Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after a Ukrainian athlete was disqualified for wearing a helmet honoring victims of the war with Russia, while an AI safety researcher quit US firm Anthropic with a warning that the "world is in peril." In other news, the head of Instagram testified in a California court, defending the platform against claims it caused mental health damage to minors, and former US Attorney General Pam Bondi faced a barrage of questions during a fiery congressional hearing on the handling of Jeffrey Epstein files. Meanwhile, Olympic gold medalists shared their strict diet routines that fueled their success.
The IOC's decision to disqualify Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych for wearing a helmet paying tribute to over 20 athletes and coaches who died in the war sparked backlash. The IOC cited its policy against political statements on the field of play. According to Fox News, Zelenskyy "ripped" the IOC following the ruling.
In the technology sector, Mrinank Sharma, an AI safety researcher, resigned from Anthropic, citing concerns about AI, bioweapons, and the state of the world. He shared his resignation letter on X, stating he would pursue writing and poetry and move back to the UK. This resignation came in the same week that an OpenAI researcher also resigned, expressing concerns about the company's decision to deploy adverts in its chatbot.
Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, testified in a landmark trial in Los Angeles, arguing that even seemingly excessive social media use does not equate to addiction. The trial, expected to last six weeks, aims to hold tech firms accountable for the impact on young people. Lawyers for Meta, which owns Instagram, have argued the lead plaintiff in the case knew the risks.
Meanwhile, former US Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein files during a heated congressional hearing. According to BBC World, the hearing "descended at times into a shouting match," with Bondi facing angry questions.
In a different arena, Olympic gold medalists Julia Mancuso and Apolo Ohno shared their nutritional habits that contributed to their success. According to Fox News, they emphasized the importance of "controlling their meals on the road and prioritizing whole foods and protein." The athletes, who share 12 Olympic medals between them, highlighted that these habits remain a non-negotiable part of their daily life.
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