Microsoft President Brad Smith has called for comprehensive international regulation of artificial intelligence, stating that AI currently faces fewer regulatory controls than common commodities like milk. Smith highlighted the United Kingdom's potential to spearhead global efforts in establishing these new frameworks.
The Scottish Conservatives secured their first Westminster by-election victory in Scotland since 1973, with Douglas Lumsden winning Aberdeen South. This outcome, largely framed as a referendum on the oil and gas industry, delivers a clear message to both the Labour government and the Scottish National Party (SNP). The SNP, however, retained Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.
The jury in the trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, accused of 18 sex abuse charges including rape, will resume deliberations on Monday after seven hours of consideration. His wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, faces five charges of aiding and abetting.
