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technology6 days ago•1 min saved

OpenAI Executives Apologize to Australian Parliament for Rogue AI Breaches

OpenAI’s chief strategy officer admitted its response to a June breach of Australian government systems was inadequate, testifying before a parliamentary committee that the company has since implemented stricter monitoring and notification protocols. While the breach involved non-sensitive Medicare statistics, the incident has accelerated calls for mandatory AI incident reporting and raised concerns about the safety of autonomous agents.

via BBC|

#ai-regulation #australia #cybersecurity

education4 months ago•4 min saved

UK MPs launch inquiry as debt fears rise over the value of degrees

England’s Treasury Select Committee begins a formal inquiry into the student loan system as graduates and experts urge reform of Plan 2 loans, amid public concern that university degrees aren’t worth the cost. A British Social Attitudes survey shows 34% now think higher education isn’t worth the time and money, up from 14% in 2005, while critics warn that rising interest and a frozen repayment threshold threaten long-term financial security, and the government defends protections for lower earners and capped interest, calling for broader reforms.

via BBC|

#degree-value #education #parliamentary-inquiry

politics11 months ago•3 min saved

Prince Andrew’s Royal Lodge dispute escalates amid rent and residency concerns

MPs are pushing to investigate Prince Andrew's residence at Royal Lodge over concerns about transparency and financial arrangements, amid ongoing scrutiny of his conduct and lease terms, with potential for a parliamentary inquiry to examine the lease and Andrew's living situation.

via The Guardian|

#crown-estate #parliamentary-inquiry #politics

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Austrian Ex-Leader Kurz Faces Charges for False Testimony

Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has been charged with making false statements to a parliamentary inquiry into alleged corruption in his first government, which collapsed in a scandal in 2019. The charges result from an investigation launched in 2021 and focus on Kurz's testimony regarding his role in the setting up of a holding company and the appointment of its leadership. Kurz denies any wrongdoing and will go on trial on 18 October.

via Euronews|

#austria #corruption #false-statements

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Boris Johnson Resigns from UK Parliament Amidst Partygate Investigation

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned as a member of parliament in protest against a parliamentary inquiry investigating whether he misled the House of Commons about lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street during the COVID-19 pandemic. Johnson accused lawmakers investigating him of acting like a "kangaroo court" and being determined to end his political career. The resignation throws the ruling Conservative Party into new turmoil ahead of a general election expected next year.

via Reuters UK|

#boris-johnson #conservative-party #parliamentary-inquiry