China to replace soldiers with AI robots
Chinese experts have proposed transforming disputed islands and reefs in the South China Sea into autonomous “robotic fortresses” equipped with unmanned systems and automated defense technologies.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
Meta Falls Far Behind Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft In AI
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Keysight Technologies (KEYS) Gains From Equipment Growth Fueled By AI Use Cases
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Artificial intelligence helps man win landmark employment case
Gregory Baker has said he won by using multiple paid AI agents, such as OpenAI’s paid offering, ChatGPT Pro
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Majority of UK and Irish payroll professionals now using AI, survey finds
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Caught in AI Loser Narrative Despite Strong Results
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Piracy fears prompt calls for ban on Meta smart glasses in UK cinemas
Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits provided by AI-enabled technologyCinemas across the UK are considering banning customers from wearing Meta’s smart g
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
AI Music Companies Udio and GRAI License Swath of Patents From UMG-Backed Music IP Holdings (EXCLUSIVE)
Patents are often the bedrock of new innovation, and a suite of patents defining how AI-generated music can be created, licensed and monetized has hit the market — with multiple AI companies lined up
Culture
variety.com
20.08.2026
Artificial intelligence helps man win landmark employment case
Gregory Baker has said he won by using multiple paid AI agents, such as OpenAI’s paid offering, ChatGPT Pro
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
AI data giant Alation confirms cyberattack
The data search and AI giant confirmed unauthorized access to its systems during an incident on Tuesday, and said it was investigating the breach.
Tech
techcrunch.com
20.08.2026
US says hackers are targeting vulnerable water systems with the help of AI
Hackers are targeting internet-connected Siemens controllers used in water facilities around the United States.
Tech
techcrunch.com
20.08.2026
China: Robots box and dance at Beijing's 2026 World Robot Conference
More than 300 companies are displaying humanoid robots, industrial machines, service robots and other forms of embodied artificial intelligence at the Beijing's 2026 World Robot Conference. The five-d
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
This 'Dynamo' Biotech Puts AI-Fueled Breakout In Motion
Finance
investors.com
20.08.2026
Alibaba profit falls 75% after ramping up AI infrastructure spending
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Binance now lets AI agents trade, but keeping them in check is largely up to users
Binance's Agent OS works with tools including ChatGPT, Claude Code, and Cursor.
Tech
techcrunch.com
20.08.2026
Frustrated GP patients hang up as Yorkshire accent baffles AI receptionist
Tech
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
One monthly bill Americans can’t avoid is quietly surging thanks to emerging industry: data
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas research estimates AI data centers could push electricity generation costs 20% to 30% higher by 2028 than without them.
Politics
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Dems Should Push Own 'Save ACT,' Be Pro- AI for Affordability Win | Opinion
Democrats should show what a “Save America Act” really means, while not standing in the way of the benefits of AI.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Over 30% shift stance on ethical dilemmas after AI rebuttal, Japan study shows
The study also showed that older adults were more likely to be swayed, highlighting the technology's potential influence in graying Japan.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
Kazakhstan turns to China’s AI to predict infrastructure conditions
Azerbaijan
trend.az
20.08.2026