Datacentre giant accused of using AI while lobbying for Victorian minister’s support for hyperscale factory
Exclusive: Correspondence requests state MP Melissa Horne to lobby on NextDC’s behalf – but contains alleged AI-created errors has acc
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theguardian.com
15.09.2026
Billions of people could be left behind by AI because it doesn’t understand them, Gates Foundation warns
AI risks widening the gap between the rich and poor unless it is deliberately built to serve people in the world’s poorest countries, new report says
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independent.co.uk
15.09.2026
Kioxia said to consider raising $10 billion in U.S. listing
Kioxia is planning the share sale at a time when concerns about the pace of artificial intelligence development are escalating.
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japantimes.co.jp
15.09.2026
Minebea Mitsumi pauses acquisitions to chase AI returns
The key supplier to Nintendo is eyeing climbing market forecasts for data centers and humanoid robots, and sees "unlimited" upside ahead.
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japantimes.co.jp
15.09.2026
The Gulf’s AI Nightmare Came Courtesy of an Iranian Drone
Amazon data centers in the U.A.E. and Bahrain are still offline months after being hit in the Iran war, testing the region’s multibillion-dollar ambitions.
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wsj.com
15.09.2026
Trump says calls for more control on AI are a ‘SICK conspiracy’
US president says current oversight is adequate and regulations could allow China to win AI competition.
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aljazeera.com
14.09.2026
Where is the kill switch? AI doomsday warnings trigger calls to regulate
Talk about doomsday scrolling. In the past week, our timelines have been alight with dark predictions of our imminent demise, including the one by a Silicon Valley engineer who puts a number on the ch
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france24.com
14.09.2026
China Also Thinks AI Could Kill Us. But First, It Wants to Match the U.S.
Beijing sees a battle with America for technology supremacy.
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wsj.com
14.09.2026
Key leaders sound the alarm on AI. And, Iran-Gulf diplomacy hits a setback
Some key leaders at artificial intelligence companies call for a slowdown in AI development. And, Iran-Gulf diplomacy hits a setback as talks in Oman are delayed.
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npr.org
14.09.2026
China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AI
It follows the Anthropic CEO 's calls for a slowdown in AI development, in a way that China doesn't pull ahead.
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bbc.co.uk
14.09.2026
The Morning Risk Report: Congress Is Suddenly Waking Up to the AI Doomsday Threat
Plus: Treasury to sanction ‘large bank’ on Monday for Iran dealings, and a cluster of Polymarket accounts won big on companies audited by KPMG.
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wsj.com
14.09.2026
‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn
Big manufacturers planning to produce more of the forever chemicals to meet demand from datacentresPfas companies are launching a “tidal wave” of forever chemicals production to meet demand from the A
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theguardian.com
14.09.2026
Trump dismisses calls for AI slowdown from leading tech CEOs
Trump downplays AI risks, saying he wants to maintain the US's lead over China in the emerging technology.
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aljazeera.com
14.09.2026
Xi pitches AI Vision at BRICS summit as China duels with U.S.
According to Xi, China will lead the creation of what he called a BRICS "community" for open-source AI.
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japantimes.co.jp
14.09.2026
Threat of AI 'catastrophe any day now' - as tech giants pledge to act
A scientist has warned that artificial intelligence could "any day now create a catastrophe" and "needs to be tackled more urgently" than climate change.
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news.sky.com
13.09.2026
US schools and police warn about viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend after teens’ arrests
Disturbing and AI-generated versions of Dr Seuss character have been used to threaten schools and communitiesSchools and law enforcement authorities in the US are issuing warnings against a viral “Cat
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theguardian.com
13.09.2026
Trump dismisses AI safety fears to keep America ahead of China
US president claimed ‘very negative forces’ have been raising concerns about the rapidly developing technology
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independent.co.uk
13.09.2026
"Los empleados estamos aterrados": la advertencia de un exinvestigador de Anthropic a la BBC sobre los riesgos de la IA y por qué genera críticas
Esto ocurre después de que el director de la empresa de IA pidiera ralentizar el desarrollo de la tecnología, citando riesgos "graves".
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bbc.com/mundo
13.09.2026
Obama reportedly urges Democrats to prioritize safety plan for AI
Ex-president urged party at closed-door fundraiser to create sweeping framework, from safety ‘slow-down’ to job lossesBarack Obama urged Democrats to prioritize a “public conversation” about AI manage
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theguardian.com
13.09.2026
What are the five pros and cons of artificial intelligence?
AI creates new opportunities in programming and automation, but experts warn of risks to early-career workers.
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aljazeera.com
13.09.2026