Anthropic says AI systems moving towards building themselves
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic said on Thursday that AI systems are increasingly capable of building future versions of themselves, adding to mounting concerns about the dangers of the powerful technology.
Read moreBackpackers fret over Australian visa crackdown
Briton Johnny Gibbs has been in Australia for six months, surfing and working part-time -- like countless other young people drawn to the country's pristine beaches and laid-back way of life.
Read moreAsian stocks boosted by falling oil, yen weakens after BoJ rate hike
Asian stocks mostly rose on Friday in line with a rally on Wall Street as a tumble in oil prices eased inflation concerns, while the yen dropped against the dollar even after the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to a three-decade high.
Read morePakistan court blocks expulsion of Afghan medical college students
A Pakistan court blocked on Friday an order by the country's medical board for dozens of Afghans studying to be doctors to be expelled from colleges and universities and sent home.
Read moreAthletes 'can't take it any more' as Asian Games issues mount
The Asian Games in Japan were on Friday facing more accusations of poor organisation with a world champion gymnast "totally exhausted", the public drafted in to rescue stranded athletes and South Korea lodging a complaint about a Japanese warlord.
Read moreAllen lights up Bills' new stadium with 41-31 win over Lions
Josh Allen threw a perfect housewarming for Buffalo's brand new NFL stadium as the Bills comfortably beat the Detroit Lions 41-31 on Thursday.
Read moreBank of Japan hikes rates to 31-year high to battle inflation
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a more than 30-year high on Friday and said it would lift them further as it looks to counter inflation fuelled by surging energy prices and a weak yen.
Read moreAfghan medical students in Pakistan hope court stops college expulsions
Dozens of Afghans studying to be doctors in Pakistan hope a court hearing on Friday will overturn an order by the country's medical board for them to be expelled from colleges and universities and sent home.
Read moreAI doomsday warnings unlikely to slow IPOs but questions linger
Anthropic is expected to beat rival OpenAI to the public markets with a blockbuster IPO later this year despite recent doomsday warnings, but questions remain about their business models and whether regulators should step in.
Read moreICC eyes China in bid to expand cricket
China is emerging as a key target for growth as the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeks new fans worldwide, its chief executive says.
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