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- 1Epigenetic 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.
- 2AI 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.
- 3Anthropic 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.
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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.
- 5Bill 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.
- 6UN 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.
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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.
- 8Irish 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.
- 9Bill 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.
- 10Tech 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.
- 11Bill 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.
- 12US 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.
- 13China 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.
- 14Bill 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.
- 15Gates: 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.
- 16At 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.
- 17Trump 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.
- 18Walmart 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.
- 19Governments 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.
- 20Bill 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.
- 21Bill 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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Bill Gates has called on governments to put safeguards around the development of artificial intelligence. His comments add a prominent tech voice to the growing debate over whether AI should be regulated and how governments should respond to its rapid advance.
- 23UN 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.
- 24Comma's hands-off driving tech under investigation after two fatal crashes●Comma's hands-off driving tech under investigation after 2 fatal crashes
US regulators have opened an investigation into Comma.ai's hands-off driver-assistance technology following two fatal crashes involving vehicles running the system. The probe will examine how the openpilot-style software performs in emergency situations and whether its driver-monitoring safeguards are adequate. The news is drawing comparisons to past scrutiny of Tesla's Autopilot and renewed debate over how much autonomy consumer driving systems should be allowed before stricter rules apply.
- 25Anthropic 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.
- 26Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to dine with Trump at White House▼Anthropic CEO Amodei to have dinner with Trump at White House
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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Bill Gates says that simply having an emergency 'kill switch' to shut down advanced artificial intelligence would not be enough to manage the technology's risks. His comments feed into a wider debate among tech leaders, researchers and regulators over how to keep increasingly powerful AI systems safe and under meaningful human control.
- 28Gates 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.
- 29Burley says Premier League image damaged by Man City charges▼Burley: The Premier League's image has been damaged after Man City's charges
ESPN pundit Craig Burley has argued that the Premier League's reputation has been damaged as a result of the charges brought against Manchester City. The club faces numerous alleged breaches of the league's financial regulations, and Burley believes the fallout is harming the competition's standing. The case remains one of the biggest stories in English football, with fans and pundits debating the league's credibility and how it handles its most successful recent club.
- 30Bill 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.
- 31Bill 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.
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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.
- 33Bill Gates Urges Congress to Put AI Safeguards Into Law▼CPI | Bill Gates Urges Congress to Put AI Safeguards Into Law
Bill Gates is calling on the US Congress to write artificial intelligence safeguards into law, arguing that lawmakers should establish rules for how the technology is developed and used. The appeal adds the Microsoft co-founder's voice to the growing debate in Washington over regulating AI, where legislators are weighing how to address risks without stifling innovation.
- 34Bill 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.
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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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Bill Gates says reaching international cooperation on artificial intelligence will be harder than nuclear arms negotiations were during the Cold War. He argues that competing commercial incentives make AI agreements more difficult to broker than weapons treaties. His remarks add to a growing debate over how governments should coordinate on AI safety and regulation across borders.
- 37485 chemicals in US pesticides linked to breast cancer●Research finds 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancer
New research has identified 485 chemicals used in pesticide products in the United States that are linked to breast cancer. The findings raise questions about regulatory oversight of agricultural chemicals and women's exposure to carcinogens through food and the environment. Commenters are debating the scale of the risk and how regulators should respond.
- 38Bill 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.
- 39European cities look for ways to boost affordable housing●European cities seek ways of boosting affordable housing. In many major urban centres of Europe, the housing shortage ha
Major urban centres across Europe are struggling with a housing shortage that has become an explosive social issue. Cities are now exploring different policy models to expand affordable housing, with approaches ranging from public construction programmes to rent regulations being tested across the continent. A Deutsche Welle report examines which models are being put in place and how they aim to ease the pressure on residents.
- 40China weighs safety rules for open-weight AI models●As AI risks grow, China mulls how to make open-weight models less dangerous
China is considering measures to make open-weight artificial intelligence models less dangerous as risks from the technology grow, according to the South China Morning Post. The discussion focuses on how freely available model weights could be misused, and what safeguards Beijing might apply. The report comes amid intensifying global debate over regulating powerful AI systems.