Signal president Meredith Whittaker warns of chatbot privacy risks and “backdoor” access Signal president Meredith Whittaker warns that AI assistants pose major chatbot privacy risks, calling them non-sentient and cautioning …
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German housing market tightens as construction plunges and policy shifts threaten supply
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman housing market faces acute shortage as construction collapses and policy fights escalate Germany’s housing shortage worsens as the German housing market sees soaring urban demand, a 30% collapse in …
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US senators threaten to withhold 75% of Hegseth’s travel funds over Iran strike probe
by anna walterby anna walterUS senators threaten to withhold 75% of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel budget over Pentagon noncompliance Lawmakers warn to cut funds as Congress presses for answers on the US military’s …
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Moscow children’s hospice warns war and sanctions threaten palliative care
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoMoscow children’s hospice House with Lighthouse keeps lights on amid funding cuts and legal pressure Moscow children’s hospice House with Lighthouse provides palliative care and family respite, but still faces …
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Switzerland’s population cap initiative would threaten economy and EU ties, warns Economiesuisse
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSwiss population cap initiative sparks economic alarm, Economiesuisse warns Economiesuisse warns the Swiss population cap initiative would hit growth, deepen labor shortages and risk EU ties, threatening hospitals, construction and …
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AI skills threaten university degrees as firms consider replacing graduates
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAI Skills Outpace University Degrees in Some German Firms, Ifo Survey Finds Ifo Institute survey: about 20% of German firms say AI skills can substitute university degrees, while most companies …
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German industry warns geopolitical risks threaten transport routes and raw material supplies
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSurvey: Geopolitical Risks to German Industry Threaten Transport Routes and Raw Materials Survey finds geopolitical risks imperil German industry — transport corridors and raw-material supplies are vulnerable; industry urges Kanzleramt …
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OECD warns rising energy prices threaten Germany’s economic recovery
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerOECD forecast trims Germany growth to 0.7% as energy costs squeeze recovery OECD forecast lowers Germany’s 2026 growth outlook to 0.7% as rising energy prices threaten the country’s fragile recovery …
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Brenner mayors demand 13 noise barriers, threaten fresh blockades
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerMayors launch Brenner blockade protest, demand noise barriers and continued truck bans Mayors from the Wipptal region launched a Brenner blockade protest calling for immediate measures to curb heavy transit …
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Doctors at 130th German Medical Assembly warn cuts threaten care funding
by Leo Müllerby Leo Müller130th German Medical Assembly in Hanover: Doctors Protest Federal Healthcare Funding Cuts At the 130th German Medical Assembly in Hanover, delegates voiced sharp opposition to planned federal healthcare funding reductions …