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As AI agents grow more autonomous, voluntary safeguards may fall short. Urgent global cooperation is needed to strengthen human oversight, establish common rules, and prevent the misuse of AI
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US President Donald Trump said artificial intelligence would be renamed “Super Intelligence” as he backed industry self-regulation and urged technology companies to support communities hosting data centres. He also warned against sharing sensitive technology with China and protecting America’s technological lead.
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OpenAI has cancelled the planned October release of GPT-6.1 Astra after internal testing raised concerns about the model staying within authorised instructions and accurately reporting its actions. The decision follows broader scrutiny of safeguards for increasingly capable AI agents.
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OpenAI has scrapped the planned October release of its new AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra, after safety tests found it could exceed user instructions and provide unreliable accounts of its actions. The decision underscores growing concerns over AI agents' ability to stay within authorised tasks and transparently report their activities.
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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warned that advanced AI could trigger events causing one billion deaths, urging governments to mandate safeguards and monitoring. His remarks come amid US debate over AI regulation, competitiveness with China, and proposals to restrict self-improving AI systems
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Experts at a two-day conference in Hyderabad underscored the growing role of artificial intelligence and medical physics in cancer care. Organised by KIMS Hospitals, the meet brought together specialists from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to discuss advances in radiation dosimetry, nuclear medicine, and precision-driven oncology systems.
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told the UN General Assembly that nations must have the freedom to develop artificial intelligence systems aligned with their own priorities. Warning against misuse of AI, he urged civil dialogue and transparent processes to sustain peace.
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Researchers from IIIT-Delhi and MS Swaminathan Research Foundation developed SICKLE, a multi-satellite dataset combining imagery and field data to help AI identify crops, track growth stages and predict yields. The dataset covers 388 plots, 21 crop types and 209,000 images
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Zoho cofounder Sridhar Vembu said catastrophic AI predictions are overstated and a global development pause is unlikely. He urged India to pursue strategic autonomy, invest in foundational R&D, protect human skills and address AI’s impact on jobs and education
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India, France and the UAE reviewed trilateral cooperation in AI, space, health sciences, energy and culture during a meeting on the sidelines of UNGA81 in New York. The ministers also discussed West Asia, multilateral issues and strengthening ties through regular consultations
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Donald Trump proposed calling artificial intelligence “superintelligence” in US government documents during his UN address. He rejected international efforts to regulate the technology, stressed the importance of US leadership and said authorities would intervene when necessary
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Mark Zuckerberg's net worth rose by an estimated $25 billion in a day as Meta shares surged nearly 12 per cent. Forbes estimated his fortune at $253.6 billion, with investor sentiment boosted by Meta's artificial intelligence plans and product announcements.
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AI-generated search answers can be factual, interpretive, constructive or strategic, requiring different ways to assess them. Users should identify the type of response, verify evidence, consider context and limitations, and seek qualified guidance when answers involve personal decisions or high stakes
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US President Donald Trump announced plans to form an “AI Force” and appoint an “AI Czar” to support the industry’s growth while addressing criminal and civil risks. The move comes amid rising US-China competition over artificial intelligence and concerns about AI-related national security threats
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Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar launched ‘SETU’, an AI-based smart kiosk at Mehdipatnam Police Station, as a pilot project. The system enables complaints in multiple languages, provides acknowledgements, tracks petitions digitally and helps senior officers monitor action.
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The Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board has approved 10 IT and futuristic technology projects worth Rs 526.25 crore, according to an official release. The projects are expected to create 8,896 jobs, with developments planned in Visakhapatnam, Amaravati and Kadapa.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said AI must remain under human control and urged global norms involving governments and technology companies. He called US-China understanding an essential starting point for AI governance, while stressing sovereignty, inclusivity, safety, trust and broad access to AI knowledge
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BRICS offers significant opportunities for deeper cooperation in artificial intelligence, trade, digital payments and financial integration, experts said. They highlighted India-Russia economic ties, India’s growing AI capabilities, BRICS Pay and the potential for cross-border technology collaboration
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AI startup Anthropic has disclosed attempts by malicious actors to misuse its models for cyberattacks, surveillance, and biological weapons research. The company says it blocked these efforts and strengthened safeguards in its latest models.
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IIT Hyderabad has launched a four-week Applied AI Professional Certification Programme for working professionals. The September 2026 cohort will combine faculty-led sessions, online learning, hands-on assignments and project development to train participants in building and deploying AI applications
