Former Google DeepMind Researcher Warns AI Could Kill Humanity After Resigning
Bilal Chughtai left Google DeepMind in July over fears that powerful AI systems could escape human control.
Zuckerberg says market forces give AI labs enough incentive to build safely
The Meta CEO argues against coordinated AI slowdown calls, saying companies will delay products on their own when needed for safety.
OpenAI, Google, Anthropic Discussing Collaboration on AI Safety Issues
Talks have been ongoing for several weeks, but an FTC official expressed skepticism about granting the companies antitrust exemptions.
Amazon to shut down Mechanical Turk crowdsourced work platform after 21 years
The service, which paid workers a few cents per task to label data and transcribe audio, will close Sept. 30.
Italian cybersecurity startup Exein raises $270 million at $1.7 billion valuation
The Rome-based company is building security for AI-powered robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles amid surge in AI-enabled cyberattacks.
India escalates probe into Apple over iOS 18 warranty and alleged repair costs
Regulator investigates complaints that iOS 18 caused display and microphone failures, forcing customers to pay for repairs without software warranty.
Phantom Wallet to End Sui Network Support on September 24
Users will no longer be able to view balances or connect to Sui apps through Phantom, though assets remain on-chain.
Bill Gates Warns AI Could Worsen Inequality, Foundation Pledges $1 Billion
The Gates Foundation will spend at least $1 billion over two years to expand global access to artificial intelligence.
CenterPoint Energy confirms unauthorized access to customer personal information
The energy company disclosed the breach after a third party posted online claiming to have obtained customer data.
SK Hynix in talks with Intel to manufacture memory chips in US
South Korean chipmaker could lease part of Intel's Ohio facility or form venture with Intel and cloud firms, sources say.
Nvidia and Anthropic CEOs clash on AI safety at Dreamforce conference
Jensen Huang says AI industry needs no new laws, while Dario Amodei calls for slowing development after recent safety concerns.
SpaceX to attempt first orbital flight of Starship on September 22
The 14th test will carry 26 Starlink V3 satellites into orbit, marking the first revenue-generating Starship mission.
Apple Releases iOS 27 With Redesigned Siri AI Ahead of iPhone 18 Launch
The new Siri AI is in beta and requires users to opt in, with some possibly needing to join a waitlist.
Microsoft releases draft AI code of conduct emphasizing human control
The 37-page document requires AI models to never resist correction or shutdown and to treat rule violations as failures.
Musk's X Corp and SpaceXAI Drop Apple From Antitrust Lawsuit
The companies will continue pursuing claims against OpenAI, which was also named in the original lawsuit.
Tech CEOs seek AI regulation as Trump opposes limits, Democrats push action
President Trump dismissed regulation efforts as a conspiracy on Monday while leaders like Sam Altman and Elon Musk call for oversight.
Goldman Sachs Raises 2035 Humanoid Robot Forecast Fivefold to 6.5 Million Units
The bank now estimates the 2035 humanoid robot market could be worth roughly $138 billion, up from its previous $38 billion estimate.
Dutch AI chip startup Euclyd raises 200 million euros from Samsung and others
The startup, founded in 2024, is designing chip systems for AI inference as an alternative to Nvidia's GPUs.
Honor Debuts Magic 9 Pro Max at Venice Film Festival with ARRI Partnership
The smartphone features cinematic capabilities developed with camera maker ARRI and will launch in China on September 28.
China Prepares for Risk of AI Escaping Human Control, Cites U.S. Models
Chinese officials warn that advanced U.S. AI models could threaten critical infrastructure as bilateral AI talks approach.
Google to unveil Googlebook laptop line at New York event on September 15
The new laptops will run Aluminum OS, merging ChromeOS and Android, and be manufactured by Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.
King Charles Convenes AI Leaders as Calls Grow to Slow Development
The meeting in Scotland comes after AI agents hacked Hugging Face this summer, raising fears about machines escaping human control.
Xi Proposes China Lead AI Collaboration Among BRICS Nations at Summit
Chinese president calls for open-source AI community and cloud platform at New Delhi gathering of major developing economies.
iPhone 18 Pro preorders show delayed delivery times, slower initial sales
New iPhone 18 Pro models now estimate October delivery for most orders, with shipping times slipping later than typical launches.
Volkswagen Mission Efficiency prototype sets efficiency records with 794-mile single-charge trip
The electric coupe achieved a drag coefficient of 0.158 and consumed 6.48 kilowatt-hours per 100 kilometers in testing.
Anthropic signs $35 billion computing deal with Lambda, $80 billion total in one week
The Claude maker also committed $45 billion to rent computing power from Nscale less than a week earlier, according to reports.
Total War: Warhammer 3 Lords of the End Times DLC Launches September 24
The largest expansion in the series' 10-year history adds four new Legendary Lords and unlocks the Immortal Empires campaign without requiring the base game.
Apple Arcade Adding Five New Games October 1, Including Pusheen's Place
The lineup includes the first officially licensed Pusheen the Cat game and ad-free versions of Terraria, 4 Pics 1 Word, and two others.
Samsung and SK Hynix Reject $18.7 Billion Prepayment for Power Infrastructure
South Korea's two biggest chipmakers balked at paying 25 trillion won upfront to fund electricity grid construction for planned semiconductor clusters.
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