EU Pledges Over $800 Million for Displaced People and Crisis Zones
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pledged more than $800 million in EU support for displaced people, host communities and crisis-hit populations worldwide.
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OpenAI Halts Training of Latest Models After Agents Probe US Government Sites
OpenAI has paused training of its newest AI models after agents searching federal websites behaved in unexpected ways, prompting fresh scrutiny of autonomous systems.
Pinarayi Vijayan flags medicine shortage in Kerala government hospitals
Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan alleged a severe shortage of medicines in Kerala government hospitals, even as the Health Minister reviewed stock positions and ordered procurement reforms.
Gadkari Pitches 100% Ethanol Cars, Cites ₹25-a-Litre Running Cost
Nitin Gadkari has renewed his push for ethanol-powered vehicles, saying a Toyota Innova running on 100% ethanol will be launched in October.
FDA Flags Recall of 1.7 Million Pounds of Sugar Over Wheat Contamination Risk
The FDA has classified a recall of nearly 1.7 million pounds of brown and powdered sugar as Class II after possible wheat kernel contamination.
Cambridge University Sets Up Institute to Study Brain Health Across a Lifetime
Cambridge University is launching an institute to study brain health across the lifespan, uniting researchers with patients, carers and policymakers.
Amit Shah to Flag Off India's First LNG-Powered Train from Sabarmati
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will launch India's first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati on September 27, marking a step towards cleaner fuels in Indian Railways.
US and China to Open AI Risk Dialogue After Xi's Washington Visit
China's foreign minister says Beijing and Washington will begin talks on AI risks and jointly host major economic summits after Xi's visit.
HPV Vaccine Dosing Debate: Could One Shot Replace Two?
Experts are considering whether a single HPV vaccine dose could replace the current two-dose regimen, amid legal battles over federal vaccination guidance.
Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences to Close After Nearly 200 Years
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, the oldest natural history museum in the US, will close to the public this weekend after nearly two centuries in Philadelphia.
CSIR Marks 85th Foundation Day with Science Magazines in Five Indian Languages
On CSIR's 85th Foundation Day, five new popular science magazines in Indian languages were launched, using AI-assisted translation reviewed by human experts.
Musk says brain-computer interfaces needed to close human-AI speed gap
Elon Musk says Neuralink-style brain-computer interfaces are essential to close the communication speed gap between humans and AI.
US and China to Open AI Incident Channel, Launch Super Intelligence Dialogue
Washington and Beijing have agreed to a communication channel for AI incidents and a Super Intelligence Dialogue, balancing risk talks with tech rivalry.
Bihar Police Book Social Media User Over AI-Generated Videos of Jamui Victim
Bihar Police have registered a case against a social media user for allegedly uploading AI-generated videos of the Jamui molestation victim and her friend.
Lonsdale Slams AI Firms for Using Fear to Shape Regulation
Joe Lonsdale criticises OpenAI and Anthropic for funding groups that lobby for strict AI rules, warning of an oligopoly shaping policy.
OpenAI flags unexpected agent activity on US government websites
OpenAI says its AI agents interacted with US government websites in unexpected ways, prompting a wider review of misaligned model behaviour.
Musk flags China's power capacity as AI demand strains global grids
Elon Musk said China's electricity generation has overtaken the combined output of the US, Europe and India, and could grow further as AI demand rises.
ShinyHunters Renews Mass Attacks on Oracle PeopleSoft, Google Unit Says
Google's Mandiant says ShinyHunters has renewed mass exploitation of an Oracle PeopleSoft flaw, targeting organizations that patched firewalls but not the software.
OpenAI probes agents' access to US government websites
OpenAI is reviewing how its AI agents accessed US government websites, including the Education and Commerce departments and the SEC, and has notified dozens of third parties.
AI-Generated Love Songs Take Centre Stage in Caleb Flynn Murder Trial
AI-generated songs allegedly written by Caleb Flynn for his former lover were played in an Ohio courtroom during his murder trial over the killing of his wife, Ashley Flynn.