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GuardianSep 27Preview

Democracy blindsides Silicon Valley’s power players looking to transform the world with AI

‘The push against datacenters speaks to the frustration of people who don’t feel they are making the choices in their lives’The Stanford ethicist Rob Reich was once invited to a dinner organized by a Silicon Valley mogul to discuss what a state designed to maximize science and tech powered by commercial models might look like. The gathered technologists were drawn to the idea of building a small nation-state dedicated to the endeavor, Reich recalls in “System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot it”.When Reich asked whether this state would be a democracy, he got a cool no. “Democracy is too slow, and it holds science back,” he was told. “To optimize for science, we need a beneficent technocrat in charge.” Continue reading...

Eduardo PorterAI (artificial intelligence)Technology

GuardianSep 27Preview

‘Cash grab’: One Nation demands up to $630,000 from Victorian election candidates

Exclusive: Many applicants left feeling ‘used, lied to, misled and gaslit’, complaint letter seen by Guardian Australia saysListen to the Guardian podcast The Populist hereGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation could collect as much as $633,000 from people who have put their hand up to run in the Victorian state election, with potential candidates questioning whether the party is staging a “cash grab”.Guardian Australia has spoken to multiple former councillors, mayors and deputy mayors who expressed an interest in running for the party. They claim they went through what one called a “pay-to-play” application process, after which they were rejected.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...

Sarah Martin Senior correspondentOne NationAustralian politics

BBCSep 26Preview

China's new youth idol isn't a pop star - he's an academic

China's economy and tech have developed at breakneck speed, but there is plenty worrying its Gen Z.

NPRSep 26Preview

Why this island paradise has the world's fastest-growing HIV epidemic

In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor.(Image credit: Ian Cheibub for NPR)

David Cox

GuardianSep 25Preview

‘It’s luxury that wants to be seen’: aristocrats and eccentrics inspire Demna’s vision for Gucci in Milan

Collection by the designer, brought in to return the ailing fashion house to profit, is on the moneyHe’s the mononymic designer who has been charged with rescuing Gucci from plummeting sales. So where better for Demna to stage his third catwalk show than at the forefront of commerce – a purpose-built Gucci shop.During Milan fashion week on Friday, the designer transformed a convention centre into a sprawling retail space that mirrored the design for the brand’s new boutiques. Continue reading...

Chloe Mac DonnellMilan fashion weekGucci

BBCSep 22Preview

Analysis: Lib Dems leave conference buoyed by Davey's message

Concerns over Sir Ed Davey's leadership were dampened by pledges at conference and his performance.

BBCSep 5Preview

Trump's response is key as Argentina's Falklands demands get louder

With Argentina's President Milei promising "winds of change" over the Falklands, will Donald Trump shift his stance on British rule?

Al JazeeraSep 27Preview

Muslims protest planned demolition of ‘600-year-old’ mosque in India

Hundreds of Muslims have gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a historic mosque.

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