If you’re among the millions of people who have downloaded DeepSeek, the free new chatbot from China powered by artificial intelligence, know this: The answers it gives you will largely reflect the worldview of the Chinese Communist Party.Since the tool made its debut this month, rattling stock markets and more established tech giants like Nvidia, researchers testing its capabilities have found that the answers it gives not only spread Chinese propaganda but also parrot disinformation campaigns that China has used to undercut its critics around the world.In one instance, the chatbot misstated remarks by former President Jimmy Carter that Chinese…
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Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the EU economy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.The writers are president of the European Central Bank and president of the European CommissionRemaining competitive is fundamental for Europe’s future. We need faster economic growth and higher productivity to protect the quality of life for Europeans — from their jobs and incomes to their security and welfare. That is why Europe must act. Our competitiveness is at risk. While a global revolution in artificial intelligence unfolds, the EU could find itself on the sidelines. Our traditional manufacturing champions are losing global market…
Credit: Defense Visual Information Distribution Service President Donald Trump signed an executive order to direct the federal government to promote school choice for families nationwide. The order cited the most recent test score data showing that the nation’s students have not recovered from pandemic-era school closures as a reason for promoting schooling options for families. “When our public education system fails such a large segment of society, it hinders our national competitiveness and devastates families and communities,” the executive order reads. “For this reason, more than a dozen states have enacted universal K-12 scholarship programs, allowing families – rather than…
Amy Schumer has opened up about her experience using the popular Type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic, which also doubles as a weight loss drug.The actress revealed that being on the medication, along with having the “GD15 gene,” made it difficult for her to continue taking the drug.This comes almost two years after Amy Schumer called out celebrities for lying about using Ozempic despite looking considerably slimmer.Article continues below advertisementAmy Schumer Shares Why She Stopped Using OzempicIPA / MEGA”I have this gene, GDF15, which makes you extremely prone to nausea, which is why I was so sick during my pregnancy,” she…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has drawn criticism in Israel for not having sealed a hostage deal earlier in the war after the security failure that enabled Hamas-led militants to burst across the border and storm nearby Israeli communities. But there has also been opposition to the current deal, which some critics in Israel have said leaves the fate of most of the hostages in the balance and Hamas still standing as Gaza’s dominant entity. Hamas, which Israel has vowed to obliterate, retains a strong presence in Gaza despite more than 15 months of heavy bombardment from the Middle East’s most…
Defending champions Real Madrid face the team they replaced as holders, Man City, following the draw for the playoff stage of the Champions League in Switzerland.Spanish giants Real Madrid have been drawn against English champions Manchester City, pitting the last two winners of the Champions League against each other in a blockbuster two-leg playoff following the draw for the next round. The defending champions from Spain struggled in their early stages of this season’s competition finishing in 11th after Wednesday’s 3-1 win at Brest. City, who beat Inter Milan in the final the year before, had to come from behind…
A 40-year-old, future Hall of Fame starting pitcher is taking his talents north of the border. Max Scherzer signed with the Toronto Blue Jays Thursday on a one-year, $15.5 million contract, according to ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman was first to break the news. Scherzer was drawing interest from multiple clubs after a recent showcase in Florida. The Blue Jays were one of the attending teams, but reports indicate that Toronto had been courting the decorated starting pitcher for months. The 40-year-old, coming off a season in which he started just nine games for the Texas…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When Denise Nelsen stepped into the role of Smashburger CEO after an impressive career at Starbucks, it was clear she was bringing a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the fast-casual dining space. Initially, I couldn’t find much to uncover online about her transition or much about her — only announcements about her move from Starbucks to Smashburger. But as our conversation unfolded, her story revealed an interesting journey full of grit, passion, and vision that left a lasting impression.Related: Inside Potbelly’s Recipe for Fast Casual SuccessDenise’s rise from barista…
While researching Starbound, my new book on the realities of interstellar travel, I was often surprised by the bizarre, over-the-top spacecraft designs that scientists have proposed in well-regarded academic journals. The best-known of these is Project Orion (1957-1965), whose central idea was to propel an interstellar spacecraft by detonating a series of thermonuclear bombs behind it, giving the craft a succession of powerful kicks through space. Long after the project ended, Freeman Dyson, who worked on the project, said: “We really were a bit insane, thinking that all these things would work.” Amen. Plenty of other wild starship designs have……
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