Portugal's recent presidential election saw a center-left politician win, but a strong showing by a far-right candidate has sparked concerns about a potential shift to the right, according to Al Jazeera. Meanwhile, Ukraine announced plans to open 10 arms export centers in Europe, as reported by Euronews, and OpenAI began testing ads in ChatGPT for free and Go subscription users in the U.S., as detailed by TechCrunch. In other news, Riot Games is already reducing staff on its new fighting game 2XKO, according to The Verge, and the French government will encourage 29-year-olds to have babies, as stated by Sky News.
The Portuguese election, viewed by some as a "wake-up call," saw the center-left candidate secure a significant victory. However, the far-right candidate's strong performance has raised questions about the country's political future, potentially mirroring trends in other European nations, according to Al Jazeera. The president of Portugal holds considerable power, even though the role is largely a figurehead.
Ukraine's decision to establish 10 weapon export centers in Europe represents a major wartime policy shift, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Monday, as reported by Euronews. Germany is slated to be among the first countries to host these centers, with Ukrainian drone production scheduled to begin there within days. Zelenskyy stated that the move would allow Kyiv's partners access to weapons tested on the battlefield.
OpenAI began testing ads in the U.S. for users of its free and Go subscription tiers on Monday, according to TechCrunch. The Go plan, introduced globally in mid-January, costs $8 per month in the U.S. Subscribers to paid plans, including Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education, will not see ads. OpenAI stated that "Ads do not influence the answers ChatGPT gives you, and we keep your conversations with ChatGPT private from advertisers." The company aims to support broader access to ChatGPT features while maintaining user trust.
Riot Games is already reducing the team working on its recently-released free-to-play fighting game 2XKO, according to The Verge. The game, set in the League of Legends universe, launched in early access on PC in October and hit consoles a few weeks ago. Executive producer Tom Cannon made the announcement.
The French government will encourage all 29-year-old citizens to have babies, according to Sky News. Health officials aim to prevent fertility problems later in life. This initiative is part of a 16-point plan to boost the country's fertility rate.
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