The European Parliament blocked lawmakers from using AI tools on their work devices, citing security and privacy risks, while also, Iran temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz for live-fire drills amid escalating tensions with the US. In other news, the Syrian government acknowledged widespread escapes from the ISIS-linked al Hol camp, and the Royal Mail was given two weeks to respond to claims of prioritizing parcels over letters. Finally, disappearances in Mexico surged by 200% over the past decade.
The European Parliament's IT department stated it could not guarantee the security of data uploaded to AI companies' servers, according to an email seen by Politico. The email further noted that the full extent of information shared with AI companies was still being assessed, leading to the decision to disable these features. Uploading data to AI chatbots, such as those from Anthropic, Microsoft, and OpenAI, could potentially allow U.S. authorities to access user information.
Meanwhile, Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz for military exercises on Tuesday heightened tensions with the US, even as nuclear talks were underway in Geneva. Tehran announced that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) initiated drills in the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf, and the Gulf of Oman, all critical international shipping routes. This action followed Iran's warnings to the US regarding its military presence in the region.
In Syria, a government official told Sky News that the al Hol camp, which housed tens of thousands of women and children linked to ISIS, was largely emptied due to escapes after the state took control in January. The official acknowledged that escapes continued after the government took control.
Across the Atlantic, the Royal Mail was given two weeks to respond to allegations that it was prioritizing parcel deliveries over letters, leading to delays across the postal network. The Business and Trade Committee of MPs sent a letter to the company, requesting commitments to improve what they described as "chaos," according to BBC Business. The claims came after numerous complaints to BBC Your Voice, alleging that parcels were prioritized while letters were stored for batch delivery. Royal Mail stated it would respond in detail and understood the frustration of delayed mail.
Finally, in Mexico, disappearances surged by 200% over the past decade, with over 130,000 people considered missing or disappeared, as reported by The Guardian. The article highlighted the case of Ángel Montenegro, who went missing in August 2022.
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