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A former Google DeepMind employee warned that rapidly advancing artificial intelligence could become uncontrollable and has “the potential to kill us all,” adding to a growing list of industry insiders sounding the alarm.Monday’s comments from Bilal Chughtai, a research engineer who left Google DeepMind in July, echoed a warning issued last week by Jacob Coxon, who resigned from Anthropic and is a former OpenAI employee.Coxon’s statement ignited a renewed focus on AI safety that has prompted top tech CEOs and even President Donald Trump to weigh in.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.”I earnestly…

Actor Sydney Sweeney’s new advertisement for a sports platform has been garnering headlines after it received backlash from women athletes accusing the actress of allegedly sexualising women’s sports. The Euphoria’ actress recently stripped down for a new ad for sports trading app Novig, going nude and covering parts of her with a variety of sports equipment. Just days after the ad dropped, several athletes and Olympic champions took to their social media to speak out against the campaign. British athlete Lucy Davis shared a video on her Instagram handle to criticise the new advertisement about women’s sports featuring Sydney Sweeney. She wrote, “I…

Matt Renshaw scored a maiden one-day international century as world champions Australia beat Zimbabwe by 59 runs in Harare on Tuesday in the first of three matches.  Quick Nathan Ellis also starred for the visitors, taking a career-best 5-31, including top Zimbabwe scorer Craig Ervine (59) and opener Brian Bennett (25).Australia won the toss and posted 294-8 as they began a nine-match ODI and Test tour of southern Africa. Zimbabwe were all out for 235 in reply with 4.5 overs remaining.  Entering with the visitors 107-4, Renshaw, whose one international century came in the Sydney Test against Pakistan in January…

ABU DHABI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Arabian Horse Association (EAHS) has crowned the winners of the 2026 ‘Mazyoon Al Awsaf’ Award for the best name given to a locally bred Arabian horse foal in the UAE, in the colt and filly categories. The award recognised the top five entries in each category, with total prize money of AED160,000. The ceremony, held Tuesday as part of the 2026 Abu Dhabi International Book Fair at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), also honoured members of the judging panel in recognition of their efforts in evaluating the entries. Organised…

ABU DHABI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has updated the emirate’s regulatory system for holiday homes to offer a more streamlined experience for owners, operators and sector partners. The improvements reduce approval times, simplify licensing procedures and provide users with a more modern, flexible digital platform, marking a milestone in DCT Abu Dhabi’s digital transformation journey. In addition to its impact on licensing, the digital platform increases regulatory compliance, improves revenue management for holiday homes and enhances integration with government entities. Hamad Mohammed Alsudain, Acting Executive Director of…

DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has recognised government, semi-government, and private sector entities that played distinctive roles in creating procurement opportunities and awarding contracts to Emirati suppliers. Facilitated through the Emirati Supplier Programme, managed by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the recognised entities were among the highest contributors to procurement…

SHARJAH, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub (SSAH), part of the University of Sharjah, brought astronomers, students and space enthusiasts together to observe a striking daytime celestial event: Venus slipping behind the crescent moon. The event was organised as part of the academy’s continuing efforts to strengthen scientific literacy and make astronomy and space science accessible to the wider community. Participants observed the phenomenon through modern astronomical equipment, explored it through digital simulations and received live scientific explanations of the event. A lunar occultation occurs when the Moon passes in front of Venus from the…

It was a winning night for The Pitt and Widow’s Bay at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, but the trophies weren’t the only things shining in Los Angeles. Noah Wyle took home Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Rhea Seehorn finally landed her first Emmy for Pluribus, while Matthew Rhys pulled off the night’s biggest acting feat with two lead trophies in a single evening. But before the winners made their way to the stage, there was plenty happening on the blue carpet. Zendaya showed up dripping in silver crystals, Selena Gomez embraced head-to-toe gold and Nicole Kidman brought feathers…

DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Ahmad Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, outlined his vision for Syria’s future and prospects for regional stability and development during the opening session of the Arab Media Summit 2026 in Dubai today. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the opening was attended by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council. The session was also attended by H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid…

China’s industrial sector showed renewed strength in August as the AI-driven tech boom fuelled factory output, though sluggish consumption and a worsening investment slump reinforced concerns over deepening economic imbalances.Tuesday’s data highlighted a familiar fault line in the world’s second-largest economy, where resilient manufacturing and exports are sustaining growth even as weak household spending and a property market downturn weigh on domestic demand. The divergence is likely to intensify pressure on Beijing to roll out more support measures as policymakers seek a more balanced recovery.Industrial output grew 5.2% from a year earlier in August, quickening from a 4.5% increase in…