UK's largest AI data centre being built on edge of London hit by blow as Microsoft pulls out The tech giant was set to fund a supercomputer at the site in Loughton, Essex Evening Standard · Oct 19
Elon Musk pledges a share of his SpaceX company to 'every kid in America' Elon Musk has announced plans to gift one share of SpaceX to each child in America next year. This announcement came shortly after Anthropic pledged 5% of its shares to a benefit fund. The new fund will potentially increase in value as shares grow. Recent surveys show many Americans are… The Economic Times · Oct 19
Microsoft's New AI Chip Could Change the Economics of AI Microsoft's new Maia 300 AI chip aims to cut reliance on NVIDIA and lower inference costs ahead of its Oct. 28 earnings, as analysts maintain a Moderate Buy rating on MSFT stock. MarketBeat · Oct 19
China's economy grows 4.5 pc in Q3 as AI-driven exports offset weak domestic demand The Chinese economy grew 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026. The growth is fuelled by global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, helping the economy offset weak domestic consumption and a deepening property market crisis. The development comes after a weak second quarter, which saw its growth shrink to… The Economic Times · Oct 19
Instagram doesn’t know what to do about ‘very worrying’ AI trend sweeping the app, its boss says Growing numbers of comedians are complaining that others are stealing their routines and putting them in the mouths of AI-generated, attractive women The Independent UK · Oct 19
AI firm Anthropic to commit 5% of shares to fund for ‘public good’ The $48bn giveaway comes amid concerns about the tech and as the company prepares for a stock market listing The Guardian - UK · Oct 19
AI 'Dream Woman' With 300,000 Followers Draws a Lonely Bricklayer Into a 2,000-Kilometre Journey to Nowhere A 49-year-old Brazilian bricklayer sold everything and travelled 2,000 km to meet an AI-generated woman with 300,000 followers, in a case the OECD now logs as a realised AI scam. International Business Times UK · Oct 19
The AI Spending Boom Could Come At A Huge Cost With Trillions at Stake, Report Warns A new study claims that data center owners would need $8.5 trillion in revenue through 2030 to meet its assumed investment return, far above the $3.6 trillion it forecasts. International Business Times · Oct 19
Elon Musk promises SpaceX share for ‘every kid in America’ as tech firms fight AI unease Some of the stock and money will be given away to the public The Independent UK · Oct 19
US teens can access ‘nudify’ apps despite Apple and Google’s parental controls, report finds Exclusive: Using test accounts, Tech Transparency Project downloaded 135 apps with features to generate nonconsensual nude imagery The Guardian - US · Oct 19
Texas man seeks to have armed robbery conviction tossed over no-warrant Flock camera search Defense lawyers asked a federal appeals court to void the conviction, arguing the cameras give police more power than the Constitution allows. The Texas Tribune · Oct 19
Microsoft's UK Data Centre Exit Puts Spotlight on Power Shortages Holding Back AI Expansion Microsoft has withdrawn from an agreement involving Nscale's planned £2bn AI data centre in Loughton, Essex, after grid delays threatened the facility's original 2027 opening timetable. International Business Times UK · Oct 19
The Social Reckoning: Looking back at Facebook’s 2021 controversy and where Meta stands today Aaron Sorkin’s latest film focuses on Facebook's past controversies and the implications of its business model. The story centres around whistleblower Frances Haugen and her allegations regarding Facebook's internal practices. Meta, formerly Facebook, is navigating ongoing concerns about safety and user engagement. The film, while offering a dramatic retelling, critiques… The Economic Times · Oct 19
Is Taylor Swift Pregnant? Truth Behind Viral Baby Bump Photos That Fooled Thousands of Fans AI-generated photographs depicting Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in a maternity shoot have gone viral on Instagram, but the platform's warning means they do not confirm a pregnancy. International Business Times UK · Oct 19
The Economic Times · Oct 19 ISB programme explores AI’s growing role in the future of digital finance The Executive Programme in Fintech and AI at ISB is crafted to equip finance professionals with cutting-edge skills in financial services. Spanning 32 weeks, this program offers live online sessions alongside engaging experiential learning. Participants will delve into real-world applications of fintech, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. Tailored for senior finance…
International Business Times UK · Oct 19 Meta Blames Claude AI for No Kings Instagram Ban as Senator Questions Company's Closeness to Trump Meta says activity involving Anthropic's Claude AI resembled bot traffic and triggered the temporary suspension of the No Kings Instagram account during nationwide demonstrations.
International Business Times UK · Oct 19 Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave's Music Used to Train AI Without Consent or Payment, Publishers Say: 'Legitimising Larceny' Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave's music may have been used to train AI without consent, as publishers warn Australia against weakening copyright protections.
The Times of India · Oct 19 $3.1 billion St. Louis data centre plan faces court fight over 120-MW project St. Louis is undergoing a notable shift with the establishment of several data centres throughout the region. However, community members have voiced considerable opposition, raising health and environmental issues linked to these facilities. Legal actions have been launched by residents and developers encountering permit restrictions, leading to new legislation governing…
The Economic Times · Oct 19 Global Market: Eurozone bond selloff to weigh on growth, curb inflation, Lagarde says ECB President Christine Lagarde warned that a global bond selloff is tightening euro zone financial conditions, raising borrowing costs and weighing on growth. Policymakers face a challenge balancing persistent energy-driven inflation risks against slowing economic activity.
International Business Times UK · Oct 19 Did 'Mostly Peaceful' Protesters Burn the Eiffel Tower? Viral Video Raises Questions Over AI-Generated Hoax A viral video allegedly showing the Eiffel Tower burning has caused confusion online, but no credible evidence links student protesters to damage, and claims of AI generation remain unconfirmed.
Fortune · Oct 19 ‘The accountability is with Mike’: Atlassian CEO’s AI agent rule Cannon-Brookes says the hardest part of putting agents to work isn’t the model but the interface and the accountability.
The Economic Times · Oct 19 How to trade Tech Mahindra shares after 22% rally in 4 days? Technical expert weighs in Tech Mahindra shares fell 2.1% after a sharp post-results rally, as investors booked profits. Brokerages remain divided, with Nuvama projecting 25% earnings growth over two years, while Nomura maintains a Neutral rating amid a focus on future growth and margins.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19 My critics think speaking fluently is vital for fee-paying pupils, but not for anyone else. Here’s why I reject that We are accused of dumbing down, but that’s nonsense: this is levelling up. All the evidence shows helping children articulate improves their life chances, says Labour’s deputy leader Lucy Powell
AAP · Oct 19 Higher for longer: why low rates are relics of the past There's growing evidence that interest rates are becoming less effective at slowing demand, meaning central banks have to lift rates further to ease inflation.
The Economic Times · Oct 19 Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei falls 2% as tech selloff, rising oil prices fuel inflation fears Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell as US technology stock losses and rising oil prices heightened inflation and interest rate concerns. Semiconductor stocks led declines, while defensive and value shares offered potential support. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda highlighted inflation near the 2% target, keeping monetary policy expectations in focus.