
The legality of training AI models on copyrighted books is under scrutiny, with recent court rulings highlighting the complexities of copyright law in the AI context. Experts discuss the implications for authors and AI companies.


The U.S. Treasury's recent interventions in bond and currency markets signal a strategy of 'soft-form financial repression' to manage debt costs, according to economist George Saravelos. This comes as U.S. debt reaches $40 trillion, raising concerns about long-term financial stability.

Letters to The Guardian express concerns about the abolition of statutory governors in NHS trusts and the impact on local scrutiny, alongside issues with AI receptionists understanding regional accents.