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'Chinese room’ philosopher John Searle dies
US-born Searle was known for his thought experiment, called ‘Chinese room,’ which argued that AI could never be conscious.
Taliban shuts off Afghanistan internet nationwide
Some experts feared the ban could prevent the exchange of key medical information or hamper people’s ability to receive digital remittances.
China's stockmarket soars despite slowdown
Experts tied the stock optimism to China’s AI advances as well as easing tensions with the US.
AI could spur millions of layoffs, Kelly warns
Still, the Arizona Democrat told Semafor’s Burgess Everett that AI presents 'tremendous opportunity.'
"It's An Inevitable Shift": AI Is Changing Brex's Hiring Process | Semafor Tech
Electric carmaker Lucid to build Saudi EVs next year
The announcement marks a shift from assembling imported kits to selling fully Saudi-made cars
Videogame giant EA eyes mammoth buyout
A $50 billion megadeal to take the company behind The Sims private would be the biggest ever leveraged buyout.
Chinese companies turn to EV freight trucks
EV behemoth BYD and other Chinese automakers are mimicking the car sales playbook with freight trucks.