OpenAI began a phased release of its newest model Thursday, which the company said surpasses Anthropic’s most advanced models and meaningfully approximates “artificial general intelligence.” GPT-6 Astra is the startup’s first to cross the “critical” cybersecurity capability threshold, OpenAI said, and will be initially limited to businesses to allow them ...
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China announces $1T push to become ‘sports powerhouse’China announces $1T push to become ‘sports powerhouse’
China plans to spend at least $1 trillion in the next five years to become a “sports powerhouse,” officials announced Thursday, as Beijing bets that more outdoor sporting events can stimulate sluggish domestic consumption. Along with widespread renovation of sporting facilities, the push aims to root out the corruption and ...
Russia, Ukraine eye diplomacy effortRussia, Ukraine eye diplomacy effort
Russia’s Vladimir Putin suggested Thursday that a settlement to end the war was possible, while Ukraine predicted a “new dynamic” in peace efforts, marking a notable shift in rhetoric that could open a window for diplomatic progress. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he expected US envoys to hold talks in ...
Coefficient Giving’s CEO on Silicon Valley $40 billion philanthropy boomCoefficient Giving’s CEO on Silicon Valley $40 billion philanthropy boom
The Signal Insight Alexander Berger arrived at the philanthropy now known as Coefficient Giving more than a decade ago to research global public health. He was a bit skeptical of its focus on more novel issues like the risks posed by artificial intelligence. But when a swarm of AI agents ...
Do people really smell different as they get older? The truth behind ‘old person smell’Do people really smell different as they get older? The truth behind ‘old person smell’
Experts say that the smell comes from a chemical compound called 2-nonenal, and it can show up much earlier than one expects Last week, my mom complained that she’s starting to smell “like an old person”. She had grabbed her favorite sweater and draped it over herself at the movie ...
Your home organization can actually look stylish. These 27 designer-approved solutions are proofYour home organization can actually look stylish. These 27 designer-approved solutions are proof
If you feel like you’re drowning in stuff and can’t find anything you need, there’s a box (or basket) for that 11 products our writers rely on to organize and declutter Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Look around your house ...
Farage senior aide filmed suggesting way to avoid donations lawFarage senior aide filmed suggesting way to avoid donations law
A film broadcast by Channel 4 shows senior Reform UK figures discussing donations with an undercover reporter. ...
Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources sayControversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say
The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands. ...
Transplanted pig kidney works in US man’s body for record 271 daysTransplanted pig kidney works in US man’s body for record 271 days
A man has lived for a record nine months with a transplanted pig kidney while waiting for a human transplant. ...
British army told to stop non-essential training exercises to save moneyBritish army told to stop non-essential training exercises to save money
Units in the UK not preparing to be deployed have been told to cut back on training exercises due to cost pressures. ...