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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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Venezuela Shifts Diplomacy: Embassies in Norway and Australia to Close, Focus Turns to Africa

 

Venezuela announced it will close its embassies in Norway and Australia as part of a sweeping diplomatic restructuring. The government of President Nicolás Maduro described the move as a “strategic re-assignation of resources,” aimed at strengthening alliances in Africa.

In place of the closures, Venezuela will open new embassies in Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe, which officials called “sister nations and strategic allies” in the fight against colonial and hegemonic pressures.

Consular services for Venezuelans in Norway and Australia will continue through other diplomatic missions, with details to be provided in the coming days.

The decision comes amid heightened tensions with the United States and follows weeks of geopolitical maneuvering. Norway’s foreign ministry confirmed the closure of the embassy in Oslo, while Australian officials have yet to comment publicly on the development.

This shift underscores Caracas’ intent to reconfigure its global presence, prioritizing regions it views as more aligned with its political and economic vision.


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