9 h. ago ‘The biggest decision yet’: Jared Kaplan on allowing AI to train itself

Anthropic’s chief scientist says AI autonomy could spark a beneficial ‘intelligence explosion’ – or be the moment humans lose controlHumanity will have to decide by 2030 whether to take the “ultimate risk” of letting artificial intelligence systems train themselves to become more powerful, one of the world’s leading AI scientists has said.Jared Kaplan, the chief scientist and co-owner of the $180bn (£135bn) US startup Anthropic, said a choice was looming about how much autonomy the systems should be given to evolve. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Bizarre 'ghost train' plan derailed after backlash from passengers

Rail bosses have back tracked after passengers were in uproar over their plans to ditch a busy Manchester - London commuter service and run it as a 'ghost train' with only staff allowed on board

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2 w. ago Kirstie Allsopp and author Michael Rosen clash over free London travel pass

The pass allows users to travel for free on London buses, trams and train services including the London Underground.

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2 w. ago Oversupply of oil could create glut of 4m barrels a day, says energy watchdog

Warning comes as scenario in which global demand continues to grow until 2050 is included in IEA outlook reportThe world is producing more oil than it needs and by next year there could be a glut of 4m excess barrels a day entering the market, according to the global energy watchdog.The International Energy Agency said the surplus in 2026 was likely to be larger than previously forecast, despite a decision from the biggest oil producers to pause their plan to increase crude exports. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Celtic boss contender Kjetil Knutsen drops biggest hint on his future yet as he reveals he expects decision ‘quite soon’

KJETIL KNUTSEN has dropped his biggest hint yet on where his future lies. The Bodo/Glimt boss is one of the favourites to be next Celtic manager with his contract at the Norwegian club almost up. Knusten, 57, has been one of the most sought after bosses in Europe in recent years. He has transformed Bodo...

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3 w. ago JAN MOIR: Why do we let the worried well clog up the mental health system

Another week, another knife wielding madman is mass stabbing strangers on a London-bound train at will. Am I allowed to say 'madman'?

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