How is this headline not from the Onion?

OpenAI signs deal with UK to find government uses for its models Wide-ranging agreement with artificial intelligence firm behind ChatGPT comes after similar UK deal with Google

Me, a rube: governments procure a technology when a specific need is identified.

UK: “lol, no”

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They said my artisanal hand-carved semiconductor business would never be viable but who’s laughing now?

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Done dirty: Nigerians pay a premium for super dodgy fuel To dodge sanctions, oil companies blend Russian oil between ships – offshore, out of sight. This can lead to dirty fuel. The kind thought ‘good enough for Africa’.

Done dirty: To dodge sanctions, oil companies blend Russian oil between ships – offshore, out of sight. This can lead to dirty fuel. The kind thought ‘good enough for Africa’.

"Then they came" Wales v South Africa sounding like War of the Worlds @theguardian.com @squidgerugby.bsky.social

All Protocol Observed.

Welcome to Issue 165 of The Continent.

No, it’s not just you: life is more expensive, wages are worth less and our leaders either can’t or won’t do what it takes to improve the situation.