Paris AI summit sidelines AI safety in favour of drumming up business
Europe • Feb 9, 2025, 8:48 AM
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As Paris prepares to host a global artificial intelligence summit, experts are voicing concerns over the focus of the event, which according to Stuart Russell – professor of computer science at UC Berkeley – has moved away from managing the risks that AI poses to "commercial opportunities" for France.
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Ukrainian photographer Vic Bakin on documenting the scars of war
Europe • 1:26 PM
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A Ukrainian photographer has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the scars the war has left on his country, and how he tries to reflect them in his work. Vic Bakin's pictures feature Ukraine's youth, most recently as they relax away from the front lines. He spoke
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What's next? Austria's political crisis deepens after failed coalition talks with far right
Europe • 11:18 AM
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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, February 13: The political crisis in Austria deepens after coalition government talks fail once again and far-right leader Herbert Kickl gives back the mandate to form a coalition. What's next? Also: French Prime Minister Françoi
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Car drives into crowd in Munich in 'suspected attack', dozens injured
Europe • 10:32 AM
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An Afghan asylum seeker was arrested for driving a vehicle into a group of people in Munich on Thursday, injuring at least 28. Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the "awful" attack and promised severe consequences.
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Scholz rejects ‘dictated peace’ for Ukraine as Europe reels after Trump-Putin call
Europe • 8:19 AM
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday said a deal to end the Ukraine war should not be imposed on Kyiv as European leaders warned of security implications on the continent after US President Donald Trump agreed to open negotiations with Russian Presi
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Europeans in ‘difficult position’ after US defence chief suggests Ukraine abandon NATO hopes
Europe • 6:50 AM
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Several NATO allies stressed on Thursday that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace negotiations, after US President Donald Trump signaled that he would hold talks soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating reports
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Trump's actions transform 'dissent within Canadian populace' into staunch 'anti-American sentiment'
Europe • 6:30 AM
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Buffeted by tariffs and threats from Washington, the European Union and Canada seek an economic rapprochement and to diversify trade away from the United States. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on a looming trade war, FRANCE 24's François
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'A just peace: Safe, prosperous Ukraine with robust security guarantees in interest of US and EU'
Europe • 12:20 AM
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Ukrainians are reeling in the wake of a call between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin that has spurred fears Kyiv will be sidelined from peace talks. Trump's defence chief on Thursday denied the US president was betraying Ukrai
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