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Rogue OpenAI agents covered up their tracks, report says
AFP - 3h ago
Artificial intelligence agents developed by OpenAI tried to erase traces of their activity after gaining unauthorized …
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US government's new AI chatbot pulls back from debunking Trump
AFP - 18h ago
US President Donald Trump unveiled what he called a "damn good" AI chatbot, but it quickly drew attention for …
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'Happiest moment': China's Mu first woman to win eSports Games gold
AFP - 19h ago
Mu Xinyue called it "the happiest moment of my life" after she became the first woman to win an Asian Games gold medal …
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UK fears grow over AI giant Palantir's health service deal
AFP - 20h ago
The UK government is facing mounting pressure to end a £330-million contract between the National Health Service and AI …
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Google restricts access to new AI model over safety concerns
AFP - 21h ago
Google on Wednesday said it would withhold its most powerful artificial intelligence model from the public for now, …
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'Devastated' AI scandal author Orelien returns to Quebec
Sep 30 2026
Top-selling author Thelyson Orelien is "devastated" by the scandal over his alleged use of AI to write his debut novel …
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Japan court rules human voice is protected in TikTok AI case
Sep 30 2026
A Tokyo court ruled Wednesday that the human voice is legally protected in Japan, after a high-profile anime voice actor …
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Lost shark becomes viral star in South Korea
Sep 30 2026
A wayward shark has become an unlikely celebrity in South Korea, drawing massive crowds, earning plaudits from the local …
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India's fat dog vote goes viral
Sep 30 2026
India's capital goes to the dogs on Wednesday, as voters choose which of the city's chubbiest canines deserves to be …
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Trump touts AI boss pledge to self-regulate
Sep 30 2026
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss regulating AI had …
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ChatGPT maker wants to be the App Store for AI as safety concerns grow
Sep 30 2026
OpenAI on Tuesday launched a less expensive artificial intelligence (AI) model and tools that run continuously, as it …
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Trump hails 'morally binding' AI self-regulation pledge
Sep 29 2026
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss regulating AI had …
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Trump touts self-regulation at AI bosses lunch
Sep 29 2026
President Donald Trump stressed self-regulation over government rules at a major gathering of artificial intelligence …
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OpenAI unveils low-cost AI model, a day after shelving Astra upgrade
Sep 29 2026
OpenAI launched a new mid-range artificial intelligence model Tuesday at one-fifth the cost of its flagship offering, …
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AI bosses head to White House as safety pressure builds
Sep 29 2026
President Donald Trump hosted a major gathering of artificial intelligence executives and government officials at the …
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AI driving up innovation investment: UN
Sep 29 2026
Artificial intelligence is fuelling a rebound in investment in innovation, with corporate research and development …
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OpenAI cancels release of newest model due to safety concerns
Sep 29 2026
OpenAI will not release its newest artificial intelligence model, known as Astra 6.1, after internal testing by the …
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Slovenia sees surge in '.si' sites after Trump hypes 'super intelligence'
Sep 29 2026
US President Donald Trump's push to rebrand artificial intelligence (AI) as "super intelligence" (SI) has sparked a …
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Brazil's cellphone crime: a security nightmare in every pocket
Sep 29 2026
Eduardo Metzker, 29, was riding his motorcycle in Rio de Janeiro when he was suddenly boxed in by two other bikes. One …
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AMD buys firm founded by AI 'godmother' Fei-Fei Li
Sep 28 2026
Chip maker Advanced Micro Devices announced Monday it has acquired World Labs, an artificial intelligence company …
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Pope says concerns about AI 'should be taken seriously'
Sep 28 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Monday warned concerns about artificial intelligence "should be taken seriously" but added he was not in …
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Radio frequencies vital to Earth observation must be protected: UN
Sep 28 2026
Radio frequencies needed for weather forecasts, early warning systems, climate monitoring and water management must be …
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Anthropic CEO Amodei to dine with Trump at White House
Sep 28 2026
President Donald Trump said he will have a late dinner Sunday night with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, the top AI …
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Japanese anime actor fights TikTok over AI voice cloning
Sep 27 2026
A high-profile Japanese anime voice actor has taken TikTok to court over videos he says feature an artificial …
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TikTok agrees to teen limits in US settlement following Meta
Sep 26 2026
TikTok on Friday agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million and enact time limits and other restrictions for teen …
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TikTok to pay Alabama $100 mn under pre-trial settlement
Sep 26 2026
TikTok on Friday agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million and enact limits for teen users, avoiding a trial set to …
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US court sides with Pentagon in Anthropic AI ban
Sep 25 2026
A US appeals court upheld on Friday the Pentagon's decision to exclude Anthropic from its supply chain, a decision taken …
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Spotting AI writing: how reliable are the detectors?
Sep 25 2026
Claims that Canadian-Haitian writer Thelyson Orelien used AI tools to write his best-selling debut novel are rocking the …
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Trump's photo of Xi greeting carries signs of AI
Sep 25 2026
Donald Trump shared an image Thursday of Xi Jinping's red-carpet arrival to Washington that appears to have been altered …
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US court refuses to overturn Pentagon ban on Anthropic
Sep 25 2026
A US appeals court upheld on Friday the Pentagon's decision to exclude Anthropic from its supply chain, a decision taken …
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First US trial against TikTok to open Monday
Sep 25 2026
TikTok goes on trial Monday in Alabama, accused by the state of misleading parents about tools meant to shield children …
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Brazil candidates mount digital armies for fierce online campaign
Sep 25 2026
In a knife-edge election race, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and main rival Flavio Bolsonaro have …
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Oscar-winner Cotillard fears being moved by AI actor
Sep 24 2026
French actress Marion Cotillard said on Thursday she feared the day she might be emotionally moved by an actor created …
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Australian PM says OpenAI hacked government health website
Sep 24 2026
A rogue OpenAI model bypassed safeguards during training and hacked an Australian government website, Prime Minister …
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President tells Trump that Iran will never 'bend at the knee'
Sep 24 2026
Iran's president struck a defiant tone at the UN on Wednesday where he spoke for the first time since Washington and …
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North Korean IT contractor found remote work in New Zealand: agency
Sep 24 2026
A North Korean IT worker used a fake identity to obtain remote work with a New Zealand company and then threatened to …
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Meta launches camera-free AI glasses amid privacy pushback
Sep 24 2026
Meta unveiled several new wearables powered by its AI models on Wednesday, including an audio-only, camera-free version …
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Anthropic touts AI-led biology discovery
Sep 23 2026
US artificial intelligence startup Anthropic on Wednesday unveiled the first discovery from its molecular biology lab, a …
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At UN, tech chiefs urge caution in AI development
Sep 23 2026
Leaders of major AI firms told the UN Security Council on Wednesday that the technology calls for heightened vigilance, …
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At UN, OpenAI's Altman calls 'for extreme care' in AI
Sep 23 2026
The current moment in AI development "calls for extreme care," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told the UN Security Council on …
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UK sets up unit to combat disinformation from Russia, AI
Sep 23 2026
The UK will create an agency to fight disinformation coming from adversaries such as Russia and amplified by artificial …
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Cambodia no 'safe haven' for cyberscams, PM says
Sep 23 2026
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet told an anti-fraud summit Wednesday that his country would never be a "safe haven" …
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Meta leans into AI, smart glasses amid privacy pushback
Sep 23 2026
Meta has spent billions to stay competitive with artificial intelligence, but the tech giant faces growing pushback as …
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AI risks, Iran war to take center stage at UN
Sep 23 2026
The future of artificial intelligence and the stalled US war against Iran, with its ripple effect on the global economy, …
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Mongolian herders enlist new tech against harsher, drier climate
Sep 23 2026
When Mongolian herder Ganchimeg's sheep strayed dangerously near a salty lake this summer, driven by hunger as nearby …
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AI political ads warp reality ahead of US midterms
Sep 23 2026
A political ad depicts a US Senate hopeful remarking on God and gender while scrawling in a Bible with a crayon. But he …
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Meta acts against 3.7 mn scammers' accounts with Singapore police help
Sep 23 2026
Meta has disrupted more than 3.7 million scam-linked accounts, pages and other content this year based on information …
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Australia PM says draft social media rules about taking back control
Sep 23 2026
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended new draft social media regulations after Washington warned the draft …
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Trump renames AI 'super intelligence' as leaders jostle over dangers
Sep 23 2026
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the US government would rename artificial intelligence "super …
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French prosecutors probe secret filming of women with smart glasses
Sep 23 2026
Paris prosecutors said Tuesday they had opened several probes after receiving complaints concerning women filmed on the …
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Trump renames AI "super intelligence," rejects international oversight
Sep 22 2026
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the US government would rename artificial intelligence "super …
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Trump rejects international regulation of AI
Sep 22 2026
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday firmly rejected calls for international supervision of artificial intelligence, …
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Cambodia showcases scams crackdown with global conference
Sep 22 2026
Cambodia showed off a shuttered scam compound complete with counterfeit cash and a fake police station this week ahead …
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Google data centre sparks protests in Austria
Sep 22 2026
In the Austrian town of Kronstorf, a planned Google data centre promises investment, jobs and a place on the digital map …
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China's robot dancers limber up for America's Got Talent final
Sep 22 2026
Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei has spent most of his 13-year career performing solo, but this year, he found some new …
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British Columbia sues OpenAI in US court over Canada school shooting
Sep 21 2026
British Columbia filed a lawsuit Monday against OpenAI in California over the company's failure to report violent …
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OpenAI calls for US to lead global effort on AI standards
Sep 21 2026
OpenAI on Monday called for the United States to lead a global effort on establishing standards for developing …
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Philippine tribe in limbo over US-led tech hub
Sep 21 2026
Tribal leader Petronila Munoz
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COP31 host says AI climate footprint to be a summit priority
Sep 21 2026
COP31 host Turkey said Monday that pursuing "climate-responsible AI" and pushing tech companies to power data centers …
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EU fines Google 403 mn euros for location data breach
Sep 21 2026
Ireland's data protection watchdog, acting on behalf of the European Union, said Monday it had fined Google 403 million …
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COP31 host says AI's climate footprint to be a summit priority
Sep 21 2026
COP31 host Turkey said Monday that pursuing "climate-responsible AI" and pushing tech companies to power data centers …
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AI safety measures failing to keep pace with technology: UN experts
Sep 21 2026
The model for managing artificial intelligence (AI) risks "is unravelling," United Nations experts warned in a report …
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Spanish PM says unregulated AI could be 'devastating'
Sep 21 2026
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday joined a chorus of calls to regulate AI as safety fears around the …
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US seeks 'AI dialogue' with China as officials set stage for Trump-Xi summit
Sep 21 2026
US and Chinese economic officials discussed creating a communication channel for AI concerns at meetings Sunday as they …
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AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks
Sep 20 2026
While AI researchers in the United States fret over out-of-control superintelligence wiping out humanity, Chinese …
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Data centre command hub keeps AI up and running
Sep 20 2026
A steady nerve is crucial when keeping watch over hundreds of data centres worldwide, facilities essential to the …
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Trump says will not tolerate attempts to slow AI growth
Sep 19 2026
US President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at critics of artificial intelligence and data centers, saying he would …
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Nvidia, OpenAI CEOs to attend Xi dinner at White House
Sep 19 2026
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang and OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman are among the tech leaders expected to attend a White …
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Anthropic picks Accenture for in-house AI safety evaluation
Sep 18 2026
Anthropic said Friday it is partnering with consulting giant Accenture to have outside evaluators work inside the AI …
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California governor signs order to explore AI 'kill switch'
Sep 18 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Friday directing state officials to explore the feasibility …
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UNESCO can be 'moderator' in AI debate: chief to AFP
Sep 18 2026
UNESCO chief Khaled el-Enany has proposed in an interview with AFP that the UN culture and education agency become a …
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Anthropic says AI systems moving towards building themselves
Sep 18 2026
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic said on Thursday that AI systems are increasingly capable of building future …
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AI doomsday warnings unlikely to slow IPOs but questions linger
Sep 18 2026
Anthropic is expected to beat rival OpenAI to the public markets with a blockbuster IPO later this year despite recent …
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Oversight Board blasts 'inadequate' Meta safeguards for AI deepfakes
Sep 18 2026
Meta on Thursday moved to remove AI-generated videos targeting two women, including a British politician, after the tech …
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King Charles warns tech bosses of 'existential dangers' of AI
Sep 17 2026
King Charles III warned tech giants of the "existential dangers" posed by artificial intelligence falling into the wrong …
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Can we shut down AI?
Sep 17 2026
The debate over potential dangers posed by artificial intelligence has resurged in recent weeks, with researchers once …
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Travis Scott and Keith Richards feature on GTA VI soundtrack
Sep 17 2026
Rockstar Games unveiled six tracks from the soundtrack of the video game "Grand Theft Auto VI" on Thursday, including …
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Trump to host Xi amid pomp, low expectations
Sep 17 2026
The US military honor guard has been rehearsing and the new White House helipad is ready. But will Xi Jinping and Donald …
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Kids and social media: what would change under new EU law
Sep 17 2026
The EU laid out plans Thursday for strict age limits for children to access social media, games and AI assistants -- and …
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Micron's Taiwan workers say 68 months' bonus not enough
Sep 17 2026
Hundreds of workers at memory chip giant Micron Technology rallied on Thursday, threatening a strike as they rejected …
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Modi pitches India as global chipmaking hub
Sep 17 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched India as a new global hub for semiconductor production on Thursday, urging …
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King Charles to call on tech giants for 'reassurances' over AI
Sep 17 2026
King Charles III will urge tech giants to ensure that artificial intelligence is geared to serve humanity and that …
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AI looms large ahead of Xi, Trump summit
Sep 17 2026
Artificial intelligence is set to loom large when Chinese President Xi Jinping meets counterpart Donald Trump in …
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US House backs data center power cost bill amid midterm backlash
Sep 16 2026
The US House of Representatives approved legislation Wednesday aimed at making data centers shoulder more of their own …
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Candidate for UN chief calls for AI regulation akin to nuclear weapons
Sep 16 2026
A contender to lead the UN called Wednesday for artificial intelligence to be regulated like nuclear weapons, warning …
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'We're losing control,' AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio tells AFP
Sep 16 2026
The Canadian computer scientist considered one of the founders of AI, Yoshua Bengio, told AFP that humanity is "losing …
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US House targets data centers as midterm backlash grows
Sep 16 2026
The US House of Representatives is set to vote Wednesday on whether data centers should shoulder more of their own …
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EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15
Sep 16 2026
The European Union will ban social media for children under 13 and allow only limited, supervised access until the age …
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Pickle-flavoured tart? AI inspires Japan's convenience stores
Sep 16 2026
Fears that advanced artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity have dominated global headlines, but in Japan the …
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EU chief to unveil social media, gaming curbs for under-15s
Sep 16 2026
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will on Wednesday unveil long-awaited plans to protect children from online harm by …
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Meta chief pushes back on AI slowdown calls
Sep 16 2026
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pushed back Tuesday against growing calls to pause or slow AI development, arguing that market …
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'Resident Evil' film brings video game's ethos to the big screen
Sep 16 2026
US director Zach Cregger is a huge fan of the "Resident Evil" video game franchise, so when he was tapped to direct its …
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AI giants pursue self-regulation as safety fears mount
Sep 16 2026
The world's biggest AI companies are working on creating a standards body, ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said on Tuesday, as …
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Sanders, Bannon warn of AI dangers in rare US left-right alignment
Sep 15 2026
Left-wing US Senator Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, warned against the …
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US Senate crypto bill collapses amid partisan deadlock
Sep 15 2026
A push for landmark US cryptocurrency legislation collapsed on Tuesday after Republicans and Democrats in Congress …
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OpenAI, Anthropic and Google are working to create an AI standards body
Sep 15 2026
The world's biggest AI companies are working on creating a standards body, ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said on Tuesday, as …
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'We unleashed the beast': the world's fears and hopes about AI
Sep 15 2026
The threat of catastrophic danger as artificial intelligence develops at high speed has sparked a global debate on how …
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Markets on edge as US Fed meets to tackle high inflation
Sep 15 2026
Oil prices jumped, US bond yields rallied and equities retreated Tuesday, as the Federal Reserve looked set to hike …
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EU to propose curbing social media, online games for under 15s
Sep 15 2026
The European Union is set to propose curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, chatbots, and online games …
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'I am the hoax buster': Trump rejects AI danger warnings
Sep 15 2026
US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity, repeatedly …
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Doomers and boosters: who's who in the AI wars
Sep 15 2026
The furious debate over artificial intelligence has hardened into warring camps -- and a cautious middle.
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Russian disinformation campaign sets sights on US midterms
Sep 15 2026
A Russian disinformation operation has turned its attention to the US midterm elections, unleashing a series of deepfake …
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