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 September 18, 2026
HIGHTECH NYT alleges Microsoft, OpenAI knew using news content was theft Sep 18, 2026 (AFP)
OpenAI committed "an astonishing theft of unprecedented proportions" when it used millions of news articles to train its artificial intelligence models, the New York Times alleged in a court document unsealed on Thursday. Read more →
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AI doomsday warnings unlikely to slow IPOs but questions linger Sep 18, 2026 (AFP)
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Kids and social media: what would change under new EU law Sep 17, 2026 (AFP)
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Can we shut down AI? Sep 17, 2026 (AFP)
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Modi pitches India as global chipmaking hub Sep 17, 2026 (AFP)
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Chinese, US top diplomats hold call days before leaders' meeting Sep 17, 2026 (AFP)
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AI looms large ahead of Xi, Trump summit Sep 17, 2026 (AFP)
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Oversight Board blasts 'inadequate' Meta safeguards for AI deepfakes Sep 17, 2026 (AFP)
HIGHTECH UN chief calls for global coordination on AI risks Sep 16, 2026 (AFP)
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for coordinated international action to address AI risks as fears rise about the dangers of the fast-evolving technology. more
HIGHTECH Pickle-flavoured tart? AI inspires Japan's convenience stores Sep 16, 2026 (AFP)
Fears that advanced artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity have dominated global headlines, but in Japan the technology is being used for a sweeter purpose -- developing never-before-seen convenience store desserts. more
HIGHTECH Countries move to ban social media for children Sep 16, 2026 (AFP)
The European Union is to unveil proposals Wednesday aimed at curbing addictive features of social media for minors, as a growing number of countries look to restrict children's access to the platforms. more
HIGHTECH Meta chief pushes back on AI slowdown calls Sep 16, 2026 (AFP)
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pushed back Tuesday against growing calls to pause or slow AI development, arguing that market incentives and legal liability are the best safeguards against the technology's risks. more
HIGHTECH New California law mandates AI performer disclosure in ads Sep 16, 2026 (AFP)
Advertisers must disclose use of AI-generated performers to consumers in California under a new law signed Wednesday by the state's governor. more
HIGHTECH EU chief says will work with major AI players to help 'pace the frontier' Sep 16, 2026 (AFP)
The EU will invite the world's largest AI labs for talks on "how we can support ongoing industry efforts to pace the frontier", European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday. more
MILITARY Candidate for UN chief calls for AI regulation akin to nuclear weapons Sep 16, 2026 (AFP)
A contender to lead the UN called Wednesday for artificial intelligence to be regulated like nuclear weapons, warning that a Third World War would be fought with the emerging technology. more
ENVIRONMENT EU chief promises new 'heatwave plan' after deadly summer Sep 16, 2026 (AFP)
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday Brussels will put forward a "heatwave plan" to better respond to extreme weather after record temperatures scorched the bloc this summer. more
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