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Tech Industry Scratches Its Head Over Trump's 'AI Force' Proposal - Slashdot
Saturday morning President Trump announced he's creating an AI task force and appointing an AI czar, reports Politico. "I am forming the AI Force, much like I did Space Force, which has been a tremendous SUCCESS," Trump wrote Saturday in what Politico earlier described as "a lengthy Truth Social ...
Mountains That Helped Complex Life Flourish May Lie Hidden Beneath Antarctic Ice
Antarctica is famous for being a continent buried under ice.
Theory Beyond Theorems and Proofs: A Guest Post
Scott’s foreword: I’m extremely grateful to my brilliant colleagues, Pravesh Kothari, Raghu Meka, and Prasad Raghavendra, for sharing the guest post below about how theoretical computer…
Why experts say you should NEVER dismiss hard-to-shift weight
Having been slender without much effort for much of her life, Mila Habsy was surprised when her trousers began to feel tighter each morning.
Colorado St. apologizes to BYU for derogatory chants from fans
Colorado State issued an apology to BYU on Saturday night for derogatory chants aimed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints coming from the stands.
‘Completely baseless’: Man accused over death of Sydney gangster in Vietnam vows to fight charges
A man allegedly behind a murder plot hatched in Samoa has told the Herald he will challenge the charge of conspiracy to murder.
Can you trust AI’s answer to your question? Here’s what to consider
I recently typed a simple question into Google search: How much screen time is too much for teenagers? Instead of presenting links, as Google had been doing for many years, it gave me an AI-generated answer. The artificial intelligence agent cited a number, then complicated that reply, noting that quality and balance of time could matter more than the number of hours, and that “too much” time could depend on a teenager’s sleep, exercise, school demands, and mood. I tried another search: Shoul
Matthew Rhys' sister 'so proud of him' after historic Emmy wins
Rhys, from Cardiff, became the first person to win two lead acting Emmy prizes in one night.
Burned Out and Unemployed, Young People in China Are Launching AI Startups
HANGZHOU, China—When Wu Songyun, 35, worked in international trade in the Chinese city of Chengdu, she was chronically stressed from long work hours and demands from a tough boss. She often struggled to sleep. In 2024, she quit to launch TideFlow, an app that tracks sleep, provides meditation …
How to watch time trial at UCI World Road Championships 2026: free streams & TV channels
Remco Evenepoel and Marlen Reusser will be the riders to beat on the 39.2km urban circuit
New £1m grant to help protect Gloucestershire green spaces
The cash can be used by local communities to protect threatened green spaces and wildlife sites.
Brussels doubles down on Car-Free Sunday
The event is one of the city’s most visible environmental traditions
High school football: Saturday's scores
Results from CIF City and Southern Section high school football games on Saturday, Sept. 19.
Echoicide: Who decides which truths survive in Gaza?
From Gaza to the digital age, visibility has become one of the central political struggles of modern conflicts.
JK: Security tightened in Bhalesa as SOG intensifies search operations and patrolling
Security has been tightened in Bhalesa in Doda district following recent terror-related developments in the Doda-Udhampur belt. Exclusive visuals show personnel of the Special Operations Group conducting intensive search operations and patrolling in border and interior areas as security forces maint
‘India should be applauding him’: Ranveer Allahbadia hails Diljit Dosanjh after Wembley show
Ranveer Allahbadia praised Diljit Dosanjh after the singer's sold-out Wembley Stadium concert, calling the achievement a moment India should celebrate.
Nscale Files $30B NYSE IPO With $1B Nvidia Note and $45B Anthropic Deal
Nscale IPO: the UK AI cloud company filed its Form S-1 with the SEC on September 18, targeting a $30 billion NYSE valuation and a $3 billion raise. The filing reveals $103.4 billion in contracts against just $140.6 million in first-half 2026 revenue, a $44.6 billion Anthropic anchor deal, $1
Turn your shed into the ultimate winter workspace with an off-grid solar power station — a solar expert explains everything you need to know
A solar expert explains why it's the best way to to power your shed, and how to get started right now.
Hidden gut defect that may explain why IBD keeps coming back
Researchers have uncovered a hidden molecular warning sign of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can linger even when patients feel well and appear to be in remission. By studying around 900 human gut biopsies and patient-derived mini-intestines, the team found that intestinal cells can remain un
Medicaid work requirements are coming to North Carolina in 2027: Here's what to know
Native American or Alaska Native: Eligible for Indian Health Services. Individuals with complex medical conditions may also qualify for an exemption ...
Ponga exits in final minutes
Kalyn Ponga leaves the field for an HIA late against the Warriors.
Ponga exits in final minutes
Kalyn Ponga leaves the field for an HIA late against the Warriors.
Iran lays down 7 conditions for talks with US, warns of ‘decisive war’ if Trump rejects demands
Iran has conveyed seven conditions to the United States through Qatari mediators for starting negotiations to end the ongoing war, while warning that Tehran is prepared for a "decisive war" if Washington rejects its demands. According to Al Jazeera, Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme Nationa
Strictly returns with new hosting trio as celebrities find out dance pairings
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take over from long-running presenting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
Flock reportedly tries to shrink workforce with employee buyouts
Without buyouts, Flock would "almost certainly" need to lay off staff.
Shirtloads of Science: OpenAI's Rogue AI: A Real-World Cyberattack Explained with Dr. Petr Levedev (492)
In mid-2026, a swarm of AI agents coordinated a cyberattack on Hugging Face, a platform where machine learning communities can collectively work to improve AI models and capabilities. This breach happened without human supervision. Friend of the show and science communicator Dr. Petr Lebedev brings
APOD: 2026 September 20 – Analemma over the Callanish Stones
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 20 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Analemma over the Callanish Stones Explanation: If you went outside at the same time every day and took a picture that included the Sun, how would the Sun’s position change?
US Congress investigates diversion of sensitive F-35 parts to Hong Kong: report
Jet’s canopies among components missing, sparking fears of potential reverse engineering, as city’s authorities decline to comment.
Joshua Van dominates Alexandre Pantoja in rematch to retain UFC title
UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van defeated Alexandre Pantoja in their first fight 10 months ago. He beat him in the second.
Myanmar’s Van defeats Pantoja to retain flyweight title in UFC 331
Joshua Van earned a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45) win over his Brazilian opponent to cement his reign.
Death by breath: How mining dust in Aravallis is killing residents
Unregulated Aravalli mining in Rajasthan has triggered a fatal silicosis crisis, claiming dozens of lives in villages like Syalodra. Affected families face catastrophic medical costs, unaddressed safety hazards, and rejected disability certifications. Meanwhile, a Supreme Court-appointed panel skipp
Stina Kayy Hot Shots To Celebrate Her 29th Birthday
Stina Kayy is officially 29 years old ... and in honor of her birthday today, let's take a look back at some of her bustiest snaps.
Australia’s Albanese Urges World to Act for Humanity in AI Race
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said middle powers have an important role to play in mitigating the risks posed by artificial intelligence and called for cooperation between the US and China.
Canadians warm to EU ‘associate membership’ proposal
From work and study to trade, Canadians see new possibilities in closer ties with the European Union.
Hurricane Hunters reveal 4 warning signs that a storm is about to strengthen
Nearly three decades of Hurricane Hunter data reveal four features that can help a tilted tropical cyclone straighten its circulation and become capable of intensifying. The findings could give forecasters an earlier warning that a seemingly disorganized storm is becoming primed to strengthen.
Why even an occasional pint could raise your prostate cancer risk
One of the most common questions men diagnosed with prostate cancer ask is: 'Why me?' As a prostate surgeon for more than 40 years, I'd usually explain that it was largely down to factors beyond control.
Where does LSU go from here? Lane Kiffin, Tigers must handle business before November gauntlet
The Tigers' margin for error when it comes to CFP contention took a significant hit on Saturday night
Mass Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow kills two, Russia says
Moscow mayor says Russia intercepted 1,600 drones since Saturday, including 450 directed at the capital.
I use AI to save time. So why am I working more?
This year, I’ve been building an AI social media production pipeline to promote the 25+ shows on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. It took me a week of effort, but I managed to program Claude Code to talk to NotebookLM, which now feeds our YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok pipeline, and a task that used to take me a full day now runs in the background. The first time I ran a real batch through it, I felt the guilt of always being behind fade away. I could physically feel my nervous system
Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy
The singer spoke about Israel and Gaza after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.
Now Trump says he's creating an AI Force - Engadget
The president said he will soon announce an "AI czar" to run this newly made-up agency.
The pros and cons of using wired vs. wireless Xbox controllers - Engadget
Wired and wireless Xbox controllers both have their advantages and drawbacks. Do you prefer convenience or do you hate worrying about batteries?
Bristol Harbour clean-up group celebrates 10 years of odd finds
The group is marking a decade of fishing everything from an inflatable doll to a Nintendo out of the harbour.
New £121m NHS Wales hub to cut waiting times with six new operating theatres
The hub is expected to help ensure no patient in the region waits longer than 36 weeks for treatment by 2030
Leiataua's thumb stops Warriors charge
Ali Leiataua is ruled to have knocked on the ball after a challenge.
Former England and Tottenham star Andros Townsend run over by pitch roller
Former England forward Andros Townsend avoided serious injury after being run over by a pitch roller in Thailand.
Asian Games 2026: India open women's table tennis campaign with 3-0 win over Indonesia
India began their womens team table tennis campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with a dominant 3-0 win over Indonesia in Group F. Sreeja Akula, Diya Chitale and Yashaswini Ghorpade each secured victories to complete a straight sweep for India.
Jack Avery Fights Ex Gabbie Gonzalez's Latest Bid to See Their Daughter
Jack Avery is pushing back against his ex Gabbie Gonzalez's latest attempt to reconnect with their daughter ... saying there's a good reason a criminal protective order currently blocks her from having any contact.
Trump says he will form new 'AI Force' but continues to call AI fears a 'hoax'
Trump likened the new entity to Space Force and also said he would name an AI czar.
SpaceX targets September 28 for Starship's first orbital flight - Engadget
For Starship’s 14th test flight, it will orbit our planet multiple times for 10 hours.
In 2024, California removed an 18-foot dam from Neefus Gulch and restored 1,600 feet of stream; by January 2026, 8 spawning nests were recorded above barriers salmon had been unable to pass for 70+ years
In 2024, California removed an 18-foot dam from Neefus Gulch and restored 1,600 feet of stream, reopening habitat that salmon had been unable to reach for more than seven decades. By January 2026, surveys recorded eight spawning nests, known as redds, in the newly accessible reaches above the former
'My mum died days after a routine operation. We never even got to say goodbye'
Charlotte Edwards said her mother Sandra was 'the heart of our home' and 'completely lived to spoil us'
UFC 331 results, takeaways: Joshua Van emerges as a top talent; Arman Tsarukyan earns his title shot
There was a little bit of everything for fight fans on Saturday night in Los Angeles
Two German states go to the polls after far-right gains
About 3.8 million voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are heading to polls on Sunday.
Japan scrambles into alert mode after North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into East Sea
Japan moved into an alert posture after North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile. South Korea also confirmed the launch of an unidentified projectile toward the sea. The missile landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, authorities reported. North Korea recently rejected a resolution
‘Come on, troll me now’: Salman Khan takes off T-shirt on Bigg Boss 20 to confront haters
Addressing the trolling he has faced himself, Bigg Boss 20 host Salman Khan took off his T-shirt and flaunted his physique, challenging trolls to say whatever they wanted.
Trump proposes ‘AI Force’ amid rogue-agent fears but rejects new regulations
Trump proposes follow-up to his Space Force but continued to dismiss worries about AI’s pace or potential for harm Read more at The Business Times.
Israel's president pardons a combat medic whose shooting of a Palestinian attacker caused debate
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's president on Saturday pardoned the combat medic who shot dead at close range a badly wounded Palestinian attacker who had stabbed a soldier in the occupied West Bank, a case that divided the country a decade ago. Elor Azaria's conviction in 2017 for manslaughter and his rel
OpenAI Projects $278B Cash Burn: Record Round Runs Dry Before Revenue Catches Up
OpenAI cash burn projections from an internal July document reveal the company expects $278 billion in negative free cash flow through 2030, exhausting its record $122 billion March round by 2028, two years before revenue peaks, even as investors approach it about a new private round above $1.2
Plagued by verrucas? New treatment using microwaves can banish them
A simple 15-minute procedure that heats up the foot using microwaves could be the end for stubborn verrucas.
Bowl projections: Alabama, Penn State, Ole Miss move into College Football Playoff bracket
Mass changes in our bowl projections and College Football Playoff picks after the first quarter of the season
Leiataua's thumb stops Warriors charge
Ali Leiataua is ruled to have knocked on the ball after a challenge.
For the first time, Europe’s wild honeybees are listed as endangered; researchers warn some populations could fall by a median 56% within 10 years without new swarms from managed hives
A groundbreaking study reveals Europe's wild honeybees are endangered, facing a potential 56% decline in just a decade as habitat loss and disease threaten their existence. Discover the implications for biodiversity and conservation.
Sex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth
"It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals.