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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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Putin Declares End of Liberal Globalization Era at BRICS Summit

At the 17th BRICS summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that the era of liberal globalization is becoming obsolete, signaling a shift in global economic dynamics. Speaking via videoconference, Putin emphasized that the center of business activity is moving toward emerging markets, particularly those within the BRICS bloc—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, now joined by Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE, and Indonesia.

Putin argued that the traditional unipolar model of international relations is giving way to a more equitable, multipolar world. He highlighted the growing economic influence of BRICS, noting that the bloc now accounts for 40% of the global economy and boasts a combined GDP of $77 trillion at purchasing power parity—surpassing that of the G7, according to IMF data.

Calling for deeper cooperation among BRICS nations, Putin urged increased use of national currencies in trade and collaboration in sectors such as technology, logistics, and finance. His remarks reflect Russia’s broader strategy to pivot away from Western-dominated institutions and foster stronger ties with the Global South.

The summit also underscored geopolitical tensions, as Putin addressed the gathering remotely due to an ICC arrest warrant related to the war in Ukraine—a move Moscow has dismissed as politically motivated.

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