Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
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Warm words on Canada’s EU ‘associate membership’ but no guarantees
There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes Katya Adler.
Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office
Unite union, which represents 36,000 Barclays staff, calls for a one-off payment to offset increased travel and childcare costs.
Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high
Rates are held for the sixth time in a row but the Bank of England says high energy prices make a future rise more likely.
I sent 200 LinkedIn messages and got a job: How to nail networking
From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here’s how to network your way to your next job.
Uncontrolled AI could lead to ‘silicon species’ rivalling humans, warns Microsoft
Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it “may be conscious”.
OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or “misalignment”.
US interest rates raised for first time in three years
Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.
EU chief backs plan for Canada to become ‘associate member’
Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada’s PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.
Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC
Evan Spiegel says it would be “an important step forward for the industry” in an interview with the BBC.