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SCI & TECHSep 23As Congress confronts AI, Senate lawmakers are shut off from its most advanced toolsWhile Senate offices have access to chatbots like ChatGPT, they are not authorized to use any of the more advanced tools that are at the center of regulatory talks and public debate about AI safety.NPR News
SCI & TECHSep 23Alibaba’s AI push reaches deeper into Europe with new cloud regions and data centresAlibaba has announced plans for new data centres in Europe, alongside a more powerful AI chip and plans for much larger Qwen models at its annual flagship.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 23Microplastics detected in soil near Periyar riverbank in Edayar industrial area in KeralamTests carried out at School of Environmental Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, found that the samples contained up to 2,520 microplastic particles per kgThe Hindu
SCI & TECHSep 23Tom Cruise says AI won’t mean the end of cinema: 'People want to see real things'The Hollywood star spoke in London ahead of the world premiere of his new film 'Digger', saying that “people want that experience. They’re going to movie theaters. I always believe in humanity.”EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 23Tom Cruise says AI won’t mean the end of cinema: 'People want to see real things'The Hollywood star spoke in London ahead of the world premiere of his new film 'Digger', saying that “people want that experience. They’re going to movie theaters. I always believe in humanity.”EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 23SafeStay AP App launched to make accommodation safer, strengthen emergency responseGuests can search verified accommodation and book it; property owners register rooms and guest details; the police get real-time occupancy data across the StateThe Hindu
SCI & TECHSep 23Will Trump and Xi make rules against 'mass-disrupting' AI weapons?Het is een van de belangrijkste onderwerpen bij de ontmoeting tussen de Amerikaanse president Donald Trump en de Chinese president Xi Jinping morgen: kunstmatige intelligentie. De VS en China strijden om de leiding op het gebied van AI, die beide landen zien als cruciaal voor hun economische en militaire slagkracht. Voorafgaand aan de gesprekken stelde Washington een soort hotline voor om informatie te delen over ernstige bedreigingen door kunstmatige intelligentie. Aanleiding was de waarschuwing van AI-topmannen dat de ontwikkeling van AI-modellen te snel gaat, en zelfs de mensheid kan uitroeNOS Buitenland
SCI & TECHSep 23India , US discuss powering AI economy through energy , digital infrastructure on UNGA sidelinesIndia and the United States have held discussions on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly regarding empowering the AI economy through energy and digital infrastructure. These talks highlight cooperation between the two countries on technological and economic development.iranherald.com · Iran
SCI & TECHSep 23Killer robots turn technological utopia into deadly dystopiabignewsnetwork.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 23Could Europe’s start-ups help solve the power problems created by the AI boom?Euronews Next looked at startups in Europe that are trying to make better use of existing grid capacity, reduce the electricity used for cooling and put waste heat to work.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 23China’s stealth fighters, critical minerals from lithium waste: 7 science highlightsWe have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. J-50 design team reveals leapfrog tech for China’s next-gen stealth fighters China’s next-generation combat aircraft will be able to fly by themselves if a pilot loses consciousness, navigate without satellite signals and operate in self-reorganising large drone formations. 2. Chinese scientists develop oil...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 23Karnataka to set up special committee to create industry-based curricula: Chief MinisterKEONICS, that turned 50, has played a key role in Karnataka’s emergence as an innovation and technology leader globallyThe Hindu
SCI & TECHSep 23AI data centres probed by Senate inquiry as locals near NextDC facility demand compensationAI data centers are under investigation by a Senate inquiry, while residents near a NextDC facility are seeking compensation. This highlights concerns about the impact of technological infrastructure on local communities and the need for governmental oversight.abc.net.au · Australia
SCI & TECHSep 23ISRO NETRA comes home to Assam : Inside advanced radar research centre at ChandrapurThe Indian Space Research Organisation's NETRA facility, an advanced radar research center, has been established in Chandrapur, Assam. This marks a significant development in space technology and research for the region.sentinelassam.com · India
SCI & TECHSep 23India , US discuss powering AI economy through energy , digital infrastructure on UNGA sidelinesIndia and the US have held discussions on advancing the AI economy by focusing on energy and digital infrastructure, occurring on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.brazilsun.com · Brazil
SCI & TECHSep 23Is AI really getting dangerously out of control?Grim warnings of the existential risk posed by AI are all over the news, but there is very little evidence to back them upNew Scientist
SCI & TECHSep 23Worries about an AI internet takeover gain new urgency among doomsday scenariosConcerns about an AI internet takeover are gaining new urgency among discussions of doomsday scenarios. This reflects increasing apprehension regarding the potential large-scale impact of artificial intelligence on society.bozemandailychronicle.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 23Cooperation crucial to global AI governanceInternational cooperation is considered essential for establishing effective global governance of Artificial Intelligence. This highlights the growing importance of regulating advanced technology on a worldwide scale.global.chinadaily.com.cn · China
SCI & TECHSep 23AI must not create new divides , Jaishankar tells Global SouthJaishankar emphasized to the Global South that artificial intelligence should not exacerbate existing societal divisions. This highlights concerns about equitable AI development and distribution on a global scale.hindustantimes.com · India
SCI & TECHSep 23Leaders push for stronger AI safeguards at UN as Trump touts 'Super Intelligence'EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 23Research must rest on curiosity and evidence, says CSIRO scientist Anantanarayanan Raman at SRM University-APDelivering the 26th University Distinguished Lecture, the Australian agency’s senior scientist says openness does not mean accepting every new idea uncriticallyThe Hindu
SCI & TECHSep 23Most Singaporeans ready to let AI agents shop for them with more safeguards: studySingaporeans are among the most open to allowing an artificial intelligence agent to shop for them, but they also want the strictest guard rails, research shows. The latest agentic AI study from Global Payments released on Wednesday indicates the hoops agentic AI will need to jump through to be trusted to make purchases without human intervention. The study, which surveyed seven countries including the United States, China and the United Kingdom, found 59 per cent of Singaporeans are open to an...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 23Silicon Valley creates its own school, a university alternative in the AI eraUna academia respaldada por figuras clave del sector tecnológico busca ofrecer una alternativa a la educación superior tradicional, enfocada en proyectos prácticos.La institución, que cuenta con el apoyo de líderes como el jefe de Nvidia y el fundador de Uber, planea iniciar su programa piloto en 2027.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 23Tropical Sea Turtle Lays Eggs on Southern California BeachIt’s the first time in recorded history that a sea turtle has nested on the West Coast. Scientists say it is the latest sign of warming ocean waters.NYT US