FTC advancing on its AI safety probe
The agency still faces questions about how deep its investigation will get, given the Trump administration’s light touch.
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An 'inventive celebration of womanhood'
This Japanese comedy film follows three strangers who share a name — and apparently little else.
Semafor Tech1 min readBlue Owl CEOs rebuff credit fears
In a rare joint appearance, the co-CEOs of Blue Owl dismissed the idea of a management buyout, the classic fix for a company heavily controlled by its founders and unloved by stockholders.
Semafor Tech41 min readMini scandal clouds Dubai's Michelin Guide
The latest Michelin Guide awarded stars or distinctions to 11 restaurants that have temporarily or permanently closed because of the war.
Semafor Tech1 min readEmirati dialect-trained AI models are released by Abu Dhabi's Technology Innovation Institute
The speech recognition model has 1.6 billion parameters, but it was more accurate than a 30-billion-parameter model, according to TII.
Semafor Tech1 min readDubai-based firm DP World to double Luanda port capacity
The expansion will lengthen the quay and add 15 cranes, allowing the terminal to handle two large container ships at once and cut turnaround times.
Semafor Tech1 min readNew generation of Gulf philanthropists want a seat at the table
The CEO of the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation says private donors in the region don’t want to simply fill gaps left by shrinking government aid.
Semafor Tech3 min readCompanies in Japan, South Korea hit by major cyberattacks
The attacks raise concerns that AI may be turbo-charging hacking efforts.
Semafor Tech1 min readEU-China trade war looms closer
Europe’s trade deficit with China has sparked growing alarm on the continent, which fears Chinese goods will hollow out its industries.
Semafor Tech1 min readFrance’s challenges mount over ballooning debt
Political divisions suggest Paris’ proposed budget faces an uphill battle to pass.
Semafor Tech1 min readAlphabet’s biolab in funding talks at $40B valuation
The company hopes the new investment will accelerate its push to develop new drugs.
Semafor Tech1 min readOil prices surge after second day of Houthi strikes on Riyadh
The missile strikes come as Iran upped the pace of its attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Semafor Tech1 min readThe fight to uncover the Nigerian president’s FBI files
President Tinubu has enlisted US lawyers to keep records from a 1990s Chicago drug probe sealed, but a lone California activist has been a thorn in his side.
Semafor Tech5 min readFewer Americans support companies taking stances on hot-button issues: poll
Forty-seven percent of Americans support businesses taking stances on current events, per Gallup — down from a high of 51% last year.
Semafor Tech1 min readRepublican leadership of Senate health panel in doubt
It's unclear who will replace Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy as the top Republican on the Senate HELP Committee.
Semafor Tech1 min readHow Democrats can win the Latino vote
Polling by Voto Latino shared shows 40% of Latinos backing Democrats on the generic ballot, while just 21% support Republicans.
Semafor Tech2 min readSenate rules would change under sweeping bipartisan proposal
Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., want to make it easier for the body to pass popular bills.
Semafor Tech6 min readStudent protests in France spread to more cities
French authorities suspended the use of stun grenades after a teenager lost his hand during clashes with police.
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