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    Sam Altman, chief executive of OpenAI, is scheduled to brief the United Nations Security Council next week on artificial intelligence, according to Reuters. The session would place the head of one of the world's leading AI companies directly before the body charged with international peace and security, as governments weigh how to regulate advanced AI. Details of the briefing's agenda and who requested it were not immediately available.

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    UN chief urges AI oversight and end to wars in farewell speech▼UN chief calls for AI curbs and end to wars in his last assembly address UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres repeats cMmastodonWorldUnited Nations51 h ago

    UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres used his final address to the UN General Assembly to renew his calls for global oversight of artificial intelligence and an end to ongoing wars. His intervention came as the Security Council prepared to host a briefing with AI leaders on the risks posed by the powerful technology, underlining how central AI governance has become to the UN's agenda as his tenure winds down.

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    At least 12 dead, dozens missing after DRC boat capsizes●At least 12 dead and dozens missing after a vessel capsizes in DRC https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/a t-least-1MmastodonWorld26 h ago

    A vessel has capsized in the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 12 people and leaving dozens missing. The disaster comes only two days after a separate boat accident in the country killed at least 41 people. Boat accidents are frequent on Congolese rivers, where vessels are often overloaded and safety regulation is weak.

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    Bill Gates warns unchecked AI could cause a billion deaths▼Bill Gates says unchecked AI could ‘cause a billion deaths’ in call for regulation✉newsTechnologyAI7 h ago

    Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence left unregulated could 'cause a billion deaths', urging governments to put robust safeguards in place as the technology advances rapidly. The stark comments have fuelled ongoing debate over how quickly regulators should act on advanced AI and its potential risks.

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    The United States has moved to revoke federal limits on climate pollution from power plants, removing emissions restrictions on one of the country's largest sources of greenhouse gases. Human Rights Watch reports the decision, which critics say will worsen climate change and its health effects, while supporters frame it as relief from costly regulations on the energy sector.

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    U.S. and Russia weaken UN pact on AI weapons▼U.S., Russia stripped human oversight from global AI weapons pactMmastodonTechnologyAI4118 h ago

    The United States and Russia watered down key safeguards in landmark United Nations negotiations aimed at regulating lethal autonomous weapons, according to The Washington Post. The talks earlier this month marked the furthest progress yet toward a potential global treaty, but both powers successfully pushed to strip requirements for human oversight of the weapons. Critics warn the weakened pact leaves dangerous latitude for machines to make lethal decisions without human control.

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    India's retail day traders have collectively lost billions of rupees betting on short-term stock and index options trades, a Bloomberg Originals report examines. The piece looks at how explosive growth in derivatives trading among small investors, fueled by easy app access and market rallies, left most losing money. The topic is drawing wide attention as regulators and commentators debate protections for novice traders.

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    India's Massive Options Trading Controversy Explained●Inside India's Massive Options Trading Controversy▶youtubeBusinessRetail1.6M19 h ago

    India is facing a major controversy over its booming options trading market, one of the largest in the world by volume. The debate centers on retail investors flooding index options contracts, with critics warning that most small traders lose money while brokers and exchanges profit from fees. Regulators have tightened rules, sparking discussion about speculation, investor protection and the future of India's derivatives market.

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    Bill Gates warns unchecked AI could cause a billion deaths●Bill Gates says unchecked AI could ‘cause a billion deaths’ in call for regulationMmastodonTechnologyAI414 h ago

    Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist, warned that artificial intelligence left unregulated could 'cause a billion deaths', urging governments to introduce oversight of the technology. He made the remarks in an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker, airing Sunday, where he called for serious regulatory frameworks as AI systems advance rapidly.

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    Leaders Clash Over AI Governance at UN and in Washington▼At the UN and in Washington, Leaders Clash on Approach to AI✉newsWorldUnited Nations1 h ago

    World leaders are divided over how to govern artificial intelligence, with competing approaches emerging at the United Nations and in Washington. Tech Policy Press reports that the split reflects broader disagreements over whether AI oversight should be led through international cooperation or shaped primarily by national policy interests, a debate that is increasingly shaping global tech policy discussions.

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    Manchester City Found Guilty on 114 Financial Breach Charges●Manchester City Guilty on 114 Financial Breach Charges𝕏xSESportFootball1.2M1 d ago

    Manchester City has been found guilty on 114 charges of breaching financial rules, according to reports circulating widely in the football world. The verdict, following a long-running case over alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations, is being met with intense debate among fans and pundits about what sanctions the club could now face, including possible points deductions or relegation.

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    Bill Gates warns AI could cause a billion deaths●Bill Gates warns AI could be used to trigger 'a billion deaths,' urges regulation✉newsTechnologyAI3 h ago

    Bill Gates has issued a stark warning that artificial intelligence could be misused in ways that lead to as many as a billion deaths, and is calling for stronger regulation of the technology. The remarks add his voice to a growing debate among tech leaders and policymakers over how to manage AI's risks while preserving its benefits.

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    Bill Gates says AI regulation will be harder than nuclear arms talks▼Bill Gates says getting countries to agree on AI regulations will be harder than Cold War-era nuclear negotiations✉newsWarNuclear48 min ago

    Bill Gates says reaching international agreement on artificial intelligence regulation will prove harder than the Cold War-era nuclear arms negotiations between the United States and the Soviet Union. He argues AI is developing faster and more diffusely than nuclear technology, making coordinated global rules difficult. His comments come as governments worldwide struggle to agree on oversight of rapidly advancing AI systems.

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    Anthropic and OpenAI push to shape AI safety controls▼Anthropic and OpenAI sound the alarm on AI safety — and seek to shape how it’s controlled✉newsTechnologyAI48 min ago

    Anthropic and OpenAI are publicly warning about the risks of advanced artificial intelligence while lobbying to influence how the technology will be regulated. The simultaneous safety appeals from the two leading AI companies are drawing attention, with commentators debating whether the warnings reflect genuine concern or an effort to steer incoming rules in their favor.

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    Irish watchdog fines Google €403 million over GDPR breaches●Irish data protection watchdog fines Google €403M over GDPR breachesYhnHealthFitness174 h ago

    Ireland's Data Protection Commission has fined Google €403 million for violating the EU's General Data Protection Regulation, one of the largest penalties issued by the regulator to date. The decision draws renewed attention to Ireland's role as lead EU enforcer for major US tech firms and to ongoing criticism that enforcement under GDPR remains slow and uneven.

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    Russia and US move to strip safeguards from UN killer robots pact▼'Killer robots' one step closer as Russia and US team up to strip safeguards from UN pact https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https:/MmastodonWorld510 h ago

    Russia and the United States have jointly pushed to remove safeguards from a United Nations agreement regulating autonomous weapons, according to a Mirror report. The move brings so-called 'killer robots' — AI-powered weapons that could select targets without human control — a step closer, and has drawn criticism from campaigners seeking binding international limits on lethal autonomous weapons systems.

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    Singapore proposes UN framework convention on AI safety▼Singapore proposes a UN framework convention on AI safety𝕏xSGTechnologyAI418 h ago

    Singapore has proposed a United Nations framework convention on artificial intelligence safety, according to the Straits Times. The proposal would create an international treaty framework aimed at coordinating how countries manage AI risks. The initiative reflects growing calls for global governance of advanced AI, with the UN seen as the natural venue for such an agreement.

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    Meta blocks Lula's Facebook page two weeks before Brazil's election▼Meta Blocks President Lula's Facebook Page, Campaign Ads 2 Weeks from ElectionYhnWorldElections42228 min ago

    Meta has blocked President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's Facebook page and campaign advertisements, with the suspension coming just two weeks ahead of Brazil's election. The move raises questions about how the platform regulates political accounts and campaign content in a major democracy, and why the restriction was imposed so close to voting day. The company's reasoning has not been made clear.

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    Governments Struggle to Keep Pace With Rapid A.I. Development▼As A.I. Accelerates, Governments Are Increasingly Being Left Behind✉newsTechnology48 min ago

    The New York Times reports that as artificial intelligence advances at speed, governments are increasingly failing to keep up, lacking the regulation, expertise and institutional agility to respond. The piece highlights a growing gap between the pace of technological change and the capacity of public authorities to govern it, raising questions about oversight, safety and democratic control of the technology.

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    China weighs allowing ByteDance, Alibaba to buy new Nvidia chips●China weighs allowing ByteDance, Alibaba to buy new Nvidia chips, The Information reports https:// reut.rs/4AAd9VR𝕏xCNTechnologySemiconductors910 h ago

    Chinese regulators are considering letting ByteDance and Alibaba purchase new Nvidia chips, according to a report by The Information picked up by Reuters. The potential approval would mark a shift in Beijing's stance on access to advanced US semiconductors amid ongoing trade tensions and export restrictions, and is drawing attention from tech and markets watchers.

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    UN leaders clash over AI risks, from killer robots to superintelligence▼Is it ‘killer robots’ or ‘super intelligence’? At the UN, leaders see both✉newsWorldUnited Nations1 h ago

    World leaders gathering at the United Nations are split in how they frame the dangers of artificial intelligence, with some warning of autonomous 'killer robots' on the battlefield and others focused on the longer-term threat of superintelligent systems. The divide highlights how governments still lack a shared view on which AI risks to regulate first.

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    Trump says US won't slow AI development after Xi meeting▼Trump says US won't put brakes on AI following Xi visit, despite calls for international safeguards✉newsTechnologyAI9 h ago

    President Trump said the United States will not restrain artificial intelligence development, speaking after a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. His comments came despite calls from some governments and experts for international safeguards on advanced AI. The statement signals the US intends to keep pushing AI innovation at full speed, even as other countries push for coordinated global oversight.

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    Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards and legislation●Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards, including legislation✉newsTechnologyAI3 h ago

    Bill Gates has added his voice to growing calls for safeguards on artificial intelligence, including new legislation to govern the technology. The move puts the Microsoft co-founder alongside other prominent tech figures urging governments to set rules as AI tools spread rapidly. The intervention adds weight to the debate over how regulators should balance innovation with risks from powerful AI systems.

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    Ireland's Data Protection Commission fines Google €403 million over location data●Data Protection Commission fines Google €403M over processing of location dataYhnHealthFitness794 h ago

    Ireland's Data Protection Commission has fined Google €403 million following an inquiry into how the company processes users' location data. The decision, announced by the Irish regulator, marks one of the larger privacy penalties issued under GDPR enforcement and adds to a series of sanctions against major technology firms over their handling of personal data. Commenters online are debating the size of the fine and its likely effect on Google's location-tracking practices.

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    Bill Gates: AI cooperation harder than nuclear deal▼Bill Gates says global cooperation on AI ‘more difficult’ than nuclear deal✉newsTechnologyAI1 h ago

    Bill Gates says reaching global cooperation on artificial intelligence will be more difficult than negotiating nuclear arms agreements. He is drawing on the history of nuclear treaty talks to argue that regulating AI across rival powers poses an even bigger challenge. His remarks are fueling debate about whether meaningful international AI rules are achievable as the technology develops faster than diplomacy can keep up.

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    AI leaders warn UN Security Council of growing risks●AI leaders warn UN of security risks as systems grow more powerful AI leaders urge UN Security Council to unite againstMmastodonWorldUnited Nations48 h ago

    Leading figures in artificial intelligence have urged the UN Security Council to take collective action against the security risks posed by increasingly powerful AI systems. They stressed that potential global threats from the technology require international cooperation and coordinated regulation, warning that no single country can manage the challenge alone. The appeal adds to mounting pressure on global institutions to establish binding rules for advanced AI development.

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    Bill Gates says global AI rules harder than Cold War arms control▼Bill Gates says global AI framework ‘more difficult’ to create than Cold War nuclear limitations✉newsWarNuclear1 h ago

    Bill Gates said creating a global framework for artificial intelligence would be more difficult than negotiating Cold War-era nuclear arms limitations. His comments underline how the fast-moving, commercially widespread nature of AI makes international coordination harder than it was for weapons controlled by a few governments. The remarks have drawn attention amid ongoing debate over how the world should regulate advanced AI.

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    Why China Is Skeptical of AI Safety Calls●The Surprising Reasons China Is Skeptical of A.I. Safety Calls✉newsTechnologyAI48 min ago

    The New York Times examines why China remains wary of international appeals for AI safety regulation. The report suggests Beijing views such calls through strategic and economic lenses, seeing safety frameworks partly as attempts by rivals to slow its technological progress. The piece is prompting discussion about whether meaningful global cooperation on AI governance is possible given US-China competition.

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    Trump confirms meeting with Anthropic CEO Amodei●Trump confirms meeting with Anthropic's Amodei, repeats dismissal of AI fears✉newsTechnologyAI48 min ago

    Donald Trump has confirmed he met with Dario Amodei, chief executive of AI company Anthropic, and repeated his scepticism about warnings surrounding artificial intelligence. The meeting is notable given Anthropic has been among the loudest voices cautioning about advanced AI risks, while Trump continues to downplay such fears as he shapes US technology policy.

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    Man City financial charges case back in focus▼Man City financial charges case🦋blueskySportSoccer3.3K11 h ago

    Manchester City's long-running Premier League case over alleged breaches of financial regulations is a leading topic of discussion among football fans. The club, owned by Abu Dhabi's City Football Group, faces more than 100 charges relating to finances between 2009 and 2018, and debate centres on what any verdict could mean for the club, including possible points deductions or other sanctions, and for the Premier League's credibility.

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    Bill Gates says unregulated AI is 'completely irresponsible'▼Bill Gates says AI without regulation is ‘completely irresponsible’✉newsTechnologyAI48 min ago

    Bill Gates said developing artificial intelligence without regulation would be 'completely irresponsible'. His comments come amid ongoing debate over how governments should oversee rapidly advancing AI systems, with tech leaders divided on how much oversight is needed and how quickly rules should be imposed.

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    Chinese state media says the United States shares responsibility with China for managing artificial intelligence, arguing the world's two leading AI powers must coordinate on oversight of the fast-moving technology. The statement comes amid ongoing US-China tensions over tech export controls and AI governance, and is being watched as a signal of Beijing's positioning ahead of potential international AI regulation talks.

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    Manchester City vs Premier League: what next after shock verdict day●Manchester City versus the Premier League: After the day that shocked football, what next?✉newsSportSoccer21 min ago

    A dramatic day in English football saw developments in Manchester City's dispute with the Premier League over financial rules, in what commentators are calling a shock for the sport. The outcome has major implications for how clubs operate under the league's financial regulations. Fans and pundits are now asking what the decision means for competitive balance, league governance, and City's standing in English football.

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    Gates: AI rules harder to agree on than nuclear limits▼Gates says global AI rules are harder to agree on than nuclear limits — Anadolu Agency✉newsWarNuclear1 h ago

    Bill Gates says reaching international agreement on artificial intelligence regulation will be more difficult than negotiating nuclear arms controls. His remarks come as governments worldwide grapple with how to govern rapidly advancing AI technology, comparing the challenge to Cold War-era efforts that produced nuclear treaties between a small number of powers.

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    Bill Gates says reaching international agreement on artificial intelligence regulation will be more difficult than the arms control negotiations of the nuclear era. He argues AI develops faster and more diffusely than nuclear weapons did, making global rules harder to negotiate and enforce. His remarks are drawing attention as governments worldwide debate how to oversee rapidly advancing AI technology.

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    Manchester City found guilty of breaking financial rules, sources say●Manchester City found guilty of breaking financial rules, according to sources | BBC News▶youtubeBusinessFinance417K58 min ago

    Manchester City have been found guilty of breaking financial rules, according to sources cited by BBC News. The claim concerns the Premier League club's compliance with financial regulations, a matter that has been the subject of a long-running investigation. Details of the findings, any penalties, and whether the club will appeal have not yet been confirmed.

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    EU lawsuits target social media firms over harms to minors●EU: Social media companies face lawsuits over alleged mental health and safety harms to minors✉newsHealthMental Health1 h ago

    Lawsuits are being brought against social media companies in the European Union over allegations that their platforms cause mental health and safety harms to children and teenagers. The cases form part of a growing legal push to hold tech firms accountable for the impact of their products on young users, and follow mounting regulatory scrutiny of child safety online in Europe and beyond.

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    EU vows to defend rules against X as US backs Musk challenge▼EU vows to defend its stand against X after the US backs a court challenge from Elon Musk✉newsWorldEU Politics1 d ago

    The European Union says it will stand firm against Elon Musk's social media platform X after the United States backed a legal challenge to EU content rules. The dispute centers on the EU's Digital Services Act enforcement against X, and Brussels insists it will defend its regulatory authority in court despite Washington's intervention.

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    OpenAI pauses training after another AI incident●OpenAI pausiert Training nach erneutem KI-Zwischenfall – die Vorfallserie wird länger. Wann wird gehandelt? https:// fokMmastodonTechnology414 h ago

    OpenAI has paused model training following a further AI incident, according to the claim being circulated. Commenters say the series of problems at the company keeps growing and are asking when regulators or the industry will act. The report is being shared alongside references to other AI players including Anthropic, Meta, Google and Grok, framing the pause as part of a broader pattern of AI safety concerns.

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    Brazil's Central Bank Unveils New Pix Rules●Central Bank announces new rules for Pix▶youtubeBusinessBanking1.2M1 d ago

    The Central Bank of Brazil has announced new regulations for Pix, the country's widely used instant payment system. The move affects millions of users and businesses that rely on Pix for daily transactions, and reactions are circulating widely as people try to understand what changes to transfers, limits and security requirements will mean for them.