UK PM Rules Out Stamp Duty Changes in Upcoming Budget

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Tokyo Launches AI Matchmaking App to Boost Marriage Rates in Japan

Tokyo launched an AI-powered matchmaking application called Enmusubi in September 2024. The app was developed in response to a survey revealing that roughly 70 percent of marriage-minded individuals were not actively pursuing matchmaking. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between people who want to marry and those who take concrete steps toward it. The platform has since helped hundreds of Japanese residents find potential partners.

Anthropic CEO clarifies firm does not seek ban on Chinese AI models

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has clarified that his company has never advocated for an outright ban on open-weight AI models, addressing concerns raised by industry players including Microsoft and Nvidia. Instead, Amodei said Anthropic's focus is on restricting chip access and regulating industrial-scale distillation of AI capabilities. The company also supports mandatory safety testing for all high-capability AI models. Amodei framed this stance as a balanced approach that protects national security interests without stifling technological innovation.

Meta restores PM Modi's video after admitting it was removed by mistake

Meta acknowledged that a video posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was mistakenly deleted from Facebook and has since been restored. The video featured Modi addressing the issue of paper leaks and assuring stricter government action across the country. The Union Cabinet is expected to take up the related measures in Parliament in the near future. The government is working toward passing a Bill to tackle the problem of paper leaks. Meta did not provide further details on why the content was initially flagged for removal.