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The United Nations lamented the “declining” state of “gender equality” worldwide in a Thursday report that blamed its loss of government funds for the backslide. Agencies across the U.N. are reporting “actual or anticipated weakening of their gender equality efforts” among other setbacks stemming from government agencies pulling back taxpayer funds from the international body, […]Read More

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The United Nations chief is urging global competitors in artificial intelligence to cooperate in addressing threats from the technology, warning that “the world cannot afford a race to the bottom on AI safety.” Secretary-General António Guterres says concerns raised by those on the frontlines of AI technology that its development “is racing ahead of our understanding of the risks” can’t be ignored. Guterres told U.N. reporters Wednesday that governments must assume their first responsibility to protect civilians from AI threats, which means “national action is essential” but “global coordination is also indispensable.” He stressed, “We need guardrails to build trust…

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