The Latest Breaking News from Artificial Intelligence

Researchers use ChatGPT-style technology to predict stroke risk from a person’s DNA

A new AI tool that identifies genetic risk factors for stroke could open the door to more personalised prevention and treatment.

Euronews · Oct 20

Don’t be fooled. The AI that was supposed to save us time is doing just the opposite

The government says it can transform the state with AI, but it is no match for the resulting stream of machine-generated slop. And we all pay the cost, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20

Japan’s $21 billion US chip bet raises questions over its own semiconductor revival

Japan has committed to investing $21 billion to establish two semiconductor factories in New York. This deal comes as Japan seeks to support US semiconductor industry growth and strengthen bilateral relations. Experts indicate that these investments may yield limited advantages for Japan's domestic chip manufacturing capabilities. As Japan's debt concerns…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Global Market: South Korea's Elice shares plunge 28% in market debut as data centre stocks shunned

Elice, which raised 201.1 billion won ($150 million) in its IPO, provides AI cloud services as well as AI-based education and business software and plans to spend most of its IPO proceeds on launching portable modular data centres and related infrastructure.

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Asian shares mostly decline after AI stocks lead a rebound on Wall Street

Asian shares are mostly lower after stocks artificial-intelligence-related stocks bounced back on Wall Street while other sectors continued to be shaky and oil prices stayed high

The Independent UK · Oct 20

Dussehra 2026 image AI prompts: 10 best ChatGPT & Gemini prompts to create stunning festive images, greeting cards and more

Dussehra 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, marking the victory of good over evil. If you want to share festive greetings with friends and family, AI tools such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini and other image generators can help you create personalised Dussehra wishes, colourful greeting cards and creative…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Is this the beginning of the end of the AI stock market boom?

After a wobble on the tech-heavy Nasdaq, some AI market observers think a reassessment of the potential value of various businesses may be under way

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20

'Universal, non-discriminatory and verifiable': India calls for legally binding framework for nuclear disarmament at UN

India called for a universal and verifiable framework for nuclear disarmament at the UN General Assembly. The country emphasized that nuclear weapon decisions should remain under human control amid AI advancements. India reiterated its commitment to a no first use policy and a voluntary moratorium on nuclear testing. Legal assurances…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Global Market Today: Asian stocks decline in break from US chip rally

Losses were led by a more than 2% drop in South Korea’s Kospi Index — a bellwether for artificial intelligence investments — as chip heavyweight SK Hynix Inc. headed for its lowest close since April. Data-center infrastructure company Elice Inc. plunged as much as 32% in its trading debut in…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

AI reveals how a warming climate will intensify NZ’s most extreme downpours

The most damaging weather events are the record-breaking “one-in-100-year” disasters communities have usually only seen once.

The Conversation · Oct 20