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Smart Glasses Are Everywhere. Now the Privacy Backlash Is Catching Up
AI-powered smart glasses are moving from novelty to everyday life, but a growing privacy backlash is forcing governments, businesses and consumers to ask a difficult question: when does convenient wearable technology become surveillance?
China’s AI Race Is Moving Beyond Models: Alibaba Unveils a New Chip and a Much Bigger Qwen Plan
Alibaba has unveiled a new AI chip and plans for a model with 5 to 10 trillion parameters, underscoring how the U.S.-China AI contest is increasingly about chips, data centers and control of the full technology stack.
Can New York Open a Door to U.S.-Iran Talks? The Stakes Reach Far Beyond the UN
With Donald Trump and Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian in New York as the UN General Debate opens, even the possibility of renewed diplomacy is moving oil markets. What happens next could affect war, shipping and household fuel costs far beyond the Middle East.
AI Isn’t the Enemy: Are We Building It Faster Than We Can Make It Safe?
AI is advancing at extraordinary speed. The real question is whether safety, oversight and accountability can keep pace with the race to build more powerful systems.
Europe’s Gas Shock Is Reaching Household Bills Faster — and Inflation Could Be Next
Europe’s latest gas-price surge may hit consumer inflation far faster than in the past. Here’s why household energy bills, interest rates and the wider economy could feel the pressure.
China’s AI Race Is Moving Beyond Models: Alibaba Unveils a New Chip and a Much Bigger Qwen Plan
Alibaba has unveiled a new AI chip and plans for a model with 5 to 10 trillion parameters, underscoring how…
AI Isn’t the Enemy: Are We Building It Faster Than We Can Make It Safe?
AI is advancing at extraordinary speed. The real question is whether safety, oversight and accountability can keep pace with the…
AI’s Safety Divide Is Breaking Into the Open: Nvidia Rejects ‘Doomsday’ Warnings as Rivals Urge Caution
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says there is a ‘0% chance’ AI ends the world by 2030, sharpening a widening split…
Can New York Open a Door to U.S.-Iran Talks? The Stakes Reach Far Beyond the UN
With Donald Trump and Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian in New York as the UN General Debate opens, even the possibility of…
World Leaders Return to a UN Under Strain — Can Diplomacy Still Deliver?
Nearly 130 heads of state and government are converging on New York as wars, economic pressure, AI risks and demands…
Germany Votes as AfD Surge Puts Merz Under Fresh Pressure
Two state elections in Germany are testing Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s weakened government as the AfD seeks to build on major…
Europe’s Gas Shock Is Reaching Household Bills Faster — and Inflation Could Be Next
Europe’s latest gas-price surge may hit consumer inflation far faster than in the past. Here’s why household energy bills, interest…
Japan Raises Rates to a 31-Year High — and the Yen Falls Anyway. Why It Matters Beyond Tokyo
Japan has raised interest rates to 1.25%, the highest in 31 years, yet the yen weakened. Here’s why the move…
Fed Raises Rates for the First Time Since 2023: What It Means for Your Mortgage, Credit Cards and Savings
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years. Here’s what the 3.75%–4.00%…
10 Antioxidant-Rich Foods Worth Eating — Without the Wellness Hype
Antioxidant-rich foods can be part of a healthy diet, but no single food can detox the body, stop aging or…
One in Three Americans Is Turning to AI for Health — But Can We Trust It?
About one-third of U.S. adults now report using AI chatbots for health information or advice. Here’s why people are turning…
Chronic Inflammation Is Everywhere in Wellness — Here’s What the Evidence Actually Says
Inflammation is essential to healing, but persistent inflammation is associated with major health problems. Here’s what evidence supports about diet,…