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Russian authorities are instructing businesses to protect their own facilities from Ukrainian drone attacks, as strikes increasingly disrupt operations across the country. The move signals that Moscow's air defenses are struggling to intercept the growing number of drones targeting infrastructure and industry. The report, published by The Wall Street Journal, highlights the mounting economic strain the drone campaign is placing on Russia's war effort.

Leading artificial intelligence companies are investigating tens of thousands of security incidents, according to an Axios scoop. The scale of the probes points to the growing security burden facing major AI firms as their systems and data become high-value targets. Details of which companies are involved and the nature of the incidents were not immediately available.

In his Observer column, John Naughton argues that AI companies' use of apocalyptic messaging baffles most citizens. Firms simultaneously promote their technology as transformative while warning it could be catastrophic, and Naughton suggests this dual narrative serves industry interests rather than public understanding. Commenters online have echoed the critique, noting the argument is familiar among AI skeptics and media critics.

Billboard has published a complete, live-updating list of winners from the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. The roundup tracks every category as results are announced, giving fans a single running record of the night's honours across the music industry's marquee video awards ceremony.

Property analysis outlet Property Update has published an examination of whether property investors will be better or worse off under new housing tax changes, drawing on 18 years of data. The piece weighs the long-term effects of the tax reforms on rental investment returns, though no independent reaction from investors or industry groups is yet reflected in the coverage.

Foreign Affairs publishes a piece arguing that the United States must fundamentally restructure its defense industrial base to sustain weapons production at the scale great-power competition demands. The argument reflects a wider debate in Washington over whether American manufacturing can supply Ukraine, Israel, and a possible Pacific conflict simultaneously without deep reform of procurement and production.

A published critique takes aim at Demis Hassabis, the Google DeepMind chief and Nobel laureate, over his remarks on artificial intelligence and creativity in visual art. The piece challenges the claim that AI systems can genuinely be creative, arguing that machine-generated images lack the intention and lived experience behind human artistic work. It reflects a wider, ongoing debate among artists and technologists about whether AI tools produce real art or mere imitation.

Thales, Bull and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) are working on quantum computing software for the French armed forces, according to a report by Clubic. The cooperation combines the industrial and research expertise of the three organisations to advance quantum technologies with potential defence applications. The story is circulating among French-speaking tech and science observers.

Honda is developing the 0 Series SUV, an electric model in its upcoming 0 Series lineup, and details about the vehicle have been updated. Reports outline what is known so far, including expectations for its design, technology and positioning within Honda's electric plans. Enthusiasts and industry watchers are tracking the news as Honda prepares to expand its EV range.

A new market forecast projects steady growth in the global dietary supplements industry through 2035, driven largely by demand for personalized nutrition products and gut health supplements such as probiotics. The report, published by market analyst IndexBox, points to rising consumer interest in tailored health solutions and digestive wellness as the main engines of expansion over the next decade.

Huawei's Games Summit 2026 brought Chinese game developers together with European industry partners in Düsseldorf, Germany, timed to coincide with Gamescom week. Organized by Huawei GameCenter, the event focused on market entry, publishing and localization, aiming to help Chinese studios expand into European markets and foster cross-border partnerships in the games industry.

Eurostat's quarterly industrial production index for the EU stands at 100.4 in the first quarter of 2026, easing slightly to 100.2 in the second quarter, according to newly released statistics. The marginal dip suggests industrial output in the bloc is roughly flat, prompting analysts to weigh whether the sector is stabilising or heading into renewed weakness amid ongoing concerns about European manufacturing competitiveness.

Brazilian outlet Opera Mundi has published an opinion column arguing that fashion can be read through the lens of hyper-imperialism, using the industry to examine China's position and influence in today's global order. The piece reflects ongoing left-wing debate in Brazil and Latin America over whether China represents an alternative to Western dominance or a new imperial power itself.

On September 23, Tech Policy Press hosted an event at Betaworks in New York City featuring Gil Duran, author of The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy, a New York Times bestseller published by Simon & Schuster. The discussion focused on Duran's arguments about tech industry power and its influence on democracy and politics in the United States.

New York Magazine has published its first standalone men's style issue, a dedicated edition focused on menswear and male fashion culture. The move was reported by The Business of Fashion, which took readers inside the making of the issue. It signals growing publisher interest in menswear as a distinct editorial and commercial category, and the launch is drawing attention across the fashion industry.

The Dallas Morning News has appointed Jeff Schnick as its business editor. The announcement, reported by Editor and Publisher, adds to a series of staffing moves at major US regional newspapers as they reshape coverage priorities. Industry observers see the appointment as part of the paper's effort to strengthen its business desk and local enterprise reporting.