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  • Aug 30
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US public-private deals promise more AI safety

The US government has entered into a partnership with Anthropic and OpenAI to reduce artificial intelligence (AI) risks

United States
  • Aug 30
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Euro-area inflation points to further ECB rate cuts

Consumer price inflation eased to 2.4% in August on lower energy prices and core inflation was unchanged at 2.8%

EU
  • Aug 30
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China’s urbanisation push cushions its growth slowdown

The State Council has released plans to boost urbanisation, particularly by increasing numbers holding urban residency

China
  • Aug 30
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Japan’s price and interest rate trends are normalising

Tokyo consumer price inflation picked up in August on higher utility bills and fresh food prices

Japan
  • Aug 29
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France's Telegram case puts pressure on the EU

The EU has launched a probe into Telegram for potential digital law breaches, following the CEO's arrest in France

EU
  • Aug 29
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Raising world renminbi use meets China’s internal aims

The share of China’s cross-border transactions made in renminbi has risen steadily, to more than 50% in July

China
  • Aug 29
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US tech companies grapple with defence dilemmas

US high-tech defence firms are struggling to balance national security demands with their business priorities

United States
  • Aug 28
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Zuckerberg letter signals support to US conservatives

The Meta CEO said the Biden administration was “wrong” to push the platform for content moderation and vowed to resist

United States