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US says Russia seeking more NKorean arms, names broker
US says Russia seeking more NKorean arms, names broker
Business and Economy
by  AFP

The White House said Thursday that Russia is seeking more arms from North Korea for the Ukraine war, revealing the identity of a Slovakian man allegedly brokering deals between Moscow and Pyongyang. "We have new information that Russia is actively seeking to acquire additional munitions from North Korea," said White House national security spokesman John Kirby.

AI generator Midjourney pauses service over deepfake 'abuse'
AI generator Midjourney pauses service over deepfake 'abuse'
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Research laboratory Midjourney has paused free trials of its image-generation software after users cranked out realistic deepfakes including of former US president Donald Trump getting arrested and Pope Francis in a puffer jacket. On Thursday Midjourney denied a request by AFP to generate an image of the former president being arrested in front of Trump Tower in New York.

US candidate Ajay Banga sole nominee to lead World Bank
US candidate Ajay Banga sole nominee to lead World Bank
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Ajay Banga, the American pick to lead the World Bank, was the only candidate nominated for the position, the bank confirmed Thursday, paving the way for his likely appointment in the coming months. - Private financing for global problems - In a statement supporting his nomination, Biden said Banga's business career meant he was "uniquely equipped to lead the World Bank."