Textiles & Trade

Maqelepo orders probe into textile factories protest

Trade and Industry Minister Motlatsi Maqelepo has ordered the Lesotho National Development Corporation to investigate a labour dispute at Precious Garments textile factory, where workers protested over reduced working hours, wage cuts, and delayed severance payments since July. The minister acknowledged gaps in information flow between factories and government, and highlighted broader concerns about AGOA uncertainty and the need for Lesotho to diversify its textile export markets beyond the United States.

Source: Lesotho Times

OpenAI forms math advisory group as its AI resolves more than 100 open problems

OpenAI has established a math advisory group as its AI systems have resolved over 100 open mathematical problems. The advisory group will not have authority to slow down or redirect OpenAI's mathematical research efforts. Source: TechCrunch

Meta’s Muse is outpacing ChatGPT’s early mobile launch

Meta's Muse AI agent has achieved higher download and daily active user numbers in the U.S. and Canada compared to ChatGPT during their respective early mobile launch periods, according to Appfigures data. The comparison highlights the rapid adoption of Meta's new AI product relative to

Meta’s AI agent has been blocked from using Amazon.com

Meta's AI shopping agent, Muse, has been blocked from accessing Amazon.com for transactions. The restriction prevents the AI agent from conducting purchases on the e-commerce platform. Source: TechCrunch

Building standards for the next phase of AI

OpenAI has proposed a framework for developing shared global AI standards focused on coordinated evaluation, reporting, and governance mechanisms. The proposal aims to establish common safety and evaluation practices across the AI industry. Source: OpenAI

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OpenAI forms math advisory group as its AI resolves more than 100 open problems

Meta’s Muse is outpacing ChatGPT’s early mobile launch

Meta’s AI agent has been blocked from using Amazon.com

Building standards for the next phase of AI