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BREAKINGPalisade Research’s latest update shows advanced AI models like Grok-4 and GPT-o3 sometimes refuse to shut down, hinting at a survival drive and raising fresh questions about AI safety and alignment.
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BREAKINGChina’s export ban on Nexperia microcontrollers after the Netherlands seized the company is threatening Europe's auto industry. Bosch is preparing furloughs, and Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes are scrambling for alternative chips.
BREAKINGAnthropic will have access to up to a million TPUs and more than a gigawatt of compute under a multi-billion-dollar deal with Google Cloud, expanding its ability to train Claude models and signalling the intensity of the AI arms race.
BREAKINGPresident Trump abruptly ends trade negotiations with Canada after a TV ad featuring Ronald Reagan’s anti-tariff speech. Canadian PM Mark Carney says progress was made and stands ready to resume talks.
BREAKINGOpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas transforms your browser into an AI assistant with memory, summarization and agent mode. Available on macOS, it remembers pages and performs tasks like booking travel and shopping.
BREAKINGChina's DeepSeek has unveiled its R1 model, marking a significant milestone in the global artificial intelligence race. The R1 model demonstrates advanced reasoning capabilities and computational efficiency, positioning itself as a formidable competitor to established Western AI systems from OpenAI, Meta, and Google
BREAKINGOpenAI’s Instant Checkout transforms ChatGPT from a recommendation tool into a virtual shopping destination. By partnering with Etsy and Shopify and leveraging the Agentic Commerce Protocol, users in the U.S. can buy items directly within the chat without leaving the conversation.
BREAKINGUN sanctions on Iran return after Russia and China’s resolution fails in the Security Council. The snapback mechanism triggered by Britain, France and Germany reinstates a global arms embargo, missile restrictions and asset freezes. Tehran denounces the decision and warns of consequences.
BREAKINGThe Trump administration’s overhaul of the H-1B visa program – including a hefty $100,000 fee per new visa – is sending shockwaves through the business world. Major financial institutions, which collectively received about 12,000 H-1B visas in 2025, fear increased costs and talent shortages, while tech startups say the changes could “kneecap” their ability to hire skilled workers. Banks may need to shift roles overseas or pay a premium for critical talent, as policymakers defend the plan as opening jobs for U.S. workers. Companies across finance and tech are now scrambling to assess the impact of these sweeping visa reforms
BREAKINGA cyberattack discovered on 31 Aug forced Jaguar Land Rover to halt production across its UK, Slovakian, Brazilian and Indian factories. The shutdown, extended until 1 Oct, has exposed supply‑chain vulnerabilities, left 33 000 workers idle and prompted government support for suppliers.
BREAKINGNvidia will invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI as part of a strategic partnership that combines equity investment with chip purchases. The deal will fund a 10-gigawatt AI infrastructure using Nvidia's Vera Rubin platform, with deliveries starting in 2026.
BREAKINGMeta Platforms is reportedly negotiating a multi‑year cloud contract with Oracle worth about $20 billion to secure computing power for large AI models. Analysts say the deal could significantly boost Oracle’s cloud revenue and accelerate Meta’s AI development.
BREAKINGAI could boost global trade by up to 37% and GDP by 13% by 2040, according to the WTO's 2025 World Trade Report. The report credits lower trade costs and digital services but cautions that developing countries may fall behind without investment.
President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping change to the U.S. immigration system by imposing a $100,000 annual fee on every H-1B visa petition or renewal, effective September 21, 2025. The White House says the measure will curb misuse of the program and encourage employers to hire and train U.S. workers, but tech companies, immigration advocates, and legal experts warn it could deter global talent, raise costs for employers, and trigger legal challenges.
BREAKINGNvidia will invest GBP 2 billion in the UK’s AI start-up ecosystem, funding venture partners, building “AI factories” and supporting growth hubs in London, Oxford, Cambridge and Manchester to create jobs and cement Britain’s leadership in artificial intelligence.
BREAKINGNvidia’s surprise $5 billion investment in Intel gives it a 4 % stake and signals a partnership to design custom AI-centric chips for data-centre servers and high-end PCs. Analysts say the deal could reshape the semiconductor landscape.
BREAKINGAs part of a historic £42 billion “Tech Prosperity Deal” announced during Donald Trump’s state visit to London, Google will invest £5 billion in the UK. The plan includes building a major data-centre campus in Waltham Cross, expanding renewable-energy projects, and strengthening DeepMind’s AI research efforts—creating thousands of jobs and reinforcing Britain’s role in global technology.
