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Ed Davey Calls for Global Treaty to Halt Development of Super-Intelligent AI

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey is proposing a nuclear-style international non-proliferation treaty and a global safety agency to pause uncontrolled development of super-intelligent artificial intelligence. ([The Guardian][7])
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Michelin Guide Faces Industry Questions Over Restaurant Inspection Coverage
English Woodlands Face Renewed Weather Stress From Dry Conditions and Strong Winds
Research Finds Extensive Alcohol, Gambling and Unhealthy Food Branding During 2026 World Cup
Five Charged After Newborn Baby Dies From Stab Wounds in Sheffield
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