AI Summit in Delhi Faces Uncertainties Amidst Safety Debates and Bill Gates' Attendance
Delhi, India - The AI Impact Summit, a gathering of tech leaders, politicians, scientists, and campaigners, kicked off this week in Delhi with discussions on guiding the AI revolution. However, the summit faced initial confusion and conflicting reports, including uncertainty surrounding the attendance of Microsoft founder Bill Gates. According to BBC Technology, reports suggested Gates might not appear, but the Gates Foundation later confirmed his attendance.
The summit aims to address crucial questions about the future of artificial intelligence. The event brought together various stakeholders to deliberate on the direction the world should take in navigating the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Meanwhile, in other news, dual nationals are facing new challenges. According to BBC Business, upcoming changes to UK passport rules for dual nationals are set to take effect on February 25th. Jelena, a British-Latvian dual national, expressed concern after learning about the changes, which could impact her ability to enter the UK after a trip. These changes are part of a broader overhaul of the immigration system, the government stated.
In a separate development, a report suggests Kenyan authorities used Israeli technology to crack the phone of activist Boniface Mwangi. The Citizen Lab report indicated that Cellebrite software was used to access Mwangi's phone while he was under arrest, according to The Guardian. Mwangi, a prominent pro-democracy activist planning to run for president in 2027, noticed his phone was no longer password protected after it was returned by authorities.
In international affairs, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei criticized the United States on February 17, 2026, casting a pessimistic tone on negotiations with the US, despite Iran's foreign minister indicating progress on a deal, Al Jazeera reported. Khamenei's remarks came as he responded to the US's stance on nuclear energy talks.
Finally, in Pakistan, residents in the Himalayan region are employing a traditional technique called glacier grafting to combat water scarcity caused by rising temperatures and melting glaciers. Pakistan, home to approximately 13,000 glaciers, is among the most climate-vulnerable nations, according to Al Jazeera, despite contributing a small percentage to global emissions.
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