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'We're losing control,' AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio tells AFP

The Canadian computer scientist considered one of the founders of AI, Yoshua Bengio, told AFP that humanity is "losing control" of the technology and that the world needs guardrails similar to nuclear arms controls.

Pickle-flavoured tart? AI inspires Japan's convenience stores

Fears that advanced artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity have dominated global headlines, but in Japan the technology is being used for a sweeter purpose -- developing never-before-seen convenience store desserts.

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Robots, supply strain: five hot topics at Computex

From laptops designed for the artificial intelligence era to advances in robotics and sky-high tech shares, here are five hot topics at Taipei's huge Computex trade show:

'Animalistic horror': Russia puts war art on display

In a dark exhibition space in Saint Petersburg, visitors stare at giant paintings of Russian battles down the centuries, including World War II, Afghanistan -- and Z-marked fighters in Ukraine.

Trump signs AI order giving government access to powerful models

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order creating a voluntary framework under which AI developers will share advanced models with the government before public release.

EU to unveil plan to wean itself off US, Asia tech

The EU will set out on Wednesday how the 27-country bloc hopes to slash its dependence on American and Asian technology, and favour European digital alternatives.

'20 minutes of terror': AI boosts US voice impersonation scams

Liz Benz still believes the distressed caller's voice was her son's -- the tone, enunciation and cadence all matched her 16-year-old.

Scientists find yeast in ancient Iceman's guts -- and make bread

Yeast has been growing in the guts of a frozen mummy called Oetzi the Iceman for thousands of years, scientists have discovered, telling AFP they used it to make a tasty sourdough bread.

Quishing Surges 146% in Q1 2026 as Attackers Hide Behind the Code

QR code phishing is becoming hard to ignore as attacks grow rapidly. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, "quishing" incidents spiked by 146%, with nearly 18.7 million cases recorded in March, according to threat intelligence data.

Digi Power X Secures NVIDIA Vera Rubin Systems, Advancing its AI Infrastructure and Strengthening the NeoCloudz Platform

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 3, 2026 / Digi Power X Inc. (Nasdaq:DGXX)(Cboe Canada:DGX) (the "Company" and "Digi Power X"), an AI data center infrastructure operator, today announced a $35 million commitment to purchase NVIDIA's next-generation Vera Rubin platform to expand its NeoCloudz GPU-as-a-Service business, and provided an update on operations and its financial position.

Babbily Announces Babbily 1.03, Introducing Tools, Skills, Memory, and Connectors to Its AI Studio

New release adds Auto Mode, Finance Research, everyday search, Deep Research, Supermemory.ai-powered memory, and secure Connectors through Smithery

Microsoft unveils AI models in push for independence from OpenAI

Microsoft unveiled its own cutting-edge artificial intelligence models in San Francisco on Tuesday, a crucial step toward reducing its dependence on OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT.

Anthropic expands access to powerful Mythos AI model

Anthropic on Tuesday gave approximately 150 organizations around the world access to Mythos, its powerful new AI model whose rapid ability to identify weaknesses in computer security that has sparked global concern.

Yael Nardi Joins Minimus As Chief Business Officer to Drive Hyper-Growth

Minimus, a provider of hardened container images and secure container images designed to reduce CVE risk, today announced the appointment of Yael Nardi as Chief Business Officer (CBO). In this newly created role, Nardi will lead the company’s next phase of operations, overseeing top-of-funnel growth strategy, strategic operations, and future corporate development.

French astronaut to fly to commercial space station under deal

Two French astronauts are to blast into space next year, one of whom will stay on board the world's first commercial space station, under a new deal sealed between France and the US company Vast.

Exoplanets can have magnetic fields, 'hot Jupiter' winds reveal

Planets beyond our solar system can have magnetic fields similar to those closer to home, astronomers said Tuesday after observing extreme winds on scorching worlds known as "hot Jupiters".

As Trump cheerleads for AI, some in MAGA world fret

President Donald Trump is an enthusiastic advocate for swift AI development in America, dismissing regulation as a curb on competing with China.

AI unearths football talent beyond scouts' radar

Brazilian teenager Leo Veiga had almost given up on his dream of becoming a professional footballer when artificial intelligence helped him secure a spot in the youth ranks of an Italian club.

AIAI Holdings and Constellation Network Launch Arca Wallet, a Wallet to Self-Manage Digital Dollars

New Mobile Wallet Combines Digital Dollar Management, Streamlined Identity Verification and an Integrated App Marketplace Designed to Expand Access to Global Payments

Olenox Industries Reports May 2026 Bitcoin Production, Its First Monthly Operating Update Following the Closing of the CS Digital Acquisition

First post-closing operating disclosure from the newly combined, energy-led digital infrastructure platform. Current production is generated at third-party hosting facilities on the ERCOT grid; converting Olenox's low-cost natural gas into compute at the point of generation, targeting power costs below $0.02 per kWh, is the platform's forward strategy.

Anthropic's IPO Filing Underscores AI's Power Bottleneck and the Trillion Dollar Opportunity for Helio's Space-Based Solar Power

As Anthropic Approaches a $1 Trillion Valuation, Helio Highlights the Growing Energy Infrastructure Gap Behind the AI Revolution

enVVeno Medical to Participate in the Virtual Investor Closing Bell Series

Live video webcast with Robert Berman, Chief Executive Officer of enVVeno Medical, on Tuesday, June 9that 4:00 PM ETRegister here

OneMeta Signs Government Emergency Services Agreement in Mexico for FIFA 2026 Deployment of VerbumLocal(TM)

BOUNTIFUL, UT / ACCESS Newswire / June 2, 2026 / OneMeta Inc. (OTCQB:ONEI), a leader in AI-powered multilingual communication solutions, announced today that it has signed an agreement with a state government emergency services agency in Mexico to provide real-time AI-powered interpretation services in support of emergency response (911) operations during the FIFA 2026 event period. The agreement covers service delivery from April through December in 2026 and marks OneMeta's first deployment within a public safety emergency communications environment in Mexico.

Nuvotronics to Showcase High-Performance RF and mmWave Products at IEEE International MTT Symposia (IMS) 2026

DURHAM, NC / ACCESS Newswire / June 2, 2026 / Nuvotronics, a leader in high-performance RF and mmWave solutions for commercial, aerospace and defense applications, will exhibit at IMS 2026 from June 7-12 at the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

Florida sues OpenAI, CEO Altman over ChatGPT harm to minors

Florida's attorney general on Monday sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing the company's ChatGPT chatbot of endangering young users by making them addicted and encouraging harmful behaviors.

Macron announces 93 bn euros in 'Choose France' foreign investments

President Emmanuel Macron announced "record" foreign investments of 93 billion euros ($108 billion) at an international conference Monday, including for AI and data centres, staking his "credibility" on their implementation at the summit's final edition under his leadership.

Nvidia PC chip hailed as 'game changer' in race for AI device

Laptop chipmakers such as Intel and AMD should be worried about their new rival Nvidia, experts say, after the US hardware titan announced Monday a push into the personal computer market.

Survey finds generational gap in attitudes to AI romance

Almost 50 percent of young adults in six major economies think AI romantic companionship will improve human happiness through emotional support in the next decade, the results of a large survey suggested Monday.

Synexis, LLC and Midwest Veterinary Supply Collaborate to offer DHP(R) Technology to Animal Health Professionals Nationwide

Synexis®, LLC, the leader in touchless, continuous pathogen control technology, today announced a strategic collaboration with Midwest Veterinary Supply to bring Synexis DHP® technology to animal health professionals nationwide.

Vertical Data Launches Vertical Edge, a North American Edge Data Center Platform

Equity Ownership Across North American Data Centers Advances Vertical Data's Fully Integrated AI Infrastructure Platform

Unusual Machines Promotes Trish Ellis to Vice President of Human Resources

Promotion reflects continued investment in organizational infrastructure and operational scale

Datavault AI Signs $2.0 Billion Structured Financing Term Sheet with Exclusive Global Tokenization Mandate

Counterparty agrees to route its global digital asset tokenization and blockchain infrastructure initiatives exclusively through Datavault AI's patented platform.Financing is anchored by an approximately $2.0 billion portfolio of fixed-income securities contributed by an institutional investment fund and a UK-based regulated structured institutional investment platform.The proposed transaction is expected to value Datavault AI shares at $1.55 to $2.00 per share, subject to definitive agreements and an acceptable independent valuation.

Graid Technology Launches VROC(TM) by Graid Technology with 24-Month Roadmap and Tier 1 OEM Support

VROC™ by Graid Technology brings active development, Intel® Xeon® 6 platform support, and no-cost upgrades to an established CPU-based NVMe RAID foundation.

Xenetic Biosciences Showcases Compelling ASCO 2026 Data Demonstrating DNase I Significantly Enhances CAR-T Cell Persistence, Tumor Control, and Survival

New preclinical and translational findings position DNase I as a potentially transformative adjunct therapy for CAR-T treatment in aggressive B cell malignanciesData highlight potential of DNase I to improve CAR-T cell expansion, reduce exhaustion and enhance tumor control across hematologic cancer modelsFindings support continued clinical development of DNase I as a combinatorial strategy to augment CAR-T cell therapies in difficult-to-treat cancersData to be presented today as a poster presentation at the ASCO 2026 annual meeting

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