Human Judgement Is the Most Powerful Technology in the AI Age
"We must not surrender human judgment, accountability, or conscience to machines," writes Halla Tómasdóttir.
World
time.com
16.10.2026
Europe promotes sovereign, trusted AI as it struggles to catch US and China
At an international AI summit in Dublin, European leaders promoted trusted and independent AI. Critics question whether the EU can close the gap with the US and China while maintaining strict regulati
Finance
dw.com
16.10.2026
G7 economies plan simulated AI attacks on banks as cyber fears rise
Finance ministers agree to hold tabletop drills to prepare against future cyber attacks
Finance
ft.com
16.10.2026
People perceive AI as White
Science
nature.com
16.10.2026
Jenna Ortega Says She Hopes ‘Klara and the Sun’ Encourages People to ‘Put Down the Computers and Phones’ as Dystopian Film World Premieres in London
Jenna Ortega hopes that her new film, the dystopian sci-fi “Klara and the Sun,” can remind people to live in the moment in the age of AI and all-consuming technology. “I think we gotta put our focus o
Culture
variety.com
16.10.2026
AI Hacks Leave a Mess That AI Companies Aren’t Paying For
Powerful AI models continue to cause chaos, but their targets aren’t widely seeking justice. Instead, they’re being encouraged to adopt those same tools.
Tech
wired.com
15.10.2026
Amazon devices chief Panos Panay sees a future where AI devices replace the need to use apps
Speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt, Amazon devices chief Panos Panay described a future where ambient AI devices work in the background, anticipating users' needs instead of waiting for commands.
Tech
techcrunch.com
15.10.2026
Fake AI images of protester go viral after woman punched at Trump's Ohio rally
A protester who heckled Donald Trump at his midterm rally in Youngstown, Ohio, was physically assaulted and removed from the event, but fake AI-generated photos recreating the incident are going viral
World
france24.com
15.10.2026
Sutton's predictions v boxer & Ipswich fan Fabio Wardley
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on boxer and Ipswich fan Fabio Wardley, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
15.10.2026
Anthropic is letting METR researchers look under the hood with employee-level access
METR will publish its own assessments of Anthropic’s risks, incidents, and practices, and the frontier AI model maker has given up the right to block them.
Tech
techcrunch.com
15.10.2026
FTC probes if OpenAI, Anthropic security incidents harmed Americans, report says
FTC may fine AI firms on par with companies that delay data breach reports.
Tech
arstechnica.com
15.10.2026
Former OpenAI engineer arrested over alleged secret recording device in executive meeting room
A former OpenAI engineer has been arrested in the United States on federal charges after allegedly installing a concealed recording device inside an executive conference room at the artificial intelli
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
15.10.2026
Ramp reaches $60B valuation as it pushes deeper into AI
The funding comes as Ramp's annualized revenue crosses $2B, and its customer count reaches 85,000.
Tech
techcrunch.com
15.10.2026
Investors dump data centre bonds as AI borrowers face ‘Darwin moment’
Debt issued by AI infrastructure providers and neocloud companies has sunk towards stressed territory
Finance
ft.com
15.10.2026
Micron, Nvidia and other chip stocks face renewed pressure as AI fears swell
Reported details about Anthropic’s financial progress are adding to concerns about the health of the AI ecosystem.
Finance
marketwatch.com
15.10.2026
The World's New Agronomists are AI Agents
AI agents are transforming agriculture, helping farmers boost crop yields, reduce water use and automate key decisions.
Politics
newsweek.com
15.10.2026
Protected: How Do We Know? AI and I read “I felt a Funeral – in my Brain,” by Emily Dickinson (Part II)
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Journal
guernicamag.com
15.10.2026
Amazon’s Bee launches two new personal AI devices, starting at $75
Amazon-owned Bee has launched its first new AI devices since its acquisition, including an updated wearable and a credit-card-sized recorder that attaches to smartphones. The devices can summarize con
Tech
techcrunch.com
15.10.2026
Kids’ Content Is Deeply Broken. A New Platform Wants to Fix It
Low-quality AI-generated content currently dominates children’s media. Maka, a streaming platform run by child development experts, is offering an alternative.
Tech
wired.com
15.10.2026
U.S. chip project significant for Japan-U.S. AI edge: Akazawa
Under the project, two new plants are set to be built in the state of New York with funding of up to $21 billion.
World
japantimes.co.jp
15.10.2026