Woman shot by police in Paris after threat of attack
A woman has been shot by police at a metro station in Paris on Tuesday, French media reports. According to witness statements to Le Parisien and AFP, the woman shouted "Allahu akbar" and threatened to blow herself up.
- Out of fear for their own safety, the officers used their weapons, a spokesperson for the French police told Reuters.
The woman is now being treated for life-threatening injuries.
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Ongoing hostage situation in Japan - 80-year-old suspect
A major police operation is underway due to a hostage situation at a post office in Toda on the outskirts of Japan's capital Tokyo. Inside there is an armed man who appears to be in his 80s, writes the Japan Times.
The man is also suspected of a shooting at a nearby hospital, in which two people were injured. He then reportedly took refuge in the post office, where at least two young women were. At least one of them has since been released.
In addition, an apartment has burned down in the city. The police suspect that it is the perpetrator's. His motive is unclear.
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The coronavirus infection in Great Britain
Minister defends Johnson: "Churchill was also ashamed of his Whatsapp"
Even Winston Churchill would have been embarrassed if his WhatsApp messages were leaked, Britain's Transport Secretary Richard Holden said in an attempt to downplay criticism of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
An investigation into Johnson's handling of the pandemic includes, among other things, a number of WhatsApp messages from 2020. In one of them, Cabinet Secretary Simon Case accuses the former prime minister of "changing strategy every day" and being unable to lead the country through the pandemic, writes the BBC.
- I just think it's empty talk. That's not the important thing here. The important question is what we can learn from how our country handled this, says Richard Holden according to Politico.
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The development of AI
Crucial week for AI – Biden first with rules package
It is a crucial week for the future of artificial intelligence, writes Politico. The G7 countries have tabled a code of conduct for developers of generative AI and the UK has called an AI safety summit on Wednesday.
On Monday, US President Joe Biden presented a package of measures to regulate AI, reports the Financial Times. The White House calls the package “the most powerful set of measures in the world” to ensure safety, security and trust when it comes to AI.
- To realize the possibilities of AI and avoid the risks, we need to regulate the technology. There is no way around it, Biden said at a press conference.
The rule package includes, among other things, requirements for tech companies to share the results of their internal security tests with the state, as well as digital labeling of AI-generated material to make it easier to distinguish fake images and videos.
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