The Latest Breaking News on AI

Etsy is using AI to get inside shoppers’ heads – and boost sales

The AI profiles analyze shoppers’ purchase history, preferences and habits, including whether they’re buying for themselves or someone else

The Independent UK · Sep 29

OpenAI Launches Dots, Always-on AI Agents Built To Take Work off Your Hands

OpenAI has launched Dots, persistent AI agents that can monitor information, manage digital tasks and connect with more than 4,000 apps, subject to user approval and controls.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

The Trump Administration Launched An AI-Powered America.gov. These Are The Models It's Using.

U.S. Chief Design Officer Joe Gebbia confirmed that Gemini and Grok power the new platform shortly before the launch.

International Business Times · Sep 29

Anthropic's Amodei Dines With Trump as Washington Debates AI Regulation

Amodei dined with Trump and met Thune at the Capitol before Tuesday's White House AI lunch. Here is what is confirmed, and what is not.

Latin Times · Sep 29

Trump’s own America.gov chatbot contradicts US president on 2020 polls, climate

The AI-powered America.gov website launched by US President Donald Trump on Tuesday gave factual answers to several politically sensitive questions, including some that contradicted claims made by the president.

The Times of India · Sep 29

Millions of Americans Could Get THREE Paychecks in October — Check if You're One of Them

October 2026 has five Fridays, giving weekly workers a fifth paycheck. Some fortnightly employees may also have three paydays, but annual salary does not increase.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

Pope Leo Warns AI Could Threaten Humanity as He Calls Out Nvidia Billionaire Over Regulation

Pope Leo XIV challenges Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang over AI safety, urging leaders to take expert warnings seriously and agree common safeguards.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

AMD Is Betting More Than $8 Billion On Fei-Fei Li's World Labs. Its Stock Is Up.

AMD is acquiring artificial intelligence startup World Labs for $8.2 billion. Li, a top researcher in the field, will join AMD as executive vice president and chief scientist.

International Business Times · Sep 29

Voices: Did Andy Burnham’s Labour conference speech just make history? Plus, have your say

COMMENT: Our writers weigh in on Andy Burnham’s first Labour party conference speech – tell us what your answer would be below

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Anthropic says AI may pose ‘catastrophic or existential risks to humanity’ as it launches IPO

Filing may mark the first time that a company has warned investors that its product could kill them and everyone they know

The Independent UK · Sep 29