The Latest Breaking News on AI

The Global Economy Is Betting Heavily on AI, but Warning Signs and Rising Debt Are Straining Wall Street

Global investment in AI is driving economic growth, but rising debt, high borrowing costs and uncertain returns are increasing risks for infrastructure providers and financial markets.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

Global Market: Japan bond yields fall as US tech selloff fuels safe-haven demand

Japanese government bond yields fell as a selloff in US technology stocks triggered demand for safer assets. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s pledge to control debt issuance also supported sentiment, while Bank of Japan rate expectations remained in focus.

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Global Market: South Korean shares fall as AI investment worries weigh on chipmakers

South Korea’s Kospi fell as AI investment concerns triggered technology stock selling, although dip buying helped recover early losses. Semiconductor shares remained weak, while automakers, battery makers and select heavyweight stocks gained. Foreign investors were net sellers, while currency and bond markets showed mixed movements amid ongoing global market uncertainty.

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Kylie Minogue songs already used to train AI as tech firms ‘strong-arm’ Australian government, music body warns

Of the dozens of countries approached to water down their laws, Australia appears to be the only one considering it, publishers’ group says

The Guardian - AU · Oct 19

AI's future runs through credit desks

Nvidia's $500 billion financing push shows the AI race now hinges on capital markets, not just engineering.

Fortune · Oct 18

Brazilian Bricklayer Sells All Belongings and Travels 1,200 Miles to Meet Online Lover Only to Discover She Was AI

Brazilian bricklayer Edimar Rocha Martins says he sold his belongings and travelled about 1,300 miles to meet a woman, only to discover she was an AI-generated character.

International Business Times UK · Oct 18

Army Major's wife, ChatGPT, Claude & China links: How this Indian woman landed in the middle of Jammu espionage probe

An Army officer’s wife has been booked in Jammu in an alleged espionage case for reportedly preparing research papers on sensitive national security issues using AI tools ChatGPT and Claude. Officials, as cited by PTI, alleged that she was in contact with foreign nationals, including individuals suspected of links to…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

As We Build A Superior Species We Cannot Control

October 18, 2026 THE CASE FOR REGULATION Hillary nails it in under two minutes.* RNGE The stock has fallen back from its 95-cent August high...

Saving Advice · Oct 18

AI customer service giving consumers an error message

A majority of Australians don't believe artificial intelligence is making things better for customers, despite more businesses using the technology.

AAP · Oct 18

These 3 Green Stocks Have a Growth Story That Goes Far Beyond Washington

Green stocks are outperforming on commercial demand, not policy, per LSEG data. Bloom Energy, Ecolab, and Brookfield Renewable show growth driven by AI and data-center needs.

MarketBeat · Oct 18