Fresh AI Safety Warnings Reopen Debate on Machines Escaping Human Control
New warnings from inside the AI industry have revived debate over whether advanced systems could escape human control and threaten humanity.
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AI not out of control, focus on guardrails and human capability: NITI Aayog's Debjani Ghosh
NITI Aayog's Debjani Ghosh says the OpenAI agents episode shows human design failure, not runaway AI, and urges stronger guardrails and human capability.
AI Stocks Tumble Across Asia as Lab Chiefs Urge Caution on Development
Asian AI and semiconductor shares slid on Monday after top US lab CEOs called for slower development and OpenAI ruled out an IPO this year.
Electric Bikes and Solar Safari Vehicles Take Root in Kenya's Maasai Mara
Rangers and safari camps in Kenya's Maasai Mara are adopting electric motorcycles and solar-charged safari vehicles, testing clean transport in a remote conservation landscape.
Alex Gibney's 'Musk' documentary aims to spark debate on tech power
Filmmaker Alex Gibney says his documentary 'Musk' is meant to start a conversation about reclaiming power from tech oligarchs.
Ligent Technologies Seeks $723 Million in Hong Kong IPO to Fund AI-Led Expansion
Ligent Technologies is raising about HK$5.67 billion ($723 million) in a Hong Kong IPO, backed by $340 million from cornerstone investors, to fund R&D and production expansion.
Ex-Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon backs AI 'kill switch' as slowdown debate grows
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon has backed a slowdown in AI development, floating a 'kill switch' and self-regulation for labs.
Measles Outbreak Claims Life in Western Pennsylvania as Cases Mount
A woman in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, died from measles complications, as the state confirms 676 cases and 124 hospitalizations in 2026.
Chubu Electric President to Step Down Over Falsified Hamaoka Seismic Data
Chubu Electric Power's president and chairman are set to resign after the utility was found to have submitted falsified seismic data in its bid to restart the Hamaoka nuclear plant.
Nadella Backs Embedded Evaluators as AI Safety Debate Widens
Satya Nadella has endorsed embedded evaluators and deliberate pacing in AI development, adding Microsoft's voice to a safety debate sparked by Anthropic's Dario Amodei.
Trump Plays Down AI Oversight, Warns Against Ceding Race to China
Trump downplays AI regulation while warning the US must not lose its edge to China, as lawmakers and tech leaders debate safety measures.
Ramaphosa Urges Human Oversight of AI as BRICS Adopts New Delhi Declaration
South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa called for balanced AI development and human governance after the BRICS Summit in New Delhi adopted a declaration on safe, inclusive AI.
Celine Dion Returns to the Stage With First Full Concert in Six Years
Celine Dion played her first full concert in more than six years on Saturday in Nanterre, France, opening a 26-night run after her stiff person syndrome diagnosis.
Chronic pain after healing needs specialist care, say doctors
Pain specialists in Karnataka are urging patients not to accept persistent pain after healing, citing a Mysuru CRPS case and over 1,200 procedures at a Bengaluru pain clinic.
Trump Dismisses AI Safety Warnings, Says 'Whoever Wins AI, Wins'
President Donald Trump brushed aside AI safety concerns in Ireland, saying negative forces are raising issues that won't happen, as industry leaders urge caution.
Trump Dismisses AI Warnings, Vows to Keep US Ahead of China
Trump said 'very negative forces' are exaggerating AI risks and stressed he wants the US to stay the industry leader over China.
Warangal micro sculptor carves 150-micron Ganesha on a human hair
Micro sculptor Ajay Kumar Mattewada has created a 150-micron Ganesha on a single strand of human hair, a work that took about 30 hours.
Diet Plus Exercise Best for Lasting Weight Loss, Finds ICMR-NIN Review
An ICMR-NIN umbrella review finds combining diet with physical activity delivers the most sustained weight loss and metabolic benefits in adults with overweight or obesity.
Modi raises alarm over tech and mineral 'weaponisation' at BRICS summit
At the BRICS summit, PM Modi highlighted the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals as barriers to development and announced new initiatives.
AI Advances Sharpen Focus on Georgia Voting Machine Flaw That Threatens Ballot Secrecy
A known flaw in Georgia's voting equipment could let voters be matched to their ballots, and researchers say AI is making it easier to exploit.