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Anthropic warns investors of AI risks as it prepares for listing
Anthropic has warned prospective investors that its AI models could pose “existential risks to humanity”, including through manipulation, blackmail or resistance to shutdowns. The disclosures appear in an IPO prospectus shared with a small group of partners ahead of a Nasdaq listing expected this autumn, and could complicate efforts to justify a valuation above $2…
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US blocks nearly $1bn in Canadian goods, deepening trade tensions
The United States has begun banning nearly $1bn of Canadian imports, including alcoholic drinks, some dairy products and motorcycles, in response to Canada’s retaliation against US tariffs. Although the ban is small relative to the roughly $880bn in annual trade between the two countries, it adds to tensions with a longstanding ally and could complicate…
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SteelSeries unveils 53g gaming mice with UWB and replaceable batteries
SteelSeries has introduced the Rival Pro and Sensei Pro, two lightweight wireless gaming mice with replaceable batteries and a UWB connection to a wireless base station. The launch adds alternatives for players seeking higher polling rates and more reliable wireless performance, while retaining conventional mechanical switches. Both models weigh 53g in black and 54g in…
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Marissa Mayer’s Dazzle assistant builds context from users’ photos
Marissa Mayer, the former Yahoo CEO, has unveiled Dazzle, a personal AI assistant that raised an $8 million seed round last December. Unlike competing products from Meta and others that rely on email, calendar and shopping data, Dazzle takes a distinctive approach by using only photographs from a user’s camera roll to build context about…
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Death row execution set; trooper shot dead; Senate reforms college sports
Tennessee is set to execute death row inmate Christa Pike tomorrow after rejecting her clemency bid. A Kentucky State Police trooper was shot dead during a traffic stop, whilst the Senate has passed new college sports regulations.
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The Manchester City case shows us how the global mega-rich now expect to operate with impunity | Jonathan Liew
Manchester City has been found guilty of more than 100 charges of financial irregularity, a verdict that extends far beyond mere sporting transgression to represent what columnist Jonathan Liew describes as a “parable of power”. The case, rooted in leaked documents from 2018 and formally charged in 2023, illustrates how the club—majority-owned by Sheikh Mansour…
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Estonia accuses Russian agents of ordering arson at Ukraine arms supplier
Estonia says Russian special services ordered an arson attack on Milrem Robotics, a defence company in Tallinn that supplies Ukraine with unmanned military vehicles. The accusation adds to concerns about alleged Russian sabotage across Europe, while EU and Nato leaders say such incidents will not weaken their support for Ukraine; Russia denies involvement. The fire…
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After more than a decade as CEO of amra, Tomas Ericsson moves to Chairman, as Robin Davies takes over as CEO
Tomas Ericsson is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of amra, the global digital collection society, after more than a decade in the role, effective 1 January 2027. He will transition to Chairman of the Board, while Robin Davies, amra’s Chief Operating Officer, will assume the CEO position on the same date. The leadership change…
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UK home purchase mortgage approvals hit their lowest level since December 2023
Mortgage approvals for UK house purchases fell to 54,918 in August, their lowest monthly total since December 2023, as higher borrowing costs deterred buyers. The article links rising mortgage rates to the Iran war’s effect on oil prices and inflation, which has also weakened expectations of interest rate cuts. The effective rate on newly drawn…
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Burnham’s proposed GB Grid aims to speed connections and curb costs
Prime minister Andy Burnham is expected to announce GB Grid, a government-backed body that would invest in electricity network projects and work alongside private firms. The proposal aims to increase competition, speed up connections and reduce costs as Britain faces high energy bills and prepares for a major expansion of its power infrastructure. GB Grid…