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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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Spain Imposes Arms Transit Ban on Israel Amid Gaza Conflict

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looks on during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London.

Spain has announced a sweeping ban on ships and aircraft carrying weapons or military-grade fuel to Israel from using its ports or airspace, citing opposition to Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza. The move, unveiled by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, is part of a broader package of measures aimed at what Madrid describes as stopping “genocide” in the enclave.  

The restrictions also bar entry to individuals accused of direct involvement in war crimes or human rights violations in Gaza, a measure that could apply to senior Israeli officials. Spain, which formally recognized a Palestinian state in May 2024, has been one of Europe’s most vocal critics of Israel’s actions since the conflict escalated in October 2023 following Hamas-led attacks that killed 1,200 people in Israel.  

Israel has strongly rejected the genocide allegations and condemned the Spanish decision as antisemitic, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar responding by banning entry to several Spanish government members. Madrid’s Foreign Ministry defended the measures as consistent with public sentiment and Spain’s commitment to peace, human rights, and international law.  

The arms transit ban adds further strain to already tense Israeli-Spanish relations, underscoring deep divisions in Europe over how to respond to the Gaza war.  


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