Month: March 2026
OpenAI holds back ChatGPT ‘Adult Mode’
OpenAI has once again delayed the launch of the much-discussed “adult mode” in ChatGPT, signalling the company’s continued effort to balance user autonomy with safety controls in generative AI systems.The feature’s release has been pushed back as the company prioritises improvements around personalisation and the broader ChatGPT experience. The delay highlights a broader tension facing
The B‑52 US bombers arrival in the United Kingdom
The B‑52, piloted by a crew of five, is one of the US Air Force’s longest‑serving and most versatile heavy bombers and can carry up to 70,000 pounds (31,751kg) of mixed weapons. It first flew in 1952, yet remains a core part of the United States’ strategic power today due to its capacity, long range,
Britain’s aircraft carrier will need a French escort
Britain’s aircraft carrier could require a French escort to the Middle East if there are not enough Royal Navy ships to do the job. HMS Prince of Wales has been upgraded to advanced readiness, as criticism mounts over Britain’s military response to the conflict with Iran.The Royal Navy has six destroyers in total, but only
Lebanese parliament extends term by 2 years amid ongoing wars
The ongoing war with Israel that began last week has displaced over half a million people in Lebanon and made it difficult to hold a vote in large parts of the country. The Lebanese parliament extended its term by two years on Monday due to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, which has pushed the region
Stock markets shudder worldwide
Stock markets shuddered worldwide Monday on worries about whether the global economy can withstand spiking prices for oil, which briefly got to nearly $120 per barrel, their highest level since four summers ago. The S&P 500 fell 1.3%, coming off its worst week since October. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 721 points, or
Meta faces privacy lawsuit in sweden
Meta is facing fresh legal trouble in the United States after a new lawsuit raised concerns about how user-recorded footage from the company’s AI smart glasses may have been handled. The case was filed on March 4 following an investigation suggesting that videos captured on Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses could be accessed by workers employed
Pokémon condemns White House for using its imagery
Pokémon Company International has condemned the White House’s use of its imagery, including a tiny version of the popular character Pikachu, in a meme posted online with the phrase “Make America Great Again”.The company has previously criticised the Trump administration for using its imagery to promote its deportation drive.The 30 year-old brand, which recently released
The Crude oil Politics
The decision by the US Treasury Department to grant a 30-day temporary waiver (effective March 5 to April 4, 2026), citing disruptions in global oil supplies due to the Iran-Israel conflict, allowing Indian refiners to purchase stranded Russian crude, has sparked a fierce domestic political debate. While the government frames the move as a pragmatic
US bombers land in UK
US Air Force bombers capable of hitting enemies with up to 34 tonnes of explosives have touched down in the UK, suggesting that Donald Trump’s mega-attack on Iran that he dubbed the ‘big one’ is imminent. The strategic bombers, costing up to $2billion each, can carry out long-range missions without detection while carrying the world’s
Pentagon policy restricting journalists’ activities
A federal judge sharply questioned the government on Friday about a new Pentagon policy that places strict controls over what journalists can report if they wish to be allowed to continue working from inside the building. In a tense exchange, U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman for the District of Columbia said he has lived