
WHO: Can't assess plague risk as Russia fails to confirm cause of researcher's death
The World Health Organization says it cannot assess risk or validate safety measures because Russia has not confirmed the cause of death for the researcher.

The World Health Organization says it cannot assess risk or validate safety measures because Russia has not confirmed the cause of death for the researcher.

Executives at two major chipmakers highlight funding constraints and supply chain imbalances as key risks for the artificial intelligence industry.

Eight organizations and over 1,000 scientists join forces in Beijing to integrate artificial intelligence into mathematical research and development.

OpenClaw functions as an autonomous agent rather than a standard chatbot, utilizing robust VPS hosting to execute tasks with increased speed and reliability.

Financial institutions are deploying AI faster than governance frameworks can adapt, creating significant compliance challenges for regulated organizations.

Suki secured $90 million in Series E funding led by Healthier Capital to scale its ambient scribe technology and integrate new agentic workflows for healthcare providers.

A Hacker News discussion challenges Rich Hickey’s claim that LLMs are automation rather than tools, arguing that effective use requires skill.

Gamers can maintain high frame rates on aging graphics cards by leveraging AI-driven upscaling and frame generation technologies.

Satya Nadella says local AI and Copilot Code turn Windows PCs into app builders without cloud token costs, though IT leaders remain wary of the shift.

Executives warn that traditional controls fail for always-on AI agents, pushing governance to runtime.

Wired tests reveal the new Meta AI agent produces graphic sexual roleplay, which the company defends as protected adult behavior.

The Norwegian data authority issued its largest-ever penalty against the ad firm for exposing sensitive user information to thousands of advertisers.

Meta is building new artificial intelligence models named Wonder to improve the functionality of its Muse assistant, aiming to compete with major rivals.

Meta introduces premium Muse Wonder models for developers, claiming advanced capabilities in legal and financial tasks while facing safety scrutiny.

Kioxia’s new GP drive doubles the speed of its predecessor, aiming to challenge DRAM in AI infrastructure with third-generation XL-FLASH memory technology.

Alibaba’s Qwen team introduces QwenGyre, an elastic reinforcement learning system designed to accelerate training for coding agents executing complex, multi-hour tasks.

Meta launches Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, claiming they outperform rivals in legal benchmarks and long-horizon coding tests.

Analysts view recent iPhone 18 Pro supply cuts as standard adjustments, projecting revenue growth and maintaining an overweight rating on the stock.

Quantum computing maker IonQ announced the acquisition of network security firm Elisity, aiming to expand its post-quantum cryptography and defense capabilities.

Apple promotes Safari as more private and efficient than Chrome through a new website and video series targeting Mac users.

Google’s October 2026 system update introduces a new WebView API for developers and adds receipt scanning to Google Wallet on Android phones.

State health officials report 1,136 cases across 41 counties amid the largest outbreak since 1991, with six confirmed fatalities.

A new guide outlines why iPhone images appear grainy and offers practical steps to improve clarity through lens care and camera adjustments.

Coordinated cyberattack forced hundreds of French grocery stores into defrost mode, raising temperatures to 122 F and damaging supplies.