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OpenAI boss downplays fears ChatGPT maker could leave Europe over AI rules

OpenAI boss downplays fears ChatGPT maker could leave Europe over AI rules

LONDON (AP) — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Friday downplayed worries that the ChatGPT maker could exit the European Union if it can't comply with the bloc's strict new artificial intelligence rules , coming after a top official rebuked him for comments r
Jill Biden to promote women, youth on trip to Mideast, North Africa, Europe

Jill Biden to promote women, youth on trip to Mideast, North Africa, Europe

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden will promote empowerment for women and young people — and attend a Jordanian royal wedding — during an upcoming trip to the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.
Federal government posts $41.3 billion deficit for 2022-23 fiscal year

Federal government posts $41.3 billion deficit for 2022-23 fiscal year

OTTAWA — The federal government ended the 2022-23 fiscal year with a $41.3 billion deficit, slightly lower than it had forecast in its budget released in March. The Finance Department says the result compares to a $95.

Disney opposes DeSantis request to disqualify judge in free speech lawsuit

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney is opposing a request by Gov.
Russia offers support to Somalian army in fight against terrorist groups

Russia offers support to Somalian army in fight against terrorist groups

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia is ready to supply Somalia’s army with military equipment in its war against terrorism, Russia's foreign minister said Friday.
Credit Suisse owes millions to Georgia's billionaire ex-prime minister, court says

Credit Suisse owes millions to Georgia's billionaire ex-prime minister, court says

LONDON (AP) — Credit Suisse owes former Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili hundreds of millions of dollars for failing to protect the billionaire's money in a trust pilfered by a manager, a Singapore court ruled Friday, the latest scandal fo
UK's Treasury chief accepts that recession may be necessary to get inflation down

UK's Treasury chief accepts that recession may be necessary to get inflation down

LONDON (AP) — Britain's Treasury chief said he would be prepared to see the U.K. economy slip back into recession if further interest rate hikes are necessary to bring down inflation.
Feds warned about risks of delaying 24 Sussex decision almost a year before it closed

Feds warned about risks of delaying 24 Sussex decision almost a year before it closed

OTTAWA — Almost a year before the closure of 24 Sussex Drive due to disrepair and an infestation of rodents, the chairman of the National Capital Commission's board of directors warned that further delaying a cabinet decision on the fate of the resid
German parliament authorizes troops to stay in Mali for one final year

German parliament authorizes troops to stay in Mali for one final year

BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers on Friday gave the go-ahead for the country's troops to stay in Mali for up to another year, part of a plan to bring Germany's involvement in a U.N. military mission in the West African nation to an orderly end.
Political divisiveness a threat to Alberta economy, business groups say

Political divisiveness a threat to Alberta economy, business groups say

CALGARY — As the Alberta election campaign heads into its final days, business groups are warning that increased divisiveness and political extremism poses a threat to the province's economic future.