Tech leaders urge a pause in the ‘out-of-control’ artificial intelligence race

The OpenAI logo is seen on a mobile phone in front of a computer screen displaying output from ChatGPT on March 21, in Boston. A group of prominent computer scientists and other tech industry notables are calling for a 6-month pause to consider the risks of powerful artificial intelligence technology. Michael Dwyer/AP hide caption toggle … Read more

Jigawa Rep joins race for House Speakership

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Makki Yalleman (APC-Jigawa) has joined the race for the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 10th National Assembly. Mr Yalleman, who represents Mallammadori/Kaugama Federal Constituency of Jigawa, said this when he spoke with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday. He said zoning the speaker of the House to the North-west would ensure fairness and … Read more

Paris 2024: Coach Salisu fails as Guinea knocks Nigeria out of Olympic race

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In a crushing blow to Nigeria’s Olympic dreams, the nation’s U-23 football team will not be competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics after suffering a 2-0 loss to Guinea in the African qualifying tournament on Tuesday The Olympic Eagles as the Nigeria U-23 team are referred to could only get a barren draw in the … Read more

Kate Forbes to leave Government after finishing second in SNP leadership race

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Kate Forbes has said she will support Scotland’s new First Minister despite rebuffing the offer to serve in the cabinet. Ms Forbes, who served as Finance Secretary under … Read more

Kate Forbes to leave Government after finishing second in SNP leadership race

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Kate Forbes is set to leave the Scottish Government after finishing second in the SNP leadership race. Ms Forbes is believed to have been offered the rural affairs … Read more

Kate Forbes to leave government after finishing second in SNP leadership race

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Kate Forbes is set to leave the Scottish government after finishing second in the SNP leadership race. Ms Forbes is believed to have been offered the rural affairs job by new first minister … Read more

Inter Milan enter race to sign Lionel Messi from PSG

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi could be on his way to Inter Milan this summer. The Argentine’s current deal with Paris Saint-Germain expires at the end of this season but no agreement has been reached between the two parties with the World Cup winner heavily rumoured to leave the club. Reports in Europe suggest that the … Read more

Rep joins Kogi governorship race, picks ADC forms

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…says it’s turn of Yoruba people in Kogi The member representing Yagba East/West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, has joined the Kogi State governorship race. Abejide, who is chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Excise, picked the nomination and declaration of interest forms of the African Democratic Congress in … Read more

Foreign volunteers race to train new Ukrainian troops to be sent to the front

Magnus Ek, 53, a retired Swedish lieutenant, is teaching a group of Ukrainian conscripts how to fire an AK-47 in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region. Ek, who spent a decade as an instructor in Sweden, is among a group of foreign military volunteers who have gone to help Ukrainians defend their country from Russia’s invasion. Frank … Read more

Teetering banks put Biden between a bailout and a hard place ahead of the 2024 race

President Biden enters the Roosevelt Room on March 13 to talk about why the government backstopped all deposits at two failed banks. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images President Biden enters the Roosevelt Room on March 13 to talk about why the government backstopped all deposits at two failed banks. Anna … Read more