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China's leaders to set growth goals as economic woes mount
China's leaders to set growth goals as economic woes mount
Economy
by  AFP

China is set to unveil some of its lowest growth targets in decades when top Communist Party officials begin an annual meeting Tuesday, as the world's second largest economy faces dire headwinds. But 12 months on and all focus will be on the dire state of China's economy, which last year posted some of its lowest growth in decades.

ChatGPT-rival Anthropic releases more powerful AI
ChatGPT-rival Anthropic releases more powerful AI
Technology
by  AFP

Anthropic, a major player in generative artificial intelligence, announced new models to fuel its Claude chatbot, the company said on Monday, as ChatGPT faces more rivals. The company has made its hallmark to release AI models that seek to impose stricter guardrails than those behind ChatGPT and other chatbot rivals.

Germany braces for fresh rail, air travel strikes
Germany braces for fresh rail, air travel strikes
Economy
by  AFP

Germany braced for more travel misery after unions on Monday called for renewed walkouts at Lufthansa and rail operator Deutsche Bahn, amid escalating rows over inflation-busting pay rises. The GDL train drivers union added to the tensions on Monday by announcing a strike wave after negotiations with Deutsche Bahn over higher pay and a shorter work week broke down.