Science
Trump won’t put the brakes on AI because he wants to beat China. How big a threat is Beijing?
September 15, 2026
Trump won’t put the brakes on AI because he wants to beat China. How big a threat is Beijing?
Hong Kong — Last weekend, as the world worried about the possibility of unconstrained artificial intelligence wiping out humanity, the leaders…
Anthropic AI researcher Jacob Coxon quits, sparking greater concerns about AI safety
September 14, 2026
Anthropic AI researcher Jacob Coxon quits, sparking greater concerns about AI safety
When Jacob Coxon, a researcher at the AI startup Anthropic, publicly announced his resignation on Tuesday—citing concerns about the rapidly…
Scientific committee in Egypt recommends dismantling Ramesses II statue
September 14, 2026
Scientific committee in Egypt recommends dismantling Ramesses II statue
A specialized Egyptian scientific committee has recommended re-evaluating the sections used to complete the statue of King Ramses II, located…
Anthropic CEO calls for ‘pacing the frontier’ of AI race amid safety concerns
September 13, 2026
Anthropic CEO calls for ‘pacing the frontier’ of AI race amid safety concerns
The race to develop artificial intelligence is in dire need of a slowdown, Anthropic’s chief executive said in an essay…
What it’s like to use the iPhone Duo, Apple’s biggest change to the iPhone in its history
September 12, 2026
What it’s like to use the iPhone Duo, Apple’s biggest change to the iPhone in its history
Cupertino, CA — The iPhone is getting the biggest change in its nearly 20-year history: a screen that can bend in…
‘Gambling with our lives’: Another AI employee quits over safety concerns
September 10, 2026
‘Gambling with our lives’: Another AI employee quits over safety concerns
“The people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade.” That blunt…
US claims Chinese AI firms are carrying out ‘industrial-scale’ theft of trade secrets
September 9, 2026
US claims Chinese AI firms are carrying out ‘industrial-scale’ theft of trade secrets
Chinese artificial intelligence firms are committing “industrial-scale” theft of their American counterparts’ trade secrets to save money and bring the…
Up to 600,000 visitors attended “Treasures from Egyptian Museums” exhibit in Hong Kong
September 9, 2026
Up to 600,000 visitors attended “Treasures from Egyptian Museums” exhibit in Hong Kong
The exhibition “Ancient Egypt Unveiled—Treasures from Egyptian Museums” concluded its run at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Spanning more than…
Nation’s largest school district bans AI in the classroom through 8th grade
September 8, 2026
Nation’s largest school district bans AI in the classroom through 8th grade
New York — New York City is banning the use of generative artificial intelligence for public school students from 2K through…
Tomb dating back to late Fifth Dynasty uncovered north of Saqqara
September 8, 2026
Tomb dating back to late Fifth Dynasty uncovered north of Saqqara
The joint Egyptian-Spanish archaeological mission has uncovered a tomb dating back to the late Fifth Dynasty in the Mariette Necropolis…