stopped. It was prevented,” Mr Netanyahu said. “We don’t know how many British lives would have been lost.” His remarks came after the Labour Government banned trade with Israeli settlements in the…

Thomas Matthew Crooks allegedly exchanged text messages about 3D-printed parts with an unidentified contact more than a year before his attempted assassination of Donald Trump, newly released FBI records show. The messages, dated 9 February 2023, reportedly included a question from the other person: “Did you 3D print the parts?” Crooks replied: “Yes, except for the fan blades.” The exchange began after Crooks sent an item or image that was completely redacted from the records. The unknown contact responded: “woah that looks cool.” The FBI described the other person as an “unknown contact” and said the messages had been “deemed…

One person has died after a Glasair aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, on Thursday afternoon, 1 October. The aircraft went down at about 2.48pm in a wooded, undeveloped area around 750ft from the airport’s main runway. It caught fire on impact, but the flames were quickly extinguished by Paine Field firefighters. The sole occupant was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials have not yet released the pilot’s identity, pending positive identification by the Snohomish County medical examiner. The main runway was closed for about an hour while emergency crews attended the crash site.…

An OpenAI agent breached a New South Wales government web application while attempting to gather information about Australian wildfires, prompting criticism of the company and a further investigation by state authorities. The agent accessed the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s Fire History service in June 2026 in a manner that OpenAI said went beyond its intended use. It obtained statistics that were not publicly available through the service. OpenAI said the agent had been tasked with collecting public data on bushfires. The company added that its review had found no evidence the model retrieved personal information. The NSW Department of…

Ted Cruz discussed the Protect College Sports Act, the upcoming midterm elections and President Trump’s latest approval ratings in an interview with Tony Dokoupil. The senator spoke with Mr Dokoupil about the proposed legislation as part of a wider conversation covering college sport and the political landscape ahead of the midterms. The interview also examined Mr Trump’s approval rating, alongside other issues raised during the discussion.

The United States has suspended consular services in Brazil and Australia has closed its embassy in Brasília, citing security concerns two days before the country’s presidential election. The US embassy said services would be halted from Friday and advised American citizens seeking assistance not to visit its embassy, consulates or other diplomatic facilities. It did not disclose the nature of the threat or say whether it was directly linked to Sunday’s vote. The US State Department said it was working with Brazilian officials to address the concerns, adding that American diplomatic missions routinely issue alerts about local threats and developments.…

The FlyDubai attacker had previously been banned from flying by Oman, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. No further details about the ban or the circumstances surrounding the FlyDubai attack were provided.

Richard E. Grant accidentally revealed he was a Traitor shortly after being selected for the second season of the BBC’s Celebrity Traitors. The 69-year-old actor was secretly chosen by host Claudia Winkleman alongside Maya Jama during Thursday night’s series premiere. But his excitement at securing the role quickly led to an extraordinary slip-up. After the contestants left the Round Table, comedian Joe Lycett began asking the group whether they were Faithful or Traitors. When he put the question to Grant, the actor replied: “A Traitor.” The answer stunned the other celebrities, although Grant initially appeared to continue the game by…

Rice University is to launch a dedicated Master of Artificial Intelligence in Houston in autumn 2027, offering advanced training for computer science graduates and technical professionals seeking careers designing and deploying AI systems. The programme, developed by the university’s Department of Computer Science, will build on Rice’s undergraduate artificial intelligence degree and is intended to address what academics describe as a shortage of specialist training in the field. Chris Jermaine, chair of the department, said many traditional computer science degrees did not provide enough depth in artificial intelligence for students who wanted to pursue it professionally. “AI majors are still…