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US and China agree formal dialogue on AI safeguards ahead of summit
US and Chinese officials have agreed to establish a formal dialogue on artificial-intelligence safeguards after “constructive” talks in New York. The agreement, reached ahead of a summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, signals potential cooperation on managing AI risks despite wider trade and technology tensions, and helped improve investor confidence. The discussions involved US…
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Your cloud survived everything except the real world
Recent infrastructure failures have exposed critical weaknesses in data resilience strategies. AWS suffered permanent data loss in its Bahrain region due to war damage, whilst the UK’s air traffic control system experienced a major outage in September caused by an incompatible military flight plan, stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers. These incidents demonstrate that resilience…
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Nvidia chief dismisses predictions that AI could end humanity by 2030
Nvidia’s chief executive Jensen Huang has rejected warnings from a former Anthropic researcher that artificial intelligence could become superintelligent and lead to human extinction by 2030, describing such predictions as irresponsible “doomsday narratives”. Huang stated there is “0% chance” that AI will destroy the world by 2030 and argued that spreading fear about the technology…
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‘Our culture is rich and we need our own space’: the fight to build a permanent centre for Deaf people
Urban planner and deaf activist Amanprit Arnold has launched the DeafCity Hub campaign to create a permanent dedicated cultural and co-working space for the Deaf community in the UK. Despite 18 million people in the UK having hearing issues, there is currently no dedicated centre for Deaf arts anywhere in the country, and Arnold argues…
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All the signs say another financial crisis is coming. Here’s why we need to prepare for it now | Larry Elliott
September 2026 is displaying multiple warning signs of a potential financial crisis: oil prices have exceeded $100 per barrel (driven by the US-Israel war with Iran), government bonds are experiencing a global sell-off, and AI industry leaders are warning development should slow. These conditions mirror previous financial crashes that have occurred in September, notably in…
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Boss mistook printer stands for bargain equipment in costly catalogue blunder
An Italian tech worker recalled how his boss tried to demonstrate procurement skill by ordering two unusually cheap laser printers from a 1990s paper catalogue. The apparent bargain turned out to be two printer stands, exposing a costly misunderstanding and undermining his hopes of promotion. The catalogue displayed the stands beneath printers, creating the misleading…
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AI-driven memory shortage pushes iPhone prices up by £100
A global shortage of memory chips, driven largely by booming demand from AI data centres, is pushing up the cost of electronic devices and reversing years of falling prices. Apple has added £100 to every iPhone, including older models, meaning consumers pay more without receiving improved features; Samsung and Google have also raised flagship prices…
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Hanover Way remains closed in Sheffield amid ongoing police incident
Hanover Way in Sheffield city centre remained closed southbound because of a police incident whose nature had not been disclosed. The closure continued into the morning rush hour and disrupted tram services, while congestion affected nearby roads. The A61 was shut between Glossop Road and the Moore Street roundabout from about 3.45am, with the closure…
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US and China weigh AI incident alerts before Trump–Xi summit
US and Chinese officials have discussed creating a notification system for artificial-intelligence incidents that could affect national security. The proposal was raised by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent after “successful” talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of a planned Trump–Xi summit, and reflects concerns about the risks of rapid AI development. The discussions…
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Cambium Networks enters administration as cloud management service faces closure
Cambium Networks, a UK-based networking hardware vendor, has entered administration following a period of financial decline. The company will cease production of its Wi-Fi access points, firewalls and switches, though it is exploring whether to salvage its fixed wireless broadband business. Most critically, the company’s cloud management service (cnMaestro Cloud) is set to shut down…