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Large language models are not an existential threat to humanity
From advancing cutting-edge AI systems by leveraging expertise in computer science and mathematics to exploring the political and social implications of emerging technologies, researchers at the University of Bath are at the forefront of numerous research projects that are helping...
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The UK’s productivity puzzle: How interest rates and taxation impact growth
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.5% to boost the UK’s sluggish economy, balancing growth with rising inflation. Low economic growth stems from high interest rates, increased taxes, and low productivity. Long-term recovery requires investment in technology, skills,...
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Belarus election: how ‘Europe’s last dictator’ held onto power as his opponents were jailed or exiled
Alexander Lukashenko secured a seventh term as Belarusa’s president, with an 87% vote in a widely condemned election. Opposition leaders are jailed or exiled, including Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, who leads a government in exile. Lukashenko’s regime holds over 1,000 political prisoners,...