Middle East crisis live: Explosions in Tehran as Yemen’s Houthis heighten risks of Iran war

War continues to escalate with Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis confirming a second wave of attacks on Israel since they joined the war on SaturdayRead the full reportSyria’s assistant defence minister said Sunday that his country’s forces had repelled a dr…

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A study of 11 leading LLMs finds the models more agreeable than humans when giving interpersonal advice, affirming users’ behavior even when harmful or illegal (Stanford University)

Stanford University:
A study of 11 leading LLMs finds the models more agreeable than humans when giving interpersonal advice, affirming users’ behavior even when harmful or illegal  —  What does it mean to be reasonable?  —&…

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Vinod Khosla says AI is accelerating a shift of wealth and power away from workers, and an income tax overhaul in the US could offset voter fears about job loss (Financial Times)

Financial Times:
Vinod Khosla says AI is accelerating a shift of wealth and power away from workers, and an income tax overhaul in the US could offset voter fears about job loss  —  Vinod Khosla says voter fears over technology causin…

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Saudi Arabia issues unified helpline ‘992’ for expired visa queries of stranded visitors unable to exit amid regional crisis

Saudi Arabia’s passport directorate now offers a single helpline, 992, for visa status queries, especially for those expiring by February 25, 2026. This comes as a relief measure for stranded visitors, with an April 18, 2026 deadline for extensions or …

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