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AI a 'game changer' but company execs not ready: survey
A majority of corporate executives across leading economies believe artificial intelligence will be a "game changer" for their industry but admit their leadership teams lack the knowledge to understand AI's risks and rewards, a study showed Friday. But 57 percent "lack confidence in their leadership team's AI skills and knowledge", the report found.
Political spam sparks uproar in Greece ahead of EU vote
Two months before Greeks vote in European Parliament elections, a political spamming scandal has forced a candidate to drop out and authorities to launch a probe in a case that has rekindled national concerns over data leaks. The case has embarrassed the Greek government at a time when postal voting for the country's sizeable diaspora is to be used for the first time in June.
China's green-tech manufacturing powerhouse
China has extended its manufacturing domination to clean energy industries in recent years, alongside a global push for climate change action, but that is starting to worry the United States, Europe and others. Here is a look at China's power in these green tech sectors: - Solar dominance - China is the world's biggest emitter of the greenhouse gases driving climate change, such as carbon dioxide.
Yellen in China calls for 'level playing field' for US firms
US Treasury Chief Janet Yellen called on Friday for a "level playing field" between American and Chinese companies, telling officials during a visit to southern China that Beijing's industrial subsidies threatened that balance. But, she stressed, that required "a level playing field for American workers and firms", as well as "open and direct communication on areas where we disagree".
Asian equities tumble, oil extends gains on Middle East worries
Asian stocks tumbled Friday and oil extended the previous day's surge on worries that Israel's war with Hamas could widen to a regional conflict with Iran as both sides ratcheted up tensions. It extended those gains Friday, along with West Texas Intermediate.
X gives free blue check to big follower accounts
Users with big followings will receive a free subscription to X, formerly Twitter -- and the platform's famous blue check, the company said in another policy U-turn.
Podcast sued for 'AI George Carlin' settles with comic's estate
Podcasters who controversially used AI to emulate the late US comedian George Carlin in a recent comedy episode have reached a settlement with his estate after family members sued. "Dudesy" is an experimental comedy podcast in which human hosts interact with AI to shape the format and content of each episode.
German firms help 'rebuild' Russian-occupied Mariupol: report
Two German construction companies are taking part in rebuilding Russian-occupied Mariupol, the Ukrainian city that fell to Moscow's invading forces two years ago, a German press investigation claimed on Thursday. Mariupol fell to Russian forces after a two-month siege that cost the lives of thousands and left the city in rubble.
IMF chief Georgieva sole candidate in reelection process
The International Monetary Fund confirmed Thursday that its current managing director is the only candidate to lead the international financial institution once her first term expires later this year.
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