Rappler

Arthur Mensch, CEO and co-founder of Mistral, rejected calls for international AI regulation in a May 28 statement, citing the need for defensive capabilities against adversaries. Pope Leo issued a document the prior Monday warning of AI risks including misinformation and perpetual conflict, while criticizing military applications. Mistral separately announced plans for expanded data center infrastructure in France.

US forces conducted strikes on May 25 targeting boats and missile sites in southern Iran, which the US described as defensive. Iranian officials held talks in Doha on a potential deal that included discussion of reopening the Strait of Hormuz. On May 26, Rappler reported rising oil prices and mixed stocks while CNBC reported tumbling oil prices, rising Dow futures, and an S&P 500 above 7,500.