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OpenAI has postponed the release of its latest Astra model while it strengthens safeguards around cyber misuse and unauthorized actions. The decision follows weeks of internal evaluation and reflects the company’s growing emphasis on containment, monitoring and alignment before deployment.
OpenAI has widened access to ChatGPT Ads across Southeast Asia and Taiwan, extending its advertising pilot beyond earlier markets. The rollout reflects the company’s continued push to build a global ads platform while keeping ads separate from ChatGPT’s answers and available only in markets where self-service or partner access is supported.
Disney is increasing prices for Disney+ and Hulu, extending a broader pattern of rising subscription fees across streaming services. The change comes as the company continues to weave Hulu more tightly into Disney+ and adjust its direct-to-consumer business around changing consumer demand.
President Donald Trump is again casting artificial intelligence as an opportunity rather than a threat, saying he wants a new AI-focused task force while continuing to dismiss broader fear about the technology. The remarks come as his administration has already issued several AI-related directives this year on innovation, security and military use.
Luxury giants are trimming store networks in China as weaker demand, pressure on the middle class and a prolonged property slump reshape one of the industry’s most important markets. Yet some brands are still investing selectively, underscoring a market that is cooling rather than collapsing.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for sustained efforts to make advanced manufacturing “bigger and stronger,” framing the sector as central to China’s modernization drive. The remarks came during a national conference in Beijing as leaders pressed for more self-reliant industrial chains, digital upgrading and greener production.
American Airlines is leaning harder into premium travel as it expands first-class, business and premium economy offerings. The carrier says a relatively small share of its seats generates a disproportionate share of revenue, underscoring how airlines are reshaping cabins to capture travelers willing to pay more for comfort.
Researchers in China have developed a membrane-based “molecular refining” method that could reduce energy use in part of the oil-refining process by about 90% in laboratory and simulation tests.
Anthropic said it identified and blocked several attempted misuses of its AI systems, including a request tied to research that could have made a virus more harmful. The company said the cases, found between December 2025 and August 2026, underscore the growing risks of powerful AI tools.
Apple’s latest iPhone launch comes with a broader price shake-up across its lineup, with several older models now costing more than before. The changes affect shoppers buying directly from Apple, while new models keep familiar starting prices in the company’s online store.
Apple used its September 9, 2026 event to introduce iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, alongside iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The company also highlighted new Apple Intelligence and Siri AI features, setting up a broader product push that includes new Apple Watch and AirPods models.
US labor officials have suspended new green card labor certification filings by Cognizant as federal investigators examine alleged abuse of employment visa programs. The move could affect workers seeking employer-sponsored permanent residency, although officials have not publicly detailed the specific allegations, the number of cases involved or how long the suspension will last.
The U.S.-Canada trade dispute intensified this week as Canada’s retaliatory tariffs took effect and the White House announced new U.S. import bans and tariff changes targeting selected Canadian goods.
Tesla’s Cybercab is designed to operate without a steering wheel or pedals, but a rider reported seeing a virtual joystick on the touchscreen that appeared to allow manual control. Tesla’s official rider materials confirm the vehicle uses a center touchscreen, while still describing the Cybercab as fully autonomous.
Meta has introduced Muse, a personal AI agent designed to handle tasks across connected apps, including drafting emails and making purchases after approval. The launch arrives as the company expands its AI ambitions while facing fresh questions about privacy, permissions and sensitive-data controls.
OpenAI says one of its models has proposed a solution to the Navier–Stokes Millennium Prize Problem, one of mathematics’ most difficult open questions. The company says it is sharing both a writeup and a formal proof in Lean, though the claim remains subject to outside review.
Passengers traveling through major UK airports faced widespread delays and cancellations after a technical problem at air traffic control provider Nats disrupted departures. Officials said the issue was fixed, but recovery was taking longer than hoped, raising the risk of continued knock-on delays into the evening and beyond.
OpenAI has introduced GPT-6 Astra, its newest flagship AI model, with improvements in reasoning, coding, research, computer use and complex multi-step work.
Economists continue to debate whether the dollar’s global dominance is weakening, but the U.S. currency remains deeply embedded in reserves, trade, finance, debt markets and digital payments.
Waymo’s driverless vehicles have reportedly received more than 8,300 parking citations in San Francisco since January 2025, highlighting the growing challenge of managing autonomous vehicles on busy city streets.