Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech giants follow? As the new school year kicks in, the debate around student AI use is raging The Independent UK · Sep 15
Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand access Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities The Independent UK · Sep 15
Asian shares trade mixed as markets continue to watch AI stocks and oil prices Asian shares are trading mixed after artificial-intelligence stocks slid overnight The Independent UK · 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
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
AI restraint debate lifts outlook for India tech services stocks Indian technology services stocks may see a reprieve from recent declines. Calls to slow artificial intelligence development could boost these beaten-down companies. Investors might bet on a longer disruption timeline for AI's impact. Valuations also present an attractive opportunity for renewed investor interest. This shift could lead to short-covering and… The Economic Times · Sep 15
Trump calls concerns over rogue AI a 'hoax' promoted by a ‘sick conspiracy’ US President Donald Trump on Monday rejected warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence, calling concerns over rogue AI part of a “sick conspiracy” as tech leaders urge greater safeguards. The clash comes as the rapidly advancing technology faces scrutiny over cybersecurity, jobs, data centres and its potential impact on… France 24 · Sep 15
Cyber attacks? Bioterrorism? To ‘Pace the Frontier’ of AI effectively, we must improve our anticipatory thinking Anthropic CEO and co-founder Dario Amodei has published an essay entitled “We Must Pace the Frontier.” He expressed ongoing concerns over the “misuse of AI for cyberattacks and bioterrorism” and fears that a swarm of AI agents could theoretically take over the entire internet within six to 12 months. The Conversation · Sep 14
Trump dismisses AI concerns as "hoax" A meeting with AI executives at the White House is reportedly in the works, according to Speaker Mike Johnson Salon · Sep 14
AI Executives Want International Regulation. They Could Just Slow Down Themselves. Dario Amodei is calling for coordinated international limits on AI development while Anthropic prepares to go public. Reason · Sep 14
Bigger than internet, oil, gold, diamonds: Trump says AI, data centres will be ‘greatest economic development engine’ Donald Trump believes artificial intelligence and data centers will drive unprecedented economic growth. He opposes regulations which he feels could harm the burgeoning artificial intelligence sector. Trump dismissed concerns about artificial intelligence taking over the world as a hoax. He noted China's commitment to advancing artificial intelligence without restrictions. Trump… The Economic Times · Sep 14
Trump tells Americans not to ‘kill the golden goose’ rejecting voters’ turn against AI and data centers Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon are uniting against AI just as Trump, the other main character from the 2016 era in politics, stands for acceleration. Fortune · Sep 14
Could AI really kill us all – and how can we stop it? IN FOCUS: One researcher says ‘we are already past the point where AI can destroy the world’. Anthony Cuthbertson looks at how it might happen, and if we should be worried The Independent UK · Sep 14
Trump, Altman, Musk and Amodei clash over AI risks as safety debate heats up President Donald Trump has rejected calls from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk to slow advanced AI development and strengthen safeguards. The debate highlights growing concerns over AI risks, cybersecurity threats and regulation as the US seeks to maintain its technological lead over China. The Economic Times · Sep 14
International Business Times · Sep 14 AI Models Are Becoming The 'Most Potent Cyber Weapon' Ever Created. Cohere's CEO Says Defense Must Catch Up. Recent incidents involving OpenAI and Anthropic models accessing real-world systems have intensified scrutiny of how companies contain powerful AI agents.
The Economic Times · Sep 14 What Dario Amodei, Sam Altman and Elon Musk have said about AI risks, stoking 'doom' fears Tech leaders like Amodei, Altman, and Musk are raising alarms about AI's potential dangers, fueling widespread 'doom' fears. Their public statements highlight concerns that are contributing to a growing sense of unease regarding the future implications of artificial intelligence development and its societal impact.
The Economic Times · Sep 14 Musk's X Corp and SpaceXAI resolve antitrust lawsuit against Apple In a court filing, X and SpaceXAI, a division of SpaceX, moved to dismiss the claims in a lawsuit they brought against Apple and OpenAI last year. The filing did not explain the reasons for dismissal or say whether a settlement had been reached.
The Guardian - US · Sep 14 Microsoft proposes limits on its AI with code of conduct amid safety debate Firm publishes AI guidelines with Microsoft AI CEO saying: ‘AI must be subordinate and always in service of people’
International Business Times UK · Sep 14 Michael Burry Blasts OpenAI and Anthropic Chiefs Over Doomsday Talk, Exposes the Big Game Behind It Dario Amodei and Sam Altman cite AI safety risks, while Burry argues doomsday warnings could also serve competitive and IPO interests.
The Economic Times · Sep 14 AI’s Asilomar or Hiroshima? World is running out of time to decide whether to slow AI race before technology outruns human control Concerns over AI safety echo challenges faced during earlier technological developments, including the Manhattan Project and the Asilomar Conference. Experts have warned about potential existential risks linked to the rapid advancement of AI capabilities. As countries and companies race to develop increasingly powerful systems, establishing effective oversight has become crucial.
Fortune · Sep 14 California's new 'Adam's Law' on chatbots shows OpenAI's strategy shift on state AI regulations OpenAI's tactics in California hint at how the company plans to try to shape a raft of future state-level laws in the face of a growing public backlash against AI technology.
International Business Times · Sep 14 Investors Will Have To Wait For OpenAI's Blockbuster IPO. Sam Altman Says AI Safety Comes First. The ChatGPT maker raised $122 billion this year at an $852 billion valuation, but Altman says 2026 is the wrong time to enter public markets.
International Business Times · Sep 14 Microsoft Puts New Guardrails on Future AI. Industry Leaders Rally Behind Slowing the Race Microsoft has published a provisional code of conduct for its Microsoft AI, or MAI, models that establishes restrictions ranging from weapons and dangerous substances to autonomous goal-setting and communication between AI agents.
Reason · Sep 14 The 9 Libel-by-AI Cases in the U.S. Since 2023 (6 Still Going Forward) Walters v. Openai, L.L.C. (Ga. Super.): No liability (summary judgment), because of the peculiar facts of the case. Battle v.… The post The 9 Libel-by-AI Cases in the U.S. Since 2023 (6 Still Going Forward) appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Fortune · Sep 14 Sam Altman learned at Y Combinator that powerful leaders can govern—but they can’t rule The OpenAI CEO says his years running the startup accelerator prepared him to balance pressure from investors, governments and the wider AI industry.