Group of nations back first call for 'responsible' military uses of AI
The agreement emerged from high-level political talks among 85 countries on the sidelines of an international summit.
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U.S. says Russia is violating terms of the New START nuclear arms treaty
The United States says Russia won't allow American inspectors to inspect its arsenal to ensure compliance with the post-Cold War agreement the two nations renewed for five years in 2021.
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World bankers meet amid global inflation and recession threats
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American elected as successor to Chinese head of U.N. telecom agency
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Global Fund raises record amount but falls short of US$18B goal
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