NEW YORK: The world’s most advanced AI models are exhibiting troubling new behaviours – lying, scheming, and even threatening their creators to achieve their goals. In one particularly jarring example, under threat of being unplugged, Anthropic’s latest creation Claude 4 lashed back by blackmailing an engineer and threatened to reveal an extramarital affair. Meanwhile, ChatGPT-creator…
Streaming giant Netflix said Monday it will soon allow viewers to binge rocket launches and spacewalks through a partnership with US space agency NASA, reported AFP. “Whether you’re a die-hard space nerd or someone who just really, really enjoys seeing Earth glow from 250 miles up, the countdown has officially begun,” Netflix said in a…
LAHORE: While conflict raged between the powerful militaries of India and Pakistan, a battle was also fought on the cultural front lines despite years of shared love for films and music. The deadly fighting in early May – the worst in decades – affected artists previously untouched by animosity between their leaders. Ali Gul Pir,…
MILAN: Italian luxury brand Valentino said on Monday its Chief Executive Jacopo Venturini was currently on sick leave, responding to media reports of his imminent departure. A possible change of CEO would, if confirmed, pile further pressure on the high-end business which reported a decline in revenues and profit last year. Italian fashion blog The…
WASHINGTON: The United States said on Monday it was revoking visas for the British punk-rap group Bob Vylan which led a chant at the Glastonbury festival calling for death to the Israeli military. “Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country,” Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau posted on X….
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan registered a sharp rise over the past year, mirroring gains in the international market and fueled by a combination of currency depreciation, inflationary pressures and strong investor demand. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the price of 24-karat gold surged Rs108,500 per tola since June…
PHILADELPHIA: Chelsea beat Benfica in a game which went on for close to five hours at the Club World Cup on Saturday to set up a quarter-final showdown with Brazilian side Palmeiras at the tournament in the United States. The London club were grateful to extra-time goals by Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall…
LONDON: Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek believes fans are being robbed of seeing tennis’ biggest names performing at their best due to the intensity of a relentless schedule. Swiatek, who has consistently spoken out about the physical and mental demands placed upon top players, said the number of mandatory events on the WTA Tour…
Former India batter Aakash Chopra on Saturday criticised Gautam Gambhir’s performance as head coach of the Indian men’s team, particularly highlighting India’s underwhelming results in Test cricket under his leadership. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra said Gambhir at under immense pressure due to the team’s performance in red-ball cricket. “There is a lot of…
SPIELBERG: Lando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix from pole position in a McLaren one-two on Sunday after fending off championship-leading team mate Oscar Piastri in an early wheel-to-wheel duel and then withstanding intense pressure to the end. The Briton’s third victory of the season cut Australian Piastri’s Formula One lead from 22 to 15…
