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15 stories from 5 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
Volvo's updated XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrids offer significantly more electric-only range than typical PHEVs, aiming to attract EV-curious buyers. The SUVs also feature enhanced safety tech and improved efficiency.
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#Microsoft is rolling out an emergency out-of-band update to address bugs introduced by its September Patch Tuesday update, which patched nearly 1,000 flaws. The issues have affected businesses and developers, per The Verge.
#In a Bloomberg Technology video, JPMorgan's Sundar discusses the current state of the AI trade, describing it as being in a 'digestion' phase. The comments come amid market uncertainty about AI-related investments.
#Despite growing calls for a slowdown in AI development, major technology companies are expected to continue fundraising and capital spending, according to AllianceBernstein fixed-income specialists. The firm's analysis suggests that investment momentum in AI infrastructure will persist.
#Britain's deputy leader said the government will cooperate internationally on AI safety after warnings that the technology must be slowed to prevent catastrophic harm. The statement follows growing concerns about AI risks.
#Shanghai Biren Technology is considering another share sale to raise about $1 billion, according to sources. The funds would support the company's artificial intelligence chip development and expansion.
#BlackRock has upgraded emerging-market equities to overweight, citing the AI boom's demand for scarce resources and strong corporate earnings as key drivers. The move reverses a previous underweight stance and reflects confidence in EM outperformance.
#ANZ Group Holdings CEO Nuno Matos warned about rising, unpredictable AI risks and did not rule out large-scale job cuts at the bank as it adopts the technology. The warning follows similar alerts from Elon Musk and Sam Altman.
#Volvo's refreshed 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrids get larger batteries for improved electric range. The update also introduces new infotainment systems powered by Google's Gemini AI.
#Margaret Mitchell, chief ethics scientist at Hugging Face, warns that autonomous AI agents pose oversight challenges that incumbent firms may be leveraging to restrict competition. She argues that safety, privacy, and security must be built directly into AI architectures rather than treated as trade.
#During a live call from Trump, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took the conversation in stride, but observers were more intrigued by the phone he used. The call highlights the ongoing relationship between tech leaders and the administration.
#ProRail, the Dutch railway infrastructure agency, reported a railway section failure at multiple locations that looks like sabotage. The government is investigating the incident as a potential deliberate act.
#Hugging Face Researcher & Chief Ethics Scientist Margaret Mitchell believes if done well, ethics can drive innovation in artificial intelligence instead of slowing it down. She speaks with Haslinda Amin on "Insight with Haslinda Amin. (Source: Bloomberg)
#Chinese state media accused leading US AI executives of using calls for slower development of frontier models to blunt competition from China, describing the push as a “self-serving” effort to preserve American dominance.
#"The United States now has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the joint force."
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