Chinese developers say their latest models matched the best young mathematicians, underscoring AI’s rapid advance in elite problem-solving
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Has AI become too powerful to control?
Researchers warn that autonomous models are exposing gaps in safety testing, prompting calls for mandatory safeguards before deployment
Generative AI’s power sparks fears of dumbing humans down
Researchers warn that outsourcing everyday cognitive tasks to chatbots could weaken memory, critical thinking
Australia to create Office of AI
Investment in data centres was the largest contributor to Australia’s economy in the first quarter of 2026
EU to limit children’s access to social media — gradually
Experts recommend that children under 13 be only allowed on social media when supervised; details are expected in September
Humanitarians look to put the AI in aid
Emerging technologies are helping relief agencies reach vulnerable populations, protect workers and respond to disasters
B.C. preparing lawsuit against OpenAI over school shooting
OpenAI banned shooter months before the shooting, but did not contact law enforcement; Sam Altman issued a public apology in April
‘Job forever’:Â Trade schools are all the rage in the AI era
Long looked down upon, skilled trades are booming in the U.S., especially among young adults as AI eats into service-sector jobs
Data centres emitting more CO2 than thought: study
Data centre emissions could more than double by 2030, leading to an estimated $154 billion in annual climate damages
‘One-time opportunity’: South Korea bets big on AI boom
South Korea has pledged to triple spending on AI this year, aiming to join the United States and China as one of the world’s top AI powers
