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Von der Leyen’s Greek Vacation Draws Criticism from EU Ombudsman

The European Commission came under scrutiny after Ursula von der Leyen’s holiday in Crete as a guest of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis raised ethical questions. The European Ombudsman criticized the Commission for its delayed response in handling document requests related to the trip, highlighting concerns over a lack of transparency and accountability in EU leadership ethics.

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Google’s Nobel Prize Sweep Ignites Debate: Is Big Tech Dominating AI at the Expense of Ethics and Academia?

This year’s Nobel Prizes, with AI pioneers linked to Google snagging awards in both Chemistry and Physics, have ignited a debate about Big Tech’s influence on the field. While celebrating the laureates’ achievements, experts are raising concerns about ethical considerations, the lack of funding for academic research, and the need for a broader discussion about the future direction of AI.