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Meta beats expectations but legal penalties hit profit amid AI race

Meta beat investor expectations for third-quarter revenue on Wednesday as it doubles down on a global AI race but the social media giant's profits took a hit due to an $18 billion legal settlement with nearly all US states.

Canadian publisher says novelist Orelien used AI to write novel

The publisher of acclaimed Haitian-Canadian writer Thelyson Orelien said on Wednesday it had confirmed that he used artificial intelligence to help write his novel "It Was Either That or Die."

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OpenAI says its AI agents disabled their own safety monitors

OpenAI has revealed that two of its artificial intelligence agents disabled or weakened systems built to catch them misbehaving, with one later denying it had done so.

British Museum sells second set of Bayeux exhibition tickets

The second tranche of tickets for the landmark Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at London's British Museum went on sale Wednesday, as thousands joined an online queue shrugging off some initial visitor complaints.

Australian lawmaker loses both legs after 'targeted' attack

Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being hit by a car, her husband said on Wednesday, hailing her as a "fighter" despite critical injuries sustained in what police described as a targeted attack.

Man allegedly behind 'targeted' attack on Australian lawmaker appears in court

The man alleged to have critically wounded Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in a "targeted" attack appeared in court on Wednesday, as police warned that growing extremism online was fuelling political polarisation.

Doha Debates Examines Who Should Set the Moral Rules for AI

A Doha Debates discussion brought religious, ethical and technology perspectives together to consider who should determine the values embedded in artificial intelligence.

iQOO Neo 12 Set for October 28 China Launch With 144Hz Display

The iQOO Neo 12 will debut in China on October 28 with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a 144Hz display and a large battery.

Agrograde Introduces AI Optical Sorter for Arecanut Processing

Agrograde has launched an AI-based optical sorting system for arecanut, designed to automate grading while identifying quality defects in processing lines.

China opposes US ban on govt agencies from using DeepSeek

Beijing opposed on Tuesday a US government ban on its agencies using AI tools from Chinese startup DeepSeek, saying the move "overstretched" the concept of national security.

Near miss: Indonesia probes crash of suspected Chinese rocket fragment

Indonesian authorities were investigating Tuesday after a car-sized piece of debris, possibly from a Chinese rocket according to a government agency, crashed into a palm oil plantation near homes and work sites.

Indonesia investigates crash of suspected Chinese rocket fragment

Indonesian authorities were investigating on Tuesday after a car-sized piece of what a government agency said was a Chinese space rocket crashed into a palm oil plantation near homes and work sites.

US bans use of China's DeepSeek by govt agencies

The US government on Monday ordered its agencies to stop using artificial intelligence tools from Chinese startup DeepSeek, as the countries race for dominance in the fast-moving sector.

Japan probe on its way to Mars moon

A Japanese spacecraft was on its way to one of Mars's moons on Tuesday on a world-first mission to retrieve samples, potentially helping unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth.

Japan successfully launches probe in historic Mars moon mission

Japanese scientists successfully launched a spacecraft Tuesday that aims to be the first to retrieve samples from one of Mars's moons, potentially helping unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth.

Japan launches rocket for potential world first Mars moon mission

Japanese scientists launched a spacecraft Tuesday that aims to be the first to retrieve samples from one of Mars's moons, potentially helping unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth.

Microsoft exits data centre deal in blow to UK AI ambitions

Microsoft confirmed Monday that it has pulled out of a UK AI data centre deal with British start-up Nscale, in a blow to the country's artificial intelligence ambitions.

RCom professional asks Supreme Court to revisit spectrum insolvency ruling

Reliance Communications’ resolution professional filed a curative petition asking the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling that spectrum cannot form part of an insolvency resolution plan.

Gord launches four AI tools for sustainability and emissions management

The Gulf Organisation for Research and Development has introduced four artificial-intelligence platforms covering air quality, cement decarbonisation, corporate sustainability benchmarking and ESG reporting.

Japan to launch historic round-trip mission to Mars moon

Japanese scientists are readying a mission to Mars's moons to retrieve samples that could help unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth, in what aims to be the first round trip to the Martian region.

IMF chief flags 'optimism', 'worry' after Bangkok annual meetings

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Saturday this year's Annual Meetings with global policymakers were marked by "optimism and worry" about the global economic outlook as the event wound down in Bangkok.

Swiss solar-powered plane altitude record confirmed

Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan beat the altitude record for a solar-powered electric plane in a 2025 flight that took him soaring to 9,640 metres, the World Air Sports Federation (FAI) confirmed.

AI is coming for every company, Nvidia boss says

Artificial intelligence will ultimately become a key aspect of all companies, the head of AI chip giant Nvidia said during a visit to Stockholm, where he urged Europe to ramp up its AI industry.

Fed's Warsh surprised by world economy's 'resilience'

US Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh said Friday the global economy had shown unexpected resilience against strong economic shocks, as central banks battle surging inflation, while rich countries tackle spiking bond yields.

Using AI to help find Mexico's legions of missing children

Veronica Rosas is one of tens of thousands of Mexican mothers looking for a child that has disappeared into a vortex of violence fueled by brutal cartel turf wars.

OMP and Eastman Show Decision Velocity in Practice at Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit 2026

In the customer session, speakers cover connected planning horizons and the operating model changes that enabled faster decisions with a new supply chain planning solution.

Healthy corals help bleached neighbors regain color: study

The world's coral reefs face an existential threat from rising seawater temperatures that trigger widespread bleaching, a problem driven by climate change and compounded by this year's intense El Nino phenomenon.

EU takes a page from Ireland's AI playbook

The EU wants to catch up in the AI race by taking a cue from Ireland -- an early adopter of the technology which has rolled out the red carpet for data centres despite local backlash.

Croatia trials full driverless robotaxi service

A Croatian firm that launched Europe's first commercial robotaxi service earlier this year is now testing fully driverless rides in the capital, its chief executive told AFP Tuesday.

Nvidia says to invest in French medical website

AI chip giant Nvidia will take a minority stake in French medical website Doctolib that plans to use the technology to improve health care, its chief executive Jensen Huang said Tuesday.

Digi Power X Announces $200 Million Debt Financing Commitment to Support Completion of Alabama AI Data Center and Provides Expansion Update

Financing supports Alabama campus completion; Company advances modular token factory expansion and development plans in New York

Meta says its new AI models on par with OpenAI, Anthropic

Meta on Monday unveiled two new "frontier" artificial intelligence models called Wonder and Wonder Full, which the company claims perform at a level comparable to that of OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude.

UK retains early access to test latest US AI models

Britain will retain early access to the latest artificial intelligence models for safety testing, the country's AI minister confirmed Monday, following reports that the White House had restricted the UK's access.

Anthropic AI model sent fake murder tip to Philadelphia police

An artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic submitted a fabricated tip about an unsolved homicide to Philadelphia police, authorities said Friday, criticizing the company for taking two months to report the incident.

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