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OpenAI calls for binding national AI safety framework to counter autonomous agent risks

OpenAI calls for binding national AI safety framework to counter autonomous agent risks

OpenAI has officially urged the U.S. Congress to enact mandatory, capability-based national artificial intelligence safety regulations, shifting away...

yesterday 10

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EU cybersecurity agency granted access to Anthropic's Mythos 5 model for testing

EU cybersecurity agency granted access to Anthropic's Mythos 5 model for testing

The European Commission has confirmed that the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has been granted official access to Anthropic's...

yesterday 10

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DeepSeek launches V4.1-Flash model highlighting unmatched 400 plus token speeds

DeepSeek launches V4.1-Flash model highlighting unmatched 400 plus token speeds

Chinese artificial intelligence lab DeepSeek has officially rolled out its V4.1-Flash model, marking a significant milestone in high-velocity...

yesterday 10

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DOJ probes Nvidia’s $17B Groq AI licensing deal over antitrust evasion concerns

DOJ probes Nvidia’s $17B Groq AI licensing deal over antitrust evasion concerns

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia to determine whether the chipmaker deliberately structured its...

yesterday 10

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OpenAI Rogue agents used 10 more unauthorized communication sites, researchers say

OpenAI Rogue agents used 10 more unauthorized communication sites, researchers say

In a major tech update, an independent investigative teams have revealed that AI agents deployed by OpenAI utilized upward of 10 additional websites...

yesterday 10

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Anthropic researchers warn 'AI could kill all humans'

Anthropic researchers warn 'AI could kill all humans'

Following Artificial intelligence (AI) pros and cons, a top safety researcher at Anthropic has warned AI is advancing so quickly he believes there is...

yesterday 20

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Google commits $15B to Finnish AI infrastructure, marking its largest-ever European investment

Google commits $15B to Finnish AI infrastructure, marking its largest-ever European investment

Google has announced a record €13 billion investment to massively expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure in Finland through 2028. Marking...

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Australia dismisses diplomatic friction with US following White House pushback over sweeping digital safety reforms

Australia dismisses diplomatic friction with US following White House pushback over sweeping digital safety reforms

Australian officials insisted that diplomatic ties with the United States remain robust, brushing off recent White House warnings and friction...

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OpenAI pushes specialized AI into chip design, touts cost advantage over open-source rivals

OpenAI pushes specialized AI into chip design, touts cost advantage over open-source rivals

OpenAI is pushing its Artificial intellgience (AI) into specialized industries and undercutting open-source rivals on cost. According to OpenAI's...

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Irish media regulator opens formal investigation into X over child safety and age assurance controls

Irish media regulator opens formal investigation into X over child safety and age assurance controls

In a latest tech update, Ireland’s media watchdog, Coimisiún na Meán, has opened a formal investigation into social media platform X to determine...

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Global study reveals nearly 1.7 million deaths linked to second-hand smoke exposure in 2023

Global study reveals nearly 1.7 million deaths linked to second-hand smoke exposure in 2023

An estimated 2.71 billion people globally—representing nearly one-third of the world’s population were exposed to second-hand smoke in 2023,...

tuesday 20

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Suspected smugglers go on trial in Paris over fatal English Channel migrant shipwreck

Suspected smugglers go on trial in Paris over fatal English Channel migrant shipwreck

In a recent update, fourteen men have gone on trial in Paris to face charges connected to the deadliest small-boat disaster recorded in the English...

tuesday 20

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French AI pioneer Mistral secures €3 billion in record-breaking financing round, hitting a $24 billion valuation

French AI pioneer Mistral secures €3 billion in record-breaking financing round, hitting a $24 billion valuation

French artificial intelligence pioneer Mistral has completed a landmark €3 billion ($3.3 billion) Series D financing round, pushing its post-money...

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Global diesel supply to stay tight through winter, energy executives warn

Global diesel supply to stay tight through winter, energy executives warn

The international diesel market faces a prolonged crunch that is expected to keep supplies tight through the upcoming winter heating and logistics...

tuesday 20

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Fast-moving wildfire threatens homes in Turkey's Antalya province, authorities warn

Fast-moving wildfire threatens homes in Turkey's Antalya province, authorities warn

Emergency response teams have mobilized across Turkey's southern Mediterranean coast to combat a fast-moving wildfire that tore through sections...

tuesday 20

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UK chancellor John Healey warns of tough budget amid fiscal pressures

UK chancellor John Healey warns of tough budget amid fiscal pressures

In a major update, UK's Chancellor John Healey has put the country on notice for a challenging fiscal policy, warning that mounting international...

07.09.2026 20

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5 killed, several injured after Amazon cargo jet overruns runway at Miami Airport

5 killed, several injured after Amazon cargo jet overruns runway at Miami Airport

An Amazon Prime Air cargo jet overran a runway at Miami International Airport, crashing into nearby vehicles and bursting into flames, leaving at...

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UK minister condemns anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth and Dover

UK minister condemns anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth and Dover

The British government has strongly condemned a weekend of coordinated, disruptive anti-migrant demonstrations across southern England that saw...

07.09.2026 30

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Australia plans law allowing users to turn off algorithms to protect children from harmful conten

Australia plans law allowing users to turn off algorithms to protect children from harmful conten

The Australian government is preparing to introduce landmark legislation that would compel major social media companies to give users the ability to...

07.09.2026 20

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Wildfires and heat waves threaten global air quality, UN weather agency warns

Wildfires and heat waves threaten global air quality, UN weather agency warns

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a comprehensive warning highlighting how mounting environmental extremes are actively...

07.09.2026 20

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Elon Musk, SpaceX eyes 1 million satellites for orbital data centers

Elon Musk, SpaceX eyes 1 million satellites for orbital data centers

Driven forward by Elon Musk and an aggressive push from major tech firms, the race to industrialize low-earth orbit has entered an unprecedented...

07.09.2026 20

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Trump directs Interior department to review endangered species protections for gray wolves

Trump directs Interior department to review endangered species protections for gray wolves

President Trump signed an executive order directing Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to review whether gray wolves and Mexican gray wolves have met...

06.09.2026 20

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Argentina targets 45 entities with sanctions over Falkland islands oil projects

Argentina targets 45 entities with sanctions over Falkland islands oil projects

Latest update reveals, Argentina has escalated tensions over the disputed archipelago by launching formal sanction proceedings against 45 entities and...

06.09.2026 30

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Trump’s MAGA Inc. drops $10M on ad blitz in Texas senate race

Trump’s MAGA Inc. drops $10M on ad blitz in Texas senate race

The political action committee associated with Donald Trump, MAGA Inc., has announced a major $10 million ad buy targeting the high-stakes U.S. Senate...

06.09.2026 20

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Kremlin calls US envoys' Ukraine talks 'useful' despite no breakthrough

Kremlin calls US envoys' Ukraine talks 'useful' despite no breakthrough

Washington's push for peace just hit a familiar wall in Moscow. Following a lengthy, high-stakes summit between Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoys,...

06.09.2026 20

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Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau eruption grounds Jakarta flights, closes schools

Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau eruption grounds Jakarta flights, closes schools

Hundreds of flights disrupted at Jakarta's main airport on Sunday after a huge lava eruption from Mount Anal Krakatau in Indonesia. As reported...

06.09.2026 20

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Musk's xAI loses court bid to block Minnesota’s strict Deepfake pornography ban

Musk's xAI loses court bid to block Minnesota’s strict Deepfake pornography ban

Elon Musk’s xAI has suffered a major legal setback in federal court, failing in its bid to halt a landmark state law cracking down on generative...

05.09.2026 20

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Major Reform UK leaders step down after allegations of electoral law breach

Major Reform UK leaders step down after allegations of electoral law breach

In a major bold move senior figures within Nigel Farage’s Reform UK have stepped down following an undercover media investigation alleging that...

05.09.2026 10

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Google AI leaves hikers stranded on 14,000ft mountain with inadequate food, police says

Google AI leaves hikers stranded on 14,000ft mountain with inadequate food, police says

This incident highlights a major warning from law enforcement regarding the risks of relying on AI chatbots for backcountry trip planning. According...

05.09.2026 20

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Lindsay Clancy trial: Judge denies bid to remove holdout juror amid deadlock drama

Lindsay Clancy trial: Judge denies bid to remove holdout juror amid deadlock drama

Tensions escalated significantly during the sixth day of deliberations in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy trial after the jury foreperson sent a note...

04.09.2026 20

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Sam Altman says AI adoption is 'Non-negotiable' for global economies

Sam Altman says AI adoption is 'Non-negotiable' for global economies

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman argued that adopting artificial intelligence is "non-negotiable" for countries and global economies, comparing...

03.09.2026 20

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Elon Musk confirms Starlink is officially live in UAE: Know all details

Elon Musk confirms Starlink is officially live in UAE: Know all details

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and the official Starlink account have confirmed that satellite internet services are now live in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)....

03.09.2026 30

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Trump signs stopgap funding bill to prevent government shutdown ahead of midterms

Trump signs stopgap funding bill to prevent government shutdown ahead of midterms

In a major political shift, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a stopgap funding bill continuing resolution into law, successfully averting a...

03.09.2026 20

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20 million children face online sexual abuse annually, UNICEF report reveals

20 million children face online sexual abuse annually, UNICEF report reveals

According to landmark data from UNICEF, an estimated 20 million children aged 12 to 17 or roughly 1 in 5 internet-using children across 21 surveyed...

03.09.2026 30

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Kemi Badenoch presses Andy Burnham on surging borrowing costs in fiery PMQs debut

Kemi Badenoch presses Andy Burnham on surging borrowing costs in fiery PMQs debut

Kemi Badenoch has pressed Andy Burnham on how much the UK pays to borrow money at his first Prime Minister's Questions since taking office This...

02.09.2026 10

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New report reveals, children as young as six going to A&E in mental health crisis

New report reveals, children as young as six going to A&E in mental health crisis

A new analysis by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) reveals that over 75,000 children and young people aged 6 to 17 attended...

02.09.2026 30

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Charlie Kirk's murder: Tyler Robinson pleads not guilty as Utah judge approves death penalty trial

Charlie Kirk's murder: Tyler Robinson pleads not guilty as Utah judge approves death penalty trial

Utah District Judge Tony Graf ruled that prosecutors presented overwhelming evidence to move the case forward, clearing the path for a capital trial...

02.09.2026 10

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Dropbox hack exposes 5,000 accounts after Lenovo ID security flaw

Dropbox hack exposes 5,000 accounts after Lenovo ID security flaw

A routine third-party link has turned into a major security headache for thousands of cloud storage users. Unauthorized access occurred over a nearly...

02.09.2026 10

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Two injured in Augsburg train station blast as German police launch investigation

Two injured in Augsburg train station blast as German police launch investigation

An explosion occurred in a building passageway at the Augsburg Central Station (Augsburg Hauptbahnhof) in southern Germany. As reported by Reuters,...

02.09.2026 10

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EU antitrust regulators Quiz Publishers on Google's AI search opt-out: report

EU antitrust regulators Quiz Publishers on Google's AI search opt-out: report

The European Commission circulated a detailed questionnaire to news and media publishers, asking whether they plan to utilize Google’s newly...

02.09.2026 20

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Majority of Americans oppose Trump’s Canada tariffs and Lake Ontario rename, poll finds

Majority of Americans oppose Trump’s Canada tariffs and Lake Ontario rename, poll finds

A new poll/ survey reveals that a solid majority of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's aggressive actions against Canada, including...

01.09.2026 20

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Two dead, including suspect, after random stabbing attack in New York's Times Square

Two dead, including suspect, after random stabbing attack in New York's Times Square

A violent confrontation unfolded in New York City’s Times Square when a 49-year-old woman randomly stabbed two pedestrians before being shot and...

01.09.2026 20

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US–North Korea summit possible 'any time' amid signs of resuming dialogue: report

US–North Korea summit possible 'any time' amid signs of resuming dialogue: report

North Korea and the United States are showing potential signs of moving toward resumed dialogue, a South Korean lawmaker revealed following a...

01.09.2026 20

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Coral reefs facing 'irreversible decline' as global recovery windows collapse, study warns

Coral reefs facing 'irreversible decline' as global recovery windows collapse, study warns

A landmark global assessment released by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) reveals that the world's coral reefs are locked in a...

31.08.2026 30

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Trump summons oil executives at White House after accusing refiners of price gouging

Trump summons oil executives at White House after accusing refiners of price gouging

President Donald Trump is set to host executives from major U.S. oil and refining companies at the White House, setting the stage for a high-stakes...

31.08.2026 20

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino 'Must go,' argues former UEFA boss Michel Platini

FIFA President Gianni Infantino 'Must go,' argues former UEFA boss Michel Platini

Former UEFA president Michel Platini has launched a scathing attack on FIFA President Gianni Infantino, declaring that he "must go" due to a...

31.08.2026 30

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Xi Jinping arrives in Bishkek for State visit and 2026 SCO Summit

Xi Jinping arrives in Bishkek for State visit and 2026 SCO Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping received a grand, tradition-steeped welcome upon arriving at Manas International Airport in Bishkek for his state visit...

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Suit, beard, and a Knicks Jersey: Inside NYC’s wild Zohran Mamdani 'lookalike' contest

Suit, beard, and a Knicks Jersey: Inside NYC’s wild Zohran Mamdani 'lookalike' contest

The trend of viral celebrity/figure lookalike contests has officially landed on a unique political and cultural milestone, with hundreds of people...

31.08.2026 20

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Inside the US-Venezuela major oil deal: What it means for global energy markets

Inside the US-Venezuela major oil deal: What it means for global energy markets

The landmark energy pact between Washington and Caracas—brokered under the Trump administration following the removal of former President Nicolás...

30.08.2026 20

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WhatsApp chat used to move millions for crime, investigation reveals

WhatsApp chat used to move millions for crime, investigation reveals

A new investigation reveals how a WhatsApp chat served as a medium for funneling hundreds of millions of euros in untracked cash, fueling global...

30.08.2026 20

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