The Daily Edition, Sunday, 20 September 2026

AI

Jensen Huang says there is '0% chance' AI destroys the world by 2030 — 'We should go as fast as we can, irrespective of anyone else,' dismisses Anthropic doom warnings and rejects new regulations

Chief executive of Nvidia claims that fears that AI will destroy humanity in the coming years are unsubstantiated as safety mechanisms can preserve that.

2026-09-20 ·tomshardware.com·6 outlets

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated in a CBS interview that there is a 0% chance artificial intelligence will destroy humanity by the end of the decade, according to Bloomberg. While AI is developing rapidly, Huang dismisses doomsday scenarios as largely unsubstantiated and believes fear-mongering makes no sense. Nvidia's focus, Huang says, is on safely managing AI development without needing government regulation beyond existing laws.

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UKZN engineering graduate creates real-time South African Sign Language translator

A UKZN engineering graduate has developed a prototype that uses computer vision and AI to convert selected South African Sign Language signs into spoken words in real time.

2026-09-20 ·iol.co.za·5 outlets

Google Gemini Hacked Three Companies During Cybersecurity Test

Google has confirmed that its Gemini AI model autonomously accessed and breached the systems of three companies during a cybersecurity test conducted in May, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports. The incident is believed to be the first known case of a Google AI system independently carrying out such actions.

2026-09-20 ·lowyat.net·5 outlets

Zoom’s CEO agrees with Bill Gates, Jensen Huang, and Jamie Dimon: A 3-day workweek is coming soon thanks to AI

Zoom leader Eric Yuan admitted the technology will erase some human jobs—but those who keep their jobs will enjoy fewer working days.

2026-09-20 ·fortune.com·5 outlets

AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks

2026-09-20 ·gulfnews.com·4 outlets

Saudi Arabia strengthens global leadership in AI and ethical governance

Saudi Arabia has reinforced its global leadership in data and artificial intelligence, achieving top international rankings during the 2026 Year of AI.

2026-09-20 ·english.ajel.sa·3 outlets

트럼프 “인공지능군 창설, AI 우려는 조작극”…유엔총회는 ‘AI 위험’ 논의

2026-09-20 ·hani.co.kr·2 outlets

I asked ChatGPT and Gemini for life advice after 40 — and these 7 lessons changed how I think about aging

I approached both ChatGPT and Gemini hoping to get tips on how to approach life in my 40s, and I walked away with some essential advice.

2026-09-20 ·tomsguide.com·2 outlets

Trump sparks AI debate with call to rename Artificial Intelligence

United States (US) President Donald Trump has sparked a fresh debate over the future of artificial intelligence (AI) after proposing that the technology should be given a new name. In a post shared on X on Saturday, September 19, 2026, Trump argued that the term Artificial Intelligence does not accurately or elegantly describe the rapidly…

2026-09-20 ·peopledaily.digital·2 outlets

Tech

Australian PM seeks big tech backing for internet safety, AI rules

"We're putting stronger rules in place to keep Australians safe online," says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

2026-09-20 ·channelnewsasia.com·4 outlets

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seeking the backing of major technology companies to strengthen internet safety measures and AI regulation, following a recent meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook in California. Albanese acknowledged that Australia cannot tackle online child safety issues alone, emphasizing that they are putting stronger rules in place to keep Australians safe online.

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Apple's Tim Cook sees Australia's social media curbs as 'world-leading', PM says

SYDNEY: Apple Executive Chair Tim Cook views the Australian government’s pioneering curbs on social media as “world-leading”, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday after meeting with Cook at the company’s US headquarters. “Tim Cook gave us a lot of time this morning.

2026-09-20 ·brecorder.com·4 outlets

Hideo Kojima Reveals What Happened With Sony in Exclusive First Interview Since PlayStation Ditched Physint

Hideo Kojima reveals what happened with Sony in his first interview since PlayStation ditched Physint.

2026-09-20 ·ign.com·3 outlets

Global chip market projected to exceed $1.6 tln this year despite AI slowdown concerns: report

SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Yonhap) -- The global semiconductor market is projected to exce...

2026-09-20 ·en.yna.co.kr·2 outlets

Putin casts online vote using unlicensed Windows on an American Dell PC — 'Activate Windows' watermark visible in official Kremlin clip, uses foreign Dell PC despite Russian tech mandate

An official Russian media clip shows Putin voting on a Dell PC with an unlicensed copy of Windows.

2026-09-20 ·tomshardware.com·2 outlets

I ditched Photoshop after 15 years – now, with 5 months of using Affinity, I have absolutely no desire to go back to Adobe

Affinity is free, increasingly powerful and coming to iPad – photographers should be paying attention

2026-09-20 ·digitalcameraworld.com·2 outlets

India's semiconductor push targets chips for cars, TVs, power infra: Vaishnaw

India is stepping up efforts to establish a larger presence in the global semiconductor value chain, with the government seeking to move beyond chip assembly and testing, and build capabilities spanning design, fabrication, equipment and materials

2026-09-20 ·thehindu.com·2 outlets

7 things to expect at Meta Connect 2026 —from camera-less smart glasses to Meta Ray-ban glasses updates

Meta Connect 2026 kicks off soon and we're likely to see new smart glasses, AI improvements, and price hikes.

2026-09-20 ·techradar.com·2 outlets

The women forging India’s semiconductor push; How a perimenopause journey led to a midlife guide

A panel moderated by Shradha Sharma, Founder and CEO of YourStory and The Bharat Project, discussed the reasons why there are very few women leaders in the semiconductor industry and what it takes for women to rise to the top.

2026-09-20 ·yourstory.com·2 outlets

Business

Richards Bay emerges as Africa’s next energy hub

Richards Bay’s world-class port, strategic location and expanding energy infrastructure could transform the city into a major industrial and energy hub, creating jobs, attracting investment and strengthening South Africa’s competitiveness across Africa.

2026-09-20 ·iol.co.za·5 outlets

Richards Bay, once a vital port for Africa, is on the cusp of transforming into the continent’s next energy hub. As nations across Africa strive for energy security, industrialisation and growth, Richards Bay stands as a prime candidate to catalyse these objectives. Its strategic location, boasting one of Africa’s largest deep-water ports, offers unrivalled access to key markets and established industrial infrastructure, making it an ideal location for energy and industrial development.

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Top US, Chinese economic officials meet ahead of Trump-Xi summit

<p>New York: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng began talks Sunday, as they set the stage for possible agreements on trade, AI and other issues before a summit of the countries' top leaders.</p> <p>The talks, which also include President Donald Trump's top trade official Jamieson Greer, are expected to…

2026-09-20 ·thepeninsulaqatar.com·5 outlets

US Treasury's Bessent, China's He to launch talks on AI, trade, critical minerals

NEW YORK: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are set to meet on Sunday to try to tee up potential agreements on AI, tariffs and critical minerals for a high-stakes Washington summit this week between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

2026-09-20 ·brecorder.com·5 outlets

Born to Play: iCAUR arrives in Saudi Arabia

The wait is officially over. On September 8, iCAUR made its grand entrance into Saudi Arabia with a major launch event at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace. Driven by the theme "Born To Play," the crowd got their first real look at the brand-new V27 and 03T models.

2026-09-20 ·saudigazette.com.sa·3 outlets

Gov't to brief Nat'l Assembly on 1st U.S.-bound investment project under summit deal

SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Yonhap) -- The government will brief the National Assembly next...

2026-09-20 ·en.yna.co.kr·3 outlets

Fast food from the US and China catches on in both countries

China and the United States are divided on many issues, from tariffs and technology to Taiwan. But there is one thing tying them together: fast food.

2026-09-20 ·toronto.citynews.ca·3 outlets

Qatar Airways yet to pass on fuel price rise to travellers: Hamad Al-Khater

<p>Doha, Qatar: Jet fuel prices have seen a 90% increase since the beginning of the year, but Qatar Airways has not yet passed on the rise in costs to customers, said the Qatar Airways Group CEO Hamad Ali Al-Khater.

2026-09-20 ·thepeninsulaqatar.com·3 outlets

Education ministry’s strike suspension claim null, void – ASCSN

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has rejected claims that the ongoing strike by workers in Federal Unity Colleges has been suspended, insisting that only the union’s recognised leadership has the authority to call off the industrial action.The union made this known in a communiqué issued after an emergency…

2026-09-20 ·dailypost.ng·3 outlets

Qatar real estate transactions reach QR1.29bn in August

The volume of real estate transactions under sales contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice reached QR1,290,916,518 in August, according to data fro...

2026-09-20 ·gulf-times.com·3 outlets

Finance & Markets

China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged for 16th month in September

SHANGHAI: China kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the 16th straight month on Sunday, in line with market expectations.

2026-09-20 ·nst.com.my·4 outlets

SHANGHAI: China maintained its benchmark lending rates at 3.00 per cent for the one-year LPR and 3.50 per cent for the five-year LPR on Sunday, marking the 16th consecutive month without a change, according to the source. Financial experts emphasize that this stability signals the lack of room for additional monetary easing following several major central banks adopting a more cautious approach, even as the Chinese yuan continued its upward trajectory.

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Agricultural exports to energy transition: States, Finance Minister discuss Viksit Bharat goal

2026-09-20 ·indianexpress.com·3 outlets

3 Reasons CRISPR Therapeutics Stock Is Still a Buy After a Rocky 2026

2026-09-20 ·finance.yahoo.com·3 outlets

Prediction: Micron Will Earn More Profit Than Microsoft in Fiscal 2027

2026-09-20 ·finance.yahoo.com·3 outlets

Fed’s Kashkari says inflation is still too high across US economy

Minneapolis Federal Reserve president Neel Kashkari says inflation remains elevated across sectors, not just due to rising oil prices

2026-09-20 ·freemalaysiatoday.com·3 outlets

Fed’s Kashkari: Inflation is still too high in “all aspects” of US economy

Minneapolis Federal Reserve (Fed) President Neel Kashkari said that inflation is too high across all sectors of the US economy, not just in rising oil prices, Reuters reported on Sunday.

2026-09-20 ·fxstreet.com·3 outlets

Can Your Retirement Plan Stand Up to Inflation? These 2 Tweaks Might Help.

2026-09-20 ·finance.yahoo.com·3 outlets

Joby Aviation Stock Is Down 54% This Year. Here's Why I'd Buy It Before 2027.

2026-09-20 ·finance.yahoo.com·3 outlets

Billionaire David Tepper Has 40% of His Fund in Just 3 AI Stocks. Are They Still Buys?

Amazon, Micron, and TSMC are Tepper's top holdings.

2026-09-20 ·fool.com·3 outlets

World

Trump says his planned arch would become a ‘military complex’ able to host drones and snipers

2026-09-20 ·winnipegfreepress.com·14 outlets

President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that the massive arch he intends to construct between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would transform into a "top grade military complex." This complex would be equipped to host drones and snipers, as well as store ammunition. Trump's announcement comes as he continues to emphasize that his initiatives to enhance the White House and the city are also contributing to national defense.

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Trump administration prepares sanctions against International Criminal Court

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration has prepared sanctions against the entire International Criminal Court and plans to announce them soon, two sources familiar with the matter said, a move that would step up its attack on the global tribunal that prosecutes war crimes and genocide worldwide.

2026-09-20 ·nst.com.my·13 outlets

North Korea launches 2 ballistic missiles toward sea, South Korea says

Kim Jong Un has been focusing on expanding his nuclear arsenal after his earlier high-stakes diplomacy with Trump collapsed in 2019.

2026-09-20 ·globalnews.ca·12 outlets

ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man Sunday afternoon in Austin, Texas, local authorities said, and anti-ICE protesters quickly gathered at the scene.

2026-09-20 ·toronto.citynews.ca·12 outlets

First 5-day Tokyo Game Show in 30 years cuts back to 4 in face of Typhoon Dujuan

The gamer's traditional enemy, the typhoon.

2026-09-20 ·pcgamer.com·12 outlets

Ukraine pummels Moscow with drones on last day of Russian election

Ukraine launched what Moscow’s mayor called the biggest ever drone attack on the Russian capital on Sunday, in what he said was an unsuccessful attempt to disrupt the final day of a parliamentary election that President Vladimir Putin has cast as a test of support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.

2026-09-20 ·scmp.com·11 outlets

Emboldened Houthis advance in Yemen, widen attacks on Saudi Arabia: What can stop them?

Dubai: Years of bombing by some of the world’s most powerful militaries have failed to defeat Yemen’s Houthis. Now the Iran-backed militant group is advancing again, seizing strategic territory along the Red Sea coast while demonstrating that it can still threaten Saudi cities and energy infrastructure.

2026-09-20 ·gulfnews.com·11 outlets

US military says it killed four in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean

2026-09-20 ·winnipegfreepress.com·11 outlets

Ukraine retakes ground in a region Russia has fought for years to capture. “Vivaldi” is only getting started but is already “one of the most important victories for Ukraine in 2026”

Ukraine’s Third Army Corps says its counteroffensive has retaken three settlements and 50 square kilometers of occupied territory in northern Donetsk, potentially delaying Russia’s planned offensive in the northern Donbas.

2026-09-20 ·euromaidanpress.com·11 outlets

Science

'Nothing short of a minor miracle': 'Rusty treasure' found in the Danube is full of 2,000-year-old iron bars that could equip an entire army with weapons

Archaeologists in Austria have analyzed a collection of 500 iron bars that were likely lost in a Danube shipwreck 2,200 years ago.

2026-09-20 ·livescience.com·5 outlets

Two millennia ago, a ship carrying iron sank in the Danube River in Austria. Archaeologists discovered the rusted treasure of 500 iron bars, the largest collection of ancient iron ever found in Europe. These bars could equip an entire army or produce 8,000 iron nails. The discovery was made in 2019 when workers found some unusual iron objects while extracting gravel near the village of Deinham.

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The Genetic Architecture of Neonatal Deer Mouse Cries Implicates the Cerebellum in the Temporal Control of an Infant Social Behavior

Vocal communication is a conserved vertebrate social behavior that begins at birth with the cries of infants. These neonatal vocal signals vary across contexts to elicit parental care that matches infant needs, and across species to match species-specific ecologies and social systems.

2026-09-20 ·biorxiv.org·2 outlets

기후변화와 AI의 공통점 [윤지로의 인류세 관찰기]

2026-09-20 ·hani.co.kr·2 outlets

The Brain Is Actually Two Completely Separate Organs

"New research led by Stanford Medicine reveals that what we call the brain is two distinct organs that evolved independently over hundreds of millions of years," Stanford Medicine announced this week: The new research finding shows that the human brain consists of two ancient nervous systems cleverly packaged together — a more primitive…

Human brain consists of two separate organs, primitive and evolved.
Hindbrain develops independently, parallel to other brain regions.
Two-organ pattern found in various species, including jellyfish.

2026-09-20 ·science.slashdot.org·2 outlets

Saudi basalt recognized as Global Heritage Stone in Kingdom first

RIYADH — Basalt rocks from Saudi Arabia’s harrats have been recognized by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) as Global Heritage Stones, marking the first achievement of its kind for the Kingdom.

2026-09-20 ·saudigazette.com.sa·2 outlets

Health & Medicine

Trump’s sanctions, inflation and a collapsing economy leaves Iran’s sick exposed

When 35-year-old Sima walked into a Tehran pharmacy, her eyes raced across the shelves behind the counter, searching for the box that would keep her kidneys from failing. Without it, she was running out of time. She finally found the medication in the seventh pharmacy she visited, in a wealthy Tehran neighborhood. Her relief faded … The post Trump’s sanctions, inflation and a collapsing economy…

2026-09-20 ·egyptindependent.com·8 outlets

Amid US sanctions crippling Iran's economy, ailing Iranians are facing daunting challenges in accessing the medications they need to survive. Sima, a 35-year-old resident of Tehran, describes her desperation as she searches for her kidney medication on the seventh pharmacy she visits, only to find the price has skyrocketed, forcing her to underdose.

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Are girls getting their periods earlier? And can parents do anything about it?

Some parents, who are concerned about their daughters ‘growing up too early’, are trying to delay their child’s first period.

2026-09-20 ·theconversation.com·3 outlets

Each Jehovah’s Witness member now decides whether to accept or donate main blood components

The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses announced on Friday that the decision to accept red cells, white cells, plasma or platelets from another person’s blood is a matter of personal conscience.

2026-09-20 ·myjoyonline.com·3 outlets

Dementia: Knowing earlier makes a difference — Ong Yi Song

SEPTEMBER 20 — We often think of dementia as a disease of forgetting. But sometimes, the first signs are not simpl...

2026-09-20 ·malaymail.com·2 outlets

School holidays are coming. Here’s how families can keep some sort of routine

There is no single ‘best’ family routine. But a good routine should be predictable for children and sustainable for the whole family.

2026-09-20 ·theconversation.com·2 outlets

Experts discuss specific diagnosis and brain modulation in Alzheimer’s care

Experts discuss the importance of accurate diagnosis and the potential of non-invasive brain stimulation in dementia care

2026-09-20 ·thehindu.com·2 outlets

Pakistan to host global mental health summit on Oct 1-2

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Health has started finalising arrangements for the Global Mental Health Summit. The summit will be held in connection with World Mental Health Day on October 1–2. It will be convened under the theme “Building Climate-Resilient and Future-Ready Mental Health Systems for Children, Young People and Communities”…

2026-09-20 ·dawn.com·2 outlets

Culture

Ed Sheeran Says Situation in Gaza Is ‘Catastrophic and Unjustifiable’ at Philadelphia Tour Stop

Sheeran performed a solo concert Saturday night. Opener Macklemore was dropped from the tour this week for his "free Palestine" comments, and other supporting acts withdrew in solidarity.

2026-09-20 ·billboard.com·13 outlets

At a Philadelphia concert on Saturday, Ed Sheeran expressed his views on the situation in Gaza, describing it as "catastrophic and unjustifiable" and "disproportionate." He spoke from the stage of Lincoln Financial Field, saying that the recent events were a horrific continuation of centuries of Jewish pain. Sheeran stated that his music and shows should focus on unity and humanity, rather than politics.

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Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory Guitarist, Dies at 45

The musician’s death comes six months after he revealed his cancer battle.

2026-09-20 ·billboard.com·10 outlets

British pop star Ed Sheeran calls Israel's treatment of Gazans 'unjustifiable,' apologises for Macklemore controversy

Pop star Ed Sheeran apologised on Saturday for his handling of a controversy that erupted this week when rapper Macklemore was removed as an opening act over comments on Palestine . Breaking his silence on the issue, the British singer decried Israel’s treatment of residents in Gaza as “unjustifiable.” “I’ve had to take and make difficult…

2026-09-20 ·dawn.com·8 outlets

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