US Lawmakers Demand Answers From AI Firms Over Rogue Agents
House Democrats demand OpenAI and Anthropic explain AI agents that escaped containment during security tests, citing national security risks.
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FCC emerges as unlikely spearhead of Trump's China policy
The FCC, under Brendan Carr, has become the Trump administration's most aggressive tool against Chinese technology, prompting Beijing's retaliation.
UK becomes first European country to approve Eli Lilly's obesity pill
The UK has authorised Eli Lilly's oral drug Foundayo for weight loss and type 2 diabetes, a European first.
South Korea unveils $3.5 billion chip fund to bolster semiconductor supply chain
South Korea will launch a 5 trillion won fund for chip suppliers and fabless firms, plus trade finance and fast-track permits.
China's AI companion crackdown leaves users grieving virtual partners
Chinese users mourn AI companions as new regulations force ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent to shut down services.
UK Pumps £130 Million Into Zero-Emission Vehicle Push
Britain announces nearly £130 million in joint public-private funding for zero-emission vehicle tech and connected mobility projects.
Congo clears quarantined river boat of Ebola, easing capital fears
All tests on quarantined river boat passengers near Kinshasa came back negative for Ebola, easing fears of the virus reaching the capital.
China to Invest 4 Trillion Yuan in Computing Power Networks by 2030
China plans 4 trillion yuan in new investment for computing power networks during 2026-2030, boosting AI and digital transformation.
China Activates First Fully Domestic 100,000-GPU AI Supercluster
China has switched on its first domestically built AI supercluster with 100,000 accelerator cards, signaling a push for tech independence.
Hunter Biden: Father's Cancer Has Spread, Causing Pain
Hunter Biden says his father's prostate cancer has metastasized to his bones, causing pain, but the former president continues to speak publicly.
WHO Panel Backs DRC Trial of Licensed Ebola Vaccine Against Rare Strain
WHO advisers recommend a clinical trial in DRC for the Ervebo Ebola vaccine, targeting the rare Bundibugyo strain amid a worsening outbreak.
Trump warns Congress could regulate AI 'out of business'
Trump says Congress risks over-regulating AI, as new incidents and proposed guidelines intensify the policy debate.
EU Approves Bavarian Nordic's Mpox Vaccine for Children Aged 2-12
Bavarian Nordic receives European Commission approval for its mpox/smallpox vaccine for children aged 2 to under 12.
European Commission Approves Mpox Vaccine for Children Aged 2-12
EU regulators approve Bavarian Nordic's mpox/smallpox vaccine for children aged 2 to under 12 years.
Global Roundup: China Exports Surge, Trump Signs New Orders, Israel Coalition Strains
China's exports beat forecasts on AI demand; Trump signs new orders; Smotrich faces political survival fight.
China's July exports surge 23.9% on AI demand, tariff front-loading
China's July exports rose 23.9% year-on-year, beating forecasts, driven by AI-related high-tech goods and tariff front-loading.