The AI Impact Summit in Delhi kicked off this week with discussions on guiding the AI revolution, but the event was overshadowed by potential controversies surrounding keynote speaker Bill Gates and political tensions. Meanwhile, the Mexican government announced it would formally challenge the UK's decision to grant asylum to a woman accused of corruption, and the Philippines' Vice President Sara Duterte declared her intention to run for president in 2028. Additionally, the US appointed a new envoy on Tibetan human rights, and Iran reported "good progress" in nuclear talks with the US.
The AI Impact Summit, attended by tech bosses, politicians, scientists, academics, and campaigners, aimed to address the future of artificial intelligence. According to BBC Technology, the event faced initial confusion and conflicting reports about Bill Gates' participation, who has faced scrutiny after appearing in the Epstein files. However, the Gates Foundation confirmed his attendance, stating he would deliver his keynote.
In other international developments, the Mexican government, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, will send a formal complaint to the UK regarding the asylum granted to Karime Macías, the ex-wife of a former governor. Macías is wanted for allegedly embezzling nearly $5 million of public funds and is believed to be residing in London. The Guardian reported that the Mexican government is contesting the UK's decision.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte announced her candidacy for president in the upcoming 2028 election, following in the footsteps of her father, ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, who is currently facing trial at the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity. Al Jazeera reported that Duterte stated, "It took me 47 years to understand that my life was never meant to be only mine."
The US government, as reported by Al Jazeera, appointed Riley Barnes as the new United States special coordinator for Tibetan issues. Barnes also serves as the assistant secretary of state for democracy, human rights, and labor. The role was created by the US Congress in 2002.
Finally, Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi stated that "good progress" had been made in indirect nuclear talks with the United States in Geneva. The talks, mediated by Oman, took place against a backdrop of increased military activity in the Gulf region. According to Al Jazeera, Washington has warned that military action remains an option if diplomacy fails.
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