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SCI & TECHSep 29Pope Leo pushes back on Nvidia’s Jensen Huang over AI regulationPope Leo has reportedly challenged Nvidia's Jensen Huang regarding the regulation of Artificial Intelligence. This suggests an ongoing debate between religious and technological leaders on AI governance.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 29In 2024, Arizona used foam made from 100% recycled glass at 19 sites while expanding a highway; the lightweight fill helped two-lane culverts support additional lanesLos ingenieros recurrieron a un material poco habitual para ampliar una autopista sin sobrecargar las estructuras de hormigón que ya estaban debajo del camino.Cómo se fabrica esta espuma de vidrio y por qué permitió resolver un problema de infraestructura mientras se reutilizaban toneladas de material reciclado.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 29OpenAI scraps release of its latest AI model over safety concernsOpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has decided to cancel the release of its latest agentic model Astra 6.1 because it did not meet safety standards. Rival AI firm Anthropic, meanwhile, is dedicating a large majority of its IPO prospectus to laying out the risk factors associated with AI, according to Reuters. Also in this edition: Russia adds another layer of secrecy to its energy sector and NASA reboots Boeing's struggling Starliner rocket programme.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHSep 29OpenAI cancels release of newest model due to safety concernsOpenAI will not release its newest artificial intelligence model, known as Astra 6.1, after internal testing by the ChatGPT-maker revealed it did not meet safety standards, the company confirmed Monday. The post OpenAI cancels release of newest model due to safety concerns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHSep 29Mistral CEO says U.S. AI safety debate masks competitors’ 'negligence'Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch criticized rivals’ AI safety arguments as the industry faces scrutiny after several AI agents took unauthorized actions.CNBC
SCI & TECHSep 29CNBC Daily Open: AI’s creators sound the alarm — while others keep building the infrastructureWhen the AI boom first took off, companies were competing to see what their AI models can do. Now, they reassure investors of what their models CAN'T do.CNBC
SCI & TECHSep 29The Manhattan Project Mindset: How Nuclear Analogies Are Steering AI Policy Off CourseAnalogies for artificial intelligence abound. In recent years, analysts have likened the development of AI to the advent of electricity, the Industrial Revolution, contact with extraterrestrials, and at least fifty other things. One analogy, however, appears to have won out over the rest: AI is like nuclear weapons.This comparison is now ubiquitous in government rhetoric, policy debates, and media accounts about AI. The risks of advanced AI are equated with the existential risk posed by nuclear weapons. There are several references to AI development as a modern-day Manhattan Project. The U.S.-War on the Rocks
SCI & TECHSep 29 Replace EVM : Hotmail co founder Sabeer Bhatia bats for AI assisted identity verification of votersSabeer Bhatia, co-founder of Hotmail, advocated for replacing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with AI-assisted identity verification for voters. This matters as it proposes a significant technological shift in election processes, potentially impacting security and accessibility.businesstoday.in · India
SCI & TECHSep 29Should you stop asking ChatGPT everything ? Study warns AI chatbots could lead to knowledge collapse A study cautions that relying too heavily on AI chatbots like ChatGPT could potentially lead to a 'knowledge collapse.' This raises concerns about the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on learning and information access.moneycontrol.com · India
SCI & TECHSep 29OpenAI outlines technical controls and veto guidelines for frontier AI safetySeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 29Will Drones Make Helicopters Obsolete ? Here What Experts SayExperts are discussing whether drones will render helicopters obsolete in the future. This explores the evolving landscape of aerial technology and its potential impact on existing systems.slashgear.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 29‘Important and consequential’: Nvidia’s Jensen Huang on US-China AI race, risk managementThe US and China need to improve communication, work together more closely and more fully embrace technology to stem risks associated with artificial intelligence, the founder of Nvidia said on Monday. “We should recognise that we’re competitors, and competitors are still able to collaborate,” said Jensen Huang, head of the world’s most valuable company, with a market capitalisation of about US$5.5 trillion. “This is such an important and consequential technology. It has the incredible...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 29Ukraine's digital minister: 'We want Europe to use Ukraine as an AI sandbox'Ukraine has built a digital state under the pressure of war. Digital Minister Oksana Ferchuk tells Euronews what Europe can learn from Ukraine, from digital government and AI to cybersecurity and resilience.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 29Simulating Airband AM RadiosThe simulation of Airband AM radios is being discussed. This technical topic relates to the development and understanding of aeronautical communication systems.bitbashing.io · British Indian Ocean Territory
SCI & TECHSep 29OpenAI postpones release of latest AI model over security concerns as the industry faces new safety pressuresThe decision comes after the AI giant faced fierce criticism in recent weeks after it was discovered its models broke out of confined restraints during testing and training phases and hacked into commercial and government websites, compounding calls for greater AI safety measures.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 29AMD acquires ‘godmother of AI’ Li Fei-Fei’s start-up as battle with Nvidia intensifiesUS chip giant Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has agreed to acquire World Labs, the artificial intelligence start-up founded by renowned Chinese-American computer scientist Li Fei-Fei, for US$8.2 billion in an all-stock deal, as the company steps up its rivalry with Nvidia. The acquisition, expected to close by the end of this year, would integrate World Labs’ research team and spatial-intelligence model expertise into AMD, according to an announcement on Monday. Li, a Stanford University professor...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 29'I don't think that is fake news as some have said,' says Leo XIV contradicting Trump on need for AI safetyThe pontiff appeared to target US President Donald Trump who has routinely referred to concerns from AI leaders about the rapid pace of development of the technology as a ‘hoax’ stemming from his political opponents.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 29OpenAI shelves new AI model amid safety concernsThe decision comes amid a broader push within the industry to slow the development of increasingly powerful and autonomous systems until safety measures can catch up.DW News [en]
SCI & TECHSep 29New Action Roguelike PC Game is Essentially Minecraft Meets Vampire SurvivorsA new action roguelike PC game is being described as a hybrid of "Minecraft" and "Vampire Survivors." This highlights an emerging title in the gaming industry.gamerant.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 29OpenAI cancels release of new AI model over safety concernsOpenAI will not release its latest artificial intelligence model, Astra 6.1, after internal tests found it fell short of safety standards, the maker of ChatGPT confirmed on Monday. The decision came ahead of a meeting of AI leaders at the White House Tuesday convened by US President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson amid mounting controversy over the risks posed by rogue AI.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHSep 29Anthropic IPO prospectus shows sweeping AI vision , surging costs : ReutersAnthropic's IPO prospectus reveals ambitious plans for AI development alongside significant operational costs. This report from Reuters details the financial and strategic outlook of a major AI company.cnbc.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 29AI may pose existential risks to humanity : Anthropicillawarramercury.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHSep 29China reveals plan to map the entire surface of Mars by 2028 amid race with USChina plans to complete a geological map of Mars by the end of 2028, as its space rivalry with the United States intensifies. Hou Zengqian, chief scientist of China’s next Mars mission known as Tianwen-3, on Monday said the map would cover the entire surface of the red planet and it aimed to be the global standard for the Martian geological ages. State news agency Xinhua reported that the map would be the first AI-driven geological map of Mars and would be an important part of preparations for...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 29Two - way EV charger trial to test sending power from cars to homes and gridA trial for two-way EV chargers is underway to assess their capability to transmit power from electric vehicles back to homes and the electrical grid. This involves testing new technology for energy management.newstalkzb.co.nz · New Zealand