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Sean McManusTechnology ReporterGetty ImagesAnthropic tested a range of leading AI models for potential risky behaviourDisturbing results emerged earlier this year, when AI developer Anthropic tested leading AI models to see if they engaged in risky behaviour when using sensitive information.Anthropic’s own AI, Claude, was among those tested. When given access to an email account it discovered that a company executive was having an affair and that the same executive planned to shut down the AI system later that day. In response Claude attempted to blackmail the executive by threatening to reveal the affair to his wife and bosses.Other systems tested…

The first look images from the second season of critically acclaimed Brit satirical comedy “Dreaming Whilst Black” see Adjani Salmon’s aspiring filmmaker Kwabena take on diversity challenges in the world of period drama. The show — created by Salmon and produced by A24 and Big Deal Films — will return to the BBC later this year, with Showtime once again releasing in the U.S. While the first season of “Dreaming Whilst Black” followed Kwabena navigating racism and exploitation in the British entertainment industry to get his first feature film funded, the second sees him now at the start of his professional career…

36 Oil-producing states in Nigeria have reduced their domestic debts by about N610.84 billion between June 2023 and March 2025, largely due to record inflows from the 13 per cent derivation fund. Fresh figures released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) show that the combined domestic debts of the nine oil-producing states dropped from N1.66 trillion in June 2023 to N1.05 trillion by March 2025. This also meant that their share of subnational debt in Nigeria fell from 28.6 per cent to 27.2 per cent within the same period. Delta State recorded the sharpest fall in absolute terms, as its…

The first human case of a flesh-eating parasite infestation has been confirmed in the US, authorities say.New World screwworm (NWS) myiasis was found in a patient who returned to the US from El Salvador, the Department of Health and Human Services said on Monday. The case was confirmed on 4 August.NWS myiasis is a parasitic infestation of fly larvae, or maggots, caused by parasitic flies.The pest primarily affects livestock, and authorities have said the risk to US public health was currently “very low”.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) worked with Maryland’s health department to investigate the case.HHS spokesperson…

Tokyo urges Beijing to resume negotiations on the implementation of 2008 agreement on exploiting natural resources.Japan has lodged a protest accusing China of carrying out the “unilateral development” of gas fields in disputed waters in the East China Sea.In a statement late on Monday, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it had detected the construction of “a new structure” in waters west of the median line between the countries.“It is extremely regrettable that China is advancing unilateral development in the East China Sea, while the Exclusive Economic Zone and the continental shelf in the East China Sea have not yet been delimited,”…

Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs and export restrictions on countries whose taxes, legislation and regulations target US big tech companies such as Google, Meta, Amazon and Apple.In a post on the US president’s social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said “digital taxes, legislation, rules or regulations are all designed to harm, or discriminate against, American technology”.He added that such measures, which includes the UK’s digital services tax that raises about £800m annually from global tech companies through a 2% levy on revenues, also “outrageously give a complete pass to China’s largest tech companies”.“As the president of the United…

The crisis is linked to the high price of medicines, a shrinking national budget and cuts in US aid.Botswana has declared a public health emergency, with President Duma Boko saying the national medical supply chain collapsed due to depleted government coffers and steep cuts in aid from the United States.The announcement came on Monday after the Ministry of Health and Wellness warned earlier this month that the system was “severely strained” with $75m owed to private health facilities and suppliers.It cited shortages of medicines for a range of illnesses, including hypertension, cancer, diabetes, tuberculosis, asthma, mental and sexual health, and…

President Paul Kagame has emphasised the importance of self-reliance and national dignity, reminding Rwandans that while support from others can be valuable, it must never replace or undermine the country’s own foundations. The Head of State made the remarks on Monday, August 25, while addressing over 6,000 officers and other ranks from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), Rwanda National Police (RNP), and Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) at the Gabiro Combat Training Centre in Gatsibo District. ALSO READ: PHOTOS: Kagame addresses 6,000 RDF, law enforcement officers at Gabiro The meeting coincided with the graduation of more than 400 officers who successfully…

Kenya’s Geoffrey Kamworor and Ethiopia’s Mizan Alem claimed comfortable wins in the Antrim Coast Half Marathon men’s and women’s events on Sunday. With Uganda’s Olympic champion Joshua Cheptegei having withdrawn from the men’s race because of illness earlier this week, Kamworor crossed the line in 59 minutes 51 seconds. Three-time World Half Marathon champion Kamworor, 32, was 90 seconds ahead of Israel’s Tadesse Getahon in second (61:21) with Great Britain’s Phil Sesemann in third (61:22). Cork’s Ryan Creech was the top Irish athlete in the men’s race, finishing eighth in 64:48. In the women’s event, Alem – the 2021 Under-20…

Visibly emotional Alpine Shire mayor extends condolences to loved ones of ‘tragically killed’ officersBenita KolovosThe mayor of the Alpine Shire, Sarah Nicholas, has just released a video statement online. In it, she said: Today has been a day of deep sorrow and shock for our community. First and foremost, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the two police officers tragically killed in Porepunkah. Our thoughts, love, and unwavering support are with you during this incredibly painful time. We hold our police in the highest regard. They serve with courage, compassion, and dedication, and their…