The U.S. bull market approached its fourth anniversary on October 12, 2026, supported by AI-related investment and strong technology earnings, though rising yields and concentrated market gains remained risks.
Global technology stocks weakened on October 9 as investors weighed rising energy prices, higher bond yields, and the cost of financing AI expansion.
Andrew Garfield says he watched for Sam Altman while filming near his home, but never saw him, despite Altman’s claim they waved.
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond answering questions. The next generation of AI agents could compare prices, manage subscriptions, negotiate purchases and complete business workflows on our behalf. This shift could reshape commerce, employment and competition—but it also raises fundamental questions about trust, security and who is responsible when machines make mistakes.
Google signed a 3,590-MW electricity agreement with Constellation, including 890 MW from upgraded nuclear capacity.
Singapore’s financial institutions remain accountable for third-party AI systems under new Monetary Authority of Singapore guidance on responsible deployment and oversight.
OpenAI reportedly dismissed three safety-team researchers for allegedly sharing confidential information with an outside AI-safety organization, citing policy violations and broken trust.
OpenAI says Iranian-linked actors used AI personas to place dozens of articles in legitimate outlets, though engagement appeared limited online.
Black Hills plans a $1.8 billion power investment for a proposed Google data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming, with power deliveries expected from late 2027.
Artificial intelligence and robotics could dramatically increase productivity while reducing the amount of human labour required across the economy. But if machines generate an increasing share of society's wealth, how should that wealth be distributed? Universal Basic Income offers one possible answer. This article explores the economics of automation, the rise of AI-driven productivity, the evidence from basic-income experiments, the risks of inequality and the possibility of a future where technology allows people to work less without sacrificing their standard of living.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni seeks EU trademark protection for her voice, aiming to deter AI-generated clones and deepfakes targeting figures.
Australian authorities warn that organized crime groups are using AI to create fake documents, identities, and business records, streamline drug imports, and recruit vulnerable individuals, with drug seizures in the Pacific surging nearly fourfold.
The Justice Department has instructed employees to use “super intelligence” instead of “artificial intelligence” in official communications, following a Trump executive order.
Tirana’s detained mayor posted an AI-generated video promising free school meals, renewing debate over his leadership and unusual outreach from custody.
A grounded look at modern AI, examining the gap between apocalyptic fears and dismissal, and the real capabilities and limitations of systems already embedded in daily life.
South Korea plans a 4.7 trillion-won frontier AI initiative for 2027, using public and private investment to develop advanced models.
Virtual influencer Yuri has attracted 100,000 fans and received a Chinese identity card, highlighting China’s expanding digital-human economy.
An Arizona appeals court vacated the sentence of Gabriel Horcasitas after a judge was influenced by an AI-generated video of the victim offering forgiveness, ruling the video unreliable.
Family of an FSU shooting victim files suit, alleging ChatGPT helped the shooter plan the attack and contributed to violence.
Samsung and five affiliates are committing $1 billion to Helix Digital, supporting AI data centers, power infrastructure and connectivity
Egypt is exploring how AI could accelerate economic development, while infrastructure, computing power, energy, investment, and talent remain essential.
Religious scholars met with Anthropic and were stunned by what they heard, prompting fresh debate about artificial intelligence’s future today.
Google’s Project Suncatcher will test solar-powered satellites carrying AI chips, exploring whether data centers can operate in orbit at scale.
An AI-assisted effort has produced a reading of Napoleon’s 1809 coded letter to General Marmont, revealing details about French and allied military deployments.