US lobster clash with Sweden over escaped Maine lobsters
Sweden seeks EU ban on live American lobsters amid discovery of 32 lobsters in Swedish waters. Swedish officials cite invasive species risk while American and Canadian industry push back, arguing science does not prove contagion or interbreeding threats.
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U.S
Canada
European Union
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Swedish Fishing Industry Association
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Robots Move Into Everyday Life Via Messaging Apps
The piece notes rising use of bots in Facebook Messenger, Skype, and WeChat for tasks from payments to shopping. It highlights Facebooks M assistant and partnerships like Slack Taco Bot, plus Asia’s heavy bot adoption and user enthusiasm. Experts say AI chatbots are improving at human-like conversations, while US services lag.
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Messenger
WhatsApp
Mark Zuckerberg
Sena
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