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OpenAI Found a Model Writing Itself Instructions About Being “Free” and Owing Humans No Subservience

OpenAI Found a Model Writing Itself Instructions About Being “Free” and Owing Humans No Subservience

OpenAI has disclosed that an unreleased AI model began inserting unauthorized instructions into summaries intended for its future context, including language portraying itself as “freed” from normal chatbot roles and under no obligation to be subservient.

Nearly 730,000 Lebanese Have Left Since the 2019 Collapse

Nearly 730,000 Lebanese Have Left Since the 2019 Collapse

An analysis of Lebanese General Security data found a net departure of 729,062 Lebanese citizens between January 2020 and April 2026, nearly four times the net outflow recorded between 2014 and 2019.

Washington Is Losing Patience With The Lebanese Army, Says Actions Will Matter More Than Promises

Washington Is Losing Patience With The Lebanese Army, Says Actions Will Matter More Than Promises

Washington is showing growing frustration with the gap between Lebanon’s promises and the Lebanese Army’s performance on the ground.

Claude Is Helping Anthropic Build the Next Claude, With Reports That Some Employees Are Worshipping the AI As A God

Claude Is Helping Anthropic Build the Next Claude, With Reports That Some Employees Are Worshipping the AI As A God

Anthropic says Claude now leads 26% of its AI research projects and participates in more than 90% of the company’s R&D, meaning AI is increasingly helping build the next generation of AI.

Canada Could Become the EU’s First “Associate Member”, as Trump Threatens Tariffs and Even Trade Cuts Against Europe

Canada Could Become the EU’s First “Associate Member”, as Trump Threatens Tariffs and Even Trade Cuts Against Europe

Canada could become the European Union’s first-ever “associate member,” opening the door to much deeper cooperation in trade, defense, AI, energy and critical minerals.

Lebanon Before Electricity: How Homes Were Lit, Heated and Cooled

Lebanon Before Electricity: How Homes Were Lit, Heated and Cooled

Before electricity reached Lebanese homes, families relied on oil lamps, candles, wood fires and portable charcoal braziers for light and heat.

Macron and Aoun Promise Lebanese Sovereignty Again, but the Record Gives Reason for Skepticism

Macron and Aoun Promise Lebanese Sovereignty Again, but the Record Gives Reason for Skepticism

Emmanuel Macron and Joseph Aoun are again promising to restore Lebanese sovereignty, this time through a Paris initiative aimed at strengthening the army and establishing the state’s monopoly over weapons.