February 2025
March 2025
EU AI Act Bans High-Risk AI Applications
The European Union's AI Act, starting February 2nd, 2024, bans several high-risk AI applications including social scoring, predictive policing, and emotion recognition, while larger models face future transparency and security requirements.
EU AI Act Bans High-Risk AI Applications
The European Union's AI Act, starting February 2nd, 2024, bans several high-risk AI applications including social scoring, predictive policing, and emotion recognition, while larger models face future transparency and security requirements.
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24% Bias Score
Global Study Reveals Widespread Genetic Diversity Loss in Species
A study analyzing 628 species from 1985–2019 found that two-thirds experienced genetic diversity loss, primarily due to habitat reduction; population supplementation proved the most effective conservation measure, though risks remain.
Global Study Reveals Widespread Genetic Diversity Loss in Species
A study analyzing 628 species from 1985–2019 found that two-thirds experienced genetic diversity loss, primarily due to habitat reduction; population supplementation proved the most effective conservation measure, though risks remain.
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40% Bias Score
Valencia Floods: Private Aid Outpaces Inefficient Government Response
The Valencia floods, which killed 224 people and caused €17 billion in damage, exposed the inefficiency of public aid, contrasted by a rapid and effective response from private initiatives like Juan Roig's €35 million Alcem-se! program and Amancio Ortega's €100 million donation, highlighting the nee...
Valencia Floods: Private Aid Outpaces Inefficient Government Response
The Valencia floods, which killed 224 people and caused €17 billion in damage, exposed the inefficiency of public aid, contrasted by a rapid and effective response from private initiatives like Juan Roig's €35 million Alcem-se! program and Amancio Ortega's €100 million donation, highlighting the nee...
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56% Bias Score
Europe Lags Behind in AI Race Due to Underinvestment
Europe's underinvestment in AI, with only 7% of global software and application investment compared to 71% in the US and 15% in China, highlights its lagging position in the global AI race, despite the EU's efforts to address this issue through various strategies and initiatives.
Europe Lags Behind in AI Race Due to Underinvestment
Europe's underinvestment in AI, with only 7% of global software and application investment compared to 71% in the US and 15% in China, highlights its lagging position in the global AI race, despite the EU's efforts to address this issue through various strategies and initiatives.
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60% Bias Score
IBA President's Term Highlights Global Challenges and Legal Sector's Impact
Almudena Arpón de Mendívil Aldama's two-year presidency of the International Bar Association (2023-2024) addressed global challenges, including the war in Ukraine and the return of Donald Trump, resulting in increased global engagement and the production of a landmark report on the legal sector's ec...
IBA President's Term Highlights Global Challenges and Legal Sector's Impact
Almudena Arpón de Mendívil Aldama's two-year presidency of the International Bar Association (2023-2024) addressed global challenges, including the war in Ukraine and the return of Donald Trump, resulting in increased global engagement and the production of a landmark report on the legal sector's ec...
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36% Bias Score
2024 Elections: Incumbent Parties Suffer Unprecedented Losses Amidst Rising Populism
Governing parties in developed countries saw unprecedented vote share losses in 2024, linked to inflation and the rise of right-wing populism amplified by social media's narrative-driven model.
2024 Elections: Incumbent Parties Suffer Unprecedented Losses Amidst Rising Populism
Governing parties in developed countries saw unprecedented vote share losses in 2024, linked to inflation and the rise of right-wing populism amplified by social media's narrative-driven model.
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56% Bias Score
Rutte Urges Germany to Boost Defense Spending, NATO to Raise Spending Target
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on Germany to significantly increase its defense spending and arms production, citing threats from Russia and China, and announced that future NATO defense spending targets will far exceed the current 2% GDP benchmark.
Rutte Urges Germany to Boost Defense Spending, NATO to Raise Spending Target
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on Germany to significantly increase its defense spending and arms production, citing threats from Russia and China, and announced that future NATO defense spending targets will far exceed the current 2% GDP benchmark.
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48% Bias Score
Government Defends Secrecy in Foiled Terror Plot Against Sydney's Jewish Community
A caravan filled with explosives was found in Sydney, targeting the Jewish community; the government defended not publicly disclosing the plot earlier to protect the ongoing investigation, while the opposition criticized the lack of transparency, and further anti-Semitic attacks occurred.
Government Defends Secrecy in Foiled Terror Plot Against Sydney's Jewish Community
A caravan filled with explosives was found in Sydney, targeting the Jewish community; the government defended not publicly disclosing the plot earlier to protect the ongoing investigation, while the opposition criticized the lack of transparency, and further anti-Semitic attacks occurred.
Progress
60% Bias Score
DeepSeek: A Sputnik Moment for AI, or a Turbocapitalist Power Grab?
The Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek, cheaper and as capable as US models, has sparked concerns in Silicon Valley, drawing comparisons to the Sputnik moment, raising questions about US competitiveness and the broader societal implications of the AI race.
DeepSeek: A Sputnik Moment for AI, or a Turbocapitalist Power Grab?
The Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek, cheaper and as capable as US models, has sparked concerns in Silicon Valley, drawing comparisons to the Sputnik moment, raising questions about US competitiveness and the broader societal implications of the AI race.
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52% Bias Score
Nvidia's \$589 Billion Market Loss Impacts Tech Leaders' Fortunes
Nvidia experienced a \$589 billion market loss on Monday due to the emergence of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, resulting in a \$20.1 billion decrease in CEO Jensen Huang's net worth and impacting other tech leaders, including Larry Ellison and Michael Dell.
Nvidia's \$589 Billion Market Loss Impacts Tech Leaders' Fortunes
Nvidia experienced a \$589 billion market loss on Monday due to the emergence of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, resulting in a \$20.1 billion decrease in CEO Jensen Huang's net worth and impacting other tech leaders, including Larry Ellison and Michael Dell.
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56% Bias Score
Pictet CIO Warns of Market Volatility in 2024
César Pérez, Pictet's global chief investment officer, forecasts a volatile 2024, highlighting risks from US inflation and Trump's policies, while noting opportunities in European markets and the AI sector; he suggests a portfolio favoring US equities, European credit, and gold.
Pictet CIO Warns of Market Volatility in 2024
César Pérez, Pictet's global chief investment officer, forecasts a volatile 2024, highlighting risks from US inflation and Trump's policies, while noting opportunities in European markets and the AI sector; he suggests a portfolio favoring US equities, European credit, and gold.
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48% Bias Score
Beirut Mortar Attack Amidst Economic Crisis and Israeli Withdrawal
Nine mortar shells hit Beirut's Christian Ashrafieh sector near a school, injuring seven; an Islamic delegation visited Tehran; and the Lebanese pound collapses amidst Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon, risking inter-militia conflict.
Beirut Mortar Attack Amidst Economic Crisis and Israeli Withdrawal
Nine mortar shells hit Beirut's Christian Ashrafieh sector near a school, injuring seven; an Islamic delegation visited Tehran; and the Lebanese pound collapses amidst Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon, risking inter-militia conflict.
Progress
52% Bias Score