AI Development Slowdown, Gulf States Postpone Iran Talks, Republican Midterm Strategy
Top AI executives are calling for a global slowdown in AI development due to escalating safety concerns, but geopolitical tensions—especially with China—and domestic political pressures in the U.S. complicate coordinated action. President Trump opposes any delay, prioritizing technologica
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