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    Top AI leaders to meet Trump at White House▼Top AI leaders to meet with Trump at White House amid dire warnings about technology✉newsTechnologyAI5 d ago

    Leading figures from the artificial intelligence industry are set to meet President Trump at the White House for discussions on the technology's future. The meeting comes as prominent voices in AI have issued stark warnings about potential risks posed by increasingly powerful systems. Details of the agenda and who will attend have not been confirmed, but the talks are expected to cover regulation, safety and American competitiveness in the sector.

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    Bill Gates Issues Blunt Warning on Artificial Intelligence▼Opinion | Bill Gates’s Blunt Warning on A.I.✉newsTechnologyAI5 d ago

    The New York Times has published an opinion piece carrying Bill Gates's blunt warning about artificial intelligence. The headline indicates Gates is sounding an alert on AI's risks or consequences, but no further details of his remarks are available in the evidence. Gates has been a prominent voice on both the promise and dangers of AI, so a direct warning from him is drawing wide attention.

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    Bill Gates warns AI could cause a billion deaths●Bill Gates warns AI could be used to trigger 'a billion deaths,' urges regulation✉newsTechnologyAI7 d ago

    Bill Gates has issued a stark warning that artificial intelligence could be misused in ways that lead to as many as a billion deaths, and is calling for stronger regulation of the technology. The remarks add his voice to a growing debate among tech leaders and policymakers over how to manage AI's risks while preserving its benefits.

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    Bill Gates says AI cooperation harder than nuclear arms deals▼Bill Gates says global cooperation on AI ‘more difficult’ than nuclear deal✉newsTechnologyAI6 d ago

    Bill Gates says reaching global cooperation on artificial intelligence is proving more difficult than the nuclear arms agreements of the past. His comments highlight concerns that rival governments are racing to develop AI technology faster than they can agree on shared rules for safety and control.

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    Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards and legislation●Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards, including legislation✉newsTechnologyAI7 d ago

    Bill Gates has added his voice to growing calls for safeguards on artificial intelligence, including new legislation to govern the technology. The move puts the Microsoft co-founder alongside other prominent tech figures urging governments to set rules as AI tools spread rapidly. The intervention adds weight to the debate over how regulators should balance innovation with risks from powerful AI systems.

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    Experts raise concerns over Nvidia's China sales and Trump influence▼Experts worry about Nvidia’s AI chip sales in China and influence over Trump✉newsTechnologySemiconductors5 d ago

    Technology analysts are voicing concern about Nvidia's artificial intelligence chip business in China and the company's potential influence over the Trump administration. The worry centers on how sales of advanced AI chips to Chinese customers may affect US national security and trade policy, and whether Nvidia's economic weight gives it unusual leverage in Washington's policymaking.

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    Bill Gates warns AI could cause a billion deaths●Bill Gates warns AI is powerful enough to cause "a billion deaths"YhnWar86 d ago

    Bill Gates has issued a stark warning that artificial intelligence has become powerful enough to cause deaths on the scale of a billion people. The remark, reported by Axios, adds the Microsoft co-founder's voice to the ongoing debate over catastrophic AI risks, and is drawing significant attention and discussion online.

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    Bill Gates has called on governments to put safeguards around the development of artificial intelligence. His comments add a prominent tech voice to the growing debate over whether AI should be regulated and how governments should respond to its rapid advance.

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    Pope Leo says AI doom scenarios are not fake news▼Pope Leo says concerns about AI doom scenarios are not 'fake news'✉newsWorld5 d ago

    Pope Leo has said that concerns about catastrophic or 'doom' scenarios involving artificial intelligence should not be dismissed as fake news. Speaking amid ongoing Vatican engagement with technology issues, he lent weight to warnings from researchers and industry figures about the risks posed by advanced AI. His remarks add a prominent moral voice to the global debate over how seriously to take warnings about the technology's dangers.

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    Bill Gates Joins Calls For Stronger AI Safeguards●'Self-regulation Is Not Enough': Bill Gates Joins Calls For AI Safeguards✉newsWorld7 d ago

    Bill Gates has added his voice to growing demands for artificial intelligence safeguards, arguing that self-regulation is not enough. His intervention aligns him with other tech leaders and policymakers urging governments to introduce binding rules for AI development. The statement is being widely reported as a notable shift, given Gates's long-standing optimism about technology's benefits.

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    Deepfake voice scam drains €95 million from Fideuram●95 milioni di euro con un vocale WhatsApp: dentro il deepfake che ha colpito Fideuram Un messaggio WhatsApp e una telefoMmastodonBusinessBanking45 d ago

    A fraudster used a WhatsApp voice message and an AI-cloned voice on a phone call to convince Fideuram, the asset management arm of Intesa Sanpaolo, to transfer 95 million euros. The scam is described as a new form of business email compromise, where deepfake audio lets attackers impersonate executives with convincing accuracy. The case is drawing attention to how easily AI voice cloning can defeat verification procedures at even major financial institutions.

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    Bill Gates calls unregulated AI 'completely irresponsible'●Bill Gates says AI without regulation is ‘completely irresponsible’ https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/b ill-gateMmastodonWorld47 d ago

    Bill Gates, the billionaire cofounder of Microsoft, said developing artificial intelligence without regulation is 'completely irresponsible', warning that AI without restrictions could cause serious harm. His remarks come amid ongoing global debate over how governments should oversee rapidly advancing AI technology, with regulators, tech companies and public figures divided over the right balance between innovation and safety.

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    From Ma Rainey to AI: The Long Fight over Artist Control▼From Ma Rainey to AI: New Technology Amplifies an Old Fight over Artist Control✉newsTechnology1 d ago

    Commentary drawing on the history of Black musical pioneers such as Ma Rainey, whose recordings were exploited by labels, argues that today's generative AI revives a century-old dispute over who owns and profits from an artist's voice and likeness. Writers say new technology amplifies old patterns of exploitation, and the piece is being shared amid ongoing debates over AI training on musicians' work and new rules on voice replication consent.

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    Bill Gates Urges Congress to Put AI Safeguards Into Law▼CPI | Bill Gates Urges Congress to Put AI Safeguards Into Law✉newsWorldUS Politics6 d ago

    Bill Gates is calling on the US Congress to write artificial intelligence safeguards into law, arguing that guardrails for the rapidly advancing technology should be established through legislation. The appeal adds a prominent business voice to the ongoing debate in Washington over how, and how quickly, to regulate AI.

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    Bill Gates is calling on the US Congress to introduce mandatory safety rules for artificial intelligence, arguing that voluntary commitments from technology companies are not enough to manage the risks of increasingly powerful systems. The appeal adds his voice to a growing debate in Washington over how far regulators should go in overseeing AI development.

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    The Pope has dismissed claims that concerns about artificial intelligence amount to "fake news", directly contradicting President Donald Trump, who has called AI fears a "hoax". The exchange sets the head of the Catholic Church against the US president over how seriously the risks of artificial intelligence should be taken, adding a prominent religious voice to a growing political debate.

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    How Scientists Can Shape Public Opinion on AI Risks●How Scientists Can Shape Public Opinion Over A.I. Risks https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/business/ai-scientists-protesMmastodonBusiness46 d ago

    A New York Times piece examines how scientists can influence public opinion on the risks of artificial intelligence, reportedly through protests and public engagement. It suggests researchers are becoming active voices in the debate over AI safety, rather than leaving the conversation to companies and regulators.

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    Pope Leo says AI doom scenarios are not fake news●Pope Leo says concerns about AI doom scenarios are not ‘fake news’✉newsWorld6 d ago

    Pope Leo has said that warnings about catastrophic or doomsday scenarios involving artificial intelligence should be taken seriously, and are not 'fake news'. Speaking on the risks posed by rapidly advancing AI technology, the pontiff signalled that concerns about its potential harms are legitimate rather than alarmist. His remarks add the Vatican's voice to a growing global debate among governments, tech firms and researchers over how to regulate and manage artificial intelligence safely.

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    Schools worldwide split over how to handle AI in classrooms▼From Mamdani’s veto to enthusiasm in Estonia: Schools around the world are grappling with the use of AI✉newsLifeEducation7 d ago

    School systems around the world are taking sharply different approaches to artificial intelligence in education. In New York, mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has voiced support for vetoing AI use in schools, while Estonia is embracing the technology with enthusiasm in its classrooms. The contrast highlights how governments are struggling to set common rules on AI for students and teachers.

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    Bill Gates outlines AI problems, expert questions his solutions▼Bill Gates diagnoses problems with AI, but an expert questions his prescription✉newsTechnologyAI8 d ago

    Bill Gates has set out his view of the main problems facing artificial intelligence, but an expert has pushed back on the remedies he proposes. The exchange highlights a growing debate over whether the Microsoft co-founder's approach to managing AI risks is the right one, with critics arguing his prescriptions may not match the scale of the challenges he identifies.

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    Bill Gates warns AI could cause a billion deaths●Bill Gates issues chilling warning that AI could ‘cause a billion deaths’✉newsTechnology7 d ago

    Bill Gates has issued a stark warning that artificial intelligence could 'cause a billion deaths' if its risks are not properly managed. The remark comes amid ongoing debate over how quickly advanced AI should be developed and regulated. Gates has previously spoken about AI's potential benefits in health and education, making the severity of the warning notable.

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    Oxford lets OpenAI train models on Bodleian Library▼Oxford lets OpenAI train its AI models on Bodleian LibraryMmastodonTechnologyAI527 d ago

    The University of Oxford has agreed a deal allowing OpenAI to train its AI models on material from the Bodleian Library, one of the world's great research collections. The Guardian reports that some university staff have voiced concerns about the reputational risk of partnering with the company behind ChatGPT.

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    Bill Gates Warns Unregulated AI Could Cause a Billion Deaths●Bill Gates Warns Unregulated AI Development Could “Cause A Billion Deaths” # News # Politics # AI # ArtificialIntelligenMmastodonTechnologyAI17 d ago

    Bill Gates has issued a stark warning that artificial intelligence developed without proper regulation could result in up to a billion deaths. His comments, reported in the United States, add his voice to a growing debate over how governments should control advanced AI systems. The remarks are drawing attention amid ongoing political arguments in Washington over AI safety rules, with figures including Donald Trump involved in shaping the direction of US technology policy.

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    Bill Gates lays out agenda for managing AI now▼On GPS: Bill Gates on what to do about AI right now✉newsTechnologyAI7 d ago

    Bill Gates appeared on CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS to discuss what should be done about artificial intelligence right now. He set out his view on how governments and the tech industry should respond to the rapid rise of AI, adding his voice to the growing debate among business leaders and policymakers over regulation, safety and the technology's economic impact.

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    AI used to rate teachers amid stress warnings●If this is the future of teaching, I despair for humanity… # AI # Education # Teaching # EuanBlair https://www. theguardMmastodonLifeEducation86 d ago

    Euan Blair's education firm is facing criticism after a report found AI systems are being used to assess teachers' work, causing what the report describes as horrendous stress among staff. Commenters online are voicing alarm at the prospect of algorithms judging educators, with some saying the development makes them despair for the future of the teaching profession.

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    Japanese anime voice actor sues TikTok over AI cloning●Japanese anime actor fights TikTok over AI voice cloning https://www. rfi.fr/en/international-news/2 0260927-japanese-anMmastodonTechnology47 d ago

    A high-profile Japanese anime voice actor has taken TikTok to court, alleging the platform hosted videos featuring an artificial intelligence clone of his voice without his consent. The case highlights growing tension between voice performers and AI companies over unauthorised replication of their voices, and could set a precedent for how Japanese law treats voice rights in the age of generative AI.

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    Stanford dean warns AI labs are poaching university faculty▼Stanford dean says AI labs are competing with universities for faculty: 'I won't lie, I worry about this'✉newsBusiness8 d ago

    A Stanford dean has voiced concern that leading AI laboratories are competing directly with universities to hire faculty members, saying the situation worries him. As companies like OpenAI and Anthropic offer lucrative packages to top researchers, universities are struggling to retain professors whose expertise in machine learning is increasingly valuable to industry.

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    Pope Leo warns 'paradise of machines' threatens humanity during France visit●Pope Leo warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity on his France visit✉newsWorldHuman Rights7 d ago

    Pope Leo, visiting France, cautioned that a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity, warning that unchecked technological advancement risks eroding human dignity and relationships. The remarks come amid global debate over artificial intelligence's rapid development. Observers see the pope positioning the Catholic Church as a moral voice on technology, echoing earlier Vatican concerns about AI's social and ethical consequences.

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    Meta uses AI to fight AI-powered scammers●Scammers use AI to fake faces and voices. Meta is fighting back with AI of its own—analysing billions of signals to spotMmastodonTechnologyAI07 d ago

    Scammers are increasingly using AI to generate fake faces and voices in fraud schemes, prompting Meta to deploy its own AI defences that analyse billions of signals to detect patterns and remove accounts at scale. The company says it removed 159 million scam accounts in 2025. Meta's Dr. Rafael Frankel discussed this AI-versus-AI arms race, as concern grows over deepfake-driven online fraud.

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    Democracy blindsides Silicon Valley's AI power players●Democracy blindsides Silicon Valley’s power players looking to transform the world with AIMmastodonTechnologyAI307 d ago

    The Guardian reports that Silicon Valley leaders hoping to reshape the world with artificial intelligence are being caught off guard by democratic pushback, particularly grassroots opposition to new datacenters. The piece argues that resistance to datacenter construction reflects broader frustration among people who feel excluded from decisions shaping their lives, as communities seek a voice over how AI infrastructure and its environmental costs are imposed locally.

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    Pope Leo: AI alarm is real, not fake news●Pope Leo says alarm over AI is not 'fake news,' but remains optimistic✉newsTechnologyAI6 d ago

    Pope Leo said that concern over artificial intelligence is not 'fake news,' while stressing that he remains optimistic about the technology. His comments add the Vatican's voice to the global debate over AI's risks and benefits, signalling that the Catholic Church takes the alarm seriously but does not want to slide into fatalism about the future.

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    Apple Launches Siri AI Settlement Website for iPhone Owners▼MacRumors: Siri AI Settlement Website Now Live: Apple to Pay Some iPhone Owners. “In May, Apple agreed to pay $250 milliMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts36 d ago

    Apple has launched a settlement website to pay some iPhone owners as part of a $250 million agreement reached in May to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit over the delayed launch of Siri AI features. Eligible users can now visit the site to file claims for compensation. The case stemmed from Apple's failure to deliver promised AI upgrades to its voice assistant on schedule, drawing attention from iPhone owners seeking payouts.

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    Michael Burry says Trump 'cannot afford' to let AI boom fail●‘Big Short’ Fame Michael Burry Says Trump ‘Cannot Afford’ To Let AI Boom Fall✉newsBusinessFinance6 d ago

    Investor Michael Burry, known for predicting the 2008 housing crisis in 'The Big Short', says President Trump cannot afford to let the AI boom collapse. The comment suggests Burry views artificial intelligence spending as economically and politically too important to fail, adding his voice to the debate over whether AI valuations form a bubble.

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    Investors Warn Anthropic May Struggle to Sustain Post-IPO Revenue●Investors warn Anthropic could struggle to sustain revenues post-IPOYhnWar97 d ago

    Investors are voicing concerns that Anthropic, the OpenAI rival behind the Claude chatbot, could have difficulty sustaining its revenues once it goes public. The warning, reported by the Financial Times, adds to a wider debate about whether AI companies' current revenue growth can hold up over the long term, and puts fresh scrutiny on the financial foundations of the AI boom.

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    Scammers Using AI and Obituaries to Target Grieving Families●Scammers using AI and obituaries to target loved ones✉newsTechnologyAI6 d ago

    Fraudsters are exploiting artificial intelligence together with information from published obituaries to impersonate deceased people or relatives and con grieving loved ones out of money. The scams use personal details from death notices to sound convincing, often through phone calls or messages created with AI voice cloning. Reports warn families to verify any unexpected requests and be cautious about sharing personal details in public obituaries.

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    Church officials urge care for workers amid AI race▼Church officials urge ‘care for workers’ amid AI race✉newsWorldReligion5 d ago

    Church officials are calling for attention to the wellbeing of workers as artificial intelligence develops rapidly. Their message, reported by EWTN News, stresses that the race to adopt AI should not come at the expense of people's livelihoods and dignity. The intervention adds a moral voice to the ongoing global debate over automation and employment.

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    Tech Investor Fears AI Yet Stands to Profit Billions▼He’s Completely Terrified of AI—and He’s About to Make Billions Off It✉newsTechnologyAI7 d ago

    A Wall Street Journal profile describes an investor or executive who says he is deeply afraid of artificial intelligence while simultaneously positioning himself to earn billions from the technology's growth. The piece highlights the tension between public warnings about AI's risks and the financial stakes driving continued investment in the sector.

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    Voice AI startup Modulate raises $25 million▼Voice AI startup Modulate raises $25M to bring audio-native models to more developers✉newsBusinessStartups6 d ago

    Voice AI startup Modulate has raised $25 million in new funding to expand access to its audio-native models among developers. The company builds voice-focused AI technology, and the fresh capital will support broader distribution of its tools. The announcement is drawing attention amid continued investor interest in startups building speech and audio AI products.

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    Billionaire investor Bill Ackman said the US Federal Reserve may have made a policy mistake in the context of the AI era. He suggested that artificial intelligence-driven investment and productivity shifts may have changed the economic picture in ways the Fed's decisions did not account for. The comment is drawing attention among investors debating whether current interest rate policy fits an economy being reshaped by AI.

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    Japanese anime voice actor sues TikTok over AI voice clone●A high-profile Japanese anime voice actor has sued TikTok over videos he says feature an AI clone of his "lustrous" bariMmastodonTechnologyAI47 d ago

    A prominent Japanese anime voice actor has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, claiming the platform hosts videos that use an AI-generated clone of his distinctive baritone voice without his consent. The case is drawing attention to the use of voice actors' voices in AI training and generation, a growing concern in Japan's anime industry, and could set a precedent for performers' rights over their vocal likeness.

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