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Vatican Advocates for Binding Global AI Regulations as Pope Warns Against Technology Arms Race - Professional coverage
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Vatican Advocates for Binding Global AI Regulations as Pope Warns Against Technology Arms Race

Vatican Calls for International AI Governance Framework The Catholic Church has positioned itself as a leading voice in the global…

OpenAI Forges Hollywood Alliance to Strengthen Ethical AI Protections in Sora Platform - Professional coverage
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OpenAI Forges Hollywood Alliance to Strengthen Ethical AI Protections in Sora Platform

Industry-Wide Collaboration Addresses Deepfake Concerns OpenAI has announced significant policy enhancements to its Sora video generation platform following coordinated pressure…

US-China Cyber Tensions Escalate as Beijing Alleges NSA Targeted Critical Time Infrastructure - Professional coverage
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US-China Cyber Tensions Escalate as Beijing Alleges NSA Targeted Critical Time Infrastructure

China Accuses US of Sophisticated Cyber Campaign Against National Timing Systems China's Ministry of State Security has leveled serious allegations…

BusinessInfrastructure

Growthpoint Properties Invests in Cape Winelands Airport Development Project

Growthpoint Properties has become the investment, development and managing partner for the Cape Winelands Airport project. The R8-billion development is scheduled to begin construction early next year pending environmental approvals, with full commissioning targeted for 2028.

Major Property Investment in Aviation Infrastructure

Growthpoint Properties has made a significant initial investment in the Cape Winelands Airport development project, according to reports from both companies. The JSE-listed property group will serve as investment, development and managing partner for the ambitious aviation precinct development located northeast of Cape Town.

BusinessStartups

EA Union Workers Protest $55 Billion Saudi-Backed Acquisition Over Job Security Concerns

Electronic Arts union members have issued a strongly-worded statement against the proposed $55 billion acquisition by Saudi-backed investors. Workers claim they were excluded from negotiations despite driving the company’s success and fear job losses to “pad investors’ pockets.”

Unionized EA Workers Voice Strong Opposition to Acquisition Deal

Employees at Electronic Arts who are part of the Communications Workers of America union have issued a strongly-worded statement opposing the proposed $55 billion acquisition of the company by Saudi-backed investors, according to reports. The primary complaint centers around workers not being represented in negotiations for the massive deal, sources indicate.

EconomyPolicy

Chancellor Reeves Considers Energy Bill Relief and Tax Measures in Upcoming Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering interventions to reduce energy bills, including potential VAT cuts. The government faces a £22bn fiscal gap while maintaining commitments to key tax rate freezes.

Energy Bill Relief Measures Under Consideration

The government is reportedly planning “targeted action” to address rising living costs, with energy bills being a primary focus of the upcoming Budget. According to reports from the BBC, officials are considering cutting the current 5% rate of Value-added tax charged on energy, which could provide immediate relief to households. Another option under discussion involves reducing regulatory levies currently added to utility bills, sources indicate.