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As US Pursues Isolationist AI Policies, Middle Powers Explore Collaborative Alliances

As US Pursues Isolationist AI Policies, Middle Powers Explore Collaborative Alliances

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is promoting an alliance of middle powers during his European visit to help nations counter the fracturing global order and secure technological sovereignty in AI.

The National|September 14, 2026|1
UAE's Space42 and US Firm Viasat Launch $1 Billion Satellite Venture to Connect Smartphones in Remote Areas

UAE's Space42 and US Firm Viasat Launch $1 Billion Satellite Venture to Connect Smartphones in Remote Areas

UAE-based Space42 and California's Viasat have committed $1 billion to launch Equatys, a satellite communications platform designed to connect smartphones in areas without terrestrial mobile coverage by 2029.

The National|September 14, 2026
Lethal Autonomy: How Russia and Ukraine Are Pioneering AI-Driven Warfare

Lethal Autonomy: How Russia and Ukraine Are Pioneering AI-Driven Warfare

Russia and Ukraine are accelerating the deployment of AI-powered autonomous drones and battlefield management systems, raising significant ethical and tactical questions in modern warfare.

Al Jazeera English|September 14, 2026|1
Anthropic AI Researcher Jacob Coxon Resigns, Amplifying Industry-Wide Safety Concerns

Anthropic AI Researcher Jacob Coxon Resigns, Amplifying Industry-Wide Safety Concerns

The resignation of Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon has intensified growing internal and public concerns among AI professionals across major tech companies regarding safety standards and the rapid pace of development.

Egypt Independent|September 14, 2026|1
Israeli Quadcopter Creates Terror in Gaza City Residences

Israeli Quadcopter Creates Terror in Gaza City Residences

A video report examines the potential existential threats of artificial intelligence within a decade alongside events involving an Israeli quadcopter in Gaza City.

Al Jazeera English|September 13, 2026|1
Trump Rejects AI Slowdown Calls, Emphasizing US Dominance Over China

Trump Rejects AI Slowdown Calls, Emphasizing US Dominance Over China

US President Donald Trump has rejected calls from leading tech executives to slow down artificial intelligence development, stressing the importance of maintaining the US lead over China.

Al Jazeera English|September 13, 2026|1
Weighing the Balance: The Five Major Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence

Weighing the Balance: The Five Major Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence

An examination of the five major advantages and disadvantages of artificial intelligence, highlighting its impact on productivity, employment, security, and resource consumption.

Al Jazeera English|September 13, 2026
Villagers in India Detain Technician at Cell Tower Following 5G Network Outage

Villagers in India Detain Technician at Cell Tower Following 5G Network Outage

Villagers in India detain a technician by tying him to a cell tower following a 5G network failure, captured in a 39-second video.

Al Jazeera English|September 13, 2026|1
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Urges Industry to Slow AI Development Amid Growing Safety Risks

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Urges Industry to Slow AI Development Amid Growing Safety Risks

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for a slowdown in AI development to address severe safety risks, garnering support from industry leaders like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk.

Egypt Independent|September 13, 2026
OpenAI Delays 2026 IPO to Prioritize Critical AI Safety and Alignment Initiatives

OpenAI Delays 2026 IPO to Prioritize Critical AI Safety and Alignment Initiatives

OpenAI has delayed its planned 2026 initial public offering to focus on artificial intelligence safety and alignment work. Chief executive Sam Altman emphasized that current safety challenges make a near-term stock listing ill-advised.

The National|September 13, 2026
Historic First: Drone Engages in Naval Battle Within the Black Sea

Historic First: Drone Engages in Naval Battle Within the Black Sea

The first-ever naval battle between drones has taken place in the Black Sea, captured in a brief 38-second video clip.

Al Jazeera English|September 13, 2026|1
Hands-On With the iPhone Duo: Apple Unveils Its First-Ever Foldable Smartphone

Hands-On With the iPhone Duo: Apple Unveils Its First-Ever Foldable Smartphone

Apple has announced the iPhone Duo, its first-ever foldable smartphone priced at $1,999, marking the most significant redesign in the product's 20-year history.

Egypt Independent|September 12, 2026|1
US Lawmakers Advance AI Safety Legislation Amid Growing Extinction Warnings

US Lawmakers Advance AI Safety Legislation Amid Growing Extinction Warnings

US lawmakers are facing pressure to introduce strict AI safety legislation as current and former researchers warn that artificial intelligence could lead to human extinction within the decade.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|1
AI Safety Alert: Anthropic Blocks Attempts to Use Claude for Biological Weapons Research

AI Safety Alert: Anthropic Blocks Attempts to Use Claude for Biological Weapons Research

Anthropic reports blocking attempts to use its AI models for biological weapons research and missile projects, while debates intensify over the potential risks of artificial intelligence.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|1
How Yemeni Rebels Leveraged Anthropic AI to Design Guided Weapons

How Yemeni Rebels Leveraged Anthropic AI to Design Guided Weapons

Anthropic reported that Houthi rebels in Yemen utilized its Claude AI models to aid in the development of guided weapons and missile systems before the accounts were banned.

The National|September 11, 2026|1
Anthropic Report Reveals Claude AI Blocked from Missile Development and Global Espionage Operations

Anthropic Report Reveals Claude AI Blocked from Missile Development and Global Espionage Operations

Anthropic revealed in a new report that its Claude AI models were used in attempts to develop missile guidance software and conduct global espionage, prompting swift company interventions.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|1
LG Denies Smart-TV Ambient Audio Surveillance and Data Harvesting Allegations

LG Denies Smart-TV Ambient Audio Surveillance and Data Harvesting Allegations

South Korean electronics firm LG has denied allegations from an investigative report claiming its smart TVs secretly record ambient conversations and harvest network data.

Al Jazeera English|September 10, 2026|1
Anthropic Reveals AI Models Targeted for Biological Weapons and Cyber Attacks

Anthropic Reveals AI Models Targeted for Biological Weapons and Cyber Attacks

A new report from Anthropic reveals that users attempted to misuse the company's AI models for biological weapons research, cyber attacks, and surveillance, though the company claims all operations were successfully disrupted.

The National|September 10, 2026|1
UAE Space Agency Chief Emphasizes State Sovereignty and Private Integration in Global Space Race

UAE Space Agency Chief Emphasizes State Sovereignty and Private Integration in Global Space Race

At an international space summit in Paris, UAE Space Agency chief Dr Ahmad Al Falasi and other global leaders emphasized the critical role of state sovereignty, private-sector integration, and international cooperation in the evolving space race.

The National|September 10, 2026|1
High-Priced iPhone Duo Set to Test UAE Market Demand for Foldable Smartphones

High-Priced iPhone Duo Set to Test UAE Market Demand for Foldable Smartphones

Apple's new iPhone Duo foldable smartphone is set to launch in the UAE with prices reaching up to Dh13,600, sparking debate among industry experts over whether it will succeed in the region.

The National|September 10, 2026