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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.
- 2At least 12 dead, dozens missing after DRC boat capsizes●At least 12 dead and dozens missing after a vessel capsizes in DRC https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/a t-least-1
A vessel has capsized in the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 12 people and leaving dozens missing. The disaster comes only two days after a separate boat accident in the country killed at least 41 people. Boat accidents are frequent on Congolese rivers, where vessels are often overloaded and safety regulation is weak.
- 3Bill Gates warns unchecked AI could cause a billion deaths▼Bill Gates says unchecked AI could ‘cause a billion deaths’ in call for regulation
Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence left unregulated could 'cause a billion deaths', urging governments to put robust safeguards in place as the technology advances rapidly. The stark comments have fuelled ongoing debate over how quickly regulators should act on advanced AI and its potential risks.
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The United States has moved to revoke federal limits on climate pollution from power plants, removing emissions restrictions on one of the country's largest sources of greenhouse gases. Human Rights Watch reports the decision, which critics say will worsen climate change and its health effects, while supporters frame it as relief from costly regulations on the energy sector.
- 5Epigenetic editing banishes hepatitis B virus in study●'Epigenetic' editing banishes hepatitis B virus
Researchers report that epigenetic editing can silence hepatitis B virus, effectively banishing it rather than merely suppressing it. The approach targets the virus's gene activity without cutting DNA, offering a possible route toward a functional cure for a infection that affects hundreds of millions and is a leading cause of liver cancer. Readers are discussing the promise and hurdles before human use.
- 6U.S. and Russia weaken UN pact on AI weapons▼U.S., Russia stripped human oversight from global AI weapons pact
The United States and Russia watered down key safeguards in landmark United Nations negotiations aimed at regulating lethal autonomous weapons, according to The Washington Post. The talks earlier this month marked the furthest progress yet toward a potential global treaty, but both powers successfully pushed to strip requirements for human oversight of the weapons. Critics warn the weakened pact leaves dangerous latitude for machines to make lethal decisions without human control.
- 7Anthropic 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
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.
- 8India's Massive Options Trading Controversy Explained●Inside India's Massive Options Trading Controversy
India is facing a major controversy over its booming options trading market, one of the largest in the world by volume. The debate centers on retail investors flooding index options contracts, with critics warning that most small traders lose money while brokers and exchanges profit from fees. Regulators have tightened rules, sparking discussion about speculation, investor protection and the future of India's derivatives market.
- 9AI leaders warn of existential risk while shaping the rules●As tech titans warned an AI-weary world that their own advanced systems could endanger humanity, the question emerged: W
Executives from Anthropic and OpenAI are publicly warning that advanced AI systems could pose risks to humanity, while simultaneously pushing to influence how the technology will be governed. Critics and observers are asking what the companies stand to gain from sounding the alarm, with some suggesting the warnings double as a bid for regulatory influence in a field the firms themselves dominate.
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Bloomberg Originals has published a feature examining how India's retail day traders collectively lost billions of rupees in the country's fast-growing derivatives and intraday markets. The report looks at the scale of losses among small individual traders, who make up a large share of trading volume on Indian exchanges, and the forces behind their poor returns.
- 11Bill Gates says AI regulation will be harder than nuclear arms talks▼Bill Gates says getting countries to agree on AI regulations will be harder than Cold War-era nuclear negotiations
Bill Gates says reaching international agreement on artificial intelligence regulation will be more difficult than the nuclear arms negotiations of the Cold War era. His comments come as governments worldwide struggle to coordinate rules for rapidly advancing AI technology, with some comparing the challenge to historic superpower diplomacy over nuclear weapons.
- 12UN and Washington Leaders Clash Over AI Governance▼At the UN and in Washington, Leaders Clash on Approach to AI
A divide has emerged between United Nations bodies and Washington policymakers over how artificial intelligence should be governed, with leaders offering competing visions for oversight of the fast-moving technology. The disagreement highlights ongoing international tension over whether AI regulation should be coordinated globally or shaped primarily by national interests and domestic policy priorities.
- 13Bill Gates warns unchecked AI could cause a billion deaths●Bill Gates says unchecked AI could ‘cause a billion deaths’ in call for regulation
Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist, warned that artificial intelligence left unregulated could 'cause a billion deaths', urging governments to introduce oversight of the technology. He made the remarks in an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker, airing Sunday, where he called for serious regulatory frameworks as AI systems advance rapidly.
- 14Manchester City Found Guilty on 114 Financial Breach Charges●Manchester City Guilty on 114 Financial Breach Charges
Manchester City has been found guilty on 114 charges of breaching financial rules, according to reports circulating widely in the football world. The verdict, following a long-running case over alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations, is being met with intense debate among fans and pundits about what sanctions the club could now face, including possible points deductions or relegation.
- 15Irish regulator fines Google €403 million over GDPR breaches●Irish data protection watchdog fines Google €403M over GDPR breaches
Ireland's Data Protection Commission has fined Google €403 million for violations of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation. The decision makes Google one of the companies hit hardest by European privacy enforcement and is likely to fuel ongoing debate about how major technology firms handle users' personal data and whether regulators' penalties are a sufficient deterrent.
- 16Bill Gates warns AI could cause a billion deaths●Bill Gates warns AI could be used to trigger 'a billion deaths,' urges regulation
Bill Gates has issued a stark warning that artificial intelligence could be misused in ways that lead to as many as a billion deaths, and is calling for stronger regulation of the technology. The remarks add his voice to a growing debate among tech leaders and policymakers over how to manage AI's risks while preserving its benefits.
- 17Russia and US move to strip safeguards from UN killer robots pact▼'Killer robots' one step closer as Russia and US team up to strip safeguards from UN pact https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https:/
Russia and the United States have jointly pushed to remove safeguards from a United Nations agreement regulating autonomous weapons, according to a Mirror report. The move brings so-called 'killer robots' — AI-powered weapons that could select targets without human control — a step closer, and has drawn criticism from campaigners seeking binding international limits on lethal autonomous weapons systems.
- 18Singapore proposes UN framework convention on AI safety▼Singapore proposes a UN framework convention on AI safety
Singapore has proposed a United Nations framework convention on artificial intelligence safety, according to the Straits Times. The proposal would create an international treaty framework aimed at coordinating how countries manage AI risks. The initiative reflects growing calls for global governance of advanced AI, with the UN seen as the natural venue for such an agreement.
- 19Bill Gates says AI global rules will be harder to agree than nuclear arms treaties▼Bill Gates warns AI global framework talks harder than Cold War-era nuclear negotiations
Bill Gates warned that negotiating a global framework for artificial intelligence will prove more difficult than the Cold War-era nuclear arms negotiations between the United States and the Soviet Union. He argued that AI involves far more actors, commercial interests and rapid technological change, making international agreement harder to reach than it was for nuclear weapons controls.
- 20Governments Struggle to Keep Pace With Rapid A.I. Development▼As A.I. Accelerates, Governments Are Increasingly Being Left Behind
A New York Times report argues that artificial intelligence is advancing faster than governments can regulate or even understand it. The piece highlights a growing gap between the speed of A.I. development and the capacity of public institutions to respond with effective policy, oversight, and legislation, raising concerns about accountability, safety, and democratic control of the technology.
- 21UN leaders split on AI dangers, from killer robots to superintelligence▼Is it ‘killer robots’ or ‘super intelligence’? At the UN, leaders see both
At the United Nations, world leaders are framing the risks of artificial intelligence in starkly different ways. Some warn of autonomous 'killer robots' on the battlefield, while others point to the longer-term threat of 'super intelligence' beyond human control. The divide highlights the challenge of crafting international AI governance, with countries prioritising different dangers as they push for new rules on the fast-moving technology.
- 22China weighs allowing ByteDance, Alibaba to buy new Nvidia chips●China weighs allowing ByteDance, Alibaba to buy new Nvidia chips, The Information reports https:// reut.rs/4AAd9VR
Chinese regulators are considering letting ByteDance and Alibaba purchase new Nvidia chips, according to a report by The Information picked up by Reuters. The potential approval would mark a shift in Beijing's stance on access to advanced US semiconductors amid ongoing trade tensions and export restrictions, and is drawing attention from tech and markets watchers.
- 23Trump says US won't slow AI development after Xi meeting▼Trump says US won't put brakes on AI following Xi visit, despite calls for international safeguards
President Trump said the United States will not restrain artificial intelligence development, speaking after a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. His comments came despite calls from some governments and experts for international safeguards on advanced AI. The statement signals the US intends to keep pushing AI innovation at full speed, even as other countries push for coordinated global oversight.
- 24Bill Gates says AI cooperation is harder than nuclear deal▼Bill Gates says global cooperation on AI ‘more difficult’ than nuclear deal
Bill Gates said that reaching global cooperation on artificial intelligence is 'more difficult' than negotiating agreements over nuclear weapons. The billionaire Microsoft co-founder argued that AI development is driven by many competing companies and countries, making coordination on safety and oversight more complicated than past arms control efforts. His remarks add to an ongoing debate among tech leaders and governments about how to regulate rapidly advancing AI technology.
- 25Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards and legislation●Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards, including legislation
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.
- 26AI leaders warn UN Security Council of growing risks●AI leaders warn UN of security risks as systems grow more powerful AI leaders urge UN Security Council to unite against
Leading figures in artificial intelligence have urged the UN Security Council to take collective action against the security risks posed by increasingly powerful AI systems. They stressed that potential global threats from the technology require international cooperation and coordinated regulation, warning that no single country can manage the challenge alone. The appeal adds to mounting pressure on global institutions to establish binding rules for advanced AI development.
- 27Bill Gates: global AI rules harder than nuclear arms limits▼Bill Gates says global AI framework ‘more difficult’ to create than Cold War nuclear limitations
Bill Gates said creating a global framework for artificial intelligence would be more difficult to achieve than the nuclear arms limitations agreed during the Cold War. He argued that AI's rapid spread across commercial and civilian sectors makes international coordination far more complex than controlling weapons programs run by states. His comments come as governments worldwide debate how to regulate increasingly powerful AI systems.
- 28Gates: global AI rules will be harder than nuclear talks▼Bill Gates says global AI rules will be harder than nuclear talks
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.
- 29China Weighs Approving Nvidia Chip Purchases by ByteDance and Alibaba●China Weighs Allowing Purchases of New Nvidia Chips by ByteDance, Alibaba
China is considering allowing major tech firms ByteDance and Alibaba to buy Nvidia's newest chips, according to The Information. The decision would signal a shift in Beijing's stance on US semiconductor access, as Chinese regulators have previously pressed domestic companies to favour local chips amid ongoing US-China technology restrictions.
- 30Bill Gates says unregulated AI is 'completely irresponsible'▼Bill Gates says AI without regulation is ‘completely irresponsible’
Bill Gates said developing artificial intelligence without regulation would be 'completely irresponsible'. His comments come amid ongoing debate over how governments should oversee rapidly advancing AI systems, with tech leaders divided on how much oversight is needed and how quickly rules should be imposed.
- 31US and Russia strip safeguards from UN autonomous weapons treaty talks●In Switzerland, UN negotiations for a treaty on lethal autonomous weapons saw U.S. and Russian diplomats remove several
During UN negotiations in Switzerland on a treaty covering lethal autonomous weapons, United States and Russian diplomats removed several safeguard provisions for artificial intelligence arms during the final sessions, according to a Washington Post report. The weakening of the draft text has drawn criticism from arms control advocates who fear killer robots are being regulated without meaningful human oversight guarantees.
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Chinese state media says the United States shares responsibility with China for managing artificial intelligence, arguing the world's two leading AI powers must coordinate on oversight of the fast-moving technology. The statement comes amid ongoing US-China tensions over tech export controls and AI governance, and is being watched as a signal of Beijing's positioning ahead of potential international AI regulation talks.
- 33Gates says global AI rules are harder to agree on than nuclear limits▼Gates says global AI rules are harder to agree on than nuclear limits — Anadolu Agency
Bill Gates said reaching international agreement on artificial intelligence regulation will be harder than negotiating nuclear arms limits. He suggested AI is developing faster and is more diffuse than nuclear technology, making a shared global framework difficult. His remarks are drawing attention in debates over how governments should govern AI.
- 34Trump confirms meeting with Anthropic's Amodei, dismisses AI fears▼Trump confirms meeting with Anthropic's Amodei, repeats dismissal of AI fears
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.
- 35Walmart denies using personal data for individualized pricing▼Walmart says retail giant and AI shopping assistant aren't using personal information to set prices
Walmart says neither the company nor its AI shopping assistant uses customers' personal information to set prices, pushing back on concerns about personalized or surveillance-based pricing at the retail giant. The statement comes amid growing scrutiny of how retailers deploy AI tools and shopper data. It remains unclear whether regulators or consumer groups are investigating the practice.
- 36Bill Gates says AI cooperation is harder than nuclear talks▼Bill Gates says global AI cooperation is ‘more difficult’ than nuclear talks
Bill Gates said that getting countries to cooperate on artificial intelligence is more difficult than the nuclear arms negotiations of the Cold War era. He argued that AI competition, particularly between the United States and China, makes international coordination on safety and regulation harder to achieve. His remarks add to a growing debate among tech leaders and governments over how to manage AI risks globally.
- 37Anthropic 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
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.
- 38Tech leaders urge UN to regulate the AI they built●Tech leaders to UN: For sake of humanity, please control the AI tech we created
Leading figures in artificial intelligence have appealed to the United Nations to establish oversight of the technology they helped create, warning of risks to humanity. The call puts pressure on international bodies, including the UN Security Council, to move faster on global AI governance as the technology advances.
- 39EU vows to defend rules against X as US backs Musk challenge▼EU vows to defend its stand against X after the US backs a court challenge from Elon Musk
The European Union says it will stand firm against Elon Musk's social media platform X after the United States backed a legal challenge to EU content rules. The dispute centers on the EU's Digital Services Act enforcement against X, and Brussels insists it will defend its regulatory authority in court despite Washington's intervention.
- 40OpenAI pauses training after another AI incident●OpenAI pausiert Training nach erneutem KI-Zwischenfall – die Vorfallserie wird länger. Wann wird gehandelt? https:// fok
OpenAI has paused model training following a further AI incident, according to the claim being circulated. Commenters say the series of problems at the company keeps growing and are asking when regulators or the industry will act. The report is being shared alongside references to other AI players including Anthropic, Meta, Google and Grok, framing the pause as part of a broader pattern of AI safety concerns.