A strategist who called the Asian financial crisis sees parallels with the AI boom
Albert Edwards, well-known for his generally bearish views on equity markets, finds the economicbenefits of AI to be a promise rather than a reality at present.
Finance
marketwatch.com
08.10.2026
The Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Merger Already Sounds Terrible
The new entertainment giant has an insane plan for how AI can improve the creative process.
Culture
esquire.com
08.10.2026
Uzbekistan, UAE discuss new projects in energy, AI, logistics
Azerbaijan
trend.az
08.10.2026
Sam Altman says AI will make ‘bad things’ happen. Exhibit A: needless death | Moustafa Bayoumi
AI is already implicated in violent deaths and nearly started world war three. Those bad things? They only happen to other peopleSam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI, has some words for you about
Tech
theguardian.com
08.10.2026
WIRED’s Midterms Races to Watch
From data centers to Elon Musk funding to the AI lobby, the 2026 midterms are the most WIRED elections yet. These are the candidates we're following closely.
Tech
wired.com
08.10.2026
Rules on Political AI Calls Explained as FCC Considers Change
An FCC petition could let political groups call voters’ cellphones with AI-generated voices without prior consent.
Politics
newsweek.com
08.10.2026
Japan and cybersecurity: What’s behind recent attacks and what’s being done?
With artificial intelligence removing hurdles for would-be hackers, experts warn cybersecurity threats are becoming more sophisticated and widespread.
World
japantimes.co.jp
08.10.2026
Co-op Legal Services using AI to rate workers’ phone calls to customers
Whistleblower says recording and analysis of all probate calls is ‘oppressive and dystopian’The Co-op has become the latest employer to place workers under AI surveillance with an automated listening
Tech
theguardian.com
08.10.2026
Exclusive: Suki, UpToDate Bring AI Clinical Decision Support Into Workflows
Suki's new AI tool surfaces patient-specific clinical guidance, combining medical records with evidence-based info from UpToDate.
Politics
newsweek.com
08.10.2026
AI Won't Fix Broken Software. Better Thinking Might | Opinion
AI could transform how businesses work, but simply adding AI to existing software isn't enough, argues Joe Hipsky.
Politics
newsweek.com
08.10.2026
Nomura, Daiwa CEOs flag risk AI may spoil stock market rally
The heads of Japan's two largest securities firms project the Nikkei stock average to reach 80,000 within this year or next.
World
japantimes.co.jp
08.10.2026
Kazakhstan proposes AI responsibility declaration for Central Asia and Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
trend.az
08.10.2026
OpenAI used AI to help write email warning Australian government AI had hacked its websites
Exclusive: Revelation comes after company’s executive told parliamentary inquiry he did not believe AI had been used to write message
World
theguardian.com
08.10.2026
Integrating artificial intelligence into higher education balances student learning benefits and cognitive overload
Science
nature.com
08.10.2026
Nobel physics winner's pride at pioneering AI role
Francis Halzen, winner of the Nobel Prize in physics, spoke with pride on Wednesday about his early promotion of artificial intelligence in his research on neutrinos.
Science
phys.org
08.10.2026
“Software is over”: Bold AI developer takes aim at Adobe with open source clones
Opus-built Creative Cloud alternatives are ambitious, free, and nowhere near finished.
Tech
arstechnica.com
07.10.2026
Inside SpaceX’s new look for AI data centres in orbit
Inside SpaceX’s new look for AI data centres in orbit
World
aljazeera.com
07.10.2026
Democratic FCC member warns of AI robocall misinformation risks in US
FCC commissioner warns against AI robocalls, citing risks of misinformation before crucial midterm elections.
World
aljazeera.com
07.10.2026
ChatGPT for Teens keeps teens talking, even during mental health crises
ChatGPT’s teen safeguards are meant to protect vulnerable users, but new testing found the chatbot continues encouraging engagement during crises and potentially encourages unhealthy relationships wit
Health
techcrunch.com
07.10.2026
Man Sentenced to Prison for Bot Streams of AI Songs
Mike Smith is the first person to face federal charges for music streaming fraud
Culture
pitchfork.com
07.10.2026