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Bill Gates appeared on CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS to discuss what should be done about artificial intelligence right now. He set out his view on how governments and the tech industry should respond to the rapid rise of AI, adding his voice to the growing debate among business leaders and policymakers over regulation, safety and the technology's economic impact.
- 2Anger in Maine as Trump's trade war hits close trade with Canada▼‘It’s just getting worse’: anger in Maine over Trump’s trade war with close neighbor Canada
Residents and businesses in Maine are voicing frustration over the impact of Donald Trump's trade war with Canada, one of the state's closest trading partners. The Guardian reports growing anger, with locals saying conditions are 'just getting worse' as cross-border commerce is disrupted.
- 3Film Executives and Creators Clash Over AI at Zurich Summit▼Film Execs & Creators Discuss AI Divide - Zurich Summit
Film industry executives and creators met at the Zurich Summit to debate the growing divide over artificial intelligence in filmmaking. Discussions centered on how AI is reshaping production, storytelling and jobs, with executives and creative talent voicing sharply different views on its risks and benefits. The summit is one of the key annual gatherings where Hollywood's business and creative sides confront emerging industry tensions.
- 4AI adoption is shutting out entry-level job seekers, industry admits▼‘Not hiring’ entry-level talent: Industry acknowledges runaway crisis brought on by introducing AI to the workforce
Industry voices are acknowledging a growing crisis in which companies are not hiring entry-level talent as artificial intelligence takes over tasks traditionally assigned to junior staff. Reporting by Modern Retail highlights how automation is squeezing out the first rung of the career ladder, raising concerns about how future workers will gain experience and how companies will develop talent long term.
- 5Japanese broadcaster warns of atomic bomb denial spreading online●「原爆はウソ」SNSで拡散 信じる人も…なぜ？せやろがいおじさんの危機感 “陰謀論エンタメ”の再生回数稼ぎビジネス（ＮＢＣ長崎放送）｜ｄメニューニュース（NTTドコモ） 「原爆はウソ」SNSで拡散 信じる人も…なぜ？せやろがいおじさんの危機
Claims that the atomic bombings of Japan were faked are spreading on social media and YouTube, with some people believing the conspiracy theories. NBC Nagasaki Broadcasting examined why this content attracts audiences, framing it as 'conspiracy entertainment' — a business model that monetises view counts. Comedian Senya Chiharu, known as the 'Seyaro Ojisan', voiced alarm at the trend as Japan marked the 81st anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings this summer.
- 6Fibre cable cut disrupts internet in Pakistan's twin cities▼Optical fibre cable cut disrupts internet services in twin cities
A cut optical fibre cable has disrupted internet services in Pakistan's twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Users in the region reported slow or unavailable connections, and restoration work is under way. Residents are voicing frustration over the outage and the vulnerability of the network infrastructure.
- 7Bullets hit business and cars in downtown Olympia shootout▼Bullets strike business, cars in downtown Olympia shootout
A shootout in downtown Olympia, Washington left bullets striking a business and several cars, according to KING 5 coverage. Reports indicate gunfire damaged property in the city center, though details on injuries or arrests remain limited. Residents are voicing concern about public safety in the downtown area following the incident.
- 8Dayton Area Businesses Have a Big Stake in Election▼VOICE OF BUSINESS: Dayton area businesses have a big stake in election
The Dayton Daily News's Voice of Business column argues that businesses in the Dayton, Ohio area have significant interests riding on the outcome of an upcoming election. Local business leaders are weighing in on how candidates and policies could affect the regional economy, from taxes to regulations, making the vote a priority for the business community.