South Korea’s power demand set to soar on AI boom
The nation is weighing whether to build more nuclear reactors as part of its long-term energy roadmap
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japantimes.co.jp
08.09.2026
French AI firm Mistral valued at 21 bn euros after latest funding
Mistral announced Tuesday that it had raised three billion euros ($3.5 billion) in what it described as the largest-ever European tech fundraising, valuing the French AI firm at over 21 billion euros.
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france24.com
08.09.2026
Japan’s Preferred Networks seeks IPO to keep up in AI chip race
The Tokyo-based outfit is stepping up efforts to custom-design semiconductors tailored to run AI models.
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japantimes.co.jp
08.09.2026
Japan needs artificial intelligence its factories can plug in
Japan's competitiveness will hinge on industrial adoption of AI rather than accumulating national computing capacity.
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japantimes.co.jp
07.09.2026
Can dogs sniff cancer? AI joins the hunt in India.
Early detection can make a crucial difference to cancer survival rates, but in India, many patients are diagnosed only after the disease has advanced.
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japantimes.co.jp
07.09.2026
AI: The future of smart households?
Could artificial intelligence soon be running our households? Beyond our smartphones, AI is now powering everything from fridges to lawnmowers. The International Household Appliances Fair in Berlin gi
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france24.com
06.09.2026
Backlash over data centers hits California, and the midterms
Widespread anxiety over environmental risks and rising costs have turned the rapid expansion of AI data centers into a focal point in midterm elections nationwide.
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latimes.com
06.09.2026
AI companies are dumping $265M into the midterms as data center backlash sweeps through communities
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independent.co.uk
05.09.2026
We Need a Cure for AI Health Hype
AI evangelists’ bold predictions about the technology’s ability to cure all diseases are overblown and oversimplified, writes Arianna Huffington.
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time.com
05.09.2026
Japan says progress made on $550 billion investment pact with U.S.
Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa declined to comment in detail, but said discussions on AI and chips will carry "very significant weight."
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japantimes.co.jp
05.09.2026
California hikers rescued from mountain after using AI route planner
Using AI to plan the route was a ‘critical misstep,’ the sheriff’s office says
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independent.co.uk
04.09.2026
US adversary turns up the heat on America’s AI lead with an underestimated edge
China's "East Data, West Computing" initiative is rapidly expanding AI infrastructure, but a major chip constraint complicates Beijing's push.
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foxnews.com
04.09.2026
OpenAI unveils GPT‑6 Astra amid rising scrutiny and safety concerns
OpenAI claims GPT-6 Astra is the most advanced AI model, amid escalating safety and ethical concerns.
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aljazeera.com
04.09.2026
Are Trump’s AI videos just memes or psychological warfare?
Trump’s use of AI generated content has ramped up in recent months, posting videos of fake military strikes.
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aljazeera.com
04.09.2026
How much longer can China afford cheap AI?
There are now nearly 1,000 large-language models on offer in China.
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japantimes.co.jp
04.09.2026
John Lewis to launch YouTube chatshow to improve AI search results
Department store chain’s Gift List ‘vodcast’ will be hosted by TV presenter Angela ScanlonBusiness live – latest updatesJohn Lewis is launching an online chatshow and social media studio to help make
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theguardian.com
03.09.2026
Japan sees fewer IPOs as Iran war, AI shock and rate anxiety slow tech listings
The Tokyo Stock Exchange's mainstay Prime, Growth and Standard sections saw 17 companies go public in the first half of the year, down about 30% from a year before.
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japantimes.co.jp
03.09.2026
OpenAI’s Sam Altman tells G20 AI will be as essential as electricity
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aljazeera.com
03.09.2026
Australian university brings in AI chatbot to help teach psychology classes
Academics say using AI for teaching may create ‘damaging issues’
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independent.co.uk
03.09.2026
Venice Film Festival opens with George Clooney, Murdoch film and geopolitics
George Clooney used a Venice Film Festival appearance on Wednesday to weigh in on artificial intelligence, media ownership and US politics while receiving a lifetime achievement award. Clooney warned
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france24.com
03.09.2026