Author: DispatchTimes News Desk

China has rejected a call to curb its artificial intelligence capabilities, after the chief executive of US company Anthropic warned that a Chinese lead in AI would pose a serious danger to America and the wider world. Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei urged the United States to maintain restrictions on the sale of cutting-edge AI chips and chipmaking equipment to China, arguing that the measures were needed to preserve America’s advantage. Responding to a question about Mr Amodei’s essay, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said countries should co-operate on artificial intelligence rather than intensify competition. “Fearmongering, confrontation and vicious…

Amazon has suspended operations with 21 Air after one of the carrier’s Boeing 767 cargo planes overshot a runway at Miami International Airport, killing five people. The aircraft travelled about 1,300ft beyond the end of the runway on September 6 before striking a van carrying workers for an aircraft cleaning company. Five people in the van died and five others were injured. Amazon spokeswoman Kelly Nantel said the company had paused its work with 21 Air, which operated Flight 7598, after reviewing the circumstances surrounding the crash. “After the tragic incident last weekend, we’ve spent time supporting the investigation and…

Jack Shepherd has been jailed for 20 months after assaulting his girlfriend with barbecue tongs and repeatedly punching her at a shared house in west London. The 39-year-old appeared by video link from HMP Swaleside in Kent, having pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and damaging property. Isleworth Crown Court was told he remains a danger to the public, particularly women. Judge Martin Edmunds KC said Shepherd’s offending had taken place while he was on licence and applied the dangerousness test, allowing supervision to continue after his prison sentence ends. Shepherd moved into the Southall…

US Representative Greg Casar has discussed efforts to regulate artificial intelligence in an interview with NPR journalist Leila Fadel. The Texas Democrat spoke about his approach to AI regulation, though no further details of the proposed measures were provided.

The BIS has said momentum in global markets linked to artificial intelligence is showing signs of vulnerability, raising concerns over the durability of the recent surge. The assessment focuses on the growing reliance on artificial intelligence within global financial markets, although no further details were provided.

Pressure on Michael Carrick is intensifying after Manchester United failed to beat 10-man Manchester City in a 1-0 derby defeat at Old Trafford, Gary Neville has warned. United were unable to make their numerical advantage count after Phil Foden was sent off early in the first half. Erling Haaland’s controversial winner proved decisive, despite an admission from Pro Ref that the goal should have been reviewed by the video assistant referee. The refereeing body said it had contacted Manchester United to acknowledge an “error of judgment”, adding that VAR “should have recommended an on-field review”. Enzo Fernandez, who was in…

Atlanta and much of North Georgia are facing another week of intense heat, with temperatures expected to reach 96-97°F (36-36°C) in the hottest areas on Monday, 14 September. Monday is forecast to be the warmest day of the week, with readings near 90°F (32°C) in the mountains. High humidity could make it feel around five degrees hotter during the afternoon. Atlanta began the day at 73°F (23°C), extending a run of unusually mild mornings in which temperatures have stayed above 70°F (21°C). Atlanta weather forecast: when will it cool down? There is little relief in sight during the afternoons, with…

Anthony Albanese’s 2012 speech in which he quoted a fictional US president has prompted fresh speculation about which imaginary leaders might perform well in modern opinion polls. Philip Cooney, of Wentworth Falls, recalled the then-transport minister’s reference to Andrew Shepherd, the president played by Michael Douglas in the film The American President, during an address to the National Press Club. “Which other fictional presidents and PMs might do well in today’s opinion polls?” Cooney asked. Albanese avoided censure from the then-prime minister, Julia Gillard, who was said to be fond of Douglas and noted that he was “married to a…

Sweden election results have left the country facing prolonged political uncertainty, with the left-wing opposition holding a narrow lead over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s right-wing alliance as counting continued. With 95% of the vote counted, the four opposition parties were three seats ahead in the 349-member parliament. However, some ballots are not expected to be counted until Wednesday, leaving the final balance uncertain. Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson and Mr Kristersson have both said they will explore coalition options. Neither side appears able to secure a majority without making significant concessions to other parties. Andersson, a strong supporter of Sweden’s…

Spencer Matthews has revealed he has been sleeping in the spare room since the birth of his fourth child with Vogue Williams, saying the arrangement has left the couple feeling “a bit lonely”. The couple welcomed their son Remy earlier this month and are also parents to Theodore, eight, Gigi, six, and Otto, four. Speaking on his friend Jamie Laing’s Newly Parents podcast nine days after Remy’s birth, Matthews described the difficulties of adjusting to life with four young children while the family is living in a rental property during building work. “I’m not complaining, but we are in that…