Safety

Chinese AI agents display ‘concerning’ behaviour in safety tests, mirroring US systems

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Chinese AI agents display 'concerning' behaviour in safety tests, mirroring US systems

Chinese-powered AI agents are showing behaviours such as deception, bypassing safeguards and concealing failures, according to research papers and technical assessments reviewed by Reuters.These findings mirror growing concerns about the risks posed by increasingly autonomous AI systems in the United States.In one experiment, agents powered by models from Alibaba, DeepSeek and Moonshot falsely exaggerated their … Read more

World leaders call for global oversight of frontier AI models, seek UN-backed body to set safety standards

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More than 20 leaders urge mandatory AI safety testing, shared incident reporting and a possible UN-backed institution to oversee frontier models. (Representational image) (Unsplash)

More than 20 world leaders have called for stronger international oversight of the most advanced artificial intelligence systems, urging technology companies to conduct mandatory safety testing and governments to establish common standards for managing frontier AI. More than 20 leaders urge mandatory AI safety testing, shared incident reporting and a possible UN-backed institution to oversee … Read more

A Japanese village was drowning in 40,000 tonnes of scallop shells; then they crushed them to make stronger safety helmets for the fishermen

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A Japanese village was drowning in 40,000 tonnes of scallop shells; then they crushed them to make stronger safety helmets for the fishermen

Sarufutsu, a village on the northernmost tip of Japan’s Hokkaido, is known for scallops. The village contributes to about 15% of the country’s entire scallop catch, and Japan eats tens of thousands of tons of the sweet, sashimi-grade shellfish. However, what people consume is the muscle, not the shell.The shells are nothing more than waste … Read more

As the 9/11 attacks collapsed his office, a blind man’s guide dog helped him down 78 flights to safety and saved his life

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As the 9/11 attacks collapsed his office, a blind man's guide dog helped him down 78 flights to safety and saved his life

September 11, 2026, will mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks which collapsed the World Trade Centre and led to the loss of thousands of lives. It also marks 25 years since Michael Hingson’s life was saved by his guide dog, who helped him escape from the 78th story of the north tower of … Read more

Flock CEO Garrett Langley’s address leaked online after he urged Americans to ‘compromise’ between privacy and safety

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Flock CEO Garrett Langley's address leaked online after he urged Americans to 'compromise' between privacy and safety

Flock CEO’s address was leaked online after he urged Americans to choose a compromise between privacy and safety. Flock CEO Garrett Langley emerged as the most controversial personality of this month as his surveillance technology company is facing massive backlash because of the huge scope of misuse of the technology. It is not confirmed whether … Read more

This insect makes a house of silk and leaves and then carries it everywhere on its back for safety

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This insect makes a house of silk and leaves and then carries it everywhere on its back for safety

Many species of bagworms choose to use twigs and small sticks to make their casings Imagine building a house around yourself and then carrying it wherever you go. That is what a bagworm caterpillar does. The small insect uses silk from its own body along with leaves, twigs and other material from its surroundings to … Read more

Exiled Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib Al Hasan willing to return, face murder trial if safety assured

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Exiled Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib Al Hasan willing to return, face murder trial if safety assured

Bangladesh cricket star Shakib Al Hasan, an exiled ally of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, says he is ready to return home and face trial on murder charges if the government guarantees his security. Bangladesh cricket Shakib Al Hasan has said he is willing to return home and face criminal proceedings against him if the government … Read more

Trump defends $400 million ballroom after press dinner shooting: ‘The good thing right now is…’

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Hindustan Times News

The shooting at the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner has now entered political debate, with U.S. President Donald Trump Pointing to this as new justification for his long-pending plan to build a $400 million ballroom at the White House. On March 29, 2026, in Maryland, the United States, US President Donald Trump gave a speech … Read more

Pakistan promises foolproof security for US delegation holding talks in Islamabad

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Hindustan Times News

Pakistan’s Islamabad told the United States on Thursday it would provide foolproof security for its visiting delegation ahead of talks with Iran to bring a peaceful end to the conflict in West Asia. Pakistan promises foolproof security for US delegation holding talks in Islamabad Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was speaking to US Charge d’Affaires … Read more

Robots that can tow 500kg: Dubai deploys AI drones and water rescue robots on beaches to enhance coastal safety

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Robots that can tow 500kg: Dubai deploys AI drones and water rescue robots on beaches to enhance coastal safety

Drones, robots to patrol Dubai beaches in major safety upgrade Dubai is once again leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance public safety, this time along its coastline. For the first time in the region, authorities are introducing water rescue robots and aerial water rescue drones at public beaches to assist lifeguards and respond to maritime emergencies … Read more