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Artificial intelligence pacing proposal divides tech executives and Trump
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an essay titled “We Must Pace the Frontier,” arguing that AI development should be deliberately slowed through third-party safety evaluators, coordination among frontier AI firms in democratic countries, and eventual cooperation with authoritarian governments where feasible. The proposal sparked a wave of public reactions from rival tech leaders and US…
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SNP Government’s attitude to defence is ‘damaging’ prospects north of the Border
A report from the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee warns that Scotland could miss out on rising UK defence investment unless persistent skills shortages are tackled, and suggests SNP Government policies have fostered negative perceptions of the sector that are hampering recruitment. Committee chairman Patricia Ferguson said Scotland’s defence sector is “world-leading” and well-placed…
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Mahershala Ali Listened to Ka’s ‘Honor Killed the Samurai’ for New Hitman Role: ‘It Just Was the Right Vibe & Tone for This Guy’
Actor Mahershala Ali revealed at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival that he listened to the late rapper Ka’s album *Honor Killed the Samurai* to prepare for his role as a religious hitman in the new film *Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother*. Speaking to ETalk on the red carpet, Ali said the album’s intentional,…
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Is Big Tech’s AI slowdown a safety pact or a cartel?
Tech leaders including Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, Demis Hassabis and Elon Musk have loosely agreed to “pace the frontier” of AI development, backing at least part of a proposal involving third-party auditors, domestic lab regulation and a global slowdown pact. The move has divided opinion: critics see it as a way for dominant firms to…
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HBO Max Reddit account compromised to serve ClickFix attacks
Unknown attackers compromised HBO Max’s official Reddit account and used it to push more than 100 malicious adverts distributing information-stealing malware to both Windows and macOS users. The incident, uncovered by a Reddit user on 6 September, formed part of a wider “48-hour malvertising blitz” that abused trusted brand accounts to trick victims into running…
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Middle East drone strikes send oil above $108 as Man Utd crash 5-0
At home, Harry Dunn’s mother slams a secret US diplomat flight amid a child-images inquiry, and an ex-HMP Bristol pharmacy technician is jailed for smuggling drugs; Revolut suffers a data breach and MPs push for an AI regulator.
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How to use the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB drive
Engadget has published a step-by-step guide explaining how to use Microsoft’s official Windows 11 Media Creation Tool to build a bootable USB installation drive. The guide is aimed at anyone setting up a new PC or reinstalling Windows 11 on an existing machine, and covers preparation, the tool itself, and troubleshooting, noting that being aware…
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AI-linked stocks slide after tech bosses call for slowdown in ‘reckless’ development
AI-linked stocks fell sharply on Monday after the heads of Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX called for a slowdown in what they described as “reckless” AI development, warning that the technology could soon spiral out of control. Anthropic’s Dario Amodei urged the industry to “slow down” and warned that swarms of AI agents could cause hundreds…
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NATO fighter jets shoot down drone over Lithuania as locals sent urgent phone warning
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace after it crossed from neighbouring Belarus, prompting an emergency phone alert to residents in Vilnius, Trakai and Elektrėnai. It marks the first time a drone has been downed within Lithuanian territory, underscoring growing concerns among NATO’s eastern members about airspace incursions linked to Russia’s…
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European football: Inter roar back to beat Udinese and join Roma at the top
Inter Milan came from two goals down to beat Udinese 5-3 on Monday, keeping pace with Roma at the top of Serie A after both sides made it four wins from four matches. The result matters for the early title race, as Inter and Roma now sit level on 12 points ahead of their direct…