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Google and Amazon have each released developer tools that make it easier for PyTorch users to move their AI apps off Nvidia chips.
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Meta paused its Muse feature that lets users share AI chat conversations after researchers found the shared links publicly available on the web.
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The US government ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek AI products and third-party services built on its technology, citing national security concerns.
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Meta's Muse AI companion passed 10 million U.S. downloads in its first 40 days, and reportedly keeps users at higher rates than rival AI apps.
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Spotify said it removed more than 50 million AI-generated slop or spam songs from user recommendations over the past year.
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The Verge
Google is bringing Personal Intelligence to Gemini AI in your car. With this update, Gemini in Android Auto and cars with Google built-in can tap into your information across Google apps, including Gmail, Calendar, Maps, Photos, YouTube…
BBC News
Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to consider a possible mega-merger.
CNBC
The 737 Max 10, the largest model in the family, was set to start flying in 2020, but increased scrutiny and other safety issues delayed its certification.
MarketWatch
Some analysts question whether people will actually take advantage of Walmart’s new bundle, and how easy it is to make sense of the benefits.
CNBC
Wall Street and investors will be looking for Netflix to provide additional details about the company's strategy following recent organizational changes
Al Jazeera
The president's Republican Party seeks to maintain its hold over both chambers of Congress, despite declining polls.
TechCrunch
Anthropic is reportedly struggling to secure enough compute from cloud providers that increasingly view it as a competitor, even as its infrastructure spending balloons ahead of a planned November IPO.
Al Jazeera
Late strikes by Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz grab victory for PSG as they aim to win the UCL for third season running.
Al Jazeera
The lawsuit argues Trump bypassed Congress and misused a Depression-era law to impose tariffs on Canadian imports.
Al Jazeera
Republicans and Democrats jockey for control of Congress, which will set course for Trump's final two years in office.
MarketWatch
Research can prove a lot of facts, but that doesn’t mean it changes how people act.
BBC News
No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case.
MarketWatch
Streaming service cites “intense competition’ and acknowledges ‘some investor concern about our view hours growth.”
Al Jazeera
As PSG face Barcelona in a Champions League clash, fans weigh in on whether football should be a political platform.
MarketWatch
Unlike bear-market bottoms, which typically end with a spasm of despair as traders throw in the towel, bull-market tops are far more gradual and less dramatic.
TechCrunch
SpaceX hit profitably in the third-quarter, with net income of $4.4 billion. AI was the engine.
TechCrunch
OpenAI says it's adding Orchestra's team and technology to work on Rosalind, its AI model for life sciences research, and to its related Rosalind Workbench tool, a harness that aims to help researchers plan experiments and analyze results.
Al Jazeera
Donald Trump called Congresswoman Ilhan Omar “sick” and “dishonest” a week after federal agents raided her home.
MarketWatch
In an effort to thwart fraud, the Social Security Administration said it has fixed millions of records and is working on correcting millions more.
The Economic Times
Wall Street ended higher on Tuesday, led by the Dow as investors shifted towards healthcare and other value stocks. The S&P 500 also gained, while the Nasdaq slipped as technology stocks paused after a rebound in the previous session…
CNBC
United Airlines cut its profit outlook for the year as fuel prices continued to climb.
Al Jazeera
Mortazavi: The war on Iran could strengthen Iranian nationalism rather than trigger regime change.
The Economic Times
Elon Musk's SpaceX on Tuesday reported a 161% rise in revenue for the third quarter, beating estimates, buoyed by a surge in its AI business and steady growth at its Starlink
Al Jazeera
Duo was first arrested for suspected link to incident at US-run airbase used for striking Iran during this year's war.
Al Jazeera
Weekend riots in France left more than 3,000 businesses damaged with owners facing devastating losses
CNBC
The company's latest acquisition is expected to close in fiscal 2028, and will see Braze shareholders receive $47.50 in cash per share.
CNBC
GM narrowed its 2026 earnings guidance and raised its adjusted automotive free cash flow outlook after beating Wall Street’s third-quarter estimates.
Ars Technica
Meta changes AI scraping policy but won’t add language respecting robots.txt.
The Guardian
<p>Scott Kirby says wealth inequality is a ‘danger to society’ and calls for inheritance tax in recent interview</p><p>Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, is under scrutiny from conservative politicians and commentators for saying…
Al Jazeera
The new strategy shifts the bloc's focus from long-term climate concerns to urgent security measures.
Ars Technica
It's probably time to audit your Gemini settings.
CNBC
We making two trades Tuesday afternoon.
Al Jazeera
Who pays for US elections and what do they get? Josh Rushing asks Lawrence Lessig and Bradley Smith.
Al Jazeera
Champions League football game takes place amid backdrop of unrest over education issues and the cost of living.
Al Jazeera
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he discussed the need to topple Iran’s regime with US President Trump.
BBC News
A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.
CNBC
Developments in the Middle East remain in focus, with attacks on commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz escalating in recent weeks.
MarketWatch
For years, artificial-intelligence evangelists have boasted about the technology’s capacity to revolutionize drug development and medical research.
BBC News
The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to American businesses".
Al Jazeera
Qatar and France sign a three-year action plan for security cooperation on the sidelines of the Milipol exhibition.
CNBC
Housing data deteriorated further in September, according to separate reports Tuesday.
The Guardian
<p>The midterms will be a referendum on the GOP’s alignment with tech overlords over the public they’re meant to serve</p><p><em>Welcome back to How We Win, a Guardian opinion series with leading thinkers, offering bold ideas for…
Al Jazeera
Political campaigns and lobby groups in the US are paying content creators as little as $25 to influence the midterms.
Al Jazeera
British Typhoon jets will carry out defensive missions to protect Saudi Arabia from escalating Houthi attacks.
Al Jazeera
Only 1.4 percent of all new wealth created between 2019 and 2025 went to the poorest 50 percent, report finds.
Al Jazeera
The World Food Programme says it is forced to cut aid for thousands in the enclave.
Al Jazeera
Brazil's left-wing president says he will release bank, tax, and phone records if right-wing rival will do the same.
TechCrunch
Google has joined Amazon in releasing a developer tool that makes it easy for PyTorch users to move their apps off Nvidia GPUs.
TechCrunch
The company says the feature is designed for situations where users might be discussing something personal or planning a surprise and want to keep those conversations private when handing their device to friends or family to show them…
CNBC
Democrats are hopeful that they will regain majority control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in November's elections.
Ars Technica
Ukraine’s latest drone innovation may boost bleak odds of evacuating casualties.
MarketWatch
Financial results are somewhat of a sideshow for an investor base eagerly awaiting updates on robotaxis, robots — and the cost of all that.
CNBC
Current options prices are implying a 9% post-earnings move for Netflix, which is the highest since its Q3 2022 report, when it was priced for an 11% move.
The Verge
Meta says it paused a Muse feature that lets you share conversations with the AI assistant after researchers found the URLs publicly available on the web, as reported by Ars Technica. In a report published this week, researchers at the…
CNBC
A new lawsuit challenges President Donald Trump's tariffs on a range of Canadian goods using Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
BBC News
Revolut was one of the hardest hit, with banking services going down for many customers.
Al Jazeera
The death was added to the federal tally, as the US records more than 4,400 measles cases nationwide.
TechCrunch
The former Google CEO owns about 1% stake in the leading AI lab, Bloomberg reported.
The Economic Times
Copper prices remained range bound as uncertainty over potential US tariffs and inflation risks from higher oil prices kept traders cautious. China’s copper scrap shortage supported refined copper demand, while record high US inventories…
Wired
TikTok and other sites were told to curb protest footage and AI-altered images, while online retailers like Vinted and eBay reportedly signed an agreement stop looted goods from flooding resale sites.
Ars Technica
Meta argues nobody “decided” to pirate books to train AI.
MarketWatch
Wall Street is fleeing tech for toothpaste and shampoo. Even those stocks are getting expensive.
BBC News
The long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning.
Al Jazeera
Nigeria's Health Ministry says a woman who arrived on a flight from Uganda tested positive.
Al Jazeera
President Macron's Gulf visit aims to address rising energy prices and strengthen ties amid regional security concerns.
MarketWatch
“I never paid rent, although I put about $45,000 toward a new kitchen and a roof.”
TechCrunch
Meta's AI companion Muse has surpassed 10 million U.S. downloads in its first 40 days, joining an exclusive group of apps that includes Threads. New data also shows Muse is retaining users at higher rates than its AI rivals.
Al Jazeera
Does language shape the way we think?
MarketWatch
“Ill-timed circumstances can change our financial future in unexpected ways.”
Al Jazeera
Israeli strikes kill Palestinians in Gaza as funding shortages threaten food aid for half a million people
The Guardian
<p>Much of Donald Trump’s unpopularity in polls stems from dissatisfaction over the economy and war on Iran</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/oct/20/donald-trump-midterms-republicans-democrats-north-carol…
Al Jazeera
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted an AI-generated video mocking the devastation in Gaza.
CNBC
Novo released new evidence that its experimental CagriSema injection can improve upon the weight loss with its blockbuster GLP-1 obesity injection, Wegovy.
TechCrunch
Electric Plant has built an AI-powered translator to help humans listen to what plants are saying with the subtle electricity coursing through their stems.
BBC News
The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.
CNBC
Neocloud stocks are still feeling the squeeze after last week's sell-off
The Guardian
<p>Ann Altman, the Open AI CEO’s sister, accused her brother of repeatedly sexually abusing her over two decades ago</p><p>A judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Sam Altman’s sister against him on Tuesday. Ann Altman accused the OpenAI CEO…
The Guardian
<p>A computer program has finally outdone humans at solving cryptic crosswords. Plus, more from around the puzzleverse</p><p>• <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/puzzles/2026/sep/30/sign-up-for-the-cluesletter-our-free-puzzles-email"><st…
MIT Technology Review
Imagine your company just discovered electricity. At first only a few machines run on it, and nobody worries about efficiency — consumption is low and the value is obvious. But once electricity becomes infrastructure, every process…
CNBC
Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan is accused of planting a recording device in an executive conference room at OpenAI headquarters in San Francisco.
The Economic Times
Indian markets plunged on Monday as the Sensex fell nearly 900 points and the Nifty dropped below 22,900, wiping out nearly Rs 5 lakh crore in market value. Private bank selling, weak global cues and earnings uncertainty weighed on…
CNBC
LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher says making this change when reaching out to people could boost the chances of hearing a yes.
The Economic Times
Northrop Grumman and RTX have raised their annual profit forecasts due to strong military demand. The companies reported record backlogs of $109.6 billion and $340 billion respectively. Sustained commercial aerospace services demand has…
Wired
Hysteria over the agent's appearance in a 7,500-person group reveals that internet experts have outdated notions of privacy.
CNBC
France will deploy Sentinelle troops for Saturday's protests, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said.
BBC News
The bank says workers will be required to attend the office at least two days a week from February.
The Guardian
<p>As SpaceX impacts Ukraine and AI-generated music divides artists and fans, critics are asking what happens when technology has too much control over our lives</p><ul><li><p><strong>This was originally published in TechScape, a…
The Guardian
<p>Conflict in Middle East is pushing jet fuel costs higher and many carriers are not hedged against such increases, Michael O’Leary says</p><p>Ryanair’s chief executive has predicted a record increase in European air fares next year, as…
CNBC
New data on the housing market's performance in September is bleak, with sales, construction and sentiment all falling more than expected.
The Verge
Spotify says it has removed more than 50 million songs considered AI-generated slop or spam from user recommendations over the past year. That's according to an announcement on Tuesday that says Spotify has also made changes to its…
TechCrunch
Figma said it plans to support as many standards as possible without exposing all of its data.
CNBC
Anthropic and Nscale previously inked a similar deal for a data center on the same site in the U.S.
The Guardian
<p>Australian workers expect the government to act to protect them from AI harms. There is a clear reform solution at hand</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">new political email</a>…
The Economic Times
Emerging markets are displaying surprising economic resilience in light of the Federal Reserve's tightening measures. Stronger fiscal fundamentals and high bond yields provide emerging market central banks with greater flexibility. Some…
CNBC
The primary headwind for Apple is valuation.
The Economic Times
Wall Street's main indexes saw increases driven by a rally in healthcare stocks that reached record highs. Easing oil prices contributed to a recovery from the previous week's technology led selloff. Major companies like General Motors…
The Economic Times
Hilton Worldwide plans to shift its stock listing from the NYSE to Nasdaq, with shares set to begin trading under the HLT ticker on November 5. The hotel operator says Nasdaq's focus on technology and innovation aligns with its growth…
The Economic Times
CATL reports slower third-quarter profit growth as intense competition in China’s EV battery market weighs on earnings. Net profit rises 14.5% to 21.2 billion yuan, below estimates, while revenue grows 58.6%. CATL also unveils new…
TechCrunch
The US has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and third-party services built using its technology, citing national security concerns.
The Verge
Adobe announced yesterday that the mobile version of Lightroom, available for iOS, iPadOS, and Android, can now open closed eyes in photos using generative AI with just a single tap. When the app detects a person, or a group of people…
CNBC
Former OpenAI executive Bob McGrew is launching Arda at a $1.5 billion.
TechCrunch
Eka Robotics may be the first robotic arm that is actually good at picking a wide range of objects up, and it is so smooth and human-like, it is wowing the industry.
CNBC
The U.K.'s Royal Air Force will deploy jets to assist with defensive operations, but will not engage in offensive strikes.
South China Morning Post
Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) has recorded a surprise slowdown in third-quarter net profits, as analysts warned the company could be hit by slowing demand from China’s electric car industry next…
CNBC
The key level traders are watching on the S&P 500 that could mean an even bigger decline is ahead.
CNBC
Best Buy is launching a new gaming experience for customers as it leans into the business ahead of this fall's big launches.
BBC News
The chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says families should not be taxed through no fault of their own.
The Guardian
<p>Use of tools ‘may result in the transfer of sensitive data’ to China, defense department says</p><p>The <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news">US</a> government on Monday ordered its agencies to stop using artificial…
Ars Technica
Meta is suspending the sharing feature while it investigates its privacy.
The Guardian
<p>AI is increasingly getting good at doing some tasks, but it can never replace human workers’ judgment</p><p>Autonomous cars, which may be the safest we have built, keep getting easily avoidable parking tickets. While Waymos crash far…
CNBC
Apple is adding a U.S. titanium supplier for its new iPhone Duo and expanding domestic production of camera components for the iPhone 18 Pro.
The Economic Times
CNBC
NBA star Draymond Green said he would love to retire as a member of the Warriors but plans to keep playing next season even if that means joining another team.
MIT Technology Review
The current narrative around artificial intelligence in the workplace is largely driven by Silicon Valley. But treating the tech sector as an island misses the actual trends in technology adoption–tech is just the first industry in line…
The Economic Times
Meta's upcoming third-quarter results will reflect its significant investments in artificial intelligence technologies and products. The company's revenue is expected to grow by 23.8%, despite intense competition from rival firms…
The Economic Times
PRISM is set to scale back its initial public offering from Rs 6,650 crore to Rs 3,350 crore in light of its robust cash flow and enhanced balance sheet. The majority of the newly structured funds will focus on repaying or prepaying…
The Economic Times
As ongoing protests grip France, the yields on government securities, known as OAT, have surged to a peak not seen in over 24 years. Both Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Melenchon lead polling efforts, presenting hurdles for any potential…
BBC News
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
The Economic Times
Real estate firms in India are anticipating a significant increase in branded residences by 2032. A report suggests nearly 25 ultra-luxury housing projects will be completed in this period. Major developers have partnered with renowned…
The Economic Times
3M has revised its profit outlook for the year, expecting a boost in adjusted earnings per share. Their quarterly revenue reflects growth thanks to the safety and industrial segment. Strong industrial demand and sales increases in…
The Economic Times
GE Aerospace has increased its 2026 adjusted earnings forecast due to continued demand for engine maintenance. The demand for spare parts remains high, which supports their financial outlook. Airlines are facing rising fuel costs due to…
BBC News
More money is made available through a resilience fund for hard-pressed households in Sheffield.
The Economic Times
General Motors exceeded analyst expectations in third-quarter earnings, driven by robust demand for their pickups and SUVs. The company reported an adjusted EBIT of $4.1 billion, marking a 22% year-over-year increase. Despite facing…
TechCrunch
Yelp is embedding numerous new AI features into its app that can do everything from call to check on restaurant wait times to create personalized recommendations that remember your preferences.
TechCrunch
Meeting note-taking tool Otter.ai announced on Tuesday that it has raised $320 million from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund (CVF), which provides capital to startups without diluting equity and gets returns on the results of…
CNBC
Data center campuses house the servers that power AI and cloud computing.
CNBC
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with U.S. special envoys on Tuesday after President Donald Trump aimed fresh criticism at the wartime leader.
BBC News
The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.
South China Morning Post
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will reshuffle the roles of two deputy chief executives next month as part of the de facto central bank’s succession planning strategy, two sources with knowledge of the matter told the South China…
The Economic Times
Indian equities weakened amid negative global cues and selling in private banks and IT stocks, pushing the Nifty below 23,000. Choice Equity Broking’s Sachin Gupta recommends four stocks—Federal Bank, ACME Solar, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories…
BBC News
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.
CNBC
Walmart is now offering a joint membership with Sam's Club for $120 per year as the retailer further leans into convenience.
The Guardian
<p>Low-cost broadband provider Jio Platforms aims for £81bn valuation when it floats on the stock market on Wednesday</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/oct/20/uk-unemployment-rate-pre-budget-boost-wages-…
MIT Technology Review
Generative AI models run on powerful chips known as GPUs, which depend on stacks of specialized memory chips packaged with the processor. To meet growing demand for memory, Samsung is building a massive new semiconductor manufacturing…
BBC News
The changes come after concerns that penalties issued by private providers are too harsh and leave motorists unfairly punished.
The Economic Times
The investors included Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, BlackRock Global Funds, Eastspring Investments, Government Pension Fund Global, Natixis International Funds, Integrated Core Strategies (Asia) and Citigroup Global.
The Economic Times
During the opening of the APEC Finance Ministers' meeting in Hong Kong, China's Finance Minister Lan Foan highlighted the importance of the APEC forum for promoting economic cooperation. He urged the 21 member countries to work together…
The Economic Times
On Tuesday, French government bond yields lowered after a significant increase observed on the previous day. Investors are remaining cautious as they await a crucial vote on the budget bill. Recent protests highlighted challenges in…
South China Morning Post
Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing raised less than expected in its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), as investors weighed potential US trade restrictions on its optical modules business amid the city’s cautious appetite for…
BBC News
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.
The Economic Times
Political turmoil in France has cast a shadow over European markets, leading investors to adopt a more cautious stance. The STOXX 600 index slid by 0.27% following a prior drop of 0.8%. Widespread protests have intensified economic strife…
South China Morning Post
Chinese carmakers, facing a European Union import quota targeting their hybrid electric vehicles (EVs), are gearing up for more local production to reinforce their go-global drive. They plan to either splash out billions of yuan to set up…
The Economic Times
EAAA India Alternatives Ltd will open its initial public offering worth Rs 1,200 crore on October 26. The IPO will close for subscription on October 28, following anchor investor bidding on October 23. This offering is entirely an offer…
The Economic Times
The much-anticipated Reliance Jio Platforms IPO is launching for public subscription starting October 21, 2023. Shareholders of Reliance Industries can benefit from a Rs 2,500 crore reservation aimed at maximizing their investment…
The Economic Times
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Kamath said such schemes remain a concern even in 2026, calling them one of the silliest ways for investors to lose money. He also warned that these cases could become more frequent as the market cycle…
CNBC
Protests broke out in France and several European countries as people railed against living costs, poor schooling conditions, and a housing crisis.
The Economic Times
Japan's 20-year government bond yield saw a notable decline following a record demand from its recent auction. This drop marked the lowest yield since early September, driven by investor confidence in the Bank of Japan's interest rate…
The Economic Times
The Bank of Japan plans to slightly upgrade its fiscal year 2027 inflation forecasts this month. Interest rates are expected to remain stable at 1.25% during the upcoming policy meeting in late October. While inflation risks are present…
The Economic Times
The yen experienced a notable rise against the dollar, driven by unprecedented demand for long-term Japanese government bonds. In France, curfews were enacted in response to widespread anti-government protests, which pose challenges for…
The Economic Times
7 stocks he likely added to his secondary market portfolio during the second quarter of FY27. With shareholding disclosures still being released, further changes to his portfolio cannot be ruled out.
South China Morning Post
China’s tax authorities have issued a final call for high-net-worth individuals to disclose their overseas trust gains, a move analysts believe will further raise concerns in Hong Kong and other overseas tax havens used by wealthy…
The Guardian
<p>As a freaky Val Kilmer doppelganger stars in a new western and faux starlet Tilly Norwood is set for her feature debut, experts are split on whether mainstream adoption is a long way down the line – or just around the…
The Economic Times
The issue received bids for 1,15,86,91,464 shares against 85,26,033 shares on offer. Qualified institutional buyers led the demand, subscribing to their allotted portion 293.56 times. The non-institutional investor category was subscribed…
CNBC
Debt, AI and Ukraine dominated the conversation at the IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok, while China, the focus in 2018, slipped into the background.
The Economic Times
China and Hong Kong stocks weakened on Tuesday, joining a broader retreat in the region, after Beijing kept key lending rates unchanged and stronger GDP data dampened
BBC News
FareShare South West says fuel costs are putting immense pressure on work helping thousands in need.
BBC News
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.
The Guardian
<p>The government says it can transform the state with AI, but it is no match for the resulting stream of machine-generated slop. And we all pay the cost</p><p>Another morning, another avalanche of emails. Even after a guilty cull, my…
The Economic Times
According to circulars uploaded on exchanges' websites, Paras Healthcare has allotted 94,15,584 equity shares to 39 funds at Rs 693 apiece, aggregating to Rs 652.5 crore.
The Economic Times
The IPO is priced at Rs 1,065-1,119 per share and will open on October 21, closing on October 23. At the upper end of the price band, the grey market premium points to an indicative listing price of Rs 1,364 per share.
The Economic Times
Chip heavyweight SK Hynix Inc. headed for its lowest close since April. Data-center infrastructure company Elice Inc. plunged as much as 32% in its trading debut in Seoul. Both AI bellwethers SK Hynix and Samsung have plunged 35% and 22%…
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong’s retirement system remains one of Asia’s stronger performers this year, ranking second and trailing only Singapore. The two remain clear regional leaders, ahead of Malaysia, mainland China, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea…
The Guardian
<p>In his annual speech on threats to the nation, Sir Ken McCallum, the head of the UK’s intelligence service, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk/mi5">MI5</a>, warned that AI had the potential to ‘change the stakes’ on existing and…
The Economic Times
The company is now asking investors to value it not merely as a telecom operator, but as a broader technology platform spanning 5G, fixed broadband, cloud, entertainment, enterprise services and artificial intelligence.
The Economic Times
The Rs 30,213-crore public offering comprises an entirely fresh issue of 27 crore shares. If completed as planned, it will become India’s largest-ever initial public offering (IPO), surpassing Hyundai Motor India’s record set in 2024.
The Economic Times
While Buffett criticised the current market scenario, his firm Berkshire Hathaway has been pumping up its investments. The company under CEO Greg Abel has been increasing its stake in Google-parent Alphabet, making it one of Berkshire's…
The Economic Times
Peter Lynch is known for his invaluable stock market lessons. The market expert who built one of the best track records in mutual fund history during his stint as Fidelity Magellan fund manager, wrote the popular book ‘One Up on Wall…
The Economic Times
Elice, which raised 201.1 billion won ($150 million) in its IPO, provides AI cloud services as well as AI-based education and business software and plans to spend most of its IPO proceeds on launching portable modular data centres and…
The Economic Times
Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday, dragged lower by technology stocks as investors weighed rising bond yields and persistent inflation concerns
The Economic Times
A total of 16 stock market holidays have been scheduled for 2026, out of which twelve have already passed. After the Dussehra holiday, trading will remain suspended on three more occasions over the remaining two months of the year.
The Guardian
<p>After a wobble on the tech-heavy Nasdaq, some AI market observers think a reassessment of the potential value of various businesses may be under way</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a…
The Economic Times
Brent crude futures gained 21 cents, or 0.20, to $109.76 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for November delivery, which expire on Tuesday, rose 0.11% to $104 a barrel. Brent had climbed to $110.70 a barrel in…
The Economic Times
The euro was steady at $1.1216, while the British pound rose 0.1% to $1.3308. The Australian dollar was up 0.1% at $0.6986, while its New Zealand counterpart nudged 0.1% higher to $0.5668.
The Economic Times
Gold slipped in early Asian trade on Tuesday as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve policy decision next week for signals on interest rates and the broader outlook for monetary policy.
CNBC
Vice President JD Vance declined to follow Trump in endorsing Netanyahu, saying he’s “not getting involved in Israeli elections” a week before Israelis vote.
The Economic Times
Losses were led by a more than 2% drop in South Korea’s Kospi Index — a bellwether for artificial intelligence investments — as chip heavyweight SK Hynix Inc. headed for its lowest close since April. Data-center infrastructure company…
South China Morning Post
Global ultra-rich families worry more about wealth succession than political uncertainty, as most of their next generation are not yet well prepared for the trillions of dollars’ worth of transfer, a survey by Julius Baer showed. The…
TechCrunch
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday night that New Yorkers must resist the narrative that an AI takeover is inevitable and demand regulations that protect the public and put power back in their hands.
The Economic Times
Oil prices fell on Tuesday as markets weighed an executive order from US President Donald Trump that waived some sanctions and tariffs tied to Russian energy exports, while attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen kept fears of Middle East…
The Economic Times
Net profit surged 448.14% year-on-year to ₹394.22 crore from ₹71.92 crore a year ago, while revenue increased 143.62% to ₹2,541.79 crore from ₹1,043.34 crore. Sequentially, profit increased 60.49% from the previous month, and revenue rose…
The Economic Times
Non-ferrous companies are expected to see a sequential decline in earnings, with revenue and Ebitda expected to fall 2% and 13%, respectively. The decline in average LME aluminium prices is likely to weigh on their profitability.
The Economic Times
A near 14% year-on-year growth in grey cement volumes to 35.94 mt in the domestic market, though, helped UltraTech clock in a near 19% year-on-year growth in consolidated sales to ₹23,295 crore. This also helped the profit before…
The Economic Times
Last week, the ED's Mumbai Zone conducted searches at 29 premises across six cities-Mumbai, Nashik, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat and Bhavnagar-under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The case relates to R M Drip and…
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong is opening its arms to more sovereign debt issuers, as this week’s Apec Finance Ministerial Meeting (FMM) provides a good opportunity to demonstrate the depth and advantages of the city’s financial markets. Its signature dim sum…
TechCrunch
If the deal goes through, it would be the latest in a long string of giant compute deals Anthropic has struck over the past year.
South China Morning Post
US-based money manager Principal Asset Management says it is poised to become more active in Asia-Pacific property markets, believing investors have been “underweight” in the region’s office property segment. Richard Hill, its senior…
TechCrunch
The idea of embedded evaluators — in which supposedly "neutral" third-party observers are placed inside AI organizations — has been popularized over the last several months, as AI labs grapple with a rash of safety incidents that have…
The Guardian
<p>System can estimate a person’s biological age and predict chances of cancer survival from a single photograph</p><p>Doctors have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can predict a cancer patient’s chances of survival from a…
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Microsoft wants enterprises to closely watch the agents that employees use with systems not controlled by AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic.
The Verge
The US is building more fossil fuel infrastructure than it has in a decade while renewable energy growth slows down, a new report shows. Electricity demand is also climbing faster than it has in more than a decade with more data centers…
The Verge
CoreWeave had a bad week last week. Its bonds slipped into distressed territory by a common definition - when investors demand 1,000 basis points more in yield than they'd get from government bonds. Last Tuesday Chamath "SPAC King"…
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Abdulrahman Alfozan, who is accused of planting a recording device, has been denied bail.
Ars Technica
US fears Saudi government will help ex-OpenAI engineer flee spying charges.
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Amazon wants to break Nvidia’s hold on PyTorch, the free toolkit used to build most AI apps, so that more developers run their apps on alternative chips like its own.
Wired
A judge ordered Abdulrahman Alfozan to remain in custody, likening the Saudi government’s offer to secure the former OpenAI engineer’s release to a “blank check.”
CNBC
Apple sent invitations for an event next week, calling it "Pro and tell."
TechCrunch
OpenCode is an open source AI coding agent that's become a popular alternative to Claude Code and Cursor. But hackers got into part of its online platform and stole some users’ API keys, and the AI tools it turned to for help kept…
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AI companion app Tolan has raised another $30 million after attracting more than 250,000 active users.
MIT Technology Review
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Until recently, you could divide internet users into just two categories: bots and people. Websites…
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The Chinese technology is removed from most US government agencies as race for AI dominance steps up.
MIT Technology Review
“I think I have good news about the nature of neural networks.” With those simple words of optimism, Nick Cammarata, a researcher at the AI startup Goodfire, kicked off a 26,000-word blog post that has knocked the AI world on its head…
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<p>Anchor’s departure not thought to be linked to company’s recent acquisition by David Ellison’s Skydance Media</p><p>Christiane Amanpour, one of CNN’s most decorated and venerated journalists, is leaving the network after 43 years, she…
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<p><strong>Alex Tait </strong>on a proposed amendment to the representation of the people bill, and <strong>Dr Joseph Mullen</strong> on Russian interference in the Brexit referendum</p><p>Andy Burnham’s comments about Russian…
Ars Technica
Delayed Steam Next Fest demo is a sign of a growing problem for indie devs.
BBC News
The platform said since the weekend it had "taken immediate action to identify and remove listings linked to looting".
CNBC
On Kalshi, Anthropic is seen as the last major IPO in 2026 after OpenAI delayed its public market debut. Others have postponed too.
Wired
Around 80 pages on WhatsApp’s website exposed instructions that were designed for its chatbot, including “WHAT NOT TO SAY.” Meta says a bug caused the issue.
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Footage emerged on social media of hundreds of people gathered in east London to watch a bike joust.
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<p>Difference between French and German borrowing costs widens after public buildings burned and shops looted</p><p>France has been hit by a fresh wave of selling in its bond and stock markets after <a…
Ars Technica
Character.AI faces claims its bots encouraged minors to self-harm and kill their parents.
The Verge
Today, I’m talking with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who has a lot of thoughts about AI, tech, and privacy. If you’ve been listening to the show, you know that one of my running theories is that those issues are driving a big and maybe kind…
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<p>Monitoring tools common in a range of workplaces, including factories, office jobs, delivery work and in retail – often without employees being informed</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a…
The Verge
A hacker broke into more than 100 websites using an army of AI agents that mostly operated on their own, according to findings from the AI security firm Norforge. Though Norforge doesn't name the targets, Reuters reports that the victims…
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More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.
South China Morning Post
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has approved 18 actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which could channel tens of billions of yuan into the A-share market, as it seeks to strengthen investor confidence and…
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<p>The $48bn giveaway comes amid concerns about the tech and as the company prepares for a stock market listing</p><p>Anthropic has said it will commit 5% of its shares to a fund for the “public good”, as the AI developer behind the…
CNBC
With $5 billion already deployed off its balance sheet, JPMorgan Chase is racing ahead on direct investments in defense tech, hardware and supply chains.
The Verge
Democrats could win back control of Congress this November, and if they do, they'll need to decide how to approach one of the country's newest and thorniest political issues: AI. Polls predict Democrats will flip at least one chamber of…
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<p>The meal kit delivery service denies the allegations, saying it found claims to be ‘entirely without merit’</p><p>Workers at a HelloFresh facility in Newark, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/new-jersey">New Jersey</a>, have…
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<p>Will California stand with the working class or the oligarchs in the vote this November?</p><p>The Democratic party has a choice to make. Are we going to be New Deal Democrats or corporate Democrats? Are we standing with the working…
The Guardian
<p>Exclusive: Using test accounts acting as 13-year-olds, Tech Transparency Project downloaded 135 apps with features to generate nonconsensual nude imagery</p><p>In December 2025, Morgan Dorfman received distressing news: a student at…
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Antisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is being launched.
BBC News
Banknotes are getting a nature-themed makeover – and the Bank of England has revealed the four creatures that will feature on our money.
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Musk's announcement comes after Anthropic pledged to create a public benefit fund ahead of its blockbuster stock market listing.
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<p>Third-quarter GDP up by 4.5% compared with last year as industrial output is buoyed by electronics demand</p><p>Roaring exports lifted China’s economic growth in the third quarter of this year, with factory output growing much faster…
MIT Technology Review
What do AI agents do if you don’t tell them to do anything? The answer looks a lot like play. Researchers repeatedly stranded them alone on a virtual desert island for 30 hours in an experiment reminiscent of the movies Cast Away or Home…
Wired
The entertainment giant hopes to get trust and safety tech, among other IP, from a startup whose chatbots dozens of states allege encouraged minors to self-harm and kill their parents.
South China Morning Post
US-born Hong Kong actor and filmmaker Daniel Wu Yin-cho has launched a furniture brand as the latest endeavour to cash in on his long-built fame in the Chinese market. Wu, 52, has stepped back from acting in recent years and Arox, the…
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Exports have helped offset weak spending at home, but trade tensions and AI doubts cloud its outlook.
South China Morning Post
Although the Chinese government imposed a 20 per cent tax on rental income and capital gains derived from overseas properties transferred into offshore trusts by mainland residents, agents said these investors remained a key driver of the…
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Charities in Hampshire tell the BBC that furniture poverty is becoming an increasing problem.
South China Morning Post
Chinese investors have been flocking to dividend stocks, taking shelter from market turmoil spurred by sell-offs in technology companies and K-shaped economic growth in the Asian nation. Two key gauges of the mainland-listed companies…
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<p>Of the dozens of countries approached to water down their laws, Australia appears to be the only one considering it, publishers’ group says</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">new…
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The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies says the country has been "bundled together" in measures aimed at curbing cheap imports.
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Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.
South China Morning Post
Bitcoin may extend its rebound but is unlikely to break above US$100,000 before the end of the year, as rising interest rates and the Iran conflict continue to weigh on crypto assets, according to analysts. The crypto asset class is…
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