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Ethiopia is sliding back into armed conflict, according to Le Monde, which examines who the warring parties are and what is driving the renewed fighting. The report seeks to explain the factions involved and the causes of the escalation. Readers are discussing which groups are taking part and what the conflict means for the country's stability and the wider Horn of Africa region.
- 2Mistral CEO: AI is software that can be controlled▼CEO of Mistral: AI is software. It can be controlled
Arthur Mensch, chief executive of French AI start-up Mistral, argues that AI is fundamentally software and therefore can be controlled, according to an interview published in Le Monde. His remarks push back against framing of AI as an unpredictable force, positioning regulation and engineering oversight as adequate tools. The comments are drawing discussion about how AI systems should be governed.
- 3EU announces €710 million aid package for crisis-hit communities●EU announces €710 million in aid for crisis-hit communities, mainly in Africa
The European Union has announced €710 million in humanitarian aid for communities affected by crisis, with the bulk of the funding directed to Africa. The announcement, reported by Le Monde, is aimed at supporting populations facing conflict, displacement and food insecurity. Details on how the money will be allocated country by country have not yet been made clear.