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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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Hurricane Melissa Intensifies to Category 4, Jamaica Braces for Impact

 

              Waves break on the coast ahead of Hurricane Melissa, in Port Royal, Jamaica, October 25, 2025. 

Hurricane Melissa has rapidly strengthened into a Category 4 storm as it churns through the Caribbean, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). With maximum sustained winds near 140 mph (220 km/h), the storm poses a severe threat to Jamaica, where a Hurricane Warning is now in effect.

The NHC reported that Jamaica is already experiencing tropical storm-force winds and heavy rainfall, with conditions expected to deteriorate further through Monday and Tuesday. Forecast models suggest Melissa could intensify even more, potentially reaching Category 5 strength before making landfall.

Authorities in Jamaica, Haiti, and eastern Cuba have urged residents to take immediate precautions, warning of life-threatening flash floods, mudslides, and storm surges. Emergency shelters have been opened across the region, and disaster response teams are on high alert.

Meteorologists note that Melissa’s rapid intensification—jumping from Category 1 to Category 4 in less than 48 hours—underscores the increasing volatility of Atlantic storms in recent years.

As the storm edges closer, millions across the Caribbean remain in its path, facing what could be one of the most dangerous hurricanes of the season.


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