Bernie Sanders, labor leaders warn of AI risks for workers
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and the leaders of several major labor unions warned Thursday about the risks AI poses to workers amid concerns about the technology’s ability to replace jobs. Sanders, who is pushing for a moratorium on data center construction, argued that AI could displace both blue-collar and white-collar workers. “How the hell do…
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SEN BERNIE SANDERS: Artificial intelligence is coming for the working class. We must fight back
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the most transformational technology in the history of the world—and will have a profound impact on the life of every man, woman, and child in our country. And, if you’re currently in the workforce, there’s a good chance it will take your job.Recently, I took a trip in a self-driving Waymo car in San Francisco. There was no one behind the wheel. Waymo is already operating in 10 major cities and, along with other driverless car companies, intends to expand rapidly....
Iran envoy: Criminal US-Israeli war symbol of misuse of advanced tech against humanity
The Iranian representative to the UN Commission on Population and Development says the recent US-Israel act of aggression against the Islamic Republic reflects misuse of advanced technology against mankind.
Val Kilmer Resurrected by AI: ‘As Deep as the Grave’ Trailer Brings Late Actor Back to the Big Screen (EXCLUSIVE)
The filmmakers behind “As Deep as the Grave” have debuted the trailer for the upcoming historical drama, giving viewers a first look at the AI technology that was used to create Val Kilmer’s performance. Kilmer, who died in 2025 after battling throat cancer, was cast as Father Fintan, a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist, […]
House to vote on aviation safety bill after deadly DC midair crash
House lawmakers are set to vote Tuesday on an aviation safety bill aimed at preventing another deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C.The legislation, known as the ALERT Act, would require aircraft operating in busy or controlled airspace to use systems that help pilots track nearby planes and helicopters more precisely — a capability federal safety officials have long said could prevent catastrophic collisions.The measure would also require new collision-prevention technology across much...
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi meets with chairmen of leading Chinese companies
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met with chairmen of leading Chinese companies across key priority sectors, including energy, petrochemicals, sovereign investment, advanced technology, renewable energy and electronics.The meetings focused on further strengthening the UAE-China comprehensive strategic partnership, and exploring new avenues for advancing economic and development cooperation between the two countries.Get updated faster and for FREE: Dow...
EU to cut funding for Chinese inverters, as quiet offensive replaces grandstanding
At a top-level meeting of her 26 department chiefs in March, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen quietly approved a plan to stop EU funds from going to clean technology projects containing Chinese inverters. Inverters are the essential power electronics at the heart of solar and wind systems. Industry groups estimate that Chinese companies led by Huawei Technologies control more than 220 gigawatts of Europe’s installed solar capacity via the devices. The commission wants to...
Italy suspends defence agreement with Israel
InternationalMust ReadItaly suspends defence agreement with IsraelBy AFP -Apr 14, 2026Rome: Italy has suspended its defence agreement with Israel, which involves the exchange of military equipment and technology research, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and diplomatic sources said Tuesday. “In view of the current situation, the government has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of the defence agreement with Israel,” Meloni said on the sidelines of an event in Verona, according to Italian news...
New drones are giving Ukraine a battlefield advantage and ravaging Russia’s oil industry
Ukraine’s constant innovation in drone technology is giving its military an edge on the battlefield, dealing major blows to Russia’s army and economy. While Russia invaded Ukraine four years ago with superior numbers, that advantage has since been neutralized by Western aid and the emergence of new drones, which now account for the vast majority of casualties. Both sides have scrambled to deploy upgraded versions, but Ukraine appears to be innovating faster and has recently gained...
Italy suspends defence agreement with Israel
InternationalMust ReadItaly suspends defence agreement with IsraelBy AFP -Apr 14, 2026Rome: Italy has suspended its defence agreement with Israel, which involves the exchange of military equipment and technology research, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and diplomatic sources said Tuesday. “In view of the current situation, the government has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of the defence agreement with Israel,” Meloni said on the sidelines of an event in Verona, according to Italian news...
I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. Here’s what I had to unlearn to build a $1 billion business
Family-business instincts are invaluable — until they become limiting. They teach resilience, loyalty, pragmatism, and financial discipline. But they do not necessarily teach you how to scale leadership beyond yourself, build for global markets, or invest aggressively ahead of returns. This is further amplified in Switzerland, where there is a cultural bias to stay humble and focus on what’s realistic. These are clear strengths. Yet global technology markets often reward – and require – a differ...
Ukraine can play useful role in Strait of Hormuz, Britain says
KYIV: Ukraine can play a useful role in international efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, Britain’s armed services minister said, praising its drone technology as among the best in the world. Britain has organized discussions this month among more than 30 nations on how to reopen the strait, amid an Iranian blockade that has choked oil supplies to the global economy following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said this week Kyiv had participated in cons...
‘Strait of Hormuz not owned by a single country’: UAE minister calls for ‘unconditional opening’
A UAE minister has called for the full and unconditional opening of the Strait of Hormuz with “no strings attached” as the important oil chokehold remains closed by Iran after briefly being opened following a fragile ceasefire.Sultan Al Jaber, the UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and CEO of Adnoc, condemned Iran for restricting access and “weaponizing” access to this vital waterway.“The Strait must be open - fully, unconditionally and without restriction. Energy security and glo...
Scientists develop AI tool to spot heart failure risk five years before it strikes
Oxford team’s technology picked up danger signs with 86% accuracy in study of 72,000 patients in EnglandOxford scientists have developed a simple AI tool that can predict the risk of heart failure five years before it develops.More than 60 million people worldwide have the condition in which the heart cannot pump blood around the body as well as it should. Spotting cases before they develop into heart failure would be a big step forward, experts say. Doctors could prepare better for and manage t...
Safer, longer-range EVs in sight as China accelerates solid-state battery push
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) batteries are set to become safer and more powerful, as carmakers including SAIC Motor and Chery Automobile outline road maps for the commercialisation of solid-state technology. Solid-state batteries – which use a solid electrolyte to conduct ions between electrodes – are widely seen as a superior alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries that rely on liquid or gel-based materials. Analysts say the technology promises higher energy density, improved safety....
New research institute to ramp up efforts as Hong Kong pursues ‘AI for all’
A new research institute in Hong Kong is set to ramp up efforts to develop “AI for all” as early as this month, mapping out a strategy to strengthen the government’s capabilities while ensuring all residents and sectors benefit from the technology, a senior official has said. Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Kevin Choi Kit-ming said one of the priorities of the Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Institute would be to integrate a locally...
‘I’d love to keep that a secret, Mr. President’: Trump’s boasts about Iran rescue flummox top advisors
The United States relied on dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel, secret CIA technology and a dose of subterfuge to rescue a two-man fighter jet crew downed deep inside Iran, a risky mission that President Donald Trump and his top defense aides detailed Monday. U.S. forces rescued the pilot within hours of the F-15E Strike Eagle going down late Thursday, surging helicopters, midair refuelers and fighter aircraft deep into Iran after confirming his location, Trump sai...
Japan's move to ease arms export restrictions draws public criticism
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Monday discussed a draft government proposal to ease restrictions on arms exports, with plans to revise the implementation guidelines for the "three principles on transfer of defense equipment and technology" by the end of this month, paving the way for overseas sales of weapons, including those with lethal capabilities, local media reported.According to Kyodo News, the draft was discussed at an executive meeting of the LDP's security research com...
Pakistan, Turkiye sign MoU to boost judicial cooperation, technology integration
Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on Monday highlighted the significance of judicial cooperation with Turkiye, stressing the role of artificial intelligence in strengthening Pakistan’s judiciary. His remarks came during a ceremony marking the signing of a judicial cooperation agreement between the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Turkiye in Islamabad. The two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at establ...