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Sikorski: Russia doesn't have the forces to invade NATO

Al Jazeera

Is the war entering a new phase? Sikorski: Russia doesn't have the forces to invade NATO Sikorski: Russia doesn't have the forces to invade NATO In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski says Russia'doesn't have the forces to really invade NATO.' Sikorski was speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Share Sikorski: Russia doesn't have the forces to invade NATO on social media OpenAI CEO: Tech companies don't'have all the answers' on AI policy Why have some nations developed while others struggle? Spain's Sanchez warns of far-right threat in UNGA speech Venezuela's Rodriguez pledges elections, path forward in UNGA speech Iran's president brings receipts of US strikes on civilians to the UNGA China's Xi arrives to Trump welcome on state visit


Meta reveals next-gen smart glasses at Meta Connect: See all the new glasses

Mashable

AI at School Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable Selects Look Up Say More Safety Net Versus Creator Playbook In My Bag Trending Now Back to School Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age All Series Despite a growing privacy backlash against smart glasses, Mark Zuckerberg and Meta revealed a new generation of smart glasses. Timothy Beck Werth is the Tech Editor at Mashable, where he leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. Tim has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor, and he has particular experience covering and testing consumer technology, smart home gadgets, and men's grooming and style products. Previously, he was the Managing Editor and then Site Director of SPY.com, a men's product review and lifestyle website. As a writer for GQ, he covered everything from bull-riding competitions to the best Legos for adults, and he's also contributed to publications such as The Daily Beast, Gear Patrol, and The Awl.


Trump offers warm welcome as China's Xi arrives for US visit

BBC News

Trump offers warm welcome as China's Xi arrives for US visit To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. US President Donald Trump has greeted his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping with a military flyover and 100ft (30m) red carpet to kick off their three-day summit in Washington. In a rare move, Trump met China's premier at the airport as the US Air Force band marched on the tarmac and US and Chinese flags flew. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday evening in Maryland. The high-stakes visit - Xi's first trip to Washington since 2015 - is expected to include closed-door meetings, a state dinner, and plenty to discuss, from AI, to the Iran war and Taiwan, and an extended trade truce.


Australia says OpenAI agent hacked Medicare portal

Al Jazeera

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed a security breach of a government website containing Australians' health data by an "AI agent", less than a day after signing a joint appeal for "urgent global guardrails" around artificial intelligence. Australia's Labor government is tightening tech regulations with new online safety laws, age bans and proposed digital duty of care frameworks. Albanese said he had spoken to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to express Canberra's "extreme concern" about the hack and disappointment that the company took three months to admit the breach. OpenAI responded in the hours after the news conference, stating that while it was still investigating, there was no evidence patient records were accessed. The company's review had identified activity involving several Australian government websites and services as its "models attempted to look up answers", it said.


Firms turn to fragrance to foster employee unity and brand strategy

The Japan Times

NEC's five different aromas developed through the use of artificial intelligence are displayed at the company in Tokyo. An increasing number of companies are turning to fragrance as a way to foster a sense of unity across corporate groups and promote their corporate brand strategy. By tapping into the sense of smell, which is considered an intuitive and memorable form of sensory stimulation, companies aim to establish a consistent corporate image while creating pleasant workplace environments. Fragrance is also expected to help improve work efficiency. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has selected a signature scent, dubbed "MUFG Fragrance," as part of its efforts to create a comfortable workplace and strengthen its brand strategy. The chosen scent is a refreshing fragrance reminiscent of a forest.


OpenAI agent hacked Australian government website, Albanese says

The Japan Times

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks at a news conference during the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, revealing that an artificial intelligence agent developed by OpenAI infiltrated an Australian government website in June. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said an OpenAI agent hacked a government website, with the artificial intelligence firm taking three months to alert the government about the breach. Albanese said he had spoken with OpenAI's Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman on Wednesday in New York to express "extreme concern about this incident." The hack occurred on June 18, OpenAI detected it in August and the Australian government was told on Sept. 10. "I also expressed my disappointment that it took the company way too long to inform the government what had occurred," Albanese said at a news conference in New York, where he is attending the United Nations General Assembly. "The nature of the way that the notification occurred as well was unacceptable."


Eight US sailors assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide, Navy says

BBC News

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao has said that eight crew members who were assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during their lengthy deployment. The disclosure was made in a letter to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York on Tuesday in response to questions from the Democrat on the well-being of sailors onboard following mounting concerns. Family members of sailors had raised alarm about deteriorating mental health and grim conditions during a prolonged mission in the Middle East as part of the US war in Iran. The carrier, which had been deployed since last November, is now returning to the US. The BBC has contacted the US Navy for comment.


In Amish country, nurses go door to door to stop deadly spread of measles

BBC News

For the past few months, nurse Dale Weiser has been making unexpected home visits. As the state battles the deadliest measles outbreak in recent history, the clinical supervisor drives 30 miles (48.3km), sometimes daily, to a rural corner of Pennsylvania where many Amish people live. Walking into strangers' homes, Weiser says she tries her best to be respectful and non-intrusive as she vaccinates dozens of family members against the measles, sometimes around the kitchen table. A lot of people that I encounter, they don't have health insurance. They don't have a lot of interaction with the health system, and they just haven't seen the need to get these vaccines, said Weiser, who works for the Chester County Health Department.


OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs call for global AI regulation at UN

Al Jazeera

The heads of several major AI firms told the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) their industry urgently needed global oversight to avoid dangers that could threaten the whole world. "If managed poorly, I even believe AI could be a risk to humanity as a whole," Dario Amodei, the chief executive officer of Anthropic, told members of the body on Wednesday. The meeting, which coincides with the UN General Assembly (UNGA) gathering in New York City, was convened by France and comes at a time when experts are increasingly warning that the rapid development of AI needs more human oversight to ensure it does not slip out of control and cause a global catastrophe. Altman and Amodei called on world leaders to take action. "If AI is to be democratic, the most important decisions cannot be made by labs in San Francisco alone," Altman told members.


The Papers: 'RAF jet crash escape' and 'Tories to cut benefits'

BBC News

'RAF jet crash escape' and'Tories to cut benefits' Image caption, The moment two RAF pilots ejected from a jet is splashed across the front page of the Daily Mirror, which says it is a miracle nobody was killed in the incident. The two pilots were taking part in a training exercise in Anglesey when they were forced to parachute from the plane, which the paper reports then plummeted nose-first into a field and caused a huge fireball. Image caption, Several of the papers lead on the Conservative party's promise to prevent long-term jobless benefit claimants from spending their welfare payments on alcohol, cigarettes and gambling. The Times declares Tories to cut benefits for long-term unemployed, and includes quotes from party leader Kemi Badenoch, who says she plans to stop joblessness being a lifestyle choice for those who can't be bothered. Image caption, The Daily Mail says Badenoch's ruthless crackdown would see people who have been unemployed for more than six months have their Universal Credit cut by 30%.