JD Vance rails against 'excessive regulation' of AI at Paris summit

U_S_ Vice President JD Vance has told a Paris summit on artificial intelligence that the Trump administration will “ensure that AI systems developed in America are free from ideological bias,” and that the U_S_ would “never restrict our citizens’ right to free speech.”

Esports Olympics to debut in Saudi Arabia later than expected in 2027

The International Olympic Committee says the first Olympic Esports Games will be hosted in Riyadh in 2027

Stock market today: Asian stocks down after Trump imposes tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum

Stocks in Asia are mostly down after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on all U.S. imports of steel and aluminum

BP: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

South Korea's top think tank lowers economic growth projection, citing Trump's tariffs

South Korea’s top economic think tank on Tuesday slashed its growth forecast for the country’s economy for the second time in four months, expressing concern about the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s expanding tariffs

EU vows tough countermeasures to US tariffs

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed that U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum “will not go unanswered” and will trigger tough countermeasures from the 27-nation bloc

Corruption survey gives many nations worst scores in over a decade. South Sudan slides to the bottom

Many countries have their worst showing in more than a decade in an index that serves as a barometer of public sector corruption worldwide

Why are Ukraine's minerals key to keeping US military aid flowing?

Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump for continued American military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industry

Iran loosens import restrictions on foreign cars and iPhones, trying to mask its economic woes

Iran has lifted import bans on expensive goods like foreign cars and new iPhones, yielding to public demand for the products while also trying to mask the dire straits of its economy

How Elon Musk's crusade against government could benefit Tesla

Elon Musk has long railed against the U.S. government, saying numerous investigations and safety programs have stymied Tesla, his electric car company, and its efforts to create fleets of robotaxis and other self-driving automobiles

Trump once again slaps taxes on foreign steel, aluminum, a move that proved costly in his first term

President Donald Trump is hitting foreign steel and aluminum with a 25% tax

Trump says he is considering tariff exemptions on Australian steel and aluminum

U.S. President Donald Trump says he has agreed to consider a tariff exemption on Australian steel and aluminum imports after a telephone conversation with Australia’s prime minister

Recent aviation disasters cause fears about the safety of flying

Recent aviation disasters and close calls definitely have people worried about the safety of flying

Elon Musk-led group proposes buying OpenAI for $97.4 billion. OpenAI CEO says 'no thank you'

A group of investors led by Elon Musk says it is offering $97.4 billion to buy the nonprofit behind OpenAI, escalating a dispute with the artificial intelligence company that Musk helped found

What Mexico's richest man thinks Trump should do in his second term

Mexican businessman Carlos Slim, one of the world’s richest people, holds forth once a year on a wide range of topics