The U.S. government is tightening its control over AI model releases, delaying OpenAI's GPT 5.6 and Anthropic's Fable and Mythos models. This move raises significant concerns within the tech industry about economic impact, regulatory clarity, and the pace of AI development.
Economist Mariana Mazzucato's new book proposes a "new economics of collective action" for "mission-led government," advocating for an economy aligned with the common good, rather than just chasing profit. She critiques current economic models and suggests radical reforms for equitable value sharing and public benefit.
The US-Iran war has impacted GCC states differently, with Oman unaffected, Saudi Arabia/UAE rerouting oil, and Kuwait/Bahrain/Qatar facing market isolation. The article proposes swap arrangements as a collective solution to mitigate economic fallout and strengthen GCC unity.
A five-year fishing ban on China's Yangtze River has led to a biodiversity rebound, offering a conservation model for Hong Kong. Hong Kong faces ecological damage at popular sites like Sharp Island due to high visitor numbers and inadequate protection, despite government plans to boost ecotourism.
