US Calls for Relaxed Approach to AI Regulation at G20 Gathering
The U.S. has reportedly urged G20 members to relax their stance on regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). The American government made this argument Tuesday (Sept.
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Meta Hit With Sweeping New Claims That Its AI Glasses Violated the Consent of “Millions” of Bystanders in Searing Lawsuit
"No bystanders anywhere had any opportunity to, much less in fact did, consent to having their faces, bodies, voices, and personal information captured, reviewed, labeled, and embedded into Meta's AI…
Infinia Technologies Unveils Nia 1.0, a Healthcare Language Model With Leading Results on Published Medical Benchmarks
Developed by Infinia's AI research team, Nia 1.0 records leading results among comparable medical models on published healthcare benchmarks and has since been validated in a live production deployment…
Tempus AI Director Nadja West Sells 3,000 Shares for $207,000
Sale executed under pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in May, leaving West with 31,981 shares and a 0.0183% ownership stake.
Accountable Generation: Intent as the Artifact of Record
Every serious engineering organization has spent decades building governance around one artifact: source code. Code gets version control. Code gets review. Code gets sign-off before it ships.
- Intent becomes the scarce artifact in AI-assisted code generation.
- Code volume grows faster than review capacity, errors result from wrong decisions.
- Governance should shift to intent layer before AI advances make it crucial.
GitHub Puts Copilot in the Approval Seat for Pull Requests
GitHub Copilot can now submit binding pull request approvals, moving AI code review from advisory feedback into the merge decision itself.
The companies getting the most from AI are rethinking how work gets done
AI adoption is nearly universal, but McKinsey finds only 37% of companies have seen it move the bottom line.
OpenAI's Astra model is cleared for release after hitting its highest cybersecurity risk threshold
The company said Astra is the first model it has designated "Critical" under its Preparedness Framework, capable of finding and exploiting unknown security flaws without human guidance
Under the Theme "LEAP into the Future: Driving AI Success Together," "Taiwan Excellence" Officially Opens its Showcase at LEAP 2026
Coinciding with the grand opening of LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, "Taiwan Excellence" officially launched its participation in the exhibition by hosting its highly anticipated product launch event, "LEAP…
This university built an AI curriculum before ChatGPT. Now it wants to help other schools do the same
Ethan Pecora has a team of 15 specialized artificial intelligence agents assisting him with his work. That includes helping to manage his calendar and various tasks related to the mental wellness app he’s building. Also, his schoolwork. Pecora’s setup may sound like that of a tech startup.
AI will be the defining test of Apple’s environmental commitments, says Greenpeace
Greenpeace says the adoption of AI poses the biggest threat to Apple’s environmental track record, and argues that how the company responds will be the “defining test” of whether it really means what…
Researchers build a $7 smartphone clip-on that spots hidden cameras — AI and dynamic LED grid deliver 94% accuracy
This gadget only costs $7 but can help your catch hidden cameras through the use of the companion AI app that installs on your phone.
Google Debuts AI-Powered Image Creation Tool
Google will soon begin rolling out its image creation/editing tool for Google Workspace. Google Pics will be available over the coming weeks to all Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers and most…
The Skill That Never Fired: How to Test Whether Claude Actually Picks Your Skill
The Skill That Never Fired A skill can fail in two ways. Its instructions can be wrong, so it does the job badly. Or Claude can decide never to load it, so the instructions never run at all.
My Code Works. An AI Wrote It. Neither of Us Knows Why.
here's a meme we've all posted some version of. "My code works and I have no idea why." Classic. Universal. Every developer since 1970 has felt it.
The Download: AI puzzles and a path to our nearest star system
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI models flub these intelligence tests. Can you fare any better? Puzzles and games have always been central to AI development. The term “machine learning” was popularized in a 1959 article…
OpenAI faces 30 more lawsuits tied to Tumbler Ridge shooting
Edelson PC is filing 30 new lawsuits against OpenAI over the Tumbler Ridge shooting, escalating claims to aiding and abetting and naming Chris Lehane, though evidence remains unconfirmed.
Walnut Launches Enterprise AI Agent Platform to Personalize the B2B Buyer Experience
For B2B software companies, product-led buying has created a new challenge: buyers increasingly expect to explore products on their own terms, while go-to-market teams still have limited time to tailor those experiences. Walnut is now betting that AI can make that personalization scalable.
AI Deepfake Video Impersonating Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Promoting Fake Aid Scheme Triggers Cyber Crime Probe
Chennai: The Cyber Crime Cell of the Tamil Nadu Crime Branch-CID has registered a case relating to the circulation of AI-generated deep fake video with Hindi audio by impersonating Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.
BenchSci Announces Two-Year Enterprise Agreement with argenx to Advance AI-Driven Preclinical Drug Discovery
Scientist-led competitive selection deepens BenchSci’s presence in European biopharma TORONTO — BenchSci, a leading provider of AI software for biopharma research and development, today announced a…
PwC sees $31.6 trillion in data center spending through 2050 as AI drives demand
Annual data center capital expenditure is projected to more than double from $800 billion this year to $1.8 trillion by 2050, driven by recurring chip upgrades
Freelancers are getting buried with ‘soulless’ AI slop cleanup: ‘It’s a shame we need to do it’
As more companies turn to AI, they’re hiring freelancers to cleanup its mistakes rather than create original work Lisa, a freelance graphic designer based in Spain, noticed a shift in her work after the release of ChatGPT in 2022.
Human-like AI not always the answer in customer service
The next time something goes wrong with your bank account, package delivery or a bill, there's a good chance you'll be directed to AI for customer service.
Motive targets fleet repair costs with AI maintenance
Motive is pushing into maintenance software as non-fuel operating costs hit record highs and only 13% of fleets say their systems share data automatically.
States urge schools to use AI, but leave teachers on their own to stop cheating
S. Paige Wyatt heard plenty from administrators about using AI to generate lesson plans at the school where she taught high school English.
Four artists explore AI's effect on culture as part of Serpentine's new art and technology fellowship
Artists Refik Anadol and Cao Fei are among the judges for the London-based Future Art Ecosystems R&D Fellowship
Qatar to host Int'l conference on future of digital construction and AI
Doha is to host an international conference examining how artificial intelligence and digital technology are reshaping the engineering and construction sectors.The Qatar Society of Engineers will…
Ramssol inks RM31mil AI, IT deal with Linear Channel
KUALA LUMPUR: Ramssol Group Bhd has teamed up with Linear Channel Sdn Bhd to provide information technology devices, artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and device monitoring software.
Künstliche Intelligenz: Deutschlands jüngste KI-Professorin räumt mit den größten Mythen auf
Mit gerade mal 30 Jahren hat Alicia von Schenk den Lehrstuhl für „Economics of AI“ an der Uni Würzburg gegründet. Sie rät hinter den aktuellen Hype um die Technologie zu schauen.
KFintech launches ARYA, an AI platform for end-to-end MF transactions
ARYA allows investors to move from portfolio inquiry to transaction execution within a single conversation, covering lump-sum purchases and SIP registrations currently in live testing
Frontier AI at a cost: what Anthropic’s Fable 5.1 means for the US-China model race
Anthropic’s powerful new Claude Fable 5.1 model has widened its lead in performance benchmarks over Chinese rivals, even as budget-friendly open-weight models from China continue to gain commercial traction globally.
HONOR announces new brand strategy as it accelerates transformation into a global AI device ecosystem company
HONOR, a global AI ecosystem device company, today announced its new brand strategy “Dare to Be”, marking the next chapter in its evolution from a company predominantly known for smartphones into a broader AI device ecosystem company spanning intelligent devices, robotics, next-generation software and connected AI experiences.The strategy…
Irish start-up Setanta plans €3m raise for its AI satellite technology
Setanta has also been accepted into ESA BIC Ireland, a two-year business incubation programme for space-related Irish start-ups.
Dyson's new $500 AI toothbrush puts a camera in your mouth
Dyson's AI-powered and camera-equipped toothbrush is the latest high-tech gadget from companies decking out their products.
OpenAI Says New Model Meets Its ‘Critical’ Cybersecurity Threshold
OpenAI says its upcoming Astra model is the first to meet its “Critical” cybersecurity threshold. The artificial intelligence (AI) startup noted this development in a blog post Tuesday (Sept. 1) after spending the last few weeks testing Astra’s capabilities.
AI dominates the 4th International Congress of Basic Science in Beijing
Subir Sarkar finds that AI was a hot topic among the over 800 delegates The post AI dominates the 4th International Congress of Basic Science in Beijing appeared first on Physics World .
Startups want to rent your idle gaming PC for AI tasks — Startups pitch an 'Airbnb for AI inference,' but profitability remains unproven
If your gaming rig spends most of its life doing nothing, a pair of startups would be willing to pay you something close to minimum wage for its downtime
Presentation: Beyond Prompting: Context Engineering for Production-Grade AI
Ricardo Ferreira discusses moving beyond simple prompt engineering to build production-grade AI applications. He shares practical architectural strategies for integrating long-term and short-term…
How AWS has embraced AI agents—for itself and its clients
Ruba Borno leads AWS’s Global Specialists and Partners organization, working with companies that use Amazon Web Services to turn AI advances into business impact.
How E.l.f. Beauty is building AI into its community management
E.l.f. Beauty’s posts on TikTok and Instagram receive hundreds if not thousands of comments when they go online. Often, the comments include questions about when a product is launching, how the product compares to other E.l.f. offerings, or what type of skin or hair it’s appropriate for.
How Caterpillar is using AI to augment human intelligence—and optimize its supply chain
Jamie Engstrom has a winning personal motto: “We reserve the right to work smarter tomorrow”—shorthand for her IT organization’s commitment to keep learning as AI advances and Caterpillar’s business evolves. As CIO and SVP, Engstrom leads a global IT team of more than 2,200 professionals across 28 countries.
NIQ and Similarweb Advance Agentic Commerce Measurement for the AI Shopping Era
New solution will connect AI-driven discovery to consumer intent, product content, AI-driven traffic and sales conversion CHICAGO — NIQ (NYSE: NIQ), a leading consumer intelligence company, today…
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Extend Partnership in AI and Data
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence, data governance and emerging technologies, opening the way … Read More The post Pakistan and Saudi Arabia…
UK goes shopping for homegrown AI with £100M procurement scheme
Startups invited to tackle NHS, defense, compute, and agent security challenges while Whitehall's own adoption remains patchy
G20 live updates: Lutnick to host AI policy talks with Huang, Altman in Chapel Hill
Follow Day 2 of the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with Jensen Huang, Sam Altman, and ministers discussing AI, policy and trade.
US and AI bosses ask G20 not to regulate AI because it could hurt America's bottom line
The Carolina Principles call for existing laws to be applied to AI wherever possible, and China has reportedly signed up.
Greg KH Forewarns Of "Rough" Linux 7.3 Kernel Cycle Due To Continued AI Churn
While Linux 7.3-rc1 only released this week and there are another roughly seven weeks to go until the official kernel release, Linux's second-in-command Greg Kroah-Hartman is already warning that it's…
Salaries rise for tech professionals with AI skills, but dip or stagnate for those in traditional IT roles: Study
The contrast in salaries between AI specialist jobs and mainstream IT roles is stark, notes a study by jobs and career platform foundit.
Falling AI token costs could fuel next leg of Singapore semiconductor rally: analysts
Share prices of AEM, UMS and Frencken have soared between 65 and 400% this year, with bets on AI-driven chip demand
Researchers easily trick Fortune-500 companies' AI agents into running arbitrary code — supply-chain attack via llms.txt guidance file illustrates how data has become code
Researchers easily trick Fortune-500 companies' AI agents into running arbitrary code. This supply-chain attack, done via using data in public llms.txt guidance files, illustrates the dangers of data…
Fed’s Goolsbee says AI is ‘not far’ from overheating the economy
Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.
Robotics and AI startup Lyte, founded by ex-Face ID engineers, raised $165M led by Maverick Silicon at a $1.6B valuation, taking its total funding to $272M (Samantha Kelly/Bloomberg)
Lyte, a fast-growing robotics and artificial intelligence startup from top members of Apple Inc.'s Face ID team …
Cureety acquires Reimagine Care for AI-driven precision oncology
The two companies now support more than 250 cancer centers—covering more than 100,000 patients—across five countries, executives say.