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SCI & TECHSep 29Anthropic’s Quest for Humanlike A.I.Elizabeth Dias, our national religion correspondent, and Cade Metz, one of our technology reporters, discuss Anthropic’s approach for instilling morality into Claude — which has involved consultations with religious leaders, including ones at the Vatican — and why it’s raising questions.NYT US
SCI & TECHSep 29A scientist conducting a field study to help a threatened frog species finds a fossilized tooth from the Great Ice AgeBrigid Lynch was conducting a survey to improve the habitat of an endangered frog when she found a piece that looked like a strange rock. What paleontologists discovered when analyzing the find and what they plan to do with the fossil now.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 29IISc researchers use light to fix cell divisionResearchers at IISc have developed a method using light to correct cell division. This scientific breakthrough could have implications for understanding and manipulating fundamental biological processes.The Hindu
SCI & TECHSep 29Spectacular feathered dinosaur fossil shows bird-like adaptationsAn exquisitely preserved fossil found in China shows that many anatomical features seen in birds also evolved independently in another group of dinosaursNew Scientist
SCI & TECHSep 29Why are so many animals moving to hotter places as the world warms?We have long expected animals to move to cooler habitats as climate change bites, but it now appears that many are actually doing the opposite. What on earth is going on?New Scientist
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. Concerns about AI safety have escalated in recent months after models developed by OpenAI and rival lab Anthropic were involved in security incidents during testing.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHSep 29Is Claude Conscious? Inside Anthropic’s Quest to Instill Morality Into Its A.I. ModelsIn a series of private meetings, the company consulted religious scholars to help instill morality into its A.I. models — and make the case that Claude could be conscious.NYT US
SCI & TECHSep 29OpenAI halts releasing newest model over safety concernsThe Hill
SCI & TECHSep 29IoT devices to be installed in 6,000 more BWSSB borewells by March, 2027IoT devices are planned for installation in an additional 6,000 BWSSB borewells by March 2027. This initiative aims to enhance monitoring and management of water resources using technology.The Hindu
SCI & TECHSep 29Watch live: Trump to tout AI push with America.gov launchPresident Trump is set to unveil America.gov on Tuesday morning, launching the website powered by artificial intelligence that aims to make it easier for U.S. citizens to access federal services. The rollout comes as Trump leans further into the global AI race, showing little appetite for regulation on the industry despite growing anxieties over the…The Hill
SCI & TECHSep 29China’s generative AI user base crosses 700 million, covering over half the populationChina’s generative artificial intelligence user base surpassed 700 million at the end of June, accounting for more than half of the population as wide AI adoption pushes the technology’s penetration rate to a record high in the country. The user base data, released Tuesday by the China Internet Network Information Centre, represents an increase of 16 per cent from the end of 2025, when China had 602 million generative AI users with a penetration rate of 42.8 per cent. Question-and-answer...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 29Why OpenAI didn't roll out its latest modelOpenAI halted its rollout of a new model, GPT-6.1 Astra, over safety concerns. Jo Ling Kent reports.CBS News
SCI & TECHSep 29Tech leaders to meet with Trump amid ramped-up concern over AIPresident Trump is set to host the heads of several AI companies at the White House on Tuesday amid heightened concerns over the power and potential misuse of AI. Ed O'Keefe reports.CBS News
SCI & TECHSep 29The bird that amazes: the toucan with a transparent neckThrough the toucan's neck, its spine, veins, and muscles can be seen. The video of Touki, the toucan, has already been viewed more than 35 million times.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 29Hong Kong firms lag mainland China on AI adoption amid legacy-system burden: AccentureHong Kong businesses are lagging behind their mainland Chinese peers in adopting artificial intelligence, as entrenched legacy systems and a risk-averse corporate mindset slow the city’s digital transition, according to a senior executive at consultancy Accenture. Only 10 per cent of Hong Kong firms surveyed by Accenture had integrated generative AI across multiple business functions, compared with about 21 per cent of mainland enterprises, said Robert Hah, Hong Kong office lead at Accenture...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 29European Travel Commission CEO: 'Climate change is the biggest threat to tourism right now'While Europe remains the world’s tourism playground, Eduardo Santander of the European Travel Commission told Euronews that the continent needs to coordinate better to tackle climate challenges and congestion.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 29I tested Vivo 400mm teleconverter lens with the X500 Pro Max , and no other phone from Oppo , Honor , or Apple can rival itA review indicates that a Vivo 400mm teleconverter lens, when used with the X500 Pro Max, surpasses the capabilities of phones from Oppo, Honor, or Apple. This highlights a significant competitive edge in smartphone photography technology.techradar.com · United Kingdom
SCI & TECHSep 29The Stream , September 29 , 2026 : A Hormone - Disrupting Herbicide Is Contaminating One - Fourth of Continental U . S . Rivers , Analysis FindsAn analysis has found that a hormone-disrupting herbicide is contaminating one-fourth of continental U.S. rivers. This discovery highlights a significant environmental and potential public health issue across the United States.circleofblue.org · United States
SCI & TECHSep 29Trustworthy science journalism is more essential than everAs New Scientist celebrates its 70th anniversary, climate change, AI and misinformation have heightened the need for rigorous, sceptical reportingNew Scientist
SCI & TECHSep 29UK’s global role in AI safety ‘not diminished’ by Trump, says AI ministerAI Minister Kanishka Narayan said he's not bothered if the U.S. gets "first dibs" on AI model testing.Politico Europe
SCI & TECHSep 29The solution to the AI safety crisis is more AIMore AI is the surest solution to an emerging AI security crisis, industry execs and researchers say.Why it matters: The revelation in Axios that researchers are investigating tens of thousands of problematic AI security incidents — rather than the dozens that had been publicly revealed — raised questions about whether AI leaders have control over their technology.Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sought to calm escalating fears across governments, markets and industries, announcing an open-source safety platform for monitoring and potentially quarantining AI agents."We all need to hope that it's an engAxios
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]