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'Cold War tactic': Chinese media slams Anthropic's AI slowdown proposal
A Chinese state-run media outlet has criticized Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's recent essay advocating for a slowdown in artificial intelligence (AI) development, calling it a "Cold War playbook" tactic.
Apple makes pricier iPhones easier to buy with new offers
Apple is using cashback, trade-in, and easy payment options to make its new iPhones more affordable in India.
Why Donald Trump doesn't want to check AI development
US President Donald Trump has downplayed the need for regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) development.
Apple is readying gaming controllers for iPhone
Apple is working on two game controllers specifically designed for iPhones, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has said.
Why Google DeepMind's AI safety researcher Josh Engels resigned
Josh Engels, a researcher at Google DeepMind, has resigned from the company's AGI safety team.
This oil refining method can cut energy usage by 90%
Chinese scientists have developed a revolutionary new technique for refining oil, which could cut energy consumption during the process by as much as 90%.
This Chinese province was a 'hunting paradise' for ancient humans
Fossils of the extinct Denisovans have been discovered in China's Yunnan province, a region that was once a "hunting paradise" for these ancient humans.
Massive underwater gold mine found in Pacific ocean
A team of Chinese scientists has discovered a massive underwater mineral deposit in the western Pacific ocean, rich in gold and silver.
Humans started using psychoactive drugs around 25,000 years ago
An analysis of ancient human remains on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi suggests that humans may have used psychoactive drugs much earlier than previously thought.
IIT Madras's latest innovation improves aircraft safety and fuel efficiency
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have developed a revolutionary "morphing skin" technology for aircraft wings.
Beware! Scammers are targeting users eager to buy latest iPhones
The recent launch of Apple's new iPhone models, including the first-ever foldable, iPhone Duo, has sparked a surge in scam websites.
This new iPhone app can detect camera-equipped smart glasses nearby
A new app, Zuckoff, has been developed to help people identify the presence of camera-equipped smart glasses in their vicinity.
Sam Altman hints at potential collaboration amid AI safety fears
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has hinted at a possible collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI) safety and development pace with other industry leaders.
X still struggles to keep child abuse material off platform
Elon Musk's social media platform X has been struggling to keep child sexual abuse material off its platform.
Pacific mastodon tooth from 10,000 years ago found in California
A remarkably preserved 10,000-year-old tooth from an ancient Pacific mastodon has been discovered by Brigid Lynch, a geomorphologist in California.
LG denies claims that its TVs constantly eavesdrop on users
LG is pushing back against claims that its smart TVs constantly eavesdrop on owners.
Trump's push to ease data center rules could harm Americans
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials have warned that President Donald Trump's efforts to fast-track the construction of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers are weakening environmental regulations.
Anthropic CEO weighs in on whether AI could kill humans
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) poses serious risks to humanity.
Hugging Face hack made Anthropic CEO rethink AI's rapid progress
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says he has "become convinced" in recent months that AI development needs to slow down, with rogue OpenAI agents among reasons behind his concern.
iPhone Duo display to cost $250 each under Samsung deal
Apple has reportedly signed a three-year exclusive deal with Samsung Display, according to leaker Instant Digital.
Tech leaders agree they need to slow down AI development
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has agreed with Anthropic's Dario Amodei on the need to slow down artificial intelligence (AI) development.
Apple introduces SimpleDesign, an AI model for protein design
Apple has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) model named SimpleDesign.
iPhone Duo offers clever fix for cases blocking folding edge
Apple's upcoming iPhone Duo will come with a unique feature called "Shift Left Edge."
Lawyer fined $5,000 for using ChatGPT in a murder case
The New Mexico Supreme Court has slapped a $5,000 fine on Stephen Aarons, a lawyer who used artificial intelligence (AI) tools inappropriately in a murder case.
Did our Sun swallow a super Earth?
A new study has proposed that our Sun, the star at the center of our solar system, may have consumed a 'super-Earth' planet billions of years ago.
The smallest planet in our solar system is shrinking
Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest to the Sun, appears to be shrinking. The telltale wrinkles on its surface suggest that it was once a larger world.
Star exploding 45M light-years away: How to watch
A rare astronomical event, the supernova SN 2026aaiv, has been discovered in the spiral galaxy NGC 7331 (Caldwell 30).
iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max pre-orders now open in India
Apple has opened pre-orders for its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India today. The devices will be available from September 18 onward.
Meta adjusts AI after bot questioned woman about her daughters
Meta has announced plans to change the prompts suggested by its AI chatbot.
China rejects Anthropic's claims of AI labs extracting Claude data
China has denied the allegations made by US-based artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic.
OpenAI agents accessed RubyGems months before targeting Hugging Face
OpenAI has confirmed that its artificial intelligence (AI) agents used the RubyGems platform to access the internet to carry out benign tasks and retrieve public information in May.
Meta sued for using photos to train AI, facial recognition
Meta is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly using users' photos without consent.
White House calls Truth Social world's top platform, data disagrees
The White House has declared Truth Social, the social media platform owned by Donald Trump, as the "most powerful and popular social media platform in the world."
First adult T-rex footprints found in this US state
A team of scientists has made a groundbreaking discovery by unearthing the first known series of adult Tyrannosaurus rex footprints in North Dakota, US.
Chinese scientists just made hydrogen fuel cells 4x stronger
Chinese scientists have made a major breakthrough in hydrogen fuel cell technology, increasing its power output by four times.
Is record rain in California linked to Tibetan Plateau heat?
A new study has established a link between abnormally high temperatures on the Tibetan Plateau and record-breaking rainstorms in California.
Russian developers used Claude to create kamikaze drone software: Anthropic
A small group of Russian developers has reportedly used an AI chatbot, Claude, to create software for autonomous "kamikaze" attack drones.
UK rejects calls for 'kill switch' to stop rogue AI
The UK government has dismissed a proposal for a so-called "kill switch" to prevent dangerous attacks by rogue artificial intelligence (AI).
Why AI labs and mathematicians are increasingly at odds
A group of 25 top mathematicians has accused artificial intelligence (AI) laboratories of endangering their intellectual work. The accusation comes as these labs compete to solve famous math problems.
Apple reportedly has 8 more products planned for 2026
Apple is rumored to have eight more products lined up for announcement this year, following the recent launch of the iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro models, smartwatches, and new AirPods.