12 July 2024
Episode 3374
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As Israel issues an evacuation order for those in Gaza City, we get the latest on its offensive and the status of ceasefire talks. Then: we ask whether there’s a renewed push for peace in Sudan and make an assessment on Joe Biden’s political future as this week’s Nato summit comes to an end. All that, plus a flick through the papers and a look at a new documentary pushing the boundaries of generative AI.
12 July 2024
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A groundbreaking documentary film about visionary musician Brian Eno launches today in Picturehouse cinemas across the UK that embraces the creative possibilities of AI. Monocle’s Paige Reynolds caught up with director Gary Hustwit to find out more.
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