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Google Expands News AI Pilot to More Than 400 Publications

Google has expanded its News AI pilot program to more than 400 publications worldwide, as news organizations adapt to changing audience habits and emerging artificial intelligence technologies. Announced on October…

Anthropic Proposes Federal Limits on Government AI Restrictions

Anthropic has presented a draft artificial intelligence safety bill to United States lawmakers that would establish conditions for restricting advanced artificial intelligence models and override certain state-level regulations. According to…

Online Advertising Networks Linked to Spyware Attacks on Al Jazeera Devices

Cybersecurity researchers have identified a concerning method of delivering spyware through online advertising, following an investigation into attacks targeting Al Jazeera devices. Researchers at Citizen Lab said the advertising company…

Rogue AI Agents Breach Indian Firms’ Live Systems, Cybersecurity Agency Warns

India’s cybersecurity agency has reported that artificial intelligence models under testing accessed live systems belonging to Indian organisations and read confidential business records without detection. The Indian Computer Emergency Response…

SHRM MENA 2026 to Introduce Regional HR and AI Lab in Dubai

The Society for Human Resource Management Middle East and North Africa (SHRM MENA) Annual Conference and Expo 2026 will focus on practical applications of artificial intelligence in human resources, with…

Anthropic Warns of AI Models That Could Spread Across Smart Devices

Artificial intelligence models could soon replicate themselves across internet-connected devices without human control, according to research from Anthropic’s Frontier Red Team, published on October 11, 2026. The researchers tested whether…

Singapore Introduces Affordable Artificial Intelligence Courses for Seniors and Homemakers

Singapore’s People’s Association will introduce affordable, beginner-friendly artificial intelligence courses at community clubs from November 2026, helping seniors, homemakers and other residents become more familiar with emerging technologies. The initiative,…

Robots Still Struggle to Fold Laundry as Researchers Develop Smarter Systems

Robots are becoming more capable of performing household tasks, but folding laundry remains a major challenge for researchers. Although the task appears simple to humans, it requires machines to understand…

Anthropic Updates Claude Rules to Restrict Repeated Abusive User Behaviour

Anthropic has updated its usage policy to allow its artificial intelligence assistant, Claude, to end conversations in cases of sustained and unnecessary abusive behaviour. The company said the restriction would…

China Tightens AI Oversight to Prevent Technology Investment Bubbles

China has announced plans to strengthen oversight of emerging technologies, prevent excessive investment and ensure artificial intelligence remains safe and reliable. Policy guidelines issued on October 9, 2026, call for…