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    Anthropic and OpenAI push for control over AI safetyβ–ΌAnthropic and OpenAI sound the alarm on AI safety β€” and seek to shape how it’s controlledβœ‰newsTechnologyAI22 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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    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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    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 Plantβ–ΆyoutubeEnvironmentClimate164.2K8 min 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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    Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to dine with Trump at White Houseβ–ΌAnthropic CEO Amodei to have dinner with Trump at White Houseβœ‰newsTechnology23 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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    Anthropic and OpenAI push to shape AI safety rulesβ–ΌAnthropic and OpenAI sound the alarm on AI safety β€” and seek to shape how it's controlledβœ‰newsWorldUnited Nations4 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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    AI data centers' hidden environmental cost draws scrutinyβ–ΌThe hidden environmental cost of AI data centersβœ‰newsEnvironment5 h ago

    Reports highlight the growing environmental footprint of AI data centers, which consume large amounts of electricity and water to power and cool the servers behind artificial intelligence services. As AI adoption accelerates, questions are mounting over energy demand, carbon emissions and strain on local water supplies, prompting calls for greater transparency and sustainability measures from the tech industry.

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    Lawmakers in Washington are facing renewed pressure to act on artificial intelligence safety, as concern grows over the risks posed by rapidly advancing AI systems. Bloomberg reports that Congress is being pressed to clarify its position on regulation, with debates intensifying over how to balance innovation against potential harms. The issue continues to divide policymakers and industry leaders alike.

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    Top AI companies probing tens of thousands of security incidents●Scoop: Top AI companies probing tens of thousands of security incidentsβœ‰newsTechnologyAI8 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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    Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards and legislation●Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards, including legislationβœ‰newsTechnologyAI9 h ago

    Bill Gates has added his voice to growing calls for safeguards on artificial intelligence, including new legislation to govern the technology. The move puts the Microsoft co-founder alongside other prominent tech figures urging governments to set rules as AI tools spread rapidly. The intervention adds weight to the debate over how regulators should balance innovation with risks from powerful AI systems.

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    Trump Hosts Anthropic CEO, Rejects Slowing AI Race With China●Trump Hosts Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, Rejects Calls to Slow the AI Race With Chinaβœ‰newsTechnology23 min ago

    President Donald Trump met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at the White House and rejected calls to slow the AI race with China. The meeting signals the administration's intent to keep the United States accelerating in artificial intelligence rather than pausing development for safety coordination with Beijing, a stance that divides AI industry leaders and safety advocates.

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    Trump says he will dine with Anthropic CEO amid AI debate●Trump said he would dine with Anthropic CEO amid mounting AI debateβœ‰newsTechnologyAI22 min ago

    Donald Trump said he would have dinner with Anthropic's chief executive as the debate over artificial intelligence intensifies in Washington and beyond. The planned meeting draws attention to the growing contact between AI industry leaders and political figures, with observers watching for signals about how policy on AI regulation and development may shift.

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    President Trump is meeting with Anthropic's chief executive amid fresh reports of AI security breaches. The reported intrusions have intensified safety concerns around advanced artificial intelligence systems, and the meeting is being read as a sign of growing engagement between the White House and leading AI developers on regulation, security, and industry safeguards.

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    A renewed debate is under way over whether artificial intelligence poses an existential threat to humanity. Commentators are weighing warnings from researchers and industry leaders about advanced AI systems against arguments that such fears are exaggerated, as AI tools spread rapidly into everyday life and governments consider how or whether to regulate the technology.

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    Trump says he doesn't worry about AI going rogue●Trump on AI going rogue: 'I don't worry about it'βœ‰newsWorld4 h ago

    Donald Trump has said he does not worry about artificial intelligence turning against people, dismissing concerns that AI could 'go rogue'. His comments came as governments and industry leaders continue to debate the risks of rapidly advancing AI systems. Reactions are likely to be divided between those who see the remarks as cavalier and supporters who view them as typical confidence in American innovation.

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    Bill Gates lays out agenda for managing AI nowβ–ΌOn GPS: Bill Gates on what to do about AI right nowβœ‰newsTechnologyAI5 h ago

    Bill Gates appeared on CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS to discuss what should be done about artificial intelligence right now. He set out his view on how governments and the tech industry should respond to the rapid rise of AI, adding his voice to the growing debate among business leaders and policymakers over regulation, safety and the technology's economic impact.

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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: Reportβœ‰newsTechnology11 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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    AI and robotics push car plants toward fully automated 'dark' factoriesβ–ΌFast-improving AI, robotics could make 'dark' auto factories a realityβœ‰newsTechnologyRobotics3 h ago

    Automakers are moving closer to so-called dark factories β€” plants that run entirely by machines without human workers or even lighting β€” as artificial intelligence and robotics improve rapidly. The idea is drawing attention in the auto industry, where manufacturers face pressure to cut costs and speed up production, while raising questions about the future of manufacturing jobs.

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    Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to Dine With Trump at White House●Dario Amodei of Anthropic to Dine With Trump at White House https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/us/politics/trump-amodei-MmastodonTechnologyAI47 h ago

    Dario Amodei, chief executive of the AI company Anthropic, is set to have dinner with President Trump at the White House, according to a New York Times report. The meeting highlights the growing closeness between leading artificial intelligence executives and the Trump administration, and is drawing attention from observers watching how AI policy and regulation may unfold in Washington.

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    Trump Hosts Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at White House Dinner●Trump Hosts Anthropic CEO Amodei for Private White House Dinner𝕏xSETechnologyAI4.3K9 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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    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 # TechMmastodonTechnology411 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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    Yuelu Conference 2026 Draws AI Industry to Changshaβ–ΌThe # Yuelu # Conference 2026 brought artificial intelligence companies, # robotics # developers , researchers and # invMmastodonTechnologyRobotics215 min ago

    The Yuelu Conference 2026 opened in Changsha, Hunan Province, China, on September 23–24, bringing together artificial intelligence companies, robotics developers, researchers and investors. The event featured an opening ceremony and ten themed "AI+" forums covering applications of AI across industries, positioning Changsha as a growing hub for China's AI and robotics sectors.

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    Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to Dine with Trump at White Houseβ–ΌAnthropic CEO Amodei to dine with Trump at White Houseβœ‰newsBusinessStartups1 h ago

    Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is set to attend a dinner with President Donald Trump at the White House. The meeting brings together one of the leading figures in artificial intelligence and the US administration, drawing attention given ongoing debates over AI regulation, safety policy, and the industry's growing political ties in Washington.

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    Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to Dine With Trump at White Houseβ–ΌDario Amodei of Anthropic to Dine With Trump at White Houseβœ‰newsTechnology4 h ago

    Dario Amodei, chief executive of the AI company Anthropic, is set to have dinner with President Trump at the White House, according to the New York Times. The meeting highlights growing contact between leading artificial intelligence executives and the administration, as Washington weighs policy on AI development, safety rules and industry investment.

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    Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to dine privately with Trump at White Houseβ–ΌAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei to have private White House dinner with Trumpβœ‰newsTechnology7 h ago

    Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei is set to hold a private dinner with President Donald Trump at the White House. The meeting, reported by outlets including The Hill and Fox affiliate stations, signals growing direct engagement between leading artificial intelligence executives and the Trump administration, with observers watching for signs of policy shifts on AI regulation and government cooperation with the industry.

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    China's AI sector moves from catch-up to commercialization●China's AI sector is shifting from catch-up to commercialization. Source: DigiTimes Asia https://www. digitimes.com/newsMmastodonTechnologySemiconductors115 min ago

    China's artificial intelligence industry is entering a new phase, shifting from playing catch-up with Western rivals to focusing on commercialization, according to DigiTimes Asia. The report, tied to semiconductor developments including CXMT and hardware packaging, suggests Chinese firms are now turning AI research into marketable products and revenue, a sign of growing maturity in the country's tech sector.

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    Anthropic CEO set to dine with President Trumpβ–ΌAnthropic's CEO is about to have dinner with President Trump https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/27/anthropics-ceo-is-about-tMmastodonBusiness48 h ago

    Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is scheduled to have dinner with President Trump. The meeting draws attention because Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence company, has often clashed with the administration on AI regulation. Observers are watching for signals about the company's political positioning and possible shifts in White House policy toward the AI industry.

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    AI Is Reshaping Fund Management, but Stock Picking Skills Remain Unproven●AI Is Already Changing Fund Management, But Can it Pick Better Stocks?βœ‰newsTechnologyAI22 min ago

    Artificial intelligence is transforming how funds are managed, with asset managers increasingly using it to analyze data, screen companies and support decisions. The open question, highlighted in industry discussion, is whether AI can actually select better-performing stocks than human managers, or whether its impact remains limited to efficiency and research rather than superior returns.

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    AI adoption is shutting out entry-level job seekers, industry admitsβ–Όβ€˜Not hiring’ entry-level talent: Industry acknowledges runaway crisis brought on by introducing AI to the workforceβœ‰newsBusinessRetail1 h ago

    Industry voices are acknowledging a growing crisis in which companies are not hiring entry-level talent as artificial intelligence takes over tasks traditionally assigned to junior staff. Reporting by Modern Retail highlights how automation is squeezing out the first rung of the career ladder, raising concerns about how future workers will gain experience and how companies will develop talent long term.

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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-MmastodonBusiness418 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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    Asimov's Laws Deemed Insufficient for Safe AI and Roboticsβ–ΌAsimov’s laws are not enough to keep robotics and AI safeβœ‰newsTechnologyAI16 min ago

    Industry commentary argues that Isaac Asimov's famous Three Laws of Robotics, while culturally influential, are not an adequate framework for ensuring the safety of modern robotics and artificial intelligence. The discussion comes as real-world AI and robotic systems grow more complex and autonomous, prompting calls for practical safety standards, regulation, and engineering safeguards that go beyond science fiction-era rules.

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    Energy costs and AI power demand reshape New York climate talks●Energy costs and AI power demand reshape climate talks in New Yorkβœ‰newsEnvironmentClimate23 h ago

    Climate discussions in New York are being reshaped by two mounting pressures: rising energy costs for households and industry, and the surging electricity demand from artificial intelligence data centres. As negotiators and business leaders weigh decarbonisation goals against affordability and grid reliability, the rapid growth of AI is complicating plans to phase out fossil fuels, forcing climate policy to account for a new wave of power consumption.

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    WSJ Examines AI Doomers' Outsized Influence on Development●These Doomers Have Wielded Big Influence in AI Development https://www.wsj.com/world/these-doomers-have-wielded-big-inflMmastodonTechnology416 h ago

    The Wall Street Journal reports on the AI 'doomers' β€” researchers and commentators who warn that advanced artificial intelligence could pose existential risks to humanity β€” and argues they have wielded significant influence over how AI is developed and regulated. The piece has drawn attention in technology circles, where debates between those warning of catastrophic risk and those focused on nearer-term harms remain heated.

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    Bill Gates Says He Can Persuade Trump to Regulate AI●Bill Gates Suggests He's the Man to Convince Donald Trump to Regulate AI https://gizmodo.com/bill-gates-suggests-hes-theMmastodonTechnology47 h ago

    Bill Gates has indicated he sees himself as well positioned to persuade Donald Trump of the case for regulating artificial intelligence. The remarks, reported by Gizmodo, place the Microsoft co-founder in the role of intermediary between the tech industry and the incoming administration on AI policy, a topic drawing attention given debates over how far government oversight of AI should go.

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    Modi's India bets on space, chips and AIβ–ΌThe Tech-led Renaissance: Space, semiconductors and AI in PM Narendra Modi’s Indiaβœ‰newsScienceSpace Policy4 h ago

    Commentary highlights what is being called a tech-led renaissance in India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on advances in space exploration, semiconductor manufacturing and artificial intelligence. The piece frames these sectors as central to India's economic and strategic rise. Discussion centres on whether government policy is successfully positioning India as a global technology power.

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    Datacenter developers accused of skirting US pollution rulesβ–ΌDatacenter developers accused of skirting key US pollution rules https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/s ep/27/datacMmastodonWorld417 h ago

    A new report accuses datacenter developers in the United States of sidestepping key pollution regulations, raising concerns over the environmental cost of the industry's rapid expansion. The claims add to growing scrutiny of how datacenters are built and powered as demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure surges across the country.

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    Google plans to test its AI chips aboard satellites in orbit under a project called Suncatcher, according to a report in The Daily Star. The initiative suggests the company is exploring whether space-based hardware could help run artificial intelligence workloads. Details on timing, partners and the scale of the orbital tests have not yet been made clear.

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    NVIDIA's GTC conference is in the news as the company's flagship event for announcing new AI chips, software and partnerships. The gathering typically draws developers, investors and cloud providers looking for updates on NVIDIA's GPU roadmap and its role in the artificial intelligence boom, with markets watching closely for product news and guidance.

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    Todd Blanche defends AI and hospital dealsβ–ΌTodd Blanche defends AI, hospital dealsπŸ¦‹blueskyWorldUS Politics3424 h ago

    Todd Blanche, the US Deputy Attorney General, publicly defended policies touching artificial intelligence and hospital deals, prompting debate about the Justice Department's approach to antitrust enforcement in healthcare and technology. Critics question whether the department is going soft on consolidation in hospitals and AI industry concentration, while supporters argue the stance reflects a pro-innovation agenda.

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    Unions step up fight against AI threat to workersβ–ΌUnions combat AI as risk to workersβœ‰newsTechnologyAI16 h ago

    Trade unions are intensifying efforts to counter what they see as a growing risk from artificial intelligence to their members' jobs. The push reflects broader concerns across labour movements about automation replacing workers and eroding workplace protections, with unions seeking safeguards, negotiations and policy responses as AI adoption accelerates across industries.

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    Verisure Turns to AI Partnerships Amid Disruption Fears●Verisure Bets on AI Partnerships to Counter Disruption Concernsβœ‰newsTechnologyAI23 min ago

    Verisure, the home and business security company, is pursuing artificial intelligence partnerships as it seeks to address concerns that technological disruption could upend its industry. The move signals the alarm and monitoring firm is looking to work with AI developers rather than compete against them, positioning itself to keep pace with rapid advances in the sector.