Author: Alex Maschino

OpenAI’s decision, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, is a rare instance of a major AI developer pulling a new release over safety concerns.The model fell short in terms of “staying within scope and authorisation and how it communicates back to the user about the type of work it’s done,” Jain said.”We want to make sure our model development is safe no matter whether that’s in the company, or when we ship it to users. But when we ship it to users, we have an extremely high bar in terms of safety and alignment,” she added.The flagship GPT-6 Astra…

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The U.S.-China rivalry has produced an “over-securitization of almost everything,” a leading Chinese strategist said Tuesday, adding that the current moment echoes the period leading up to the Second World War. “In technological innovation, the U.S. has many opportunities and should be more confident in competing [with China],” Yu Tiejun, president of Peking University’s Institute of International and Strategic Studies, said at the Asia New Vision Forum in Singapore on Sept. 29.  Diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China warmed slightly after Chinese President Xi’s visit to Washington last week, where the two leaders inked a two-month extension to their…

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Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If dressing expensive is one of your fall goals, you’re in the right place. We did some digging to figure out what rich girls are *actually* wearing this year, perusing runway shows, big city streets and celebrity sightings. One thing is clear: this season’s pieces are beyond luxe. According to all of the above, fabrics are key — specifically satin, suede, leather, knit and (you guessed it) denim. Whether you’re searching for a classy-casual blouse, trendy jeans, a windproof layer, a…

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Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti is focusing on the long term and not the immediacy of getting results in international friendlies. The Selecao face Australia in the second of two games tomorrow, four days after the opener ended in an entertaining 1-1 draw in Townsville. It could have been a lot worse for Brazil but they were handed a face-saving stalemate thanks to Rayan’s 95th-minute equaliser after Nestory Irankunda’s thrilling free-kick had put the Socceroos in front. Coming off the back of an underwhelming World Cup, in which Brazil made a round of 16 exit at the hands of Norway, the…

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Israel’s national security minister declares ‘we are the owners of the place in Al-Aqsa’ during heavily guarded incursion.Published On 28 Sep 202628 Sep 2026Hundreds of Israelis led by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir have stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under police protection.The Jerusalem governorate on Monday said Israeli forces closed intersections and streets surrounding the Old City that lead to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, which Jews refer to as the Temple Mount, in occupied East Jerusalem on the third day of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listIt said the Israelis danced in circles…

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Sonny Takhar has been named Chairman and CEO of Warner Music UK & Ireland.Takhar will take up the role in January 2027, overseeing creative direction, artist development, and strategic operations across WMG’s recorded music footprint in the UK, the world’s third-largest music market, and Ireland.Takhar will report to Val Blavatnik, who was confirmed last week in a new position as Managing Director of Warner Music North America, UK & Corporate Development.A WMG press release issued today (September 28) said Takhar will work in “close partnership” with Elliot Grainge, CEO and Chairman of Atlantic Music Group and Chairman of ADA in…

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Kendall Jenner had a very special guest in the audience while closing Bottega Veneta’s presentation at Milan Fashion Week: her boyfriend, Jacob Elordi. Jenner, 30, closed the Saturday, September 26, show in a draped black gown, while Elordi, 29, was spotted watching the show from the front row in now-viral social media footage. The Dog Stars actor, a Bottega ambassador himself, was also photographed snapping a pic of Jenner as she strutted past his seat. Jenner and Elordi, who have never publicly addressed their relationship, have been romantically linked since April 2025. Related: Inside Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi’s ‘More…

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David Benavidez has emerged as one of the most dominant forces in the sport, claiming titles at 168 pounds before moving up to light-heavyweight and cruiserweight. Still undefeated, the 29-year-old’s aggressive style, size and high-volume output have led to growing talk of an eventual run at heavyweight. A match-up with former undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has been frequently discussed as a long-term target. Usyk, who cleaned out the cruiserweight division before conquering heavyweight, represents the ultimate test of skill and footwork not only in the top weight-class, but the sport entire. However, boxing legend Roy Jones Jr believes Benavidez…

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In rare access to Yemen’s conflict zone, the BBC has travelled with government forces from Taiz through checkpoints to the line where the Houthi control ends and no man’s land begins. Saudi-backed pro-government forces are battling to push back Houthi fighters, who swept down the coast of the Red Sea earlier this month, taking control of a key shipping chokepoint and escalating Yemen’s civil war.From the front-line a drone is heard above, which a soldier accompanying the crew in south-western Yemen said is usually followed by an attack. Within about 10 minutes, after the crew had driven away, the loud…

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