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Japan youth messengers call on world to reduce risks of AI-powered military

GENEVA (Kyodo) -- A group of Japanese high school students visiting the U.N. office in Geneva on Tuesday called on the world to reduce the risks assoc

  • Japanese high school students urge global leaders to mitigate AI risks in military operations.
  • Over 60,000 signatures collected advocating nuclear weapons eradication.
  • Rinako Goto informs UN official about escalating nuclear weapon risk due to AI integration.

Business

Increased sales see wine group pouring back into business

The NZX-listed company's operating net profit after tax was 20 percent ahead of last year, at $61.5 million.

  • Delegat Group reports 20% increase in operating net profit after tax to $61.5 million in 2026.
  • Company reduces yields by almost 20% for 2026 harvest, resulting in $9 million writedown.
  • Global sales reach 3.3 million cases in 2026, marking 4% increase from previous year.

Culture

Evan Rachel Wood Calls Out ‘Practical Magic’ Co-Stars: ‘No One Who Worked on the Original Film’ Talked to Her About Sequel

"I really appreciated Joey King reaching out," the "Shards" star says on Instagram The post Evan Rachel Wood Calls Out ‘Practical Magic’ Co-Stars: ‘No One Who Worked on the Original Film’ Talked to…

  • Evan Rachel Wood upset no original cast contacted her about sequel.
  • Only co-star Joey King reached out, calling her a "sweetheart".
  • Director Susanne Bier explained replacement was due to character ages.

AI

Google’s AI overviews reinforce some conspiracy theories – new research

A new study shows stronger guardrails on search engines are needed to prevent the spread and legitimisation of conspiratorial beliefs.

  • Google's AI overviews can reinforce conspiracy theories like chemtrails and 15-minute cities.
  • AI overviews often label conspiracy claims as misinformation but lack substantive rebuttals.
  • 12.5% of AI overviews for 15-minute cities presented false claims as legitimate debate.
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