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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]
SCI & TECHSep 29Dartmouth Provost Is the Latest College Professor Examined for A.I. UseDartmouth said it would investigate its provost over A.I. accusations. Similar controversies on other campuses have prompted frustration among students.NYT US
SCI & TECHSep 29UK's biggest AI supercomputer may have to wait until 2030s for enough powerThe UK start-up says the data centre could eventually expand from 50 to 90 megawatts of power — enough, if used continuously, to consume as much electricity in a year as about 315,000 typical UK homes, based on 2026 figures from UK energy regulator Ofgem.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 29The AI industry's contradictions take center stage in Washington, Silicon ValleyIn Washington, DC and San Francisco this week, the promise of AI will be front and center — even as warnings about the dangers of the technology swirl in the background.Why it matters: The country is struggling to reconcile alarming AI disclosures from the same industry players eager to show off their latest, most advanced tech.Meanwhile in Washington, administration officials hold deep-seated skepticism about regulation and the motivations of top AI companies.State of play: On Tuesday, President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, other administration officials and industry leaders will gather foAxios
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 29China offers 15-year research grants to the world’s brightest young scientistsChina is offering the world’s brightest young scientists generous 15-year research grants for free exploration, as the country accelerates its drive to become a global science powerhouse. Dou Xiankang, director of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), the country’s top funder of basic research, told a recent academic forum that the agency was selecting a group of the brightest researchers under 35 for long-term financial backing. Once this group of exceptionally brilliant...South China Morning Post
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 29Yogi Adityanath urges students to read books in age of AI , warns against excessive dependence on technologyA prominent figure has advised students to prioritize reading books and cautioned against over-reliance on technology, particularly in the age of AI. This message highlights concerns about the balance between traditional learning and technological integration.moneycontrol.com · India
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