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World Service,17 Sep 2026,49 mins

Microsoft warns of AI dangers

Newsday

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We speak to Microsoft's head of AI, Mustafa Suleyman, he has warned Anthropic's approach to training its AI model Claude could have a "disastrous impact on the wellbeing of humanity". His company has just published a strict new code of conduct to ensure AI remains subordinate to humanity. As the conflict between the Yemen Houthi militia and Saudi Arabia escalates we look at why the US has opted not to intervene to help Saudi Arabia drive back the Houthi advance inside Yemen. And we look at what it means for Kenya to become the first African country to host the World Athletics Championships after winning the bid for the 2029 edition. Presenters: James Copnall and Anne Soy (Photo: Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI. Credit: Brendan McDermid/Reuters).

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