Assailants killed at least 30 people and burned homes in a series of attacks on villages in northwest Nigeria, according to residents, while the US military reportedly used an AI model in an operation in Venezuela. These events, alongside other developments in Europe and the French Alps, highlight a complex global landscape.
In Nigeria, armed assailants on motorbikes targeted three villages, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 individuals and the destruction of homes and shops, as reported by The Guardian. The attacks, which occurred in the northwest region, have raised concerns about insecurity, prompting calls for the government to restore stability.
Meanwhile, the US military utilized Anthropic's AI model, Claude, during an operation in Venezuela, according to the Wall Street Journal, as reported by The Guardian. While a spokesperson for Anthropic declined to comment on the specific use of Claude, they emphasized the requirement to comply with the company's policies. This marks a notable instance of AI integration in military operations.
Elsewhere, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that the European Union poses a greater threat to his country than Russia, as reported by Al Jazeera. Speaking at his annual state-of-the-nation speech, Orban vowed to remove foreign influence, with the opposition Tisza Party holding a significant lead in the polls ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.
In the French Alps, an avalanche was triggered by a helicopter, leading to the closure of several ski resorts and the deaths of three skiers, as reported by Al Jazeera. Emergency teams had intentionally triggered an avalanche as a safety precaution.
In other news, Palestinian protester Leqaa Kordia described her experience in ICE custody as "dehumanizing," according to Al Jazeera. She reported being chained to a hospital bed and denied access to her lawyers and family after experiencing a seizure.
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