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- 1Oxford lets OpenAI train AI on Bodleian Library collections●Oxford lets OpenAI train its AI models on Bodleian Library
The University of Oxford has agreed to let OpenAI train its AI models on material from the Bodleian Library, one of the world's largest academic collections. The partnership has drawn criticism within the university, where staff have voiced concerns about the reputational risk of working with the company behind ChatGPT and questions over how historic texts will be used.
- 2EU's Affordable Housing Act faces delivery questions●Homes for Europe: can the EU’s Affordable Housing Act deliver?
The European Union's Affordable Housing Act is under scrutiny, with debate centring on whether the new legislation can actually deliver affordable homes across member states. Questions remain over how the EU plans to address housing shortages and rising costs, and whether its tools are sufficient to make a real difference for Europeans struggling with housing access.
- 3Stanford violated its own AI policy in race-swapped student ad●Stanford violated AI policy after race-swapping students in ad
Stanford University altered a promotional photograph to change students' apparent race, an internal review found the edit breached the university's own generative AI policy. The Chronicle reported the incident, drawing criticism that an institution shaping AI ethics rules failed to follow them in its own marketing. Critics call it a transparency failure; Stanford has acknowledged the violation.
- 4Major women's clothing chain to close 120 stores●Major women’s clothing chain known for affordable fashion closing 120 stores
A major women's clothing chain known for its affordable fashion has announced it will close 120 stores. The retailer is shutting locations as part of a downsizing move, a decision that affects shoppers and staff across multiple regions. Details on which specific locations will close and the timeline have not yet been fully outlined in early coverage.
- 5Trump Seeks to Put His Name on Ford's Theatre●Where is Trump trying to put his name next? Ford's Theatre– where Lincoln was shot
Donald Trump is moving to attach his name to Ford's Theatre, the historic Washington venue where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865. Critics are calling the move inappropriate and disrespectful to Lincoln's legacy, while supporters frame it as honoring a site central to American history. The story is drawing wide attention and debate.