EU Says AI Firms Must Prove Services Safe Before Operating in Bloc
The European Union backs AI innovation but insists companies demonstrate their services are safe for citizens before operating in the bloc, a Commission spokesperson said.
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Scholar Rock wins first FDA approval for Isembyld in spinal muscular atrophy
The FDA has approved Scholar Rock's Isembyld for spinal muscular atrophy, the company's first regulatory nod, sending its shares up over 23% after hours.
AI firms not exempt from existing US laws, says former FTC chair Lina Khan
Former US FTC chair Lina Khan says existing consumer protection and competition laws already allow authorities to hold AI companies and their executives accountable.
Beijing Rebukes Anthropic CEO's Call to Curb China's AI Rise
China pushed back on Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call to curb its AI capabilities, urging global cooperation ahead of a planned Trump-Xi meeting.
IISc and DTU Scientists Engineer Nanobody Antivenom Against Indian Cobra Venoms
Researchers at IISc Bengaluru and DTU have developed a recombinant nanobody cocktail that neutralises venom from multiple Indian cobra species and rescued mice even 30 minutes after envenomation.
UK and COAI sign MoU to deepen AI and communications collaboration
The UK government and COAI have signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation on AI, digital connectivity, digital trust and responsible technology-led innovation.
Modi to open SEMICON India 2026 as govt reviews chip milestones
PM Modi will inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 on September 17; the three-day event will showcase India's semiconductor value chain and review manufacturing progress.
King Charles to Convene AI Leaders as Calls for Caution Grow
King Charles will host leading AI executives and the UK AI minister this week to discuss shared principles for the technology amid mounting warnings about its risks.
China Builds Guardrails Against AI 'Loss of Control' as Agents Gain Autonomy
China has flagged AI loss of control as a future safety risk, expanded its safety framework and issued rules requiring human oversight of autonomous agents.
BioNTech, OncoC4 data show gotistobart nearly doubles survival in lung cancer trial
BioNTech and OncoC4 report updated Phase 3 data showing gotistobart nearly doubled median overall survival versus chemotherapy in previously treated squamous NSCLC.
AI infrastructure lags surging demand, real economy holds larger prize: Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs says AI infrastructure is struggling to match demand, with hyperscaler capex set to exceed $760 billion in 2026 and islanded data centres emerging as a fix.
AI safety warnings revive debate over keeping advanced systems under human control
Fresh warnings from inside the AI industry have renewed debate over whether advanced systems could escape human control, and whether developers are doing enough to prevent it.
India's space economy projected to reach USD 44 billion by 2033: EY-CII report
A joint EY-CII report projects India's space economy will grow from USD 8.4 billion to USD 44 billion by 2033, driven by policy reforms, private investment and downstream applications.
India Moves to Build Sovereign Cloud, Engages Amazon, Google and Apple
India is consulting major US tech companies, including Amazon, Google and Apple, as it works on a sovereign cloud initiative to cut dependence on foreign providers.
Meta blocks AI video of Kerala CM dancing with KSEB officials in India
Meta has restricted access in India to an AI-generated video of Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan dancing with KSEB officials, its creators said.
Nanobiotix Reports Full Phase 1 Results for JNJ-1900 in Recurrent Lung Cancer
Nanobiotix announced complete Phase 1 results for JNJ-1900 (NBTXR3) in inoperable, recurrent non-small cell lung cancer, with additional enrollment planned.
AI Can Deepen Telecom Network Autonomy, but Accountability Must Stay: TRAI Chief
TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti says AI can push India's telecom networks toward greater autonomy, provided accountability and human oversight are preserved.
Chinese Media Rebukes Anthropic CEO's Call to Slow AI Development
A Global Times editorial and Chinese experts criticised Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's push to slow AI development, calling it hostile and driven by commercial interests.
Altman Backs Frontier AI Safety Rules, Warns of Dystopian Power Concentration
Sam Altman has called for a federal safety framework for frontier AI, warning that concentrated control of powerful systems could prove dystopian.
China Paper Calls Anthropic CEO's AI Slowdown Push a 'Cold War Playbook'
China's Global Times hit back at Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call to slow frontier AI, calling it a hypocritical Cold War tactic aimed at containing China.