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Microsoft pulls plug on naughty AI

SCI-TECH

Microsoft pulls plug on naughty AI

Microsoft terminates artificial intelligence chat robot after it started to tweet offensive, racist, and perverted messages.

Russia keeps countering NATO build-up

RUSSIA

Russia keeps countering NATO build-up

The Russian defense minister says the country is reinforcing its military forces on the western border in response to NATO’s expansion in Europe.

Saudis moving away from oil toward Hajj

BUSINESS

Saudis moving away from oil toward Hajj

The media in Saudi Arabia report that a plan is on agenda in the kingdom to move away from oil and use the revenues it obtains from hosting Hajj pilgrimage as its main source of national income.

US sanctions attack on Iran's sovereignty

INTERVIEWS

US sanctions attack on Iran's sovereignty

The US is not seeking rapprochement with Iran based on mutual respect and benefit but is attempting to undermine its sovereignty, a political analyst says.