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OpenAI helps form independent panel to advise on mathematical research
OpenAI has helped establish an independent nine-member panel of prominent mathematicians to advise it and other AI companies on mathematical research. The move follows a series of impressive AI-generated mathematical results that created reputational problems, prompting concerns about attribution, academic standards, communication and how research findings are released. The Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial…
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Anthropic and OpenAI unveil models despite warnings over AI race
Despite calls from AI employees and Anthropic’s own CEO Dario Amodei for frontier AI labs to slow development, Anthropic and OpenAI both released new models on the same day, contradicting stated concerns about the pace of advancement. Amodei had reiterated the message from the July “Pacing the Frontier” open letter on 12 September, but Anthropic…
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Sydney Swans stars return to face teammates for first time since Pullman Hotel scandal
Five Sydney Swans players—Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon and Riley Bice—are returning to the club to face their teammates for the first time since being suspended for breaching club standards following a post-match party at the Pullman Hotel in East Melbourne. The returns matter because the players have been absent from the…
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Rob Bonta Sued Paramount to Counter Political Influence, Then Fell Victim to It
California Attorney General Rob Bonta abandoned his lawsuit seeking to block the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger after political pressure weakened his position. Governor Gavin Newsom urged a settlement, while Paramount threatened to move operations to Tennessee, raising fears about further damage to Hollywood during a production slump. Bonta argued that the merger reflected politically motivated antitrust…
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Mamdani condemns Paramount–Warner Bros merger as threat to media independence
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has condemned the $111 billion Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, arguing that it threatens media competition, independence and public accountability. He criticised federal leaders who supported the deal, saying it would give billionaires such as David Ellison greater influence over what Americans see and hear, while praising New York Attorney General…
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iOS 27: How to hide or replace the audio button in iMessages
Apple’s iOS 27 lets iMessage users hide or replace the audio-recording button in the text field, addressing accidental taps that start recordings and interrupt music playback. The change follows widespread complaints, including a viral post from Justin Bieber, though Apple has not said it was responding specifically to him. Users can go to Settings >…
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Boston summit to guide founders on funding, hiring and AI
TechCrunch has revealed the agenda for its one-day Founder Summit, taking place on 4 November at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. The event is designed to give startup founders practical guidance on fundraising, leadership, hiring, AI strategy and building category-leading companies, with advice from experienced investors and entrepreneurs. Featured speakers include Underscore partner Brian Devaney, HubSpot…
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Dead Kennedys Guitarist East Bay Ray Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease
Dead Kennedys guitarist and founding member East Bay Ray has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the band announced on 22 September. Despite the diagnosis, he intends to continue performing and touring for as long as his health permits, making the announcement significant for fans and the group’s future live performances. Ray, born Raymond Pepperell, co-founded…
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Motorola unveils Signature 27 with 200MP telephoto camera
Motorola has unveiled the Signature 27 flagship smartphone at the Snapdragon Summit, positioning it as one of the first devices powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor. The company calls it its most advanced smartphone yet, with upgraded cooling, Bang & Olufsen speakers and a substantially improved telephoto camera. The main camera…