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Sci & TechSep 28"Window for action may close" if AI begins improving itself, AI pioneers warnSome of the world's foremost AI researchers and policy leaders — including at OpenAI, Anthropic and Microsoft — are warning that AI's growing ability to automate its own development could rapidly speed up its progress.Why it matters: Such a rapid scale-up in capabilities would leave governments and institutions with little time to prepare for or respond to the consequences, they say.In one scenario, they caution, a year's worth of advances could occur in a matter of weeks.The warning's authors include Turing Award winners such as Geoffrey Hinton, as well as OpenAI's chief scientist, Microsoft'Axios
Sci & TechSep 28Embracing the glitches in gravity could give us a unified theory of realityPhysicists have long struggled with their goal of making gravity a quantum force. A radical post-quantum approach might solve that problem – and clear up other cosmic mysteries, tooNew Scientist
PoliticsSep 28Minister urges youth to become job providersThe Hindu
BusinessSep 28The IMF’s big test in BangkokThe IMF is heading to Bangkok with plenty on its plate. From China’s industrial policy to US fiscal deficits and Europe’s economic challenges, the annual meetings will put the Fund’s global mandate in the spotlight. The post The IMF’s big test in Bangkok appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
Sci & TechSep 28Could AI really take over the internet? Here's what experts say.Multiple incidents of AI "agents" going rogue have conjured up fears that they could take down the internet. Should we be worried?CBS News
BusinessSep 28JPMorgan’s basket of security software stocks outperforms as AI threats mountA basket of security software stocks tracked by JPMorgan is outperforming the market as AI-related threats increase. This indicates a growing investor interest in cybersecurity amidst evolving technological risks.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 28Mag-7 valuation reset may be largely complete, J.P. Morgan saysJ.P. Morgan suggests that the valuation reset for the "Mag-7" stocks may be largely finished. This provides an outlook on the performance and market standing of these specific companies.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 28Saba Opportunistic Hedged Closed-End Funds ETF declares $0.246 dividendSaba Opportunistic Hedged Closed-End Funds ETF has announced a dividend of $0.246. This is a routine financial declaration for the fund, indicating a distribution to its shareholders.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 28Global X Ethereum Covered Call ETF declares $0.1388 weekly dividendA Global X Ethereum Covered Call ETF has declared a weekly dividend of $0.1388. This signifies a regular payout from an investment fund related to cryptocurrency.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 28Global X Bitcoin Covered Call ETF declares $0.0778 dividendA Global X Bitcoin Covered Call ETF has declared a dividend of $0.0778. This indicates a payout from an investment fund linked to Bitcoin.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 28Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF declares $0.2934 dividendThe Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF has declared a dividend of $0.2934. This represents a payout from an investment fund focusing on emerging markets.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 28Bath & Body Works launches sensitive skin line with an eye on $100B marketBath & Body Works has launched a new sensitive skin line, aiming to capture a share of the large $100 billion market. This indicates the company's strategic expansion into a new product segment.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 28Defined Duration 20 ETF declares $0.0456 dividendThe Defined Duration 20 ETF has declared a dividend of $0.0456. This indicates a payout from the investment fund.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 28Defined Duration 10 ETF declares $0.1616 dividendThe Defined Duration 10 ETF has declared a dividend of $0.1616. This represents a payout from the investment fund.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 28How to win the vote of generation vapeThe governing lesson is familiar: Condemnation is not a substitute for sensible policy.The Hill
BusinessSep 28VW, Gotion ramp up battery production in Europe, Morocco amid rising EV demandVolkswagen Group and its Chinese partner Gotion High-tech have stepped up a gear in tapping global demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries with plans to invest a combined €3.22 billion (US$3.66 billion) to set up three production lines in Europe and North Africa. The factories, to be jointly owned by the German marque and China’s fourth-largest EV battery maker, would be capable of delivering 37.5 gigawatt hours (GWh) of lithium-ion battery capacity and 100,000 metric tons of cathode...South China Morning Post
MilitarySep 28India, Kazakhstan to hold joint counter-terrorism exercise KAZIND from September 2860-member Indian contingent to participate in ninth edition of joint military drill in KazakhstanThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 28Miliband distances Britain from Trump’s G20 Putin inviteThe U.K. foreign secretary says London still won't directly engage with Moscow after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Politico Europe
WorldSep 28A Green pope? Vatican describes environmental destruction as an 'ecological sin'In recent years, the Catholic Church has taken a growing stance in favour of climate action, culminating with the Vatican's signing of the landmark Paris climate agreement in 2022. As Pope Leo wraps up his four-day visit to France, FRANCE 24's Valerie Dekimpe looks at where religion and the environment meet.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 28Healey sets out plan for new age of industrialisation to boost economyHealey has presented a plan for a 'new age of industrialisation' aimed at boosting the economy. This indicates a strategic government initiative focused on economic growth and development.timesandstar.co.uk · United Kingdom
DisasterBreakingSep 28Triple mass shootings leaves 38 dead in bloodbath as police scramble for a motivedailystar.co.uk · United Kingdom
PoliticsSep 28Trump rejects Iran latest ceasefire proposalFormer President Trump has rejected Iran's most recent ceasefire proposal. This decision affects diplomatic efforts and potential conflict resolution between the parties.waer.org · United States
BusinessSep 28AI - driven market correction could push US into recession , global growth below 1 %: Fitchcaribbeanherald.com · United States
BusinessSep 28Surging oil prices drag futures lower as Trump rejects Iran proposalSurging oil prices are causing futures to decline, coinciding with a US rejection of a proposal from Iran. This situation reflects interconnected economic and political developments.sentinelandenterprise.com · United States