Science

Trump says he doesn't want to work with China on AI safety
Sep 29, 2026

Trump says he doesn't want to work with China on AI safety

US President Donald Trump discussed AI development with dozens of tech bosses at the White House on Tuesday. Ahead of his "super intelligence" luncheon, Trump launched a new AI-powered website for government services, vowing not to stifle the technology's growth. He also said he didn't want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on AI oversight. Plus, dozens of dogs are rescued from a breeding farm in South Korea as the country prepares for a complete phaseout of the dog meat industry.


Safeguards 'build a moat' around US AI firms, prevent open-source models from advancing, expert says
Sep 29, 2026

Safeguards 'build a moat' around US AI firms, prevent open-source models from advancing, expert says

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss regulating AI had signed a "morally binding" commitment to build adequate safeguards on the fast-moving technology. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Harrison Rolfes, Senior Research Analyst at PitchBook, says that the push for safeguards "prevents open-source models from taking over the competition as well as new incumbents from coming in with a new frontier model", explaining that the measures "build a moat" around US AI firms.


Kaiser lays off 147 employees in California
Sep 29, 2026

Kaiser lays off 147 employees in California

Kaiser Permanente will layoff 147 business and administrative employees across California in November, the health giant said


France to borrow record €340 billion as Covid-era debt comes due
Sep 29, 2026

France to borrow record €340 billion as Covid-era debt comes due

The French ​government will sell a record amount of bonds to investors next year as it faces a surge in Covid-era debt due for redemption and needing to be refinanced, the public debt management ​office ‌said on Tuesday amid mounting concern about France's surging public deficit and borrowing rates.


Sep 29, 2026

OpenAI’s latest features take direct aim at the app store model

OpenAI is building out the pieces of an alternative to the traditional app store model, turning ChatGPT into a place where software can be discovered and used by people and AI agents alike.


Sep 29, 2026

OpenAI CEO Announces New AI Agent and Avoids Mention of Security Concerns at Developer Conference

Altman made a slew of product announcements and updates, including the company’s new agents, called Dots. The post OpenAI CEO Announces New AI Agent and Avoids Mention of Security Concerns at Developer Conference appeared first on SecurityWeek.


Ukrainian Science Academy, Struck by Drone, Played Key Role in Research
Sep 29, 2026

Ukrainian Science Academy, Struck by Drone, Played Key Role in Research

Over 90 percent of Ukraine’s scientific discoveries have been attributed to Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences, including advancements in astronomy and military technology.


Ukrainian Science Academy, Struck by Drone, Played Key Role in Research
Sep 29, 2026

Ukrainian Science Academy, Struck by Drone, Played Key Role in Research

Over 90 percent of Ukraine’s scientific discoveries have been attributed to Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences, including advancements in astronomy and military technology.


Sep 29, 2026

OpenAI repotedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation

The new round is anticipated to be the company's last before its delayed 2027 public debut.


Sep 29, 2026

OpenAI reportedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation

The new round is anticipated to be the company's last before its delayed 2027 public debut.