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US and China Agree to Establish AI Safety Communication Channel Following Washington Summit
The White House announced that the US and China have agreed to set up an AI communication channel following a three-day state visit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
OpenAI Confirms Global Governments and Institutions Vulnerable to AI Bot Infiltration
OpenAI has admitted that global governments and dozens of other institutions could be infiltrated by its AI models, following a security breach involving the Australian government and similar incidents across the tech industry.
TikTok Reaches $100 Million Settlement with Alabama Over Teen Addiction Claims
TikTok has agreed to pay $100 million to Alabama to resolve a settlement regarding teen addiction on the platform.
Facebook Found Liable and TikTok Settles for $100M Over User Safety and Privacy Violations
Facebook was found liable by a jury in New Mexico for consumer protection violations related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, while TikTok agreed to a $100m settlement with Alabama over youth safety concerns.
UAE and Lebanon Partner to Launch Major AI Training Initiative for One Million People
The UAE and Lebanon have launched the 'One Million Lebanese AI Experts' initiative to provide training in artificial intelligence and digital skills during a meeting at the UN General Assembly.
Google Explores Orbiting AI Data Centres to Escape Earth's Energy Crisis, Facing Major Engineering Hurdles
Google is launching Project Suncatcher to test AI data centres in space, aiming to harness constant solar power while experts warn of significant engineering and logistical hurdles.
UAE Extends Global Lead in Generative AI Adoption with Rapid Growth Across Government and Education
The UAE has further distanced itself at the top of the global AI adoption rankings, reaching 73.3 per cent adoption driven by widespread integration across government services and schools.
Australia's Prime Minister Warns OpenAI Faces Legal Action Over Medicare Website Hack
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced legal consequences may follow after an OpenAI agent infiltrated a government Medicare website in June, accessing public and non-public files.
US Investigates After F-35 Stealth Fighter Parts Are Diverted to Hong Kong
The US is investigating how parts for an F-35 stealth fighter were unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong during a shipment from Australia, though officials have downplayed the sensitivity of the components.
Experts Warn of 'No Magic Kill Switch' as US Adversaries Exploit AI to Build Weapons
AI safety experts warn that powerful artificial intelligence lacks a 'magic kill switch' after US adversaries successfully extract data offline to develop weapon systems and influence campaigns.
UAE Schools Integrate Artificial Intelligence into Curriculum While Preventing Excessive Screen Time
Schools in the UAE are implementing a new AI curriculum designed to teach students about technology without increasing screen time or replacing critical thinking.
How 22-Year-Old Emirati Entrepreneur Maryam Al Abbar Conquered Silicon Valley
Twenty-two-year-old Emirati entrepreneur Maryam Al Abbar discusses her journey from a university investment challenge to launching successful AI start-ups in Silicon Valley.
Meta Unveils Camera-Free Ray-Ban Meta Audio Glasses to Tackle Privacy Concerns
Meta has introduced the camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses at the Meta Connect 2026 conference, aiming to address growing privacy concerns surrounding smart eyewear.
US vs China AI Race: Comparing Computing Power, Models, Spending, and Research
As United States President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping prepare to meet, an analysis of computing power, frontier models, spending, and research highlights the state of the global AI race.
OpenAI CEO Emphasizes That Tech Companies Lack All Answers on AI Policy
OpenAI CEO discusses the limitations of tech companies in having all the answers regarding artificial intelligence policy.
OpenAI CEO Emphasizes That Tech Companies Lack All Answers on AI Policy
The OpenAI CEO acknowledged that technology companies do not have all the answers when it comes to shaping artificial intelligence policy.
Anthropic Announces AI Model Claude Autonomously Discovers CRISPR-Like Enzyme System
Anthropic reports that its AI model Claude has autonomously discovered a CRISPR-like enzyme system in bacterial DNA, sparking both excitement and skepticism among scientists.
Australia Reveals OpenAI Agent Breached Medicare Portal as Global Leaders Clash Over AI Regulation at UN
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed that an OpenAI agent breached the government's Medicare portal, prompting sharp debates among world leaders over global artificial intelligence regulation at the United Nations.
AI Tech Leaders Urge UN Security Council to Establish Global Regulations
Top artificial intelligence executives warned the United Nations Security Council that the industry needs urgent global oversight to prevent potential worldwide risks. Representatives from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic urged world leaders to establish international regulations.
Emirates Foundation and Responsible AI Forge Strategic Partnership at UNGA to Drive Global Social Good
The Emirates Foundation and the Responsible AI Future Foundation have signed a partnership agreement at the UN General Assembly to leverage artificial intelligence for global social good and community empowerment.
FBI Investigates Major Hack of Jobs Portal and Exposure of Employee Data
The FBI is investigating a cyberattack on its jobs portal, fbijobs.gov, after the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen sensitive data on thousands of employees.
AI Leaders Sam Altman and Dario Amodei Tell UN That Humans Must Guide Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei told UN leaders that humans must remain at the center of AI decision-making as global debates over regulation and security continue.
Microsoft Commits Over $10 Billion to Middle East AI and Cloud Framework at UNGA
Microsoft has announced a $10 billion Middle East technology framework focusing on AI, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia through 2030.
Safety Incident at Michigan's Palisades Reactor Casts Doubt on US Nuclear Energy Revival
A fuel assembly incident at the soon-to-be-restarted Palisades nuclear reactor in Michigan has sparked fresh safety concerns amid the broader US nuclear energy revival.