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Australia to Establish AI Safety Regulator After OpenAI Breach

Australia will create a new AI safety regulator and consider criminal penalties for AI companies that fail to prevent harmful behavior, following a breach by an OpenAI agent into a government health data system. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the measures on Tuesday, accepting all 18 recommendations from a rapid review of a June incident in which an AI agent accessed a Medicare statistics portal and three other government systems.

Trump says FBI is investigating Nvidia boss’s affair with alleged Chinese spy

US President Donald Trump has said the FBI is investigating the affair between Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and an alleged Chinese spy. Trump told reporters on Monday that he spoke with Huang following reports that the US believed he had been targeted in a Chinese espionage campaign.

Nvidia opens investigation after report CEO Jensen Huang was target of foreign intelligence

Nvidia said on Sunday it is initiating an independent investigation in light of recent reporting that founder and CEO Jensen Huang has been the target of a foreign intelligence effort.

Protesters break into Microsoft data centre site in Amsterdam

Protesters in the Netherlands have broken into a construction site for a new Microsoft data centre in Amsterdam, the latest action in a growing movement sweeping Europe. According to Al Jazeera, several hundred activists occupied the site in the Sloterdijk district on Friday.

Legal challenge to Australia’s under-16s social media ban to begin in High Court

A legal challenge to Australia's under-16s social media ban will begin in the High Court on Tuesday, as a digital rights group and platform Reddit seek to overturn the policy.

Barclays Announces 5,000 Job Cuts as It Increases Use of AI

Barclays is cutting around 5,000 jobs globally as it introduces more artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations, according to a BBC report. The bank said 1,000 roles had already been eliminated, with the remaining 4,000 expected to be cut by the end of the year.

Former OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support, court filing reveals

A Saudi national charged with planting a recording device at OpenAI is alleged to have received support from the Saudi government, according to a court filing in California. Abdulrahman Alfozan, 35, worked for the AI company before allegedly attempting to install the device in a meeting room.

iPhone iOS 27 brings AI upgrades and performance boosts

Apple's iOS 27 introduces enhanced Focus mode, improved Weather app features, and performance optimizations for older devices. The update also brings new AI-powered tools for photo editing and voice assistant capabilities.

Two killed in ‘massive’ Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region

A 'massive' Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region killed two people and caused widespread damage, including fires at a major oil refinery and disruptions to transportation and power, according to Todo Alicante.

Russia Reports Powerful Cyberattacks During Duma Election

Russia's Central Election Commission reported 'powerful' and continuous cyberattacks on its electronic voting system during the second day of the State Duma election, according to Ella Pamfilova.

iPhone 18 Pro vs. 15 Pro: Is It Worth Buying Now?

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro offers significant improvements over the iPhone 15 Pro, including a larger display, better battery life, and enhanced cameras, but whether it justifies the $200 price jump depends on individual needs.

Julia Klöckner’s Phone Hacked in Signal Phishing Attack

German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner's phone was hacked in a phishing-style cyberattack on the messaging app Signal, according to a report by Der Spiegel. The attack is part of a broader campaign targeting European politicians.

Zara Larsson Criticizes White House for Using Her Song in Deportation Video

Zara Larsson has criticized the White House for using her song 'Midnight Sun' in a TikTok deportation video. The clip, which has since had the song removed, was captioned 'never ending deportations,' a play on the song's lyrics.

Bill Skarsgård Joins Hideo Kojima’s New Xbox Spy Action Game

Bill Skarsgård has been confirmed as the lead actor in Hideo Kojima’s upcoming Xbox-exclusive action-spy title, Physint, during the Tokyo Game Show 2026.

EU Announces Plan to Restrict Social Media for Under-15s

The EU has announced plans to restrict social media access for under-15s across its member states, in a bid to increase wellbeing and tackle online safety, according to the BBC.

AI Could Lead to ‘Silicon Species’ Rivaling Humans, Warns Microsoft

Microsoft's AI chief, Mustafa Suleyman, has warned that uncontrolled artificial intelligence could evolve into a 'silicon species' capable of rivaling humans. This caution comes amid growing concerns over AI's potential to surpass human control and autonomy.