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Anthropic Withdraws Advanced AI Models Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Amid US National Security Concerns
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Anthropic Withdraws Advanced AI Models Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Amid US National Security Concerns

AI firm Anthropic has disabled its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for all users following a US government export control directive citing national security. The directive, issued without specific details, concerns a potential method to bypass safeguards preventing the AI from identifying software vulnerabilities. This action escalates US efforts to curb foreign adversaries' AI capabilities and strains Anthropic's relationship with the government.

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The fight against AI data centers isn’t just about tech – it’s about democracy | Astra Taylor and Saul Levin
NEWS
5/9/2026

The fight against AI data centers isn’t just about tech – it’s about democracy | Astra Taylor and Saul Levin

Claims of nimbyism are a misunderstanding: the movement is about whether regular people have a say in fundamental decisionsSince the surreal scene at the 2024 presidential inauguration, when a row of big tech titans took their VIP seats and signaled their new alliance with Maga, the Trump administration has rolled out the red carpet for Silicon Valley’s AI ambitions and shareholder priorities.Washington has doled out billions in lucrative federal subsidies and contracts to the cash-rich sector, bloating an AI bubble that experts warn may imperil the entire economy while prohibiting any guardrails on the fast-moving technology. Continue reading...

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AI Analysis Suggests Hans Holbein Portraits May Have Been Misidentified for Centuries
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AI Analysis Suggests Hans Holbein Portraits May Have Been Misidentified for Centuries

Researchers at the University of Bradford have used AI to analyze two Hans Holbein sketches from the Royal Collection, finding that the Unidentified Woman may actually be Anne Boleyn while the Windsor sketch previously attributed to her could be her mother Elizabeth Howard. The misidentifications likely stem from incorrect inscriptions added in the 1700s. The AI analysis clustered the portraits within the Boleyn-Howard family group, challenging centuries of accepted attribution.

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Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Signatories Meet at UN Amid Escalating Arms Race Fears
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Politics·4/27/2026AI summary

Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Signatories Meet at UN Amid Escalating Arms Race Fears

Signatories of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty began a review conference at UN headquarters in New York on Monday, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warning that proliferation drivers are accelerating and commitments remain unfulfilled. France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the risk of nuclear proliferation has never been higher, calling Iran and North Korea's programs intolerable. The 2022 review saw Guterres warn humanity was one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation.

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Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Signatories Meet at UN Amid Escalating Arms Race Fears
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Politics·4/28/2026AI summary

Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Signatories Meet at UN Amid Escalating Arms Race Fears

Signatories of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty convened at the UN in New York on Monday amid escalating fears of a renewed arms race. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the drivers of nuclear weapons proliferation are accelerating and called for renewed commitment to the treaty, noting commitments remain unfulfilled and trust is wearing thin. France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot warned that the risk of nuclear proliferation has never been higher, labeling Iran's and North Korea's programmes as intolerable.

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UN nuclear summit begins under shadow of more than 12,000 warheads
NEWS
4/28/2026

UN nuclear summit begins under shadow of more than 12,000 warheads

Signatories of the landmark nuclear non-proliferation treaty began a meeting on Monday at the United Nations in New York as fears of a renewed arms race escalate, with atomic powers again at loggerheads over safeguards. In 2022, during the last review of the treaty considered the cornerstone of non-proliferation, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned humanity was “one misunderstanding, one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation”. On Monday he warned “the drivers” of nuclear weapons...

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Python in a podcast: Raj Shamani’s figuring out features invasive guest as he brings live snake
NEWS
4/23/2026

Python in a podcast: Raj Shamani’s figuring out features invasive guest as he brings live snake

Raj Shamani's podcast featured a live Burmese python, offering a unique lesson on wildlife. Wildlife explorer Paul Rosolie demonstrated the snake's incredible biology and immense strength, highlighting its defensive nature. The segment underscored how fear often stems from misunderstanding, as the python reacted only when stressed, proving a powerful, memorable demonstration of animal behavior.

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Times of India