The UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, interviewed Tesla owner, Elon Musk, at the AI summit held at Bletchley Park. The billionaire shared his views on technology, which he believes will “do everything” in the future and stated that people will only need to work if they want to for “personal satisfaction”. The duo also discussed whether robots can become “real friends” and the tax system. Other papers, such as The Guardian and The Times, also discuss the AI summit held at Bletchley Park, highlighting how the Prime Minister announced that top tech firms will let governments vet AI tools. The papers also discuss the potential risks of AI, such as deepfakes, in next year’s elections around the world.
The Daily Express focuses on a pro-Palestinian march planned in London on 11 November, which could coincide with Armistice Day events, leading to “fears of disruption”. Calls are increasing for soldiers to be deployed as a response to bolster security. The Daily Mail previews an “explosive” book by former MP Nadine Dorries, which contains “a string of revelations” on Westminster politics. The Cabinet Office has reportedly requested a copy to be vetted, however, Dorries declined.
On the topic of finance, The Financial Times and The i report on Thursday’s announcement by the Bank of England, revealing that interest rates will stay at the current 15-year high of 5.2%. Economic growth is also predicted to remain stagnant throughout 2024, with a risk of an “outright contraction” of the economy. The i also warns that fixed rate mortgages are due to end by 2024 for 1.9 million households, increasing mortgage repayment costs.
Lastly, Metro reports on the aftermath of Storm Ciarán, explaining that the UK experienced significant disruption on Thursday, including 127,000 homes left without power and families evacuated from holiday parks. The Sun also features a unique story about a well-known actress in Eastenders who supposedly attended an Elvis tribute night with “notorious road rage killer” Kenny Noye. The Daily Mirror covers comments made by former NHS England chief, Sir Simon Stevens, during the Covid inquiry. Stevens revealed that former health secretary Matt Hancock wanted to decide “who should live and die” in the case of the NHS being overwhelmed during the pandemic
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