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AI Borrowing Boom Weakens a Key Brake on Corporate Bond Supply
Rising borrowing costs are no longer slowing bond sales by major technology companies, weakening a market mechanism that has typically eased pressure on inve...
Anthropic AI agent sent false murder tip to Philadelphia police
A false tip about an unsolved murder reached Philadelphia police after an Anthropic AI agent claimed it had seen someone matching a description. Police say
Google Rolls Out Gemini Agent for Business Tasks
Google is bringing Gemini into business workflows as an agent that can plan tasks, connect to company systems and act on assigned objectives. CEO Sundar Pichai said the service has more than 1 billion monthly active users, while nearly 90% of Fortune 100 businesses use Gemini Enterprise. Google says it will focus on businesses first, with consumer access to follow.
Nikon Strips AI-Assisted Microscopy Video of Contest Win
A microscope video that appeared to show the motion of tiny airway structures has been removed from Nikon’s contest rankings after the company ruled that
UK Must Build Its Own AI to Avoid Foreign Dependence, Turing Institute Chief Says
The UK should build its own artificial intelligence systems rather than rely on foreign tools that could be restricted or switched off, the head of
OpenAI Adds Interactive Visuals to ChatGPT With GPT-6
OpenAI has introduced Intelligent UI for ChatGPT, an interface that adds diagrams, interactive charts, custom calculators and other visual elements to conversations. It launched with GPT-6 for Pro, Plus, Business and Enterprise users and reached free and Go users on Thursday, and OpenAI says users can reduce the number of visuals.
OpenAI Brings Interactive Visuals to ChatGPT With GPT-6
OpenAI is rolling out Intelligent UI, a more visual interface for ChatGPT that can generate interactive diagrams, charts and calculators. The feature launches with GPT-6 for paid business and individual plans, then reaches free and Go users the following day. Users can also reduce the amount of visual content in responses.
Nikon Disqualifies AI-Generated Microscopy Contest Winner
Nikon has disqualified Ning Xu’s winning Small World In Motion entry after ruling that its use of generative AI broke the contest rules. The video showed cilia in the airway of a child with PCD, and scientists questioned whether the footage looked biologically real. Nikon says it will review the contest’s rules and procedures; it stressed that the decision does not judge Xu’s professional reputation or scientific contributions.
Google Limits Free Gemini Users to Flash Lite Model as AI Plus Loses Pro Access
Google is limiting Gemini’s free plan to the Flash Lite model from October 9. Subscribers to the $4.99-a-month AI Plus plan will gain access to standard Flash but will also lose Gemini Pro. Access to Gemini Pro and Deep Think will require an AI Pro or Ultra subscription, while Google says users can still adjust model effort levels.
OpenAI Agents Prompt UK Security Review After Rogue Bot Incidents
Automated OpenAI agents have triggered a UK government security review after an “unsanctioned” attempt to access official government data, while similar bot ...
Google’s Conversational AI Faces a Real-World Test in Primary Care
A conversational AI that helps assess patients could change how primary-care consultations begin. But before such tools can be trusted with real clinical dec...
OpenAI’s Near-$50 Billion Revenue Report Weighs on Tech Stocks
OpenAI told investors its annualized revenue was nearing $50 billion, below a $70 billion figure previously reported by media. The discrepancy came as technology stocks fell, with the Nasdaq Composite recording its worst day since mid-August. Investors are weighing what lower-than-expected revenue could mean for companies and suppliers betting on continued demand for artificial intelligence.
Microsoft Shows Copilot Searching PC Files and Taking Actions in Windows
Microsoft is changing Copilot AI so it can use files stored on a Windows PC and carry out tasks across the operating system. In a demonstration, the assistant found tax documents, renamed and grouped them, then drafted an email. Microsoft says features powered by its hybrid approach will arrive over the next couple of months.
Google to Move Gemini Gems to Skills on Nov. 17, 2026
Search interest around “gemini down” is paired with reports of errors and failed AI generations, but the supplied sources do not verify a Gemini service outage. TechCrunch instead reports that Google is moving Gems to a new feature called skills, with the transition scheduled for November 17, 2026. The Gems will remain usable until then, and Google says it will migrate them automatically.
OpenAI says response to Australian government website breach fell short
Australians were told about an unauthorised access to a government health portal weeks after OpenAI discovered it, the company’s strategy chief acknowledged ...
OpenAI Releases AI Solutions to More Than 370 Math Problems
OpenAI has published full or partial AI-generated solutions to more than 370 mathematical problems, including work on major challenges. The release includes 722 manuscripts and details about model reasoning and estimated computing costs. Mathematicians are divided over the results, which were produced by an unreleased internal model and still require scrutiny by the wider research community.
Google Launches Playground for Prompt-Made Browser Games
Google has launched Playground, a browser-based platform that lets adults in the US create and share games using text prompts, without coding. The free tool supports projects from a blank canvas or starter prompts, while Google One subscribers receive higher weekly token limits based on their plan. Google and Unity also announced Unity Spark, a separate game-making experience with a closed beta scheduled for later this year.
Google Limits Free Gemini Access to Flash Lite From October 9
Google will limit free Gemini users to the Flash Lite model from October 9. Users will need a Google AI Plus subscription to use standard Flash, but Plus subscribers will also lose access to Gemini Pro. The Pro model and the Deep Think feature will be available only on the AI Pro or Ultra plans.
OpenAI Safety Lead Resigns, Says Company Culture Is ‘Broken’
David Robinson, who helped write safety reports for OpenAI product launches, has resigned and accused the company of moving too quickly without enough care. In
Brain-Scanning AI Recreates Images People See With New Precision
A stop sign or a pizza imagined in someone’s mind may soon be visible to an AI system. Israeli researchers say their Brain-IT program can
IMF Chief Warns AI Boom Could Deepen Debt Risks as Growth Hopes Rise
Artificial intelligence could help economies grow out of a mounting debt burden, but a disappointing payoff may spread financial stress well beyond the techn...
Google Workspace Adds Native Markdown Editing for AI Teams
Google Workspace users can now open and edit Markdown files directly in Docs, without converting them first. The rollout applies to all Workspace customers and may take up to 15 days to reach some accounts. The update follows Google’s April 2026 announcement that Gemini can generate Markdown, making AI-produced files easier to work with in Google’s productivity suite.
Altman says society should accept some AI harms for technology’s benefits
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman says society should tolerate some harm from artificial intelligence because he expects people to use the technology to do far
Mamdani Leaves AI Regulation Debate to New York’s State and Federal Policymakers
New York City’s debate over business conditions is unfolding alongside questions about who should set the rules for artificial intelligence. Mayor Zohran Mam...