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South Korea's Science Minister Emphasizes Continued AI Investment Amidst U.S. Pullback Concerns

South Korea's Science Minister Emphasizes Continued AI Investment Amidst U.S. Pullback Concerns

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Bae Kyung-hoon stated that South Korea must not reduce its investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, despite concerns about a potential decrease in AI spending led by the U.S. Speaking after the third plenary session of South Korea's National AI Strategy Committee, Minister Bae noted that while investment enthusiasm might be cooling in the U.S., rival nations such as China, France, and Canada are seizing this as an opportunity. He asserted that South Korea should not be swayed by this sentiment and halt its investments. Minister Bae also mentioned that the South Korean government is exploring plans to develop ultra-large frontier AI, aiming for a scale 10 to 20 times larger than its current independent AI foundation model project. He did not provide specific details regarding the development method, project scale, or timeline for this initiative.
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Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies

Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first international trip since the midterm elections that dealt the Republicans a severe blow
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AI sharpens cat-and-mouse hacking battle as companies strengthen defences

AI sharpens cat-and-mouse hacking battle as companies strengthen defences

By Toby Sterling, Dimitri Rhodes and Hakan Ersen AMSTERDAM, Nov 5 (Reuters) - From hacked supermarket fridges and a record cryptocurrency theft at Binance to an emergency over flaws in widely used web software, companies worldwide are facing a wave of cyber threats executives say AI is accelerating
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Taiwan’s Content Agency Chief Sue Wang Puts IP Commercialization at Center of Strategy

Taiwan’s Content Agency Chief Sue Wang Puts IP Commercialization at Center of Strategy

Sue Wang, chair of the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), says Taiwan’s content industry should make IP development and commercialization its top priority. “The challenge is not simply whether we can create good content, but whether companies have the capabilities and business models to turn creative ideas into sustainable revenue, build scalable businesses, and reach […]
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Luca Guadagnino's 'Artificial' Film, Starring Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman, Set for 2027 Release

Luca Guadagnino's 'Artificial' Film, Starring Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman, Set for 2027 Release

Luca Guadagnino's 'Artificial' Film, Starring Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman, Set for 2027 Release
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Wunmi Mosaku Boards Doc Short ‘Swim Sistas’ as Exec Producer (EXCLUSIVE)

Wunmi Mosaku Boards Doc Short ‘Swim Sistas’ as Exec Producer (EXCLUSIVE)

Wunmi Mosaku, the Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning star of Ryan Coogler’s 2025 hit “Sinners,” has come aboard British documentary short “Swim Sistas” as executive producer. The film, celebrating Black women’s relationship with swimming, was directed by Catherine Joy White (“Bridgerton,” “Fifty-Four Days”), with Naomie Harris (“Moonlight”) narrating. After premiering at DOC NYC and winning several awards […]
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France Contracts Naval Group for Large Oceangoing Underwater Drone Development

France Contracts Naval Group for Large Oceangoing Underwater Drone Development

France has awarded a contract to shipbuilder Naval Group for the development of an operational demonstrator of a large-sized oceangoing underwater drone. Sea trials for this uncrewed combat underwater vehicle (UCUV) are slated to commence in 2028. The French Armed Forces ministry announced that the demonstrator will need to exhibit both endurance and autonomous decision-making capabilities. Its missions will encompass intelligence gathering, surveillance, reconnaissance, and potentially more offensive neutralization actions. This initiative aims to enhance the French Navy's presence across its extensive maritime domain, which is the world's second-largest exclusive economic zone. The 2026 French defense budget has allocated €30 million in commitment authorizations and €17 million in payment appropriations for this demonstrator, with the country's 2024-2030 defense programming law earmarking €5 billion for drones and robots, including underwater drones, over a seven-year period.
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AGCO Reports 9% Decline in Third Quarter Net Sales Amidst Mixed Regional Performance

AGCO Reports 9% Decline in Third Quarter Net Sales Amidst Mixed Regional Performance

AGCO Reports 9% Decline in Third Quarter Net Sales Amidst Mixed Regional Performance
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Ethiopia and France Pledge Deeper Military and Strategic Cooperation

Ethiopia and France Pledge Deeper Military and Strategic Cooperation

Ethiopia and France have committed to strengthening their long-standing military and strategic cooperation, emphasizing military capacity building, knowledge transfer, and regional peace and stability. This pledge was made during discussions between Ethiopian Defense Minister Mohammed Idris and French Ambassador to Ethiopia Alexis Lamek in Addis Ababa. Minister Mohammed expressed gratitude for France's support in enhancing Ethiopia's military capabilities through knowledge transfer, institutional capacity building, and improving preparedness for peacekeeping operations. He also requested France's support in safeguarding Ethiopia's regional interests and in the ongoing Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) process in the Tigray Region. Ambassador Lamek reaffirmed France's commitment to strengthening relations and multifaceted cooperation, highlighting readiness to enhance joint efforts in promoting regional peace and stability, as well as advancing military training and capacity-building coop...
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Global shares skid after AI worries send Wall Street tumbling

Global shares skid after AI worries send Wall Street tumbling

Global shares have tumbled following a broad selloff on Wall Street of shares related to artificial intelligence
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Storebrand AM Adjusts Global Duration to Neutral Amid AI Investment Concerns and Yield Stabilization

Storebrand AM Adjusts Global Duration to Neutral Amid AI Investment Concerns and Yield Stabilization

Storebrand AM Adjusts Global Duration to Neutral Amid AI Investment Concerns and Yield Stabilization
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‘Godzilla,’ Record Anime Boom and a Global Co-Production Hunt: Takeaways From the Tokyo Film Festival and Market

‘Godzilla,’ Record Anime Boom and a Global Co-Production Hunt: Takeaways From the Tokyo Film Festival and Market

The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival wrapped this week, a few days after its content market TIFFCOM, with Japan’s government talking up a JPY20 trillion ($126.6 billion) content export target, and the anime industry arriving with numbers to back it up. The festival ran Oct. 26–Nov. 4, with TIFFCOM held Oct. 28–30 at the Tokyo […]