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FT News Briefing

OpenAI launches its next generation of tools

Sep 17, 2024
The EU is set to offer €40 billion in loans to Ukraine while also grappling with Hungary's veto. Boeing faces challenges with machinists on strike, potentially leading to furloughs. OpenAI unveils its new AI model, O1, promising advanced problem-solving abilities akin to a PhD mathematician. Concerns arise about the risks of advanced AI in bioweapons. Meanwhile, Mario Draghi calls for a master plan to boost EU competitiveness, amidst a backdrop of economic challenges and a need for revitalization.
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  • The EU's plan to provide up to €40bn in loans for Ukraine highlights the region's financial strategies amidst geopolitical tensions and internal challenges.
  • OpenAI's launch of the O1 AI model showcases significant advancements in logical reasoning capabilities, though it raises ethical concerns regarding potential misuse in bioweapons development.

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EU's Financial Support for Ukraine

The European Union is formulating a backup plan to provide Ukraine with up to 40 billion euros in loans, independent of U.S. involvement. This initiative is driven by concerns about the stability of Ukraine's finances amidst ongoing conflict, stemming from a previous G7 proposal to utilize frozen Russian assets for support. However, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's intentions to delay finalizing these plans until after the upcoming U.S. elections pose a significant challenge, as he holds veto power in the EU. To circumvent this obstacle, the new plan would allow loans to be issued under an existing financial support framework that only requires majority backing from EU member states, thus enabling progression without Orban's consent.

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