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Artificial intelligence may not deliver on its promise of vast economic opportunity at a price that humanity is willing to pay

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Lawsuit alleges president’s actions exceed authority of forced labour statue under which levies are being enacted

After Google fined €890m by EU, US president said Brussels was ‘robbing’ American companies and taxpayers

Twelve states led by California had obtained temporary restraining order blocking merger from closing for 28 days

Business owners in England say prioritising venues selling alcohol leaves vital community spaces behind

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