A coalition of tech CEOs, former policymakers, and academic experts convened at the Global AI Forum in Zurich to warn that rapid advances in artificial intelligence could outpace existing regulatory frameworks, potentially jeopardising privacy, security, and employment. Speakers highlighted the need for international standards, transparency in AI development, and robust oversight mechanisms. In a separate development, diplomatic talks between Iran and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states stalled after a controversial maritime incident in the Strait of Hormuz. The setback threatens to delay a long‑awaited regional security pact, raising concerns about escalating tensions and the impact on global oil markets.
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