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AI Minister Backs Anthropic’s ‘Responsible’ Mythos Rollout as Regulation Tightens

  Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon will meet with Anthropic leaders in response to concerns about the company’s new AI model. Canada’s Artificial Intelligence Minister says Anthropic is taking a “responsible and safety‑first approach” with its newly announced Mythos model family — a comment that comes as governments worldwide race to regulate rapidly advancing AI systems. According to public statements, the minister highlighted Anthropic’s emphasis on model transparency, safety evaluations, and controlled deployment , noting that these practices align with Canada’s push for clearer AI accountability standards. While the remarks were not tied to any specific policy change, they signal growing government interest in how frontier AI models could affect everything from cybersecurity to labour markets. For markets, the reaction has been modest but notable. AI‑linked equities — particularly cloud providers and chipmakers — saw small early‑morning gains , reflecting inves...

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Turkish Opposition Leader Arrested Amid Allegations of Corruption and Terror Links

In a dramatic escalation of political tensions in Turkey, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent opposition leader and key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was arrested on Wednesday. The arrest is part of an investigation into alleged corruption and terror links, according to reports from Turkish media.

Authorities have also issued detention warrants for approximately 100 other individuals, including close aides and district mayors. Roads around Istanbul were closed, and demonstrations were banned for four days to prevent protests following the arrest.

The arrest comes amid a series of legal challenges faced by Imamoglu, including a recent decision by Istanbul University to invalidate his diploma, effectively disqualifying him from running in future presidential elections. Critics argue that these actions are politically motivated and part of a broader crackdown on opposition figures.

Imamoglu, who has been a vocal critic of the government, described the situation as "great tyranny" in a video message, vowing not to be discouraged. His detention has sparked outrage among his supporters and international criticism, with some labeling it a setback for democracy in Turkey.

The developments have raised concerns about the state of political freedoms in Turkey, as the country prepares for its next presidential elections, potentially earlier than the scheduled date in 2028.

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