AI is becoming harder to control – can humans stay in charge?
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried
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The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses
For some bosses, it's less about having the perfect CV and more about the way you think, the questions you ask and whether you're prepared to take a chance.
Brent tops $100 for first time since May as U.S.-Iran military action escalates
NEW YORK—Oil prices shot past $100 a barrel Wednesday as fighting between the U.S. and Iran escalated, threatening to increase costs for consumers and businesses worldwide.
Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary
A technical failure of the UK's air traffic control system that has caused widespread flight chaos was avoidable, according to the Transport Secretary.
Apple unveils its first folding iPhone
Apple has revealed its first folding iPhone with a starting price of $2,000 (£1,475).
Is Warsh Setting Up a Policy Error?
Bill Dudley started his career on Wall Street at Goldman Sachs as its chief U.S. economist, notably advising bond traders on the economy and inflation, and what the Federal Reserve would be likely to do on interest rate…
Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
A top safety researcher at Anthropic has warned that AI is advancing so quickly he believes there is a greater than 10% chance it "could kill all humans" within the next decade.
Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher
The average price of unleaded petrol has risen by 5p a litre in the space of a week, according to the RAC, which warned there was "no sign of any relief" for drivers.
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
Thousands of air passengers have seen their travel plans disrupted after an air traffic control problem grounded nearly 2,000 flights across the UK.
Learner drivers still waiting 20 weeks to book tests
Learner drivers have to wait an average 20 weeks before booking a practical test, according to new figures, despite attempts to reduce delays.
Singaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heist
A Singaporean man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a racketeering conspiracy charge in the US for organising one of the biggest ever cryptocurrency thefts.
Cowboy builder tore my home apart and disappeared off the face of the Earth with £14k
A rogue builder tore Sheri Ingram's home apart and "disappeared off the face of the Earth" with £14,000.
China CPI inflation rebounds in Aug, PPI accelerates as energy prices surge
Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show that in August, affected by factors such as changes in international market prices and seasonal increases in food prices, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) shifted fro…
US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol, motorbikes and other goods
The US is banning a slew of Canadian products, including alcoholic spirits, dairy goods and motorbikes, as its neighbour's retaliatory tariffs on American goods come into force.
OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
OpenAI says it has found a solution to a decades-old advanced maths problem in a matter of hours using a new artificial intelligence (AI) model and thousands of AI bots.
Why is Tenable stock slipping today?
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Carney says US trade war 'will come at a cost' as Canada strikes back on tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that Canada's pivot away from the US as its largest trading partner "will come at a cost", as a wave of Canadian retaliatory tariffs on American goods come into force.
Borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop have hopes dashed
Nearly all the major mortgage lenders in the UK have announced increases in the cost of home loans in recent days.
Sapporo to move some beer production from Canada to US after tariffs
Japanese brewer Sapporo says it will move some beer production from Canada to the US after new tariffs on Canadian beer took effect on Tuesday.
The Economy Appears to Be Heating Up - So Are the Headwinds
Will some banks’ AI ambitions be thwarted by their brittle and fragmented data infrastructure?
FTSE 100 today: Stocks edge lower as miners rise, copper hits record
Dec 23 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 ended higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in shares of banks and miners amid thin trading volume ahead of the Christmas break.
Heathrow and Gatwick among airports hit by air traffic control problems
Flights from airports in the UK and Ireland are being heavily disrupted by a technical problem affecting the air traffic control provider Nats.
U.S.-Canada tariff escalation: 4 sectors most exposed to the trade shock
A newer Economic Brief has been released that updates this analysis with the April 2 tariff announcement of a global tariff plan.
Brent advances toward $100/bbl after Iran threat to Gulf energy infrastructure
Crude oil is creeping back toward the psychological $100-a-barrel mark, and the reason is hard to miss: Iran. The latest oil price surge tied to Iran’s threats against Gulf energy infrastructure accelerated this week af…