Global pause in AI development means temporarily stopping work worldwide on creating new AI systems or improving existing AI capabilities, such as training more powerful chatbots or developing more advanced autonomous systems.

Books are sometimes adapted into films or television shows. During an adaptation, directors, actors and screenwriters may change parts of the original story because some elements of a book do not translate directly onto screen.

Authors may have different levels of control over how their work is adapted.

Nationalism is strong identification with one’s nation and the belief that its interests, independence, and shared identity should be protected and prioritized. It can involve supporting local industries, preserving national culture, or resisting foreign interference.

Global pause in AI development means temporarily stopping work worldwide on creating new AI systems or improving existing AI capabilities, such as training more powerful chatbots or developing more advanced autonomous systems.

Books are sometimes adapted into films or television shows. During an adaptation, directors, actors and screenwriters may change parts of the original story because some elements of a book do not translate directly onto screen.

Authors may have different levels of control over how their work is adapted.

Energy crisis refers to a situation where energy supplies are insufficient or prices rise sharply, making electricity, fuel, or heating difficult to access or afford.

Subsidizing energy consumption means using government funds to make energy cheaper, such as paying part of households’ electricity bills or lowering petrol prices through fuel subsidies.
Reducing energy demand means encouraging or requiring people to use less energy, such as limiting how much petrol each person can buy or requiring shops to close earlier.

Professional sports are watched by large audiences both in person and through television, streaming services and social media. Sports organisations sometimes change rules, formats or presentation styles to make competitions more exciting or accessible to audiences.

Traditional rules and customs are established practices that have historically been associated with a sport. These may include rules, ceremonies, playing formats or traditions surrounding competitions.

Transactional means viewing relationships primarily as exchanges of benefits: people form, maintain, and evaluate relationships largely according to what each person gives and receives. Those benefits may include emotional support, companionship, money, status, professional opportunities, or practical help.

Disruptive protest tactics are methods that deliberately interrupt everyday activities or public spaces to draw attention to a cause, such as blocking roads or throwing paint on artworks.

Teacher evaluations are processes used by schools to assess the performance of teachers. They may consider factors such as teaching quality, classroom management, student progress and professional conduct.

Anonymous evaluations means students will be able to submit their feedback to their teachers without having their identities disclosed.