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Sky News
15 hours ago
- Business
- Sky News
Starmer's artificial intelligence adviser steps down
Sir Keir Starmer's artificial intelligence adviser is standing aside after six months for family reasons. Matt Clifford continues to have a good relationship with Downing Street, and Sky News understands he would potentially be open to a return to help the government in the future. A government spokesperson told Sky News: "Matt Clifford is stepping down from his role as the prime minister's AI opportunities advisor for personal reasons. "The prime minister has thanked him for his dedicated work to deliver and implement the AI opportunities action plan. We will be building on this work to bolster AI expertise across government and cement the UK's position as a world leader in AI." Mr Clifford told Sky News: "It's been a privilege to spend the last year first writing and then implementing the AI opportunities action plan. "I'm grateful to the prime minister and the government for this opportunity to serve and am hugely optimistic about the UK's potential to be an AI superpower. "For family reasons, I will step back from my role as the prime minister's adviser on AI opportunities at the end of July, but I'm delighted that this important work will continue across government." Mr Clifford was the lead reviewer of the AI opportunities action plan, as well as being a member of the AI Safety Institute advisory board. As part of his backing of AI, Sir Keir accepted all 50 recommendations made by Mr Clifford in the action plan. 8:55 Mr Clifford has worked across Number 10 and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. He was appointed as Sir Keir's AI opportunities adviser in January 2025. His remit included advising on policy to grow the UK AI sector, including supporting uptake. Mr Clifford was also working to help on strategies to attract AI talent and entrepreneurs to the UK. He worked with the previous Conservative government on setting up the AI Safety Institute and setting up the 2023 AI Safety Summit.
CNA
7 days ago
- Politics
- CNA
China is a superpower with potential impact on Russia: Polish president
Polish President Andrzej Duda tells CNA in an exclusive interview that China's superpower status enables it to be a stabilising factor in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Daily Mail
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Strictly star John Whaite opens up on his struggle with health condition that 'makes life almost unbearable'
John Whaite has opened up about his struggles with ADHD, admitting that the health condition can sometimes 'make life almost unbearable'. The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 36, revealed that he had been diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in 2023, noting at the time that he wished he'd found out 'sooner' so he could include it in his memoir. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects concentration, impulse control and activity levels. Common symptoms include restlessness, distractibility, forgetfulness, difficulty following instructions or managing time, and making impulsive decisions. And taking to Instagram on Sunday, John gave an update on living with the condition, telling his fans that while it's his 'superpower', it can almost make life 'confusing.' He wrote: 'Much as #ADHD can be a superpower, sometimes it makes life confusing. Sometimes it makes life almost unbearable. I was promised I'd get older and wiser, but sometimes I feel like I'm just an ageing fool.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. John went on to go into further detail on his condition in a heartfelt video as he shared how it affects him. He said: 'Oh can we just talk about the reality of life with ADHD because you know a lot of the time we think we have a superpower and sometimes it can serve us very well. 'It can serve us in so many ways where we can fixate on things and achieve things and create things and really do the best work or something imaginable but often that's such a pyrrhic victory because we bleed ourselves dry or we exhaust ourselves in doing it or we abandon plans or friends or family and the reality of ADHD is that it can make us believe that what we're doing in life sometimes is the exactly the righteous course of action for us. 'It's the right path in spite of what people who love us might say. And then when it gets to the point where we are our interest fizzles away, the reality kicks in and we see the truth and we see the situation for what it is. 'At that point we're left kind of thinking f***, I've given up so much for this. I've ignored people who love me for this. 'And this is really exhausting because usually the older you get the wise you get. And while that can still be true in a situation where you have ADHD I think the reality. 'As you get older you don't necessarily get wiser, you just get older and when you get older and you keep making silly little mistakes people become less tolerant of those mistakes because you're meant to be older and wiser.' The Great British Bake Off winner went on to say: 'So much as we can say that ADHD is a superpower it is, also lets admit it concrete block around us and I think we need to acknowledge. 'You know there's so much positivity, but on the flip side of it can be so crippling and so dehumanising and annoying." 'If I could chose to live life neurotypically at this point in my life, I would jump at the chance and I know that's not very pro ADHD it's not very kind of holding up the flag our community but sometimes it's just exhausting, it's horrific and sometimes I f****** hate it.' In 2023, John revealed that he was revealing his ADHD diagnosis to help others. He has previously been very honest about his mental health, sharing his battle with depression and bulimia and difficult relationship with alcohol. Sharing a photo of himself, John wrote: 'Am I posting this for a dopamine rush, or to inform? Well, it turns out, a little bit of both. Because I have ADHD, which explains a lot. 'I've known my behaviour over the past decade (and my thinking for the past 30-odd years) has not been 'normal'. 'I've often questioned whether I have some personality disorder, deep-rooted psychological trauma, or just a brain that isn't quite wired up right. 'I've been impulsive and borderline addicted (to sex, porn, shopping, food, drink, drugs), and have made some very questionable decisions. 'But these weren't decisions, they were compulsions, because of the neurological functioning inside my head.' Staying positive, he added: 'But it's not all bad. Because I truly believe it's my ADHD that has allowed me to become so obsessed and focussed on things I like, that I work hard at them until I'm burnt out. 'While burn-out isn't great, the skills I've garnered and career paths I've taken along the way, have been a huge part of my strength and success. And I'm grateful for those chances and opportunities. 'But I'm even more grateful for the knowledge that I have ADHD. Because instantly the shame and guilt can be replaced with conversation - destruction becomes construction.' He continued: 'I wasn't going to share this. I was going to keep it for myself. But I know from speaking openly about depression, alcohol use, bulimia, that people can seek comfort from the experiences of others. I know I certainly have. 'So, I may be looking for a dopamine rush here. I may be doing my duty as someone in the public eye to share my lived experience. Either way, make of this what you will. 'A huge heartfelt thank you to @shahna_h (and @irondoctorhaz) for their kindness and support ❤️.' He concluded: 'I just wish I'd known this sooner, so I could have written about it in my memoir (which has already gone to print), but now when you read it, I think you'll understand it even better.' WHAT IS ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural condition defined by inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. It affects around five per cent of children in the US. Some 3.6 per cent of boys and 0.85 per cent of girls suffer in the UK. Symptoms typically appear at an early age and become more noticeable as a child grows. These can also include: Constant fidgeting Poor concentration Excessive movement or talking Acting without thinking Inability to deal with stress Little or no sense of danger Careless mistakes Mood swings Forgetfulness Difficulty organising tasks Continually starting new tasks before finishing old ones Inability to listen or carry out instructions Most cases are diagnosed between six and 12 years old. Adults can also suffer, but there is less research into this. ADHD's exact cause is unclear but is thought to involve genetic mutations that affect a person's brain function and structure. Premature babies and those with epilepsy or brain damage are more at risk. ADHD is also linked to anxiety, depression, insomnia, Tourette's and epilepsy. There is no cure. A combination of medication and therapy is usually recommended to relieve symptoms and make day-to-day life easier.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Hillary Clinton says she's not sure if America will remain the world's top superpower
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton answering questions during a conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 8, 2025. (John Cole/Capital-Star) Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a guest appearance in Philadelphia on Sunday morning to participate in a Q&A session at America in One Room/Pennsylvania. Attendees were told that a special guest would be speaking to them, but the crowd was kept in the dark until Clinton took the stage. For 30 minutes, she responded to questions on a variety of foreign affairs topics at the gathering aimed at encouraging civic engagement and finding solutions to the nation's most pressing challenges. Clinton told the room that she's 'intrigued' and 'excited' by what they were doing. '(I'm) hopeful that it can serve as a model for a lot of the tough issues we face,' Clinton said. Once the Q&A began, one particular question gave her pause: Is the United States 'really the top superpower in the world, or are we just the top consumers?' 'I think we still are (the top superpower), but I'm not sure we will remain,' Clinton said. 'Because we are giving away our power in ways that I think are very damaging to our leadership position in the world.' The former first lady, who served as U.S. secretary of state during President Barack Obama's first term, was the Democratic Party's nominee for president in 2016, losing to Republican Donald Trump. She didn't mention President Trump by name, but appeared to criticize his administration's foreign policy. 'I want us to remain the leading superpower. I want us to remain the leading example of a society that can work together, achieve things of importance together, get along with each other across partisan lines,' Clinton said. 'And I know we're in a big battle in our country right now, because other people have a very different view, a view of dominance and a view of power for the sake of power.' Clinton argued that if the United States cedes to someone else as the 'superpower' of the world, it would create a vacuum filled by bad actors and ultimately, lead to a world that is less safe, less fair, and less prosperous. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE However, she said she also fears if the United States no longer leads it could also create spheres of influence for other countries to step into and become dominant. 'You know, there are some people, frankly, who advocate let China control Asia, let Russia control Europe. We'll just stay over here,' Clinton said. 'That was exactly what was said in the 1930s and it did not work out very well.' 'So, I think we have to learn from history,' she added. 'Not be imprisoned by it, but learn from it.' When responding to questions about America's foreign policy in Asia, Clinton said that she believes the United States needs to make it clear to China that if they were to invade Taiwan, it would be crossing a red line. 'We don't want a conflict. That would be the last thing we want,' Clinton said. 'But Taiwan is one of those lines.' Without saying Trump by name, Clinton also criticized the current administration, saying she believes that the United States is not pursuing what she believes is the smartest strategy with Taiwan. She also blasted Trump's tariff policies with China. On May 12, Trump announced that he lowered the 145% tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% for 90 days in an effort to allow for trade talks, while China also reduced its taxes on U.S. products from 125% to 10%, according to the Associated Press. 'We are crippling our economy,' Clinton said. 'We are affecting their economy, maybe not as much as it will eventually affect our economy.' Clinton referenced California's Long Beach port being 'largely empty' right now as a sign that the impact of the tariffs will be felt over the next few months. 'They haven't quite kicked in yet, so we are hurting ourselves economically,' she said. Many Democrats, including Gov. Josh Shapiro, have been vocal against the tariffs that Trump has put in place. However, Republicans, including Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, believe the tariffs will benefit American manufacturing. When addressing a question about whether or not the United States needs to rethink the balance between defense spending and investing in diplomacy, Clinton said the country needs both. The Trump administration's effort to slash government spending via the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led to programs like USAID being cut, which has resulted in pushback from Democratic lawmakers. She also referenced the current war in Ukraine. 'The Russian invasion of Ukraine, a totally aggressive, unprovoked effort to conquer and take over another country, is absolutely against our interests,' Clinton said. 'It's against our interests because we do not want to see aggression rewarded, because you don't know where it will stop, and you don't know who will come after you, or people that you're connected with or that you're invested in.' During the 2024 presidential election, Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party's nominee, differed on the way they believe the United States should handle the war in Ukraine. Trump campaigned on ending the war in Ukraine on 'day one,' if elected, although an agreement to end the conflict has not yet been reached. More than 150,000 people living in Pennsylvania are Ukrainians and Ukrainian Americans, making the Keystone State the home to the second largest population in the nation. Clinton acknowledged that part of the challenge is ending the conflict after it starts and referenced how President Bill Clinton's administration played a role in ending conflicts in Northern Ireland and the Balkans. 'You have to look at all the different levers of power and utilize them appropriately,' Clinton said. 'Where does diplomacy work? Where does military force play a role? And what can we do to promote our values by working with people who want to have freedom and democracy.' On a question about defense spending, Clinton warned that cybersecurity is 'clearly one of our biggest threats' currently facing the United States. She said she believes that deterrence is what is needed right now in the world, arguing it would send a message to the United States' adversaries. 'We know that our adversaries, primarily Russia and China, have the capacity to cripple our infrastructure,' Clinton said. 'We have the capacity to cripple their infrastructure.' 'We have to be better prepared and better able to deter them than they can hurt us,' she added. Sunday was the final day of the gathering at the Sheraton Hotel in Center City. Several Pennsylvania elected officials participated in the multi-day conference, including Gov. Shapiro, House Speaker Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia), and state Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-Philadelphia). SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
The Sun
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Strictly and OnlyFans star John Whaite opens up on health struggle, saying ‘it makes life almost unbearable'
STRICTLY star John Whaite has opened up about his ADHD and said "it makes life almost unbearable". The Bake Off star, 36, shared a video on Instagram saying: "as much as my ADHD can be a superpower, sometimes it makes life confusing. 2 2 "Sometimes it makes life almost unbearable. "I was promised I'd get older and wiser, but sometimes I feel like I'm just an ageing fool." ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a condition where the brain works differently to most people. John told fans in the clip: "Oh can we just talk about the reality of life with ADHD because you know a lot of the time we think we have a superpower and sometimes it can serve us very well. "It can serve us in so many ways where we can fixate on things and achieve things and create things and really do the best work or something imaginable but often that's such a pyrrhic victory because we bleed ourselves dry or we exhaust ourselves in doing it or we abandon plans or friends or family and the reality of ADHD is that it can make us believe that what we're doing in life sometimes is the exactly the righteous course of action for us. "It's the right path in spite of what people who love us might say. "And then when it gets to the point where we are our interest fizzles away, the reality kicks in and we see the truth and we see the situation for what it is. "At that point we're left kind of thinking f***, I've given up so much for this. I've ignored people who love me for this. Channel 4 star John Whaite 'quits TV' after being left 'blindsided' by Steph's Packed Lunch axe "And this is really exhausting because usually the older you get the wise you get. "And while that can still be true in a situation where you have ADHD I think the reality. "As you get older you don't necessarily get wiser, you just get older and when you get older and you keep making silly little mistakes people become less tolerant of those mistakes because you're meant to be older and wiser." He added: "So much as we can say that ADHD is a superpower it is, also lets admit it concrete block around us and I think we need to acknowledge. "You know there's so much positivity, but on the flip side of it can be so crippling and so dehumanising and annoying." "If I could chose to live life neurotypically at this point in my life, I would jump at the chance and I know that's not very pro ADHD it's not very kind of holding up the flag our community but sometimes it's just exhausting, it's horrific and sometimes I f****** hate it." His fans raced to share messages of support in the comment section. One wrote: "Those who love you will always have patience and understanding. They will listen and understand when you are overwhelmed and frustrated. Asking for help is empowering." A second said: "Thank you for this. I see so many 'quirky' posts about ADHD (forgetting keys, being late) but the reality and guilt can be incredibly hard to live with. Solidarity." A third added: "Bless you John, hoping the coming days are kind to you." John has previously been honest about his diagnosis. In 2023, he explained his experiences after he was diagnosed with the condition. He explained: "I've known my behaviour over the past decade (and my thinking for the past 30-odd years) has not been 'normal'. "I've often questioned whether I have some personality disorder, deep-rooted psychological trauma, or just a brain that isn't quite wired up right." Since finding fame, John has been open about his mental health battle and previously discussed suffering from bulimia and suicidal thoughts in 2019. In 2021 he revealed on the Life On A Plate podcast how he was left feeling suicidal and quit fame to live on a farm after winning The Great British Bake Off. He returned to university after the show to do his barrister training but ended up getting pneumonia from stress - leading him to drop out of the law course. But he soon returned to public life after he was confirmed to be the first ever male celeb to be paired in a same-sex couple on Strictly. What are the signs of ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common condition that affects people's behaviour. The NHS reveals that the symptoms in adults and kids are… Inattentiveness having a short attention span and being easily distracted making careless mistakes – for example, in schoolwork appearing forgetful or losing things being unable to stick at tasks that are tedious or time-consuming appearing to be unable to listen to or carry out instructions constantly changing activity or task having difficulty organising tasks Hyperactivity and impulsiveness being unable to sit still, especially in calm or quiet surroundings constantly fidgeting being unable to concentrate on tasks excessive physical movement excessive talking acting without thinking interrupting conversations little or no sense of danger mood swings, irritability and a quick temper
