Science

Oct 4, 2026

Can ‘super intelligence’ and a non-binding safety pact solve AI’s image problem?

On Equity, we discussed the Trump administration's attempts to rebrand AI.


Elon Musk announces SpaceXAI rebrand to SpaceXSI following presidential order on 'Super Intelligence'
Oct 4, 2026

Elon Musk announces SpaceXAI rebrand to SpaceXSI following presidential order on 'Super Intelligence'

SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk has confirmed that the company's artificial intelligence division will be officially rebranded from SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI, following a high-level push from the White House. The planned name change responds directly to an executive directive signed by U.S....


Predatory fish that walks on land spreads to new US states as officials urge locals to cut their heads off
Oct 4, 2026

Predatory fish that walks on land spreads to new US states as officials urge locals to cut their heads off

An invasive land-walking fish from Asia is spreading into new US states, leading officials to ask Americans to take matters into their own hands.


ISS Command changes hands in emotional ceremony
Oct 4, 2026

ISS Command changes hands in emotional ceremony

ISS Command changes hands in emotional ceremonyNASA astronaut Jessica Meir handed over command of the International Space Station to Roscosmos cosmonaut Pyotr Dubrov today. The departing SpaceX Crew-12 featured Meir, Jack Hathaway, Sophie Adenot and Andrey Fedyaev joint mission recap before...


Oct 4, 2026

TechCrunch Mobility: Reining in robotaxis

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.


Oct 4, 2026

Trump unveils his new Super Intelligence Force

This new task force is Trump's latest response to the debate over AI safety.


After the BBC's 'racist nude nails' row, expert reveals what your favourite polish says about you
Oct 4, 2026

After the BBC's 'racist nude nails' row, expert reveals what your favourite polish says about you

The humble manicure has unexpectedly become the latest battleground in Britain's culture wars. Now, a beauty expert has revealed what your nail colour says about you.


Oct 4, 2026

Trump Names National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton to Lead a New Federal AI Task Force

The announcement comes after Trump hosted top executives of AI companies at the White House last week. The post Trump Names National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton to Lead a New Federal AI Task Force appeared first on SecurityWeek.


Why I quit the movement shaping AI
Oct 4, 2026

Why I quit the movement shaping AI

Artificial intelligence insiders are quitting their jobs, saying the technology could mean the end of humanity. Pope Leo, on his recent visit to France, warned of a "paradise of machines". And The New York Times reported this week that one of AI firm Anthropic's co-founders spent months lobbying religious thinkers on the possibility that AI could be conscious.


Oct 4, 2026

Wi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 6: What Is the Difference?

Wi-Fi Alliance launched the Wi-Fi 6 standard in September 2019. There are many key differences between Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6. The Wi-Fi 5, or 802.11ac, standard was introduced in 2013 by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The technical standard is now 13 years old. However, various devices still ship with support for Wi-Fi 5. The Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax, standard is relatively new. The Wi-F...