The Canadian government reached a deal with Google before a new law compelling tech giants to compensate news organizations comes into effect late next month.
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Tuesday Briefing: A Deal to Extend the Gaza Truce
Plus Indonesia’s female forest rangers.
Wednesday Briefing: More Than 5,000 Dead in Libya
Plus, art from Japan’s Lost Decade.
Canadian Officials Condemn Facebook for News Ban as Wildfires Burn
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it was “inconceivable” that the platform had responded to a new licensing law by blocking news links, as the country confronts its worst wildfire season on record.
A.I. Is Coming for Mathematics, Too
For thousands of years, mathematicians have adapted to the latest advances in logic and reasoning. Are they ready for artificial intelligence?
Google News Blocked in Russia as Feud With Prigozhin Intensifies
At least five telecommunications companies have blocked the service, which aggregates news from various sources, according to an analysis from NetBlocks, an internet observatory.
Canada’s Online News Act Targets Facebook and Google
A new Canadian law will require technology companies to license news content. Facebook’s owner said it would drop news from the platform.
China’s Cloud Computing Firms Raise Concern for U.S.
The Biden administration is exploring whether it can mount a campaign against Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and Huawei, potentially fueling tensions with Beijing.
Hong Kong Judge Delays Decision on Ban of ‘Glory to Hong Kong’
The government, seeking a broad order to stop the internet distribution of “Glory to Hong Kong,” will return to court next month to address a judge’s questions.
A.I. Is Getting Better at Mind-Reading
In a recent experiment, researchers used large language models to translate brain activity into words.