AI

Obama calls for AI safety measures, rebuking Trump approach

Former President Barack Obama voiced support for federal laws and regulations governing artificial intelligence safety, saying that the technology could unleash "potential catastrophe" if not properly managed.

AI

Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges US$1bil to expand access

Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities rather than deepening disparities – and his foundation is pledging US$1bil (RM4.07bil) to improve access.

Technology

MediaTek launches new mobile chip using TSMC's most advanced technology

TAIPEI, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Taiwan's ⁠MediaTek unveiled on Tuesday a new smartphone chip made using TSMC's most advanced manufacturing technology, ⁠as it targets the premium handset market with semiconductors capable of running more AI ‌features directly on the device.

Technology

Micron Taiwan union presses profit-sharing demand, keeps strike preparations alive

TAIPEI, Sept 15 (Reuters) - A Taiwanese ⁠union representing workers at Micron Technology warned on Tuesday it could move towards a strike unless ⁠the U.S. memory chipmaker agrees to a permanent profit-sharing system, escalating a labour dispute at ‌its largest manufacturing hub.

AI

Google DeepMind staffer says AI may ‘kill us all’ in exit post

An AI researcher who recently resigned from Google DeepMind warned humanity is running out of time to prevent artificial intelligence from causing widespread harm.

Cybersecurity

Nearly one in three tech workers fell for a phishing test. The biggest predictor was one habit

New research found that no industry was immune from risk. The findings come as phishing attacks become increasingly more convincing.

AI

'I am the hoax buster': Trump rejects AI danger warnings

US President Donald Trump on Sept 14 dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity, repeatedly calling them a hoax and rejecting global calls to put guardrails around the fast-moving technology.

Gadgets

Apple just launched its new iPhones. Here are 16 more products coming soon

Apple Inc just launched some major new products, including the iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro line, AirPods 5 earbuds and fresh smartwatches.

Technology

SpaceX's first Starfall customer is European mission integrator Space Cargo

WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - SpaceX's new Starfall business of ⁠returning products and other payloads from Earth's orbit has signed a mission deal with integrator Space Cargo as the unit's first customer, the company's ⁠Chief Executive Nicolas Gaume told Reuters.

Technology

Ex-Google DeepMind researcher adds to warnings that AI could 'kill all humans'

Sept 15 (Reuters) - A former Google ⁠DeepMind employee on Monday became the latest AI researcher to warn that ⁠the technology could "kill all humans", saying time could be running out ‌to avoid the outcome.

Technology

Ark's Wood says global AI leaders' pledge is positive for technology development

SYDNEY, Sept 15 (Reuters) - ⁠Global technology investor, Ark Investment Management founder Cathie Wood, said on ⁠Tuesday the AI leaders' pledge to slow the technology's rapid progression ‌was a positive step to help secure and safeguard the industry's development.

AI

Microsoft publishes AI code of conduct

Microsoft's AI division published a code of conduct on Sept 14 governing how its artificial intelligence models should behave, as fears rise about the dangers of AI.

Technology

South Korea to develop new security guidelines for autonomous AI agents

SEOUL, Sept 15 (Reuters) - South ⁠Korea's state-run internet security agency said on Tuesday ⁠it is developing updated guidelines to manage the ‌growing autonomy of AI systems, as companies deploy AI agents capable of operating with limited human oversight.

Internet

One star, do not recommend: New study shows an unexpected risk of online reviews

For scammers, the return on investment scaled quickly: from 109% for 500 attempts to 1,098% for 10,000 attempts.

Technology

Waymo, Japanese partners target driverless taxi service in Tokyo in 2027

TOKYO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Alphabet's ⁠autonomous driving unit Waymo, Japanese taxi app operator ⁠GO and taxi company Nihon Kotsu said on ‌Tuesday they aim to launch Japan's first fully autonomous commercial taxi service in Tokyo in 2027.

AI

Doomers and boosters: who's who in the AI wars

The furious debate over artificial intelligence has hardened into warring camps – and a cautious middle.

Smartphones

What's new in iOS 27? More AI and parental controls for the iPhone

Apple is bringing several new features to the iPhone with iOS 27, with a focus on additional AI functions and strengthened child and youth protection.

AI

China bristles at Anthropic CEO’s 'fearmongering' about its AI development

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sept 14 bristled at the Anthropic CEO's call for the US to curb China's artificial intelligence capabilities as part of a wider argument for a global slowdown on AI development.

Technology

SB Energy to sell up to $500 million in shares to Japan investors as part of US IPO

TOKYO, ⁠Sept 15 (Reuters) - Data centre developer SB ⁠Energy, backed by SoftBank Group, will sell ‌up to $500 million in shares to Japanese investors as part of a public listing in the U.S., a ​filing showed on Tuesday.

Drones

Beijing bans drones in broad curbs after Citic Tower crash

Beijing has banned the possession and use of recreational drones as part of moves to bolster security in the capital after a light plane crashed into the city's tallest skyscraper in June.