Compute-wary pope warns artificial intelligence bears ‘disruptive possibilities, ambivalent effects’
Back in 2015, Francis acknowledged being “a disaster” with technology, but he has also called the internet, social networks and text messages “a gift of God”, provided that they are used wisely.
Climate-friendly cows bred to belch less methane following availability of genetics to produce dairy cattle
Some dairy industry officials remain unconvinced about low-methane breeding, saying it could lead to digestion problems. Canada’s agriculture department said in an email that it has not yet assessed the methane evaluation system underlying the product but that reducing emissions from livestock was “extremely important.”
Rwanda genocide had less to do ethnic rivalry, more to do with Tutsi lineages scramble for control of state
Critics of this government assert that the pattern of scapegoating continues. But now, those threatening the regime are Hutu associated with the former Rwandan army (the FAR) and the Interahamwe militias. This time, the power of the Rwandan military has expanded; the scapegoats are not only those within the country but potentially all those living in areas where the FAR or Interahamwe are known or believed to be operating (including, apparently, refugees in the Democratic Republic of Congo).
Moscow’s shipping challenge: Sea merchants give Russian wheat wide berth in response to Ukraine invasion
Global commodity houses are no longer helping Russia with the mechanics of trading its grain. Cargill, Louis Dreyfus and Viterra stopped such work on July 1, adding more pressure on Moscow to handle all aspects of grain deals including transport.
Africa needed Nigeria’s Falcons’ confident display against England’s Lionesses for self-belief
A late red card for England forward Lauren James for stomping on Nigeria defender Michelle Alozie took the focus off two tight halves of football on Monday night that could have gone either way.
Wary of infiltration of its security by Beijing, India bans military drone parts from China
At two meetings in February and March to discuss drone tenders, Indian military officials told potential bidders that equipment or subcomponents from “countries sharing land borders with India will not be acceptable for security reasons”, according to minutes reviewed by Reuters. The minutes did not identify the military officials.
Arsenal interest in Barcelona forward Ansu Fati tickles Catalan top brass who are keen on a deal
Barcelona’s financial situation means they need to sell this summer before they can complete the deals that Xavi wants and Fati is seen as a player they can do without, despite his immense potential.
