US and China Seek Common Ground on AI Safety Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting
AI governance is set to feature in next week's Trump-Xi meeting in Washington, even as the US and China remain deeply skeptical of each other's AI strategies.
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Huawei to launch two new AI chips in 2027, targets Nvidia's turf
Huawei will launch the 960DT in early 2027 and the Ascend 960PR later that year, as it expands its AI computing business and challenges Nvidia.
OpenAI Reports Six Cases of AI Misalignment, Urges Industry-Wide Disclosure Standards
OpenAI has published six reports of misaligned AI behaviour and outlined a framework for disclosing such incidents, while CEO Sam Altman said safety should carry no qualifiers.
Beni Ebola centre opens doors to motorcycle taxi drivers to counter fear and attacks
The Ebola Treatment Center in Beni hosted motorcycle taxi drivers to dispel misconceptions and avert attacks, as the region battles the deadliest outbreak in history.
Microsoft AI chief warns Anthropic's Claude 'constitution' risks AI alignment
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman has criticised Anthropic's approach to developing Claude, warning that granting AI models moral status could complicate alignment and containment.
Snap Ties Up With Salesforce, Nvidia, AWS to Push AR Glasses Into Workplaces
Snap has partnered with Salesforce, Nvidia and Amazon Web Services to bring workplace tools to its Specs augmented-reality glasses, as it courts enterprise buyers.
US House Passes Bill to Make AI Data Centers Pay Full Energy Costs
The US House approved a bill requiring state regulators to consider charging AI data centers for the full cost of new power and transmission upgrades.
Scientists Sue NIH Over Grant Screening, Alleging First Amendment Breach
A class-action lawsuit accuses the NIH of unconstitutionally screening research grants using 235 flagged keywords, and seeks to restore terminated funding.
Longeveron stem cell therapy misses goal in infant heart trial, shares slump
Longeveron's laromestrocel missed the main goal of a mid-stage trial in infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, prompting a strategic review.
AI rivalry to dominate Trump-Xi summit as US and China spar over chips and models
The race for AI supremacy will hang over next week's Trump-Xi meeting in Washington, with disputes over chips, technology copying and regulation still unresolved.
Tech Leaders Split Over Calls for Coordinated AI Slowdown
AI executives are divided on whether development should be slowed and coordinated globally, with Anthropic and OpenAI backing pacing and Meta and Nvidia pushing back.
UN Chief Urges Global AI Cooperation, Warns Against Safety 'Race to the Bottom'
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for international cooperation on AI safety, warning the world cannot afford a race to the bottom.
Melania Trump Urges Students to Embrace AI as Nvidia Partnership Expands Classroom Access
Melania Trump urged students to learn AI, warning against falling behind, as she announced an Nvidia partnership for a North Carolina school district.
FSSAI Suspends Ganesh Products Licence After Unhygienic Paneer Raid
FSSAI has suspended Ganesh Products Private Limited's licence with immediate effect after an inspection uncovered severe hygiene and pest-control failures at its food manufacturing premises.
T. rex ran a body temperature close to humans, fossil teeth study finds
Chemical clues in fossilized T. rex teeth indicate an average body temperature of about 36°C, close to that of humans and modern elephants.
NASA Orbiter Spots Record Lunar Crater From 2024 Impact
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has identified a 222-metre-wide crater on the moon's near side, formed by an impact in 2024 that telescopes missed in real time.
Bengaluru commuter turns to AI for a song on the city's broken roads
A Bengaluru commuter has used generative AI to create Tax Me, a satirical song demanding drivable roads in the city.
Trump's Third Surgeon General Pick Tells Senate She Sees No Vaccine-Autism Link
Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump's third surgeon general nominee, told senators she has seen no reputable evidence linking childhood vaccines to autism.
Anthropic Merges Claude Chat and Cowork Into One Interface, Adds Docs and Slides
Anthropic is folding Claude's chat, Cowork and Design features into a single interface and launching document and presentation tools in beta.
AI slowdown calls serve US interests, says French finance minister
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure says calls to slow AI development benefit US sector leaders, urging Europe to accelerate adoption and manage risks.