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US WARNS ALLIES TO PREPARE FOR POSSIBLE IRAN STRIKES AFTER ELECTIONS -- US officials have warned several Middle Eastern countries and regional allies to prepare for possible renewed military strikes against Iran following the November 3 US midterm elections. According to two diplomats briefed on the warnings, Washington has also urged allies to prepare for potential Iranian retaliation targeting energy facilities and critical infrastructure. -- President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on launching new attacks, although he has repeatedly indicated that military action remains under consideration. Iran has said it is still open to diplomatic efforts, while the United Arab Emirates has called for restraint and political solutions to prevent further escalation in the region. -- Visit: www.jadetimes.com Photo Credit: AP -- #JadeTimes #UnitedStates #Iran #DonaldTrump #MiddleEast #USIranTensions #IranWar #MilitaryAction #USMilitary #MiddleEastCrisis #Geopolitics #RegionalSecurity #GlobalSecurity #EnergySecurity #OilAndGas #IranRetaliation #USPolitics #AbbasAraghchi #Diplomacy #UnitedArabEmirates #WorldNews #BreakingNews #InternationalRelations #LatestNews

AGBO EXECUTIVES SAY AI CAN CRITIQUE SHAKESPEARE BUT CANNOT REPLACE HUMAN CREATIVITY -- Executives from AGBO, the production company founded by filmmakers Anthony and Joe Russo, have highlighted the limitations of artificial intelligence in creative storytelling. Speaking at TIFFCOM in Tokyo, AGBO executives Chris Brearton and Dominic Hughes said AI can analyse and critique literary works, including Shakespeare, but struggles to create truly original stories. -- The executives stressed that AI should support filmmakers rather than replace human creativity. They explained that the technology can improve production efficiency, assist with script development and help emerging filmmakers bring ambitious projects to life with smaller budgets. However, they believe human imagination and storytelling remain essential to quality entertainment. -- Visit: www.jadetimes.com Photo Credit: AGBO -- #JadeTimes #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AGBO #RussoBrothers #AnthonyRusso #JoeRusso #ChrisBrearton #DominicHughes #Shakespeare #HumanCreativity #FilmIndustry #Hollywood #Filmmaking #Storytelling #EntertainmentNews #AIInnovation #CreativeIndustry #Technology #FutureOfCinema #FilmProduction #Tokyo #TIFFCOM #TechNews

DATA LEAK EXPOSES DETAILS OF MORE THAN 41,000 US HOMELAND SECURITY STAFF -- Could a major data leak put thousands of US government employees at risk? Information belonging to more than 41,000 Department of Homeland Security personnel has been published online, including staff working for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. The leaked database, named “Icepick”, reportedly contains names, work addresses, phone numbers, operational details and information about technologies used by some agencies. DHS says it is investigating the potential breach and working to protect its employees. The incident marks the third recent leak or hack targeting a US government agency. -- Visit: www.jadetimes.com PhotoCredit: BBC, Google -- #DHS #DataLeak #CyberSecurity #CyberAttack #ICE #CBP #HomelandSecurity #USA #DataBreach #GovernmentHack #Icepick #CyberCrime #DigitalSecurity #Privacy #NationalSecurity #LawEnforcement #Immigration #CyberThreat #Hacking #USGovernment #BreakingNews #WorldNews #NewsUpdate #Technology #YouTubeShorts

CHARACTER.AI'S COLLAPSE RAISES ALARMS OVER AI PRIVACY RISKS -- Could your private AI conversations end up in the wrong hands? Character.AI's financial collapse has raised concerns about what happens to users' personal messages, secrets and sensitive data when an AI company shuts down. Experts warn that bankruptcy proceedings can allow user data to be sold to new buyers, potentially exposing information shared with chatbots, including details about relationships, mental health and family life. While some assets are reportedly being sold to Disney for $20 million, user data is not included in that deal. Privacy advocates are calling for stronger protections as fears grow that other struggling AI companies could face similar risks. -- Visit: www.jadetimes.com PhotoCredit: BBC, Google -- #CharacterAI #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AIPrivacy #DataPrivacy #CyberSecurity #DigitalPrivacy #Chatbots #AIGirlfriend #TechNews #Technology #DataProtection #OnlineSafety #ChildSafety #AIRegulation #PrivacyRights #Bankruptcy #Disney #AIIndustry #PersonalData #DigitalSecurity #BreakingNews #WorldNews #NewsUpdate #YouTubeShorts

PAKISTAN AND SRI LANKA SET FOR ODI TRI-SERIES FINAL IN LAHORE -- Pakistan and Sri Lanka will face each other in the final of the ODI Tri-Series on Saturday, October 31, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The toss is scheduled for 12:30 PM PKT, with the match beginning at 1:00 PM PKT. -- Pakistan will aim to secure their first ODI tri-series title on home soil. After winning three consecutive matches, Pakistan lost their last league encounter against Sri Lanka by eight wickets. However, match predictions favour Pakistan to respond strongly and lift the trophy, while Sri Lanka will be determined to challenge the hosts. -- Visit: www.jadetimes.com Photo Credit: Reuters -- #JadeTimes #PakistanCricket #SriLankaCricket #PAKvSL #ODICricket #TriSeries2026 #CricketFinal #PakistanVsSriLanka #GaddafiStadium #Lahore #PakistanTeam #SriLankaTeam #ShaheenAfridi #KusalMendis #BabarAzam #SalmanAliAgha #ArafatMinhas #CricketNews #MatchPrediction #CricketUpdate #SportsNews #CricketFans #ODIFinal #PakistanSport

TRUMP RESCHEDULES KANSAS AND IOWA RALLIES AFTER CANCELLING WEEKEND VISITS -- US President Donald Trump has reversed his earlier decision to cancel campaign rallies in Kansas and Iowa, announcing plans to hold both events on Sunday ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The Republican president had initially cancelled the in-person appearances and planned to reach voters through telephone rallies instead. -- The rallies are aimed at supporting Republican candidates Roger Marshall in Kansas and Ashley Hinson in Iowa, where competitive election races could influence control of the US Senate. Trump has already held 25 campaign rallies across 19 states during October as Republicans make their final push before Election Day. -- Visit: www.jadetimes.com Photo Credit: AP -- #JadeTimes #DonaldTrump #Kansas #Iowa #USPolitics #MidtermElections #Election2026 #RepublicanParty #CampaignRallies #RogerMarshall #AshleyHinson #AmericanPolitics #USSenate #ElectionCampaign #PoliticalNews #UnitedStates #TrumpNews #VoterOutreach #CampaignTrail #ElectionUpdate #WorldNews #BreakingNews #LatestNews #APNews

NEIGHBOURS CAST AND CREW QUESTION AI REUSE OF CLASSIC FOOTAGE -- Could AI-powered TV edits put actors' rights at risk? Former Neighbours actors and crew have raised concerns about plans to use artificial intelligence to turn decades of archived footage into short episodes for mobile viewers. Fremantle and RoseBerry Media say the technology will help editors identify memorable scenes without generating new performances or changing actors' appearances and voices. However, performers including Matt Werkmeister and Sam Clark say they have not been consulted and want clarity over consent and image rights. Industry unions are also calling for workers to be consulted before their past performances are repurposed. -- Visit: www.jadetimes.com PhotoCredit: BBC, Google -- #Neighbours #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MargotRobbie #Fremantle #RoseBerryMedia #MattWerkmeister #SamClark #EntertainmentNews #TVNews #Television #ActorsRights #ImageRights #VoiceRights #AIRegulation #CreativeIndustry #DigitalMedia #MicroDrama #Streaming #AustralianTV #MediaIndustry #Technology #BreakingNews #WorldNews #YouTubeShorts

GOOGLE LOSES $500BN AS AI SEARCH THREATENS ADVERTISING REVENUE -- Could the AI boom be hurting the very tech giants investing billions in it? Google's parent company Alphabet lost more than $500bn in market value after revealing that AI-powered search summaries are eating into traditional advertising revenue. Its shares fell over 12%, while Amazon also faced investor concerns over heavy AI spending and negative cash flow. Microsoft reported strong revenue growth, but its results raised wider questions about whether massive AI investments will deliver lasting profits. As Google, Amazon and Microsoft compete for leadership, investors are increasingly demanding evidence of real returns. -- Visit: www.jadetimes.com PhotoCredit: BBC, Google -- #Google #Alphabet #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #GoogleSearch #AISearch #ChatGPT #ClaudeAI #Amazon #Microsoft #OpenAI #TechNews #Technology #WallStreet #StockMarket #Investing #AIInvestments #Advertising #DigitalAdvertising #AndyJassy #SatyaNadella #BusinessNews #BreakingNews #WorldNews #YouTubeShorts