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Today, US President Donald Trump has announced he will offer every adult American $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican party wins the midterms.
President Trump provided no details on implementation or funding. This statement was made at the Republican Party’s first-ever convention during a presidential term. He also confirmed that the US-Iran war would not end until after the midterm elections. James is joined by Caitriona Perry and Faisal Islam to discuss these latest developments.
Additionally, ‘Godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton suggests a 10% chance AI could exterminate humanity within a decade. The BBC’s Cyber Correspondent, Joe Tidy, is in studio to share insights from AI professionals regarding associated risks.
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