National Security Agency

Classified budget estimates indicate the National Security Agency is paying billions of dollars to test artificial intelligence models. The figures, described in classified documents, suggest US intelligence is investing heavily in evaluating commercial and in-house AI systems for intelligence and security work. The scale of the spending has drawn attention online, with readers debating the implications for surveillance, oversight and the direction of government AI investment.

Germany has called for 'profound' reforms to the United Nations, according to an Anadolu Agency report. The appeal adds to long-running debate over whether the UN, particularly the Security Council, reflects current global realities. Berlin's position is being closely watched amid ongoing discussions about the organisation's structure and effectiveness.