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Sutskever's AI startup will face scrutiny
OpenAI co-founder left the firm recently and has launched his own AI startup -- Safe Superintelligence (SSI)
InternationalUS defence reliance on imported key minerals is a risk
The US arms sector relies on importing strategic materials, and the plans to ease this will take years to take effect
InternationalLower UK May inflation masks still-high living costs
Headline inflation slowed to the target of 2.0% in May but high living costs remain a key political issue
United KingdomWestern capitals will focus on energy cybersecurity
Cyberattacks such as the Colonial Pipeline attack in 2021 have highlighted the need to secure energy supply chains
InternationalFirm electronics and transport trade will help Japan
Japan’s export volumes fell for a fourth month in May although the yen's weakness flattered the growth in export values
JapanG7 summit signals more trade protectionism ahead
The G7 summit confirms that the Western approach to China’s over-capacity and states supporting Russia is hardening
InternationalRegulation of fast-growing private loan market to rise
The private credit asset class has grown rapidly in the last decade but regulatory concerns are also rising
InternationalChina’s authorities to face pressure for more stimulus
China’s retail sales improved in May but industrial output weakened, maintaining the trend of mixed and moderate growth
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