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Peter Cade | Stone | Getty Images The vast majority of Europeans support the use of artificial intelligence for police and military operations, according to a new report by Madrid’s IE University shared with CNBC. “European Tech Insights,” which measured the attitudes of over 3,000 people in Europe, found that 75% support the use of AI technologies such as facial …

Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) enters the hall during the meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (not pictured), October 11, 2024, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Iran has been one of Russia’s few staunch allies throughout the war against Ukraine, but Tehran now faces the strain of indirectly fighting its nemesis Israel on two fronts. Under pressure — but still …

The Perplexity AI logo is seen in this photo taken Jan. 4, 2024. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Perplexity AI, an artificial intelligence search engine startup hoping to chip away at Google’s dominance, is seeking to more than double its valuation to about $9 billion in its next funding round, CNBC has confirmed. The company, which was valued at $3 billion …

China’s central bank supplied 14-day cash to its banking system for the first time in months on Monday and at a lower interest rate, signaling its intent to further ease monetary conditions. Jiang Qiming | China News Service | Getty Images China on Monday lowered its main benchmark lending rates by 25 basis points at the monthly fixing. The one-year …

Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Ferrari SF-23 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 17, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mark Thompson | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images When Liberty Media Chairman John Malone finalized the $4.4 billion acquisition of Formula One in 2017, …

It’s hard to imagine a more majestic “office” than that of a South American llama herder. Gazing into the vast, awe-inspiring distance through the crystal clear mountain air. Even if the llamas wander off, the view of the surrounding volcanoes is a reward in itself. I’ll be back on the Andean ridges myself very soon, keeping an eye out for …

Liverpool extended their streak atop the Premier League table by another week on Sunday, edging out Chelsea in a 2-1 win that was closely contested by both sides. The Reds opened the scoring when Mohamed Salah converted a penalty in the 29th minute and, though Nicolas Jackson’s 48th minute equalizer added a layer of competition to the game, Curtis Jones’ …

Getty Images After a wild final day of the season that saw Los Angeles FC secure the top seed in the Western Conference and Inter Miami set the single season points record, dominating the east, the MLS Cup playoffs are set. Decision Day wasn’t short on drama with the Black and Gold needing a late goal to knock their cross …

Jorgen Strand Larsen’s seventh minute goal to give Wolverhampton Wanderers the lead on Sunday may have surprised many, but few expected the scoring would end there. After all, the winless Wolves were up against the unbeaten reigning champions Manchester City, whose dominance has been coupled with a sense of inevitability that things will turn in their favor – and they …

It’s a top of the table clash as Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield. Both sides have gotten off to strong starts to the season under new management, but coming off the international break, tougher fixtures will be ahead. Liverpool will need to balance Champions League commitments with their performances in league play, but with the Blues in the top four, …