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US and Iran Near Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Military Strikes
Negotiations between the US and Iran are advancing towards reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with recent reports of progress and continued military actions. While markets respond positively, unresolved disagreements keep concerns about a comprehensive deal alive.
AWS outages traced to Amazon’s own AI tools amid December incidents
Two December AWS outages were linked to internal AI tooling, with one outage lasting about 13 hours. The incidents prompt questions about governance, accountability, and safeguards for AI-enabled cloud operations.
UK Media Giants and Guardian Join Forces to Shield Journalism from AI Misuse
Major UK media outlets, such as BBC, Sky, and the Guardian, have united to establish a coalition advocating for AI publishing rights. They aim to safeguard original journalism against AI-driven misuse and unpaid content use. This initiative underscores the broader industry concern over AI’s influence on journalism integrity.