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- 1Bill 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-gate
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.
- 2Palantir Co-Founder Urges Less Judgment Over Deadly Iran School Strike●Palantir's Co-Founder Wants Us Less Judgmental About Deadly Iran School Strike
Peter Thiel's longtime collaborator and Palantir co-founder has drawn criticism after suggesting people should be less judgmental about a deadly strike that hit a school in Iran. Mother Jones flagged the remarks, which read as an attempt to soften public reaction to civilian deaths in an escalating conflict. Critics argue the stance reflects a troubling indifference to casualties, while supporters may see it as cold realism about modern warfare.
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Venture investors Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen are backing a new academy positioned as an alternative to traditional college, according to the Wall Street Journal. The initiative reflects growing skepticism among Silicon Valley figures about the value and cost of a four-year degree, and debate over whether private, tech-funded programs can replace mainstream higher education.