Iranian Revolutionary Guards' senior members killed in air strike, US and UK collaborate on AI safety, Robinhood's credit card venture, and expansion plans into diverse financial services.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards were killed in an air strike by Israel, escalating tensions in the region.
US and UK collaborate on AI safety to evaluate risks like bias and cybersecurity threats.
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Tensions Between Iran and Israel Escalate
Three senior members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards were killed in an air strike by Israel, marking a significant escalation in hostilities in the region. The strike follows previous attacks coordinated by Iran's proxies on US military forces across the Middle East. Despite signs of de-escalation from Iran, this attack could put the country back on the defensive, while Israel has not commented on the situation.
US and UK Collaborate on AI Safety Research
The US and UK signed a groundbreaking agreement focused on evaluating risks from future AI models. This marks the first global collaboration on AI safety, aiming to assess the risks, including bias and cybersecurity threats, posed by cutting-edge commercial AI models. Both countries are adopting a cautious approach, prioritizing a better understanding of emerging AI technologies before implementing regulatory measures. The partnership is seen as a step towards ensuring the safety of AI systems, leveraging joint research efforts to address potential risks effectively.
Three senior members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards were killed on Monday in an air strike, research institutes in the US and UK will work together to mitigate the risks of AI, and Robinhood gets into the credit card business.
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