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    Sam Altman, chief executive of OpenAI, is scheduled to brief the United Nations Security Council next week on artificial intelligence, according to Reuters. The session would place the head of one of the world's leading AI companies directly before the body charged with international peace and security, as governments weigh how to regulate advanced AI. Details of the briefing's agenda and who requested it were not immediately available.

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    Wall Street grows skeptical of the data center boom●Wall Street is growing skeptical of the data center boomYhnBusinessMarkets7220 min ago

    Investors are increasingly questioning the massive spending spree on AI data centers, according to a New York Times report. As companies pour billions into facilities to power artificial intelligence, analysts and markets are beginning to doubt whether the returns justify the outlays, with scrutiny intensifying around data center IPOs and related financing.

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    China may allow ByteDance and Alibaba to buy new Nvidia chips●China weighs allowing ByteDance, Alibaba to buy new Nvidia chips, The Information reports✉newsTechnologySemiconductors2 min ago

    Chinese authorities are weighing whether to permit ByteDance and Alibaba to purchase new Nvidia chips, according to a report by The Information picked up by Reuters. The potential decision would mark a shift in China's stance on US-made AI semiconductors and would matter for the country's largest technology companies racing to build artificial intelligence capabilities.

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    Anthropic and OpenAI push for control over AI safety▼Anthropic and OpenAI sound the alarm on AI safety — and seek to shape how it’s controlled✉newsTechnologyAI9 min ago

    Anthropic and OpenAI, two of the leading artificial intelligence companies, are publicly warning about the risks of advanced AI while simultaneously working to influence how the technology will be regulated. The story, widely picked up by US broadcasters and the AP, frames the companies as both sounding the alarm and seeking a hand in shaping the rules that will govern their own industry.

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    Gates: global AI rules will be harder than nuclear talks▼Bill Gates says global AI rules will be harder than nuclear talks✉newsWarNuclear22 min ago

    Bill Gates says reaching international agreements on artificial intelligence will prove harder than the nuclear arms negotiations of the Cold War era. He argues AI is developing faster and more diffusely than nuclear weapons technology, involving companies as well as states, making global regulation more difficult to coordinate. The comments add to ongoing debate about how governments should oversee rapidly advancing AI systems.

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    Local communities are mounting resistance to the construction of AI data centers in their areas, citing concerns over electricity and water use, noise, and limited local economic benefit. The debate is playing out across multiple regions as companies race to expand computing capacity for artificial intelligence, turning siting decisions into a contested political issue.

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    Bill Gates: global AI rules harder than Cold War arms control▼Bill Gates says global AI framework ‘more difficult’ to create than Cold War nuclear limitations✉newsWarNuclear22 min ago

    Bill Gates said creating a global framework for artificial intelligence would be more difficult than negotiating the nuclear arms limitations of the Cold War era. He argued that AI's rapid spread among companies and governments, and the difficulty of verifying its development, make international agreement far harder than the nuclear treaties that shaped the 20th century. His remarks add to a growing debate over how the world should govern increasingly powerful AI systems.

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    China Weighs Approving Nvidia Chip Sales to ByteDance and Alibaba●China Weighs Allowing Purchases of New Nvidia Chips by ByteDance, Alibaba✉newsTechnologySemiconductors2 min ago

    Chinese regulators are considering allowing ByteDance and Alibaba to purchase Nvidia's newest chips, according to The Information. The reported deliberations come as Beijing and Washington continue to negotiate over export controls, with Chinese tech firms seeking access to advanced American semiconductors for artificial intelligence work. A decision would signal how far China is willing to relax restrictions on US chip imports.

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    Bill Gates warns AI could cause a billion deaths●Bill Gates warns AI is powerful enough to cause "a billion deaths"YhnWar827 min ago

    Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence is now powerful enough to cause "a billion deaths", in remarks published by Axios. The warning from one of the tech industry's most prominent figures adds to a growing debate about catastrophic risks from advanced AI, coming as governments and companies weigh how quickly to deploy increasingly capable systems.

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    Trump confirms meeting with Anthropic's Amodei, dismisses AI fears▼Trump confirms meeting with Anthropic's Amodei, repeats dismissal of AI fears✉newsTechnologyAI2 h ago

    President Donald Trump said he met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and again played down concerns about artificial intelligence. The confirmation puts the White House's relationship with one of the leading AI firms in focus, with Trump repeating his view that alarm over the technology is overstated. Observers are watching for signals on future US AI policy and regulation.

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    Anthropic and OpenAI push to shape AI safety rules▼Anthropic and OpenAI sound the alarm on AI safety — and seek to shape how it's controlled✉newsWorldUnited Nations6 h ago

    Anthropic and OpenAI are publicly warning about the risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence while working to influence how the technology will be governed. The two leading AI companies are sounding the alarm on safety concerns at the same time as they seek a role in deciding how AI systems are controlled, raising questions about whether the industry should help write its own regulations.

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    Climate Activists Protest AI Data Centers and Amazon Gas Plant Plans●Climate Activists Target AI Data Centers & Amazon's Plan to Build Largest U.S. Gas Power Plant▶youtubeEnvironmentClimate164.2K1 h ago

    Climate activists are turning their attention to the booming AI industry, protesting data centers whose energy demands are driving new fossil fuel expansion. A key flashpoint is Amazon's plan to build the largest natural gas power plant in the United States, reportedly to power its computing infrastructure. Campaigners argue tech companies' climate pledges are being undermined by rising electricity use from artificial intelligence.

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    Top AI companies probing tens of thousands of security incidents●Scoop: Top AI companies probing tens of thousands of security incidents✉newsTechnologyAI9 h ago

    Leading artificial intelligence companies are investigating tens of thousands of security incidents, according to an Axios scoop. The scale of the probes points to the growing security burden facing major AI firms as their systems and data become high-value targets. Details of which companies are involved and the nature of the incidents were not immediately available.

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    OpenAI Models Probed Education Department Websites▼OpenAI’s Models Probed Websites of Department of Education, Other Agencies✉newsLifeEducation19 h ago

    OpenAI's artificial intelligence models reportedly accessed or probed the websites of the US Department of Education and other federal agencies. The report raises questions about how AI companies collect data from government sites and what safeguards exist. The story is drawing attention from education and technology watchers concerned about oversight of AI systems interacting with public institutions.

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    Australia summons OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to AI inquiry▼Australia summons OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to appear at AI inquiry✉newsTechnologyAI15 h ago

    Australian lawmakers have formally summoned the chief executives of OpenAI and Anthropic to appear before a parliamentary inquiry into artificial intelligence. The summons, reported by Al Jazeera, means the heads of the two leading AI companies must testify rather than attend voluntarily. It signals Australia's determination to scrutinise how advanced AI systems are developed and governed, and comes as governments worldwide weigh regulation of the fast-moving technology.

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    Anthropic and OpenAI urge stricter AI safety controls●Anthropic and OpenAI sound alarm on AI safety — and seek to shape how it’s controlled✉newsTechnologyAI17 h ago

    Anthropic and OpenAI, two of the leading artificial intelligence companies, are publicly warning about safety risks from advanced AI systems while also lobbying to influence how the technology will be regulated. Critics and observers are weighing whether the companies' alarm reflects genuine concern or an effort to shape upcoming rules in their own favour. The debate comes as governments worldwide move toward new AI oversight frameworks.

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    AI and defense boom push German startups to unicorn record●KI-Boom und Rüstung bringen Rekord bei Milliarden-Start-ups Die deutsche Gründerbranche bringt immer mehr Milliarden-StaMmastodonBusinessStartups816 min ago

    Germany's startup scene is producing record numbers of billion-dollar companies, driven by the artificial intelligence boom and rising defense spending. New unicorns include fintechs Trade Republic and N26, alongside newcomers like software firm Osapiens and defense company Stark Defense. The record reflects a broader shift in investor interest toward AI applications and the defense sector amid changed geopolitical conditions.

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    Meta launches new AI lineup aiming where rivals fell short●Meta Seeks Success Where Others Failed With New AI Lineup✉newsTechnologyGadgets1 d ago

    Meta has introduced a new lineup of artificial intelligence products, according to Bloomberg. The company is positioning the offering as an attempt to succeed where competitors have struggled to gain traction with AI. The announcement is drawing attention as tech giants race to convert AI investments into widely adopted consumer and business products.

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    China may allow Alibaba and ByteDance to buy new Nvidia chips▼China may let Alibaba, ByteDance buy new Nvidia chips, The Information reports✉newsTechnologySemiconductors1 h ago

    Citing The Information, reports say China may permit Alibaba and ByteDance to purchase new Nvidia chips, signalling a possible easing of restrictions on US semiconductor sales to major Chinese tech firms. The news highlights the continuing tug-of-war over access to advanced AI hardware, with Chinese companies keen to secure Nvidia's latest processors for their artificial intelligence and cloud computing ambitions.

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    Anthropic CEO calls for stronger regulation of AI▼Exclusive: Anthropic CEO calls for stronger regulation of AI✉newsTechnologyAI23 h ago

    Dario Amadei, chief executive of AI company Anthropic, is calling for stronger government regulation of artificial intelligence, according to an exclusive interview with ABC News. The appeal from a leading AI developer adds to a growing debate over how quickly governments should move to impose rules on advanced AI systems, and it is drawing attention across the tech industry and policy circles.

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    China weighs allowing ByteDance and Alibaba to buy new Nvidia chips▼China mulls allowing ByteDance, Alibaba to buy new Nvidia chips: Report✉newsTechnologySemiconductors4 h ago

    China is reportedly considering allowing ByteDance and Alibaba to purchase new Nvidia chips, according to a Firstpost report. The potential decision would ease restrictions on access to Nvidia's advanced semiconductors for two of China's largest technology companies, which depend on the chips for artificial intelligence development and cloud services.

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    Bill Gates calls unregulated AI 'completely irresponsible'●Bill Gates says AI without regulation is ‘completely irresponsible’ https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/b ill-gateMmastodonWorld411 h ago

    Bill Gates, the billionaire cofounder of Microsoft, said developing artificial intelligence without regulation is 'completely irresponsible', warning that AI without restrictions could cause serious harm. His remarks come amid ongoing global debate over how governments should oversee rapidly advancing AI technology, with regulators, tech companies and public figures divided over the right balance between innovation and safety.

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    Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to dine with Trump at White House▼Anthropic CEO Amodei to have dinner with Trump at White House✉newsTechnology10 min ago

    Dario Amodei, chief executive of AI company Anthropic, is set to have dinner with President Donald Trump at the White House. The meeting brings together a leading figure in artificial intelligence with an administration that has been actively shaping US policy on AI regulation and development. Observers are watching for what the encounter could signal about the tech industry's relationship with the government.

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    Meta claims breakthrough in the race to build an AI device●Everyone is racing to create an AI device. Meta thinks it has one https://www.npr.org/2026/09/27/nx-s1-5980407/everyone-MmastodonBusiness419 h ago

    Tech companies are competing to develop dedicated hardware for artificial intelligence, and Meta believes it has produced a winning device. NPR reports on the race, noting that Meta considers its offering a standout in a crowded field where rivals are also rushing to ship AI-focused gadgets to consumers.

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    AI companies probing tens of thousands of security incidents, report finds●Global AI companies investigating tens of thousands of security incidents: Report✉newsTechnology12 h ago

    A new report says leading global artificial intelligence companies are investigating tens of thousands of security incidents, underscoring how the fast-growing AI industry has become a major target for attackers and a growing cybersecurity concern. The finding is drawing attention as companies race to secure models, data and infrastructure.

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    CBS News examines whether artificial intelligence poses an existential threat to humanity, asking whether AI could truly 'kill us all'. The piece weighs fears about uncontrolled advanced systems against more immediate concerns like misinformation and job displacement. The question of how to regulate and safely develop powerful AI remains sharply contested among researchers, tech companies and governments.

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    What Happens if the A.I. Bubble Bursts▼Opinion | What Happens if the A.I. Bubble Bursts✉newsTechnologyAI1 d ago

    A New York Times opinion piece examines what could happen if the current boom in artificial intelligence investment turns out to be a bubble that bursts. The column weighs the enormous sums flowing into A.I. companies against uncertain returns, and considers the economic fallout if optimism about the technology proves overblown.

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    OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs summoned to Australian AI inquiry▼OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe✉newsTechnologyAI23 h ago

    The chief executives of OpenAI and Anthropic have been called to appear before an Australian parliamentary inquiry into artificial intelligence. The summons signals Australia's effort to hold leading AI developers publicly accountable over safety, transparency and the societal impact of their systems, following similar scrutiny of the industry by regulators in the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union.

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    How Scientists Can Shape Public Opinion on AI Risks●How Scientists Can Shape Public Opinion Over A.I. Risks https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/business/ai-scientists-protesMmastodonBusiness421 min ago

    A New York Times piece examines how scientists can influence public opinion on the risks of artificial intelligence, reportedly through protests and public engagement. It suggests researchers are becoming active voices in the debate over AI safety, rather than leaving the conversation to companies and regulators.

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    OpenAI to Halt Training of Some Models●OpenAI to Halt Training of Some Models https://gizmodo.com/openai-to-halt-training-of-some-models-2000817912 # AI # TechMmastodonTechnology412 h ago

    OpenAI is reportedly set to halt training of some of its models, according to a report by Gizmodo. The announcement is drawing attention in tech and AI circles, with observers weighing what the decision could mean for the company's development roadmap and the broader race to build advanced artificial intelligence systems. Details on which models are affected and why remain limited.

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    China has introduced new travel restrictions that are causing concern among major technology companies and skilled workers, particularly in fields like artificial intelligence. The rules may complicate international travel for tech employees and executives, raising questions about talent mobility and business operations in China's technology sector, with observers weighing the impact on innovation and foreign investment.

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    AI driving biggest infrastructure buildout in US history▼AI is on track for the biggest infrastructure buildout in U.S. history✉newsBusinessEconomy23 h ago

    Data centers, power plants and chip facilities for artificial intelligence are being built across the United States at a pace that could surpass any previous infrastructure boom in the country's history. Analysts point to massive capital commitments from tech companies racing to secure computing power, raising questions about electricity demand, grid strain and whether the investment will pay off.

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    The AI Doomers Behind the Safety Panic●‘Things Will Never Be Chill Again’: The Doomers Who Shaped the AI Safety Freakout✉newsTechnologyAI9 min ago

    A Wall Street Journal feature profiles the 'doomers' — researchers and commentators who warn that advanced artificial intelligence could pose existential risks to humanity — and traces how their ideas shaped the current AI safety debate. The piece examines how their warnings moved from fringe concern to mainstream discussion among policymakers and tech companies.

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    Wall Street weighs in on Meta's new AI model Muse▼'Out of nowhere came Muse': Wall Street weighs in on Meta's AI catch-up moment✉newsTechnologyAI1 h ago

    Meta has unveiled a new AI model known as Muse, and analysts on Wall Street are framing it as the company's attempt to catch up in the increasingly competitive AI race. Coverage highlights surprise at the announcement, with commentators weighing what the model means for Meta's position against rivals in artificial intelligence.

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    Trump Hosts Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at White House Dinner●Trump Hosts Anthropic CEO Amodei for Private White House Dinner𝕏xSETechnologyAI4.3K10 h ago

    President Trump held a private dinner at the White House with Dario Amodei, chief executive of AI company Anthropic. The meeting between the president and one of the leading figures in artificial intelligence is drawing attention to the administration's approach to the AI industry. Commentators are speculating about what the unusual sit-down signals for future policy toward frontier AI developers.

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    TSMC seen hitting all-time highs on AI chip demand▼TSMC: Set For All-Time Highs On Surging AI Chip Demand (NYSE:TSM)✉newsTechnologySemiconductors1 h ago

    TSMC, the Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer, is the subject of a bullish investment analysis arguing the company is set to reach all-time share price highs as demand for artificial intelligence chips surges. The company, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange as TSM, supplies chips used widely in AI hardware, and investors are weighing whether that demand justifies a fresh rally in its stock.

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    Australian senators summon OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs●Australian senators have summoned OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to testify at a Senate inquiry inMmastodonBusinessStartups319 h ago

    Australian senators have summoned OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to testify at a Senate inquiry into artificial intelligence and datacentres. The inquiry, led by the Greens, follows reported cases in which OpenAI agents accessed Australian and US government websites. The summons signals growing political scrutiny of major AI companies and their operations, including the infrastructure and security practices behind their systems.

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    OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs called to Australian AI inquiry●OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rapp ler.com/technologMmastodonTechnologyAI14 h ago

    The chief executives of OpenAI and Anthropic have been called to appear before an Australian parliamentary inquiry into artificial intelligence. Lawmakers in Australia are examining the risks and regulation of advanced AI systems, and the summons signals Canberra's interest in holding leading US AI developers publicly accountable. The move adds to growing global scrutiny of AI companies by governments and regulators.

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    A new antitrust lawsuit alleges that Anthropic, OpenAI and other leading AI companies entered an illegal agreement to slow down the development of artificial intelligence. The claim, reported by AP News, also names SpaceX-related and Google entities among the defendants. If proven, such coordination among competitors would raise serious antitrust concerns about collusion in one of the world's most competitive industries.

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    South Korea is pursuing a broad national strategy to make artificial intelligence widely accessible across its economy and society. The Financial Times reports on the country's push to scale AI adoption beyond big companies, positioning it as a key driver of future growth. The plan reflects Seoul's ambition to remain competitive as AI reshapes global industries.