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Villagers in India Detain Technician at Cell Tower Following 5G Network Outage
Villagers in India detain a technician by tying him to a cell tower following a 5G network failure, captured in a 39-second video.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Urges Industry to Slow AI Development Amid Growing Safety Risks
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for a slowdown in AI development to address severe safety risks, garnering support from industry leaders like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk.
OpenAI Delays 2026 IPO to Prioritize Critical AI Safety and Alignment Initiatives
OpenAI has delayed its planned 2026 initial public offering to focus on artificial intelligence safety and alignment work. Chief executive Sam Altman emphasized that current safety challenges make a near-term stock listing ill-advised.
Historic First: Drone Engages in Naval Battle Within the Black Sea
The first-ever naval battle between drones has taken place in the Black Sea, captured in a brief 38-second video clip.
Hands-On With the iPhone Duo: Apple Unveils Its First-Ever Foldable Smartphone
Apple has announced the iPhone Duo, its first-ever foldable smartphone priced at $1,999, marking the most significant redesign in the product's 20-year history.
US Lawmakers Advance AI Safety Legislation Amid Growing Extinction Warnings
US lawmakers are facing pressure to introduce strict AI safety legislation as current and former researchers warn that artificial intelligence could lead to human extinction within the decade.
AI Safety Alert: Anthropic Blocks Attempts to Use Claude for Biological Weapons Research
Anthropic reports blocking attempts to use its AI models for biological weapons research and missile projects, while debates intensify over the potential risks of artificial intelligence.
How Yemeni Rebels Leveraged Anthropic AI to Design Guided Weapons
Anthropic reported that Houthi rebels in Yemen utilized its Claude AI models to aid in the development of guided weapons and missile systems before the accounts were banned.
Anthropic Report Reveals Claude AI Blocked from Missile Development and Global Espionage Operations
Anthropic revealed in a new report that its Claude AI models were used in attempts to develop missile guidance software and conduct global espionage, prompting swift company interventions.
LG Denies Smart-TV Ambient Audio Surveillance and Data Harvesting Allegations
South Korean electronics firm LG has denied allegations from an investigative report claiming its smart TVs secretly record ambient conversations and harvest network data.
Anthropic Reveals AI Models Targeted for Biological Weapons and Cyber Attacks
A new report from Anthropic reveals that users attempted to misuse the company's AI models for biological weapons research, cyber attacks, and surveillance, though the company claims all operations were successfully disrupted.
UAE Space Agency Chief Emphasizes State Sovereignty and Private Integration in Global Space Race
At an international space summit in Paris, UAE Space Agency chief Dr Ahmad Al Falasi and other global leaders emphasized the critical role of state sovereignty, private-sector integration, and international cooperation in the evolving space race.
High-Priced iPhone Duo Set to Test UAE Market Demand for Foldable Smartphones
Apple's new iPhone Duo foldable smartphone is set to launch in the UAE with prices reaching up to Dh13,600, sparking debate among industry experts over whether it will succeed in the region.
Another Anthropic Employee Resigns, Warning That AI Companies Are 'Gambling with Our Lives'
A former Anthropic researcher has resigned over safety concerns, warning that AI companies are racing dangerously toward uncontrollable superintelligence amid a backdrop of stalled government regulation.
Elon Musk's Boring Company Expands UAE Footprint with Major 150km Tunnel Project
Elon Musk's Boring Company will build 150km of tunnels in the UAE following a $3 billion funding round, expanding on the ongoing Dubai Loop underground transport project.
Hideo Kojima's Physint Finds a New Home at Xbox After PlayStation Cancellation
Hideo Kojima's upcoming action-espionage game Physint will now be published by Xbox after PlayStation cancelled the project earlier this year.
Apple Unveils iPhone Duo Foldable Starting at Dh8,499 Alongside New AirPods 5 and iPhone 18 Pro
Apple has officially announced its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, priced at $1,999 or Dh8,499, alongside the new iPhone 18 Pro lineup, AirPods 5, and Watch Series 12.
Former Anthropic Researcher Resigns With Dire Warning Over Uncontrolled AI Superintelligence
An artificial intelligence researcher has resigned from Anthropic, warning that companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are recklessly racing toward uncontrollable superintelligence.
UAE Launches Innovative AI Curriculum to Teach Schoolchildren Critical Thinking and Ethics
The UAE is introducing a new AI curriculum across public and private schools to teach children critical thinking, ethics, and how to responsibly question artificial intelligence.
China Rejects US Allegations of 'Industrial-Scale' AI Model Theft
China has strongly dismissed accusations from US federal agencies claiming that Chinese artificial intelligence firms engaged in industrial-scale theft of US models.
Unprecedented Heat: US Records Hottest Summer in 132 Years Amid Widespread Drought
The United States recorded its hottest summer in 132 years of weather monitoring, accompanied by severe drought conditions across large parts of the country and warnings of continued extreme weather.
Apple Unveils Its First Foldable Smartphone, the iPhone Duo, Alongside New AirPods and iPhone 18 Pro
Apple officially introduced its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, alongside the new iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5, and Apple Watch Series 12 at its Cupertino headquarters.
FBI Unveils New Cyber Strategy as US Treasury Targets China-Linked Criminal Networks
The FBI has introduced a new cybersecurity strategy to counter domestic and international threats, while the US Treasury issued sanctions against a China-linked online illicit marketplace.
UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi Represents Arab World at High-Stakes Paris Space Summit
UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi attended the International Space Summit in Paris, highlighting the Emirates' growing influence and commitment to international cooperation in the global space sector.