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2028 Volvo XC60 And XC90 Plug-In Hybrids Get A Massive EV Range Boost

With more than double the EV range, the 2028 Volvo XC60 and XC90 PHEVs will make you forget that gas stations exist.

InsideEVs · Sep 15

Trump facing AI backlash in Congress as push for guardrails intensifies

President has dismissed anxieties over AI’s dangerous potential even as Democrats and some Republicans acknowledge risks

The Guardian - US · Sep 15

Investors nervous about AI spending slowdown after industry warnings

Recent dire pronouncements about AI ​potentially endangering humanity were followed over the weekend by calls from AI leaders, including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, to slow ​the rate of advancement and create more time to manage its risks.

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Trump dismisses AI safety alarm, says US already has tools to police industry

"The only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!" Trump wrote on Truth ‌Social, adding that China ⁠would benefit ⁠from the doubt being cast on AI development. Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

The wilting rose emoji: what its rise and fall tells us about gen Alpha

It was the fastest-growing emoji in 2025 – but if you’re older than 16, it has probably passed you by. Now, just as twentysomethings are catching up, it’s over

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15

Meta to report child abuse cases to law enforcement in India: sources

This comes after the Indian government held regular meetings with Meta on technical measures since last month when Meta’s global executives were summoned to India over a host of issues, including the spread of child abuse content online.

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Labor floats idea to let AI use artists' work for free

AI companies could have free rein over content without paying creators if they strike deals with enough rights holders, a leaked options paper has revealed.

AAP · Sep 15

Trump agreed to new ethics rules to get a crypto bill across the line. But that might not be enough

"A vote against the Clarity Act isn't a principled stand against President Trump," Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., the lead author of the crypto bill, told The Associated Press. "It's a vote against implementing tough restrictions on politicians for crypto investments."

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Doomers and boosters: who's who in the AI wars

The furious debate over artificial intelligence has hardened into warring camps -- and a cautious middle. Today, most of the doomers warning against the impact of artificial intelligence come from inside the companies themselves, from academia, or both.

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Waymo, Japanese partners target driverless taxi service in Tokyo in 2027

Once approvals are secured and the service is ​fully validated, it will operate ⁠without drivers ‌and be available through both the ​GO ​and Waymo apps, the companies said ⁠in a joint statement.

The Economic Times · Sep 15