President Trump reveals AI development plan in US
In a post on the social network Truth Social on September 19 (local time), US President Donald Trump said he would establish a specialized force on artificial intelligence (AI) and would announce an "AI Czar head in the near future.
According to Mr. Trump, the US will not hinder or suppress the development of the AI industry, while arising problems can be resolved through the current legal system.
The US President also compared the development of AI to the Industrial Revolution or the advent of the Internet, and predicted that this sector could contribute up to 25% of the US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the future.
However, Mr. Trump has not announced the specific structure and tasks of the AI task force, as well as the specific role of the "head in charge of AI".
The announcement was made as many discussions about the rapid development of AI and the potential risks of this technology are taking place in the US.
Turkey promotes solutions to reduce maritime tensions in the Black Sea
In a television interview on September 19 (local time), Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Ukraine and Russia are having "difficult to reconcile" stances on the Black Sea situation, in the context of ongoing fighting in this region.
To ensure maritime safety, Ankara has sent the two sides a plan to limit attacks on civilian ships. According to Mr. Fidan, both Moscow and Kiev have responded and exchanges are continuing. However, some requests from both sides still need to be discussed to be able to move towards a common plan.
According to Mr. Fidan, one of Turkey's priorities is to maintain the transportation of grain through the Black Sea. This is an important export item of both Russia and Ukraine, and is imported by many countries around the world. However, some related issues still need to be resolved to ensure this operation.
Turkey's diplomatic initiative was launched after attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea increased in recent months. Many Turkish ships have also become targets.
Russian official expresses opinion on energy situation in Europe
Mr. Kirill Dmitriev, Special Envoy of the Russian President for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) said that Europe is experiencing an energy crisis that he described as "the most serious in history".
In a post on social network X, Mr. Dmitriev also mentioned energy-related restrictions in some countries of the European Union (EU).
The assessment was made when information about fuel supply disruptions in France appeared. As of September 19, about 11% of gas stations in this country recorded shortages of gasoline or diesel.
