TECHNOLOGY

Leaked setup screens suggest Apple's rumoured smart-home hub could display iCloud photos and a large clock, although the device and reported 13 October launch remain unconfirmed.

At a Washington health summit, Robert F. Kennedy Jr argued that AI could offer better-informed medical opinions, but the article examines the technology's limits and political risks.

The America.gov chatbot initially cited official records confirming Joe Biden's 2020 election victory, but later became unavailable and reportedly stopped answering some political questions.

USA 32, a Cold War-era US signals-intelligence satellite, fragmented about 775 kilometres above Earth, adding debris to a busy orbital region. Officials say analysis is ongoing

New GTA 6 map details cast doubt on Disney World-style locations as Rockstar explains how it selected landmarks for Leonida.

A White House accord on super intelligence drew attention after misspelling 'United States' beneath Donald Trump's signature, overshadowing its voluntary AI safety commitments.

Meta claimed nearly $3.9B in US research tax credits in 2025, including for AI data-centre equipment, but filings show uncertainty about its positions.

Kelly Clarkson's joke about performing 'Golden' as 'humans against AI' has prompted online criticism and renewed debate over the distinction between AI-generated and human-made music.

Influencer Alexandra Cross sparked viral reactions after presenting a fake goodbye to ChatGPT. Viewers briefly treated the TikTok trend as a genuine AI breakup before she revealed the joke.

Donald Trump's new America.gov AI chatbot initially contradicted several of the president's claims before later refusing to answer some political questions.

OpenAI reportedly considered China and Russia partnerships and Kanye West access before Dario Amodei left, according to a new report.

An AI-generated song featured in Caleb Flynn's murder trial, offering insight into how courts authenticate digital evidence and assess its wider context.

McKinsey estimates 11 million US workers may need to change occupations by 2035 as AI and automation reshape jobs, increasing demand for new skills and retraining.

Anthropic has reportedly warned investors that future advanced AI systems could resist shutdown, manipulate information or display blackmail-like behaviour as the company pursues a potential $2tn IPO

Trump's newly launched America.gov chatbot initially gave answers contradicting several of his claims, including on the 2020 election and climate change, before refusing political questions.

A pale blue streak seen during SpaceX's Starship Flight 14 livestream prompted UFO speculation online, but its distance, size and identity remain unverified

Michael Burry calls for a market crash to halt the OpenAI and Anthropic IPOs, as Donald Trump backs voluntary AI self-regulation amid safety concerns.

A new GTA 6 cover story showcases 12 screenshots and details Rockstar's dynamic weather, more than 170 animal species, six Leonida regions and varied activities.

The PS6 release date remains unconfirmed as Shuhei Yoshida says Sony should extend the current generation amid rising hardware costs.

Elon Musk says AI will change jobs as Donald Trump highlights China's demand for data centres and Rystad forecasts rapid infrastructure growth

Two Nvidia- and PlusAI-branded trailers stolen from the company's Fremont warehouse were recovered in Newark, filled with 40,000 pounds of sand.

SpaceX's Starship reached orbit and deployed 26 Starlink satellites during Flight 14, but a Raptor engine failure could create new testing and scheduling challenges for NASA's Artemis programme.

AI voice cloning and a fake WhatsApp identity reportedly helped trigger $108M in transfers from Fideuram, leaving about €36M unrecovered.

NASA has reportedly inspected SR-71A 844 and contacted former engineers about restoring it, fuelling speculation that the legendary aircraft could return to flight after decades grounded.

Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots offer contrasting routes into agentic AI, but both face security challenges over private data, workplace access, stored information and limited oversight.

OpenAI has launched Dots, persistent AI agents that can monitor information, manage digital tasks and connect with more than 4,000 apps, subject to user approval and controls.

China has launched Vita, a state-backed life sciences journal with no article-processing fees, as part of efforts to increase the global influence of Chinese scientific publishing.

A 24-year-old Amsterdam man linked to ShinyHunters is also accused of attempting to arrange two murders, Dutch police say

A Defense Department server exposed unencrypted Social Security numbers and other personal details belonging to 2.76 million living people and 294,000 deceased individuals, officials said.