The real AI economy is being built by ordinary people
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China rejects calls for ‘pacing’ on AI development, fearing it would entrench US tech lead
Calls by US tech leaders for a voluntary slowdown in artificial intelligence development have run into sharp pushback from Chinese researchers and state media, who question whether the proposal is a genuine push for responsibility or an effort to entrench America’s technological lead.
Z.ai says it plans to raise $5B+ via equity and debt to fund its AI investments, including ~$2B through a share placement, after raising $4B in July (P.R. Venkat/Wall Street Journal)
The company plans to raise $2.0 billion through a share placement and another $3.01 billion via zero-coupon convertible bonds
Bernie Sanders and former Trump adviser to join AI event in Washington as tech concerns rise
Concerns over artificial intelligence have led to an unlikely event that will include socialist US Senator Bernie Sanders , far-right populist Steve Bannon and the Archbishop of San Francisco.
Pacing the Frontier, AI’s Digital Limits, AI Commissars
Dario Amodei wants to pace the frontier; it's an unrealistic proposal that seems mostly geared to political control of AI.
25 years after 9/11, AI sparks a math debate as data center pollution concerns grow
As new 9/11 documents emerge, AI transforms math and fuels debates over pollution, power and progress
The myth of killer AI is a self-serving attempt at regulatory capture
Skynet is coming soon, and also there's this Nigerian prince with a $20 million fortune who wants to give it to you
Your AI SDK chat table breaks every six months
Open lib/db/schema.ts in Vercel's ai-chatbot template and look at line 42: export const message = pgTable ( " Message_v2 " , { The _v2 is a scar.
- AI SDK chat table breaks every six months
- Messagev2 table added for shape change
- Old tables deleted, version numbers retained
Washington's AI paralysis: Let 'er rip vs. hit the brakes
President Trump is as all-in on AI as a politician could be: all gas, no brakes, and zero interest in hand-wringing about dystopian risks or public disdain.
📈 Anthropic’s $517 billion shopping list
Plus: $300 billion chip subsidies, no jobs; a learning slump; AI decodes bio++
Dubai puts AI at the heart of tourism’s next phase
Dubai: Dubai is charting a new course for global tourism, using artificial intelligence to redesign entire travel systems instead of simply refining existing processes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances Dr Marwan Al Zarouni, CEO of AI at Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism and CEO of the Dubai Blockchain…
What Formula 1 teaches businesses about AI
In F1, every second counts, the same is becoming true for AI's use in business.
Cloudera partners frontier AI lab Mistral to bolster AI readiness
The companies will combine technology to enable organisations to build, customise and run AI apps using their own data.
Alphabet's Rapidly Growing $50 Billion Business Is a Huge Advantage in the AI Arms Race
Comments from Google Cloud's CEO suggest free cash flow could come back in a major way.
KDN Launches AI Digital Human To Improve Public Service Delivery
The Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) has launched its AI Digital Human, an artificial intelligence-powered virtual representative designed to make it easier for the public to obtain information about…
UK Lawmakers demand new law to address AI threat to human rights
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence has triggered a profound parliamentary debate regarding fundamental freedoms.
Lady Gaga's tech CEO fiancée is training an AI model on data collected from human skin
Michael Polansky is no stranger to the spotlight, but one of his most ambitious projects — Outer Bio — has remained largely unknown to the public.
Should Anthropic press pause on a potential $2trn IPO?
Amid a safety freakout, it wants to slow down AI development
King Charles to host AI executives as threat fears mount
The AI debate resurfaced after two Anthropic researchers warned that the rapidly advancing technology could threaten humanity with extinction in the near future.
What are PISA 2025 Results telling us about AI in education?
AI use is already widespread among 15-year-olds. Across OECD countries, only 14% of students reported never or almost never using AI chatbots for the schoolwork purposes examined
New coach won’t use AI in bid to make South Korean fans happy
Robert Moreno, who was forced to deny earlier this year that he used ChatGPT to prepare for games, will be in charge of friendly matches in the coming months.
'You're still going to be steamrolled by the super intelligences created in the US': UK government rejects calls for an AI 'kill switch'
UK government has ruled out an AI kill switch because it wouldn't actually be able to put a stop to harmful AI despite best efforts.
‘The millennial middle manager has it the worst’: Viral video hits a nerve, sparks AI work debate
A viral Instagram video has sparked a debate over AI-driven workplace expectations, with a millennial middle manager describing the growing pressure of balancing lean teams, bigger targets and…
Trump dismisses warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent United States President Donald Trump dismissed recent warnings regarding artificial intelligence during a visit to Ireland.
Yes AI 30 Rolls Out As 5G Postpaid Plan With ILMUchat Pro Access
Yes is expanding its postpaid offerings with the introduction of the new Yes AI 30 plan. If the name doesn’t already make it obvious, the package includes access to AI software.
How an AI plot targeted Malaysia’s elections and exposed deep data risks
Anthropic’s discovery of an AI-powered election manipulation platform targeting Malaysia offers a glimpse into how the technology can exploit a country’s political vulnerabilities for sophisticated…
A legal AI startup has a plan to take on Lexis Nexis and Westlaw
Legora, which sells software to Big Law firms, has quietly hired a team of former attorneys to grow its corpus of case law and other legal data.
- Legora, a legal AI startup, plans to challenge LexisNexis and Westlaw.
- The company employs former attorneys to create a reliable legal research index.
- Legora aims to improve user experience for law firms and corporate legal departments.
Independent Investigation of Hugging Face Incident Reveals How Agents Collaborated and Behaved
After six days of on-site investigation at OpenAI, a small team of METR and Redwood Research researchers provided an account of how OpenAI agents behaved during their hack of Hugging Face earlier this…
How AI-powered proptech is turning property search into decision support
For most of the digital era, property portals have asked users to do the same thing: tell us what you want, and we will show you what is available. Choose a location. Set a budget.
A coffee shop owner used AI to make a menu poster. Then came the angry DMs.
A Buffalo coffee shop's fall menu went viral for all the wrong reasons. Its owner apologized for using AI but also urged "kindness and respect."
- Penny's Coffee Shop in Buffalo used AI to create a seasonal menu poster.
- Owner Megi Endeladze received angry DMs and threats from customers.
- Endeladze stopped using AI for menu artwork and apologized to customers.
Bridgewater CIO warns AI risks could become irreversible without action
Bridgewater Associates co-chief investment officer Greg Jensen has warned that the rapid development of artificial intelligence could lead to serious consequences for humanity before governments and…
- Bridgewater CIO Greg Jensen warns irreversible AI risks without action
- AI development likened to early Covid-19 pandemic, action needed post major incident
- Bridgewater's AI research aligns with human investment approach, raising vigilance
House Democrat pushes global effort on AI rules
House Democrats are circulating a letter from Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Ariz., imploring President Trump to lead an international effort to set AI rules.
AI Stocks Tumble In Asian Markets After Anthropic, OpenAI CEOs Warn Against Rapid Development Pace
AI-related stocks witnessed sharp declines on Monday after executives from leading artificial intelligence companies warned that the industry must slow the development of advanced AI models to address…
AI risk warnings belie lack of consensus in Congress
OpenAI remains most supportive of bipartisan Senate Commerce Committee talks that could advance this week.
Israeli experts are warning that AI is exponentially increasing cyber threats
AI systems now allow attackers to identify and exploit vulnerabilities far faster than human defenders can respond
- AI accelerates cyberattacks, urging stronger defenses
- Zero-day vulnerabilities created 100 times faster with AI
- Organizations must integrate AI into security operations
Six Bugs That Taught Me How to Build an AI Agent That Doesn't Fall Over
For the past several months I've been running a voice-driven AI assistant of my own design, continuously, unattended — 240+ tools, real API integrations, real background jobs, no human babysitting it…
Wall Street Is Obsessed With the Anthropic IPO. Here's the AI Cooling Stock Nobody Is Talking About.
Modine Manufacturing is a thermal management company that keeps data centers from overheating.
Google Picks Four Indian Startups As Part Of AI For The Planet Accelerator
Tech giant Google has picked four Indian startups as part of its debut AI focused accelerator ‘Google DeepMind Accelerator: AI…
Why we let AI write for us. It’s not really about saving time
We’re all using generative AI to write now. Articles, LinkedIn posts, emails, even the comments under other people’s LinkedIn posts.
AI makers step up calls for a slowdown as fears of a rogue takeover grow
From a resigning Anthropic researcher to AI models hacking their way into rival systems, a turbulent few weeks have pushed the industry's biggest names to demand safeguards — before AI outpaces…
- AI developers urge slowdown in AI development
- Risks of misuse and rogue AI systems rise
- Anthropic CEO calls for stronger safety measures
Humanoids will have their ‘GPT-3.5’ moment within 5 years, says AGIBOT co-founder Yao Maoqing
Robot dance shows grab headlines, but China's humanoid makers are racing to find real uses in hotels and factories.
AI Stocks Plummet Amid Calls For Slowdown—Softbank Chief’s Fortune Drops By $8 Billion
The slump in AI stocks follows calls for a slowdown in advanced AI development from the leaders of Anthropic, OpenAI and SpacexAI.
Xiaomi’s New Open-Source AI Can Isolate One Speaker From Overlapping Voices
Xiaomi has released and open-sourced Xiaomi-CocktailASR-1, a speech recognition model designed to identify and transcribe one person’s voice even when … Read More The post Xiaomi’s New Open-Source AI…
Sam Altman on China beating US in AI: Progress should be slower for safety
Sam Altman highlighted the potential for China to take the lead in artificial intelligence innovation, urging American firms to pursue responsible practices to preserve their competitive edge.
Dow Jones futures dip as Fed hike bets, AI safety concerns weigh on markets
Dow Jones futures decline by 0.17% to trade near 52,500 during European hours on Monday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures fall by 0.64% to trade around 7,610, while Nasdaq 100 futures experienced a sharper drop of 1.46% to trade near 28,960.
UAE doctors turn to AI to explain why cancer treatments work for some but not others
Cancer specialists in the UAE are using artificial intelligence to understand more about why treatment works for some but fails to help others. Two patients can have the same type and stage of cancer, and receive the same treatment, but experience markedly different outcomes.
AI stocks slide after major CEOs unite to urge slowdown
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said the industry "must slow the pace at which we improve the capabilities of AI models," amid growing concerns over risks from AI.
Mastercard’s Sherri Haymond on Letting AI Shop While Consumers Stay in Charge
Watch more: The Agentic Experience With Mastercard’s Sherri Haymond AI can find the shoes, compare prices and locate a merchant with the right size.
China’s self-powered neural device helps stroke survivors walk naturally
Scientists have developed a lightweight, battery-free device that could help improve the mobility of people with difficulty walking, such as stroke survivors.
Healthcare AI Agents Help Patients Get Care Faster
Agentic AI is entering healthcare through the work that happens between a medical decision and the care a patient eventually receives. These systems go beyond summarizing records or answering requests. They can collect information, move between software systems, initiate an action and continue working toward a defined result.
AI is giving HR chiefs a new job
In April 2026, the collaboration software company Atlassian gave Avani Prabhakar a new job. She had been running a 700-person HR team. Now she oversees 3,500 people responsible for AI transformation across the company’s 14,000 employees. Her new title: chief people and AI enablement officer . She was not the first.
AI slowdown appeal rattles chips as demand holds
Calls by leading artificial intelligence executives to slow development of advanced models pressured Asian semiconductor shares on Monday, but investors and strategists said robust spending on…
Nikkei ends at 1.5-month low on concern over AI development slowdown
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Nikkei stock index ended at its lowest level in a month and a half as remarks by top executives of major U.S. artificial intellig