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Microsoft's Brad Smith calls for 'real and effective' AI safety standards

Microsoft's Brad Smith calls for 'real and effective' AI safety standards

Microsoft president Brad Smith warned Tuesday that industry and governments must "act with urgency" to create "real and effective safety standards" to contain the risks linked to artificial intelligence.

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Real Madrid's Mourinho has 'trust' in referees despite complaints

Real Madrid's Mourinho has 'trust' in referees despite complaints

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Tuesday he has faith in officiating in Spain and in Europe despite his heavy criticisms of them this season.

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Anthropic warns of AI 'worms' spreading across smart gadgets

Anthropic warns of AI 'worms' spreading across smart gadgets

Small artificial intelligence models may be only months away from being able to behave like a computer worm, copying themselves from one internet-connected gadget to the next without human help, AI giant Anthropic said.

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Mendis, Shanaka star in Sri Lanka consolation T20I win

Mendis, Shanaka star in Sri Lanka consolation T20I win

Kusal Mendis knocked a solid half century and medium pacer Dasun Shanaka grabbed three wickets as Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third and final Twenty20 international on Tuesday.

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Iraola backs Barcola, Wirtz to come good for Liverpool

Iraola backs Barcola, Wirtz to come good for Liverpool

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has backed big-money signings Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola to come good despite an underwhelming start to their careers at Anfield.

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Pope Leo in Rome hospital for lung operation

Pope Leo in Rome hospital for lung operation

Pope Leo XIV entered a Rome hospital smiling and waving Tuesday ahead of surgery to remove a nodule on his lung.

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EU watchdog says smart glasses must give 'clear warnings' when recording

EU watchdog says smart glasses must give 'clear warnings' when recording

The European Union's central data regulator on Tuesday said smart glasses should give "clear warnings" when they are recording, after a public outcry in recent months over secretly filmed footage of girls and women.

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France roiled by marches in support of protesting students

France roiled by marches in support of protesting students

Thousands of demonstrators marched through Paris and other French cities Tuesday in support of protesting high school students, and against what many participants denounced as police violence against the student movement.

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Emery urges Villa to make most of reduced home comfort

Emery urges Villa to make most of reduced home comfort

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery wants his side to get back to winning ways on home turf when they face Fenerbahce in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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Goldman Sachs profits jump as CEO says no plans to exit

Goldman Sachs profits jump as CEO says no plans to exit

Goldman Sachs reported higher third-quarter profit on Tuesday, sending shares higher as CEO David Solomon said there was no plans for a leadership transition.

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