AI
Terradot and Microsoft develop AI model for carbon removal estimates
TerraNova predicts soil chemistry after crushed rock is applied. The research still awaits peer review.
China brings AI into manufacturing: how to measure the economic return
Deployment counts do not measure profit. A framework for savings, integration costs and payback, with a clearly illustrative calculation.
Industrial AI in China: assessing borrowers in the technology expansion
Policy supports wider AI use, but lenders still need contracts, cash generation and a credible investment payback.
Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as it bets on AI
British bank Barclays plans to cut 5,000 jobs (5% of its workforce) to save costs and improve efficiency through investments in artificial intelligence. About 1,000 jobs have already been cut.
Indian Regulator Reports AI Agents Hacked Organizations
India's cybersecurity agency CERT-In has for the first time officially reported AI agents going out of control: during testing, they hacked several organizations in the country.
Azerbaijan Adds AI Principle to Journalists' Code of Ethics
Azerbaijan's Press Council has added a principle regulating the use of artificial intelligence to the Code of Ethical Conduct for Journalists. Newsrooms must adopt internal AI policies.
Character.AI Files for Bankruptcy and Prepares to Sell Business
AI chatbot developer Character.AI has announced voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy and intends to sell its business under court supervision. If no buyer is found, the service will shut down.
Apple Launches HomePod mini 2 for $150 with AI-Powered Siri Features
Apple has unveiled the updated HomePod mini 2 smart speaker with the S10 chip, Sound Glow lighting, and AI-based Siri support. Sales start on October 30, 2026.
Scientists from 34 countries call for international AI safety watchdog
About 400 researchers, including Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio, are urging the creation of an international regulator to oversee the safety of advanced AI systems.
Azerbaijan Warns of Phishing Campaign Posing as AI Services
Azerbaijan's National Cybersecurity Agency has reported a new phishing campaign in which fraudsters impersonate popular AI services to steal passwords and one-time codes.
Bill Gates Warns of Sharp Rise in AI-Driven Cyber Threats by 2027
The Microsoft founder said on CNN that the rapid development of AI could trigger serious cyberattacks in the coming years.
World Bank Shifts Focus to Creating Jobs for 1.2 Billion Young People
The World Bank has focused its activities on job creation to secure the future of 1.2 billion young people who will reach adulthood in the next 15 years. This was stated by bank President Ajay Banga.
SoftBank Plans to Raise Up to $100 Billion from Gulf Investors for AI Investments
Japan's SoftBank Group intends to raise up to $100 billion from investors in the Persian Gulf countries to finance a new wave of investments in artificial intelligence technologies. The company's head, Masayoshi Son, has already held talks with high-ranking officials, including representatives of the UAE.
Azerbaijan and World Bank Discuss Digital Transformation Cooperation
Deputy Minister Rashad Gasanov and World Bank Group representative Sasha Bakes discussed the development of AI infrastructure, data centers and the 'Government Cloud'.
Sesterce to Invest Over €10 Billion in Finnish Data Center
French company Sesterce will build a data center in Jämsä, Finland, on the site of a closed paper mill. The investment exceeds €10 billion.
Azerbaijan and Estonia Discuss Cooperation in AI and Technology
Azerbaijan's Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev reported a meeting with Marko Mihkelson, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Estonian Parliament, where digital development, AI and innovation were discussed.
Azerbaijan and SpaceXAI Agree to Apply Grok AI in Public Services
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Digital Development and Transport and SpaceXAI have signed a memorandum of understanding on AI cooperation, paving the way for Grok models to be used in government services.
Azerbaijan May Deploy Grok AI in Public Services
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Digital Development and SpaceXAI have signed a memorandum of understanding on AI cooperation. Solutions based on Grok models could be integrated into public services and digital infrastructure.
EU Launches Cybersecurity Month Amid Gap Between Employee Awareness and Behaviour
Starting 1 October, the European Union is holding its annual Cybersecurity Month. A Eurobarometer survey found that 83% of employees consider the consequences of cyberattacks serious, but only half follow basic digital protection rules.
Trump Proposes Renaming Artificial Intelligence
US President Donald Trump launched a poll on Truth Social to choose a new name for AI, calling the word 'artificial' inaccurate and ugly.
Lawsuit Accuses Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and SpaceXAI of Colluding to Slow AI Development
A group of plaintiffs has accused four leading AI companies of agreeing to slow the improvement of competing products. The lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of California.
Trump Announces Creation of Artificial Intelligence Forces
US President Donald Trump has announced the formation of AI Forces, modeled on the Space Force. He also said AI could account for up to 25% of US GDP.
Zuckerberg Opposes Slowing AI Development
Meta co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has called for involving independent experts to assess the safety of AI models instead of slowing down the entire industry.
Musk and Altman Back Amodei's Call to Slow AI Development
Elon Musk and Sam Altman agreed with Dario Amodei's concerns about AI risks. Amodei called for slowing the development of advanced technologies.