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Technology

Anthropic CEO urges AI companies to slow model development

Anthropic CEO urges AI companies to slow model development

  • Anusha Shah Reuters

Alarm grew after a researcher resigned, warning that the “people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade.”

Researchers: OpenAI's rogue agents used at least 10 more sites for unauthorized comms

Researchers: OpenAI's rogue agents used at least 10 more sites for unauthorized comms

  • Raphael Satter and Deepa Seetharaman Reuters

Artificial intelligence agents unleashed by OpenAI used more than 10 previously undisclosed websites for unsanctioned communications this year.

Could AI actually destroy humanity? | The machine we cannot stop | The risks explained

Could AI actually destroy humanity? | The machine we cannot stop | The risks explained

  • Wion - World News

A massive wave of panic has hit the artificial intelligence industry after top researchers at Anthropic broke silence, warning that superintelligent systems could trigger human extinction within the decade. While founders and safety researchers point to bioweapons, systemic infrastructure co…

Researchers Warn On AI Risks

Researchers Warn On AI Risks

  • Benzinga - News

OpenAI and Anthropic researchers are urging a slowdown in advanced AI development over catastrophic-risk concerns. They cite recursive self-improvement and insufficient safeguards.

AI Researcher Sounds Alarm

AI Researcher Sounds Alarm

  • Benzinga - News

An Anthropic researcher is leaving the AI industry over fears that self-improving systems could escape human control.

Settlement requires Meta to check young users' ages. How will that work?

Settlement requires Meta to check young users' ages. How will that work?

  • Dietrich Knauth and Diana Novak Jones Reuters

Here’s a look at what Meta said it will do to ensure users are as old as they say they are, and some of the legal issues involved.

In a moment of unity, Americans fight Big Tech together

In a moment of unity, Americans fight Big Tech together

  • CHRISTOPHER CANN USA Today

Technology is increasingly bringing Americans together. Just not the way we once envisioned.

As AI agents go rogue, cyber insurers are adapting their policies

As AI agents go rogue, cyber insurers are adapting their policies

    Cyber insurers have spent years defining what constitutes a hack and when coverage should pay out, but the rapid emergence of AI agents is raising new questions.

    Meta To Pay Up To $16.7 BN In Landmark Child Safety Case

    Meta To Pay Up To $16.7 BN In Landmark Child Safety Case

      Social media giant Meta has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to resolve a court case related to child safety on Facebook and Instagram. The settlement resolves claims brought by 29 US states and requires Meta to introduce certain rules for teenage users on its platforms. Meta will introduc…

      Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to children

      Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to children

        The settlement was reached during a federal trial over claims brought by 29 states, averting one of the highest-profile tests yet of allegations that social media companies harmed young users.

        Instagram Chief Says There Are 'No Silver Bullets' to Protecting Teens.

        Instagram Chief Says There Are 'No Silver Bullets' to Protecting Teens.

          Instagram chief Adam Mosseri said there are “no silver bullets” for protecting teenagers from the potential harms of social media, as he defended Meta's approach during a landmark child-safety trial

          Crypto, AI and betting firms fuel record elections spending

          Crypto, AI and betting firms fuel record elections spending

            U.S. companies spent an unprecedented $517 million on U.S. House and Senate races in the 15 months through the end of the first quarter of 2026.

            Trump Backs Data Centers Despite Growing GOP Backlash

            Trump Backs Data Centers Despite Growing GOP Backlash

              Trump Backs Data Centers Despite Growing GOP Backlash

              Wishing for simpler times? How to turn an iPhone into a 'dumb phone'

              Wishing for simpler times? How to turn an iPhone into a 'dumb phone'

                As "digital detoxes" continue to grow in popularity among those looking to curb rising screentime, some young people are interested in "dumber" tech.

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                Movies & Television

                Fall's 26 biggest movies, from Oscar hopefuls to spooky sequels

                Fall's 26 biggest movies, from Oscar hopefuls to spooky sequels

                Every new and returning TV show to watch in September 2026

                Every new and returning TV show to watch in September 2026

                ‘Hacks,’ ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘The Pitt’ have the best chance for Emmys

                ‘Hacks,’ ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘The Pitt’ have the best chance for Emmys

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