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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has backed a more deliberate approach to AI development, arguing that the pursuit of superintelligence must keep AI under human control. He also urged companies to retain control of their own knowledge and warned against concentrating AI development among a small number of providers.
Florida is using solar-powered AI robot rabbits to attract and detect invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades. The technology works alongside existing python removal programmes and uses heat, scent simulation and cameras to alert trained removal agents when snakes approach.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has renewed his call for rental listings to disclose when apartment photos or videos have been generated or altered using AI. The proposal is aimed at helping renters identify listings that may not accurately represent a property.
Anthropic is bringing Claude's chat and Cowork capabilities together in a single interface. The update also introduces Claude Docs and Claude Slides in beta, allowing users to research, create documents and build presentations within the same conversation.
WION, the global news platform of Zee Media, has announced WION World Conferences, a series of summits and high-level forums focused on issues connecting India with global developments. The platform will cover AI, defence, tourism, sustainability, trade, education, diplomacy and the future of work, with events planned across India, Asia and Africa.
Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and its first foldable, iPhone Duo, at the Surprise and Shine event but did not unveil the standard iPhone 18. Reports suggest Apple plans to release the regular model and other consumer-focused devices in early 2027.
Uber is cutting about 3,300 jobs while introducing stricter rules for employees who work remotely. Fully remote positions will be limited to roughly 1% of the workforce, while most employees working from home will be expected to relocate closer to designated company offices. The existing three-day-a-week hybrid policy will remain.
Emails from 2006 show Google executive Alan Eustace seeking Steve Jobs’ approval before hiring former Apple applications CTO Jean-Marie Hullot. The correspondence later became evidence in a major US antitrust case involving alleged no-poach agreements among technology companies.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has challenged claims that a single ChatGPT query consumes as much water as a six-hour shower. He said a much larger number of queries would be needed to match the water associated with producing a single California almond, while arguing that modern data centres have moved away from older cooling systems
Meta has changed its performance review guidance for engineers, removing references that linked employee evaluations to AI usage and the internal AI Native designation. Managers are now being asked to focus on the impact of an engineer's work rather than AI adoption dashboards or token consumption.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has sharply changed his approach to AI data centre expansion, saying companies failed to secure local support before moving ahead with projects. His comments come as opposition to new data centres grows across the US, with concerns over electricity demand, environmental effects and AI-related job losses.
Anthropic has introduced Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, targeting coding, research and complex knowledge work. Fable 5.1 is broadly available with lower costs, while Mythos 5.1 is restricted to approved cybersecurity and life sciences users.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has voiced his discomfort with smart glasses, particularly devices that include cameras, even as Meta expands its presence in the category. Altman has also indicated that OpenAI is developing AI hardware with designer Jony Ive, with devices planned for use on tables, in pockets and on the body.
