Trump, top tech firms sign accord to ‘self-police’ AI development
Accord says companies will implement 'robust internal controls' for their AI systems as concerns mount over safety.
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aljazeera.com
30.09.2026
Opinion | AI Regulation Needs to Look Beyond America
If it’s as risky as some fear, then only a comprehensive regulatory regime covering all nations’ development will do.
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wsj.com
29.09.2026
Trump rules out joint US-China venture to develop AI
The US president continues to push back on calls to establish guardrails around artificial intelligence, arguing it will stifle growth.
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bbc.co.uk
29.09.2026
Man charged over AI image of crocodile in Singapore reservoir
The defendant could face jail or a fine after the image sparked a search operation in the city’s largest reservoir.
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bbc.co.uk
29.09.2026
UNGA 81: Five key takeaways from general debate
The 81st United Nations General Assembly ends with AI, Palestine and wars dominating speeches.
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aljazeera.com
29.09.2026
Pope Leo says AI risk concerns not ‘fake news’
Leader of the Catholic Church says AI safety issues should be taken seriously and acted on.
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aljazeera.com
29.09.2026
'I don't think that is fake news as some have said,' says Leo XIV contradicting Trump on need for AI safety
The pontiff appeared to target US President Donald Trump who has routinely referred to concerns from AI leaders about the rapid pace of development of the technology as a ‘hoax’ stemming from his poli
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euronews.com
29.09.2026
Pope Leo says concerns about AI doom scenarios are not ‘fake news’
Leo, the first U.S. pope, also directly criticized technology CEOs who argued there should be no guardrails on the technology.
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japantimes.co.jp
29.09.2026
AMD to buy Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs AI startup for $8.2 billion
World Labs develops AI software that can run applications in the physical world.
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japantimes.co.jp
29.09.2026
OpenAI cancels release of new AI model over safety concerns
OpenAI will not release its latest artificial intelligence model, Astra 6.1, after internal tests found it fell short of safety standards, the ChatGPT maker confirmed on Monday. The decision comes ahe
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france24.com
29.09.2026
Government eyes supporting use of AI and drones to manage bear population
Environment Minister Hiroyoshi Sasagawa emphasized that prompt action regarding bears will give "a sense of security" to the public.
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japantimes.co.jp
29.09.2026
RAF Fairford: AI-enhanced photos of suspects fuel false claims about their religion
Five men arrested over a suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford have been released on bail as investigations continue. Meanwhile, AI-enhanced images purporting to show their faces have gone viral, with s
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france24.com
28.09.2026
Pope says concerns about AI going rogue are not 'fake news' after Trump 'hoax' claims
The Pope has repeated his warnings about artificial intelligence - saying concerns the technology could go rogue are not "fake news".
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news.sky.com
28.09.2026
Florida authorities ask court to block OpenAI’s ChatGPT over safety issues
The Republican-led US state says the AI should be blocked from development until safeguards are put in place.
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aljazeera.com
28.09.2026
Bill Gates says AI without regulation is ‘completely irresponsible’
The billionaire cofounder of Microsoft says, without restrictions, AI could 'cause a billion deaths'.
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aljazeera.com
27.09.2026
These Doomers Have Wielded Big Influence in AI Development
Plus, the vice president is Vance-splaining, and some managers use bots to get feedback on giving feedback to younger workers.
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wsj.com
27.09.2026
Democracy blindsides Silicon Valley’s power players looking to transform the world with AI
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theguardian.com
27.09.2026
Backlash over data centers tests Europe's AI ambitions
Massive data centers needed to run AI are triggering protests across Europe. Their operators counter that they boost digital sovereignty and energy independence.
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dw.com
26.09.2026
Pope warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity as he opens France trip
Pope Leo XIV has warned that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity. He raises concerns about artificial intelligence, nuclear arms, and human rights during his visit to France.
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npr.org
26.09.2026
OpenAI’s models accessed public U.S. Census and SEC data
The company's agentic AI systems interacted with public U.S. Census and SEC data, people familiar with the situation said.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.09.2026