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US and China prepare for high-level talks on AI safety
Officials are preparing a mid-September dialogue focused on shared risks from advanced AI, including cyberattacks and safety coordination.
September 4, 2026 · Reuters
Read at source↗Nvidia announces a $13 billion deal for Hugging Face
The open-source AI platform is expected to remain open while joining Nvidia's expanding AI ecosystem.
AP News ↗OpenAI launches Astra amid fresh debate about agent safety
The new system arrives with stronger capabilities and renewed questions about oversight and cybersecurity safeguards.
Reuters ↗New York City limits AI use for younger public-school students
The one-year policy focuses on independent problem-solving while allowing limited use for older students and teachers.
Reuters ↗ExxonMobil reports second-quarter 2026 results
The company reported quarterly earnings of $14.5 billion and operating cash flow of $23.6 billion.
Business Wire ↗Hollywood posts its strongest summer box office in a decade
A wider mix of releases brought younger audiences and women back to theaters in larger numbers.
Reuters ↗Laika keeps handmade stop-motion alive in an AI era
The studio's ambitious new film highlights why visible human craft still resonates with audiences.
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