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Netanyahu says pilot stabbed colleague on Dubai–Tel Aviv flight, may have tried to crash plane
A FlyDubai flight bound for Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after one pilot stabbed another, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said the attacker may have tried to crash the aircraft. The plane landed safely and all passengers were unharmed. Passengers filmed the aftermath, with one describing how the attacker was removed from the cockpit.
UK believes Iran played a part in RAF Fairford incident, PM Burnham says
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there are "strong indications" Iran was involved in Sunday's events at RAF Fairford, though he gave no details. His comments came days after the suspects were released on what police called the "strictest possible bail conditions."
MI5 warns China is funding UK university research and feeding it to Beijing's spies
British universities are being urged to cut ties with the China General Technology Research Institute, which is linked to China's Ministry of State Security. MI5 warns that Chinese funding of UK research is being used to channel findings to Beijing's intelligence services.
Congress leaves for midterm recess with no progress on AI legislation
Senate Democrats were expected to block a measure that would encourage, but not require, states to shield consumers from power rate hikes driven by data center growth. The vote caps a session in which Congress made no headway on AI regulation before the midterms.
Communities across the country are pushing back against data center expansion
The Atlantic profiles a growing local resistance movement to data centers, starting in Clinton, Iowa, a shrinking, economically struggling Mississippi River town now surrounded by transmission lines and fields earmarked for development.
Fed inspector general finds $2.5 billion renovation was poorly managed, but no misconduct
The Federal Reserve's independent inspector general concluded that the nearly $2.5 billion construction project was badly managed but found no illegal activity. The report made no referrals to the U.S. attorney general.
Justice Department's probe of alleged anti-Trump "grand conspiracy" is collapsing
The Atlantic reports that the DOJ investigation, launched after Trump's return to office to establish a coordinated effort to politically target him, is faltering. It was part of a broader push for retribution that also included the FBI's purge of agents involved in earlier Trump investigations.
Becerra and Hilton to meet in televised California governor debate
Democrat Xavier Becerra, a Biden administration veteran, will face Republican Steve Hilton, a former talk show host, in what is expected to be their only debate before the election.
House Speaker Johnson visits California to campaign and fundraise for GOP House candidates
Mike Johnson is scheduled to stump and raise money Wednesday for Republican candidates in California, a state that could decide control of the House during the final two years of Trump's term.
Google and Range Media Partners launch "100 Zeros" to gain foothold in Hollywood
The collaboration aims to give Google a presence in movies, TV, and emerging forms of entertainment, and to ease Hollywood's wariness of technology.
Amazon delivery drivers' smart glasses to capture thousands of photos per shift
Bloomberg reports that Amazon's planned smart glasses for delivery drivers could take several thousand captures per shift, including images of people and private property, and upload them to its AI Wellspring platform. Asked whether customers could opt out, Amazon's Viraj Chatterjee said, "We haven't thought about that."
Trump and AI leaders announce voluntary safety pledge; text misspells "United States"
After a Tuesday meal with Big Tech leaders, Trump and top AI executives unveiled a signed "Joint Commitment on Frontier Responsibilities," a voluntary promise to adopt more controls and safety measures as AI advances. Trump, who previously called AI safety fears a Democratic "hoax," said that no longer applies now that he has renamed the technology "Super Intelligence." TechCrunch noted the pledge document contains an embarrassing catch: it misspells the name of the United States.
Asus wins exemption from US foreign-router ban without explaining how
This spring the US banned future foreign-made consumer routers unless makers proved they weren't a national security threat and submitted a time-bound plan to expand US manufacturing. As of September 9th, Asus has an exemption, just in time to bring its first early Wi-Fi 8 routers to the US. The company has not publicly announced any domestic manufacturing plan or said how it qualified.
Microsoft's Xbox chief denies reports the gaming unit is for sale
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told The New York Times, "Xbox is not for sale," rejecting reports that Microsoft was weighing a spinout. The Information reported in June that Satya Nadella and Amy Hood had considered spinning off Xbox, then said more recently that both executives back Sharma's plans to overhaul the unit.
Google pilots paying about 100 publishers for AI search contributions
The Information reports that Google has launched a pilot paying roughly 100 publishers based on how much their content contributes to its AI-powered search features. Digiday first reported the program, which began less than a year ago. It comes as Google faces scrutiny over how its AI features affect web traffic to publishers.
Reddit ends RSS feed support and public API access, citing AI bots
Reddit is ending support for RSS feeds and public API access as it continues tightening control over its trove of user-generated content. The move is aimed at limiting access by AI bots.
Meta disputes journalist's claim its Muse AI agent read private messages
Meta says its Muse AI agent cannot access a user's Messages without explicit permission. The company is disputing a journalist's account that the agent read his private messages even though the required Mac setting was turned off.
Why frontier AI labs are wary of consumer products: the economics
TechCrunch analyzes why frontier AI labs have grown cautious about consumer AI, arguing the reason is poor economics rather than any shortfall in the technology's quality.
Ex-Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz in talks for senior Paramount executive role
Former Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz has discussed taking a senior executive position with Paramount CEO David Ellison, according to sources. The talks follow Mattel's announcement that Kreiz is stepping down after a succession process, with former Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch taking over.
Closer Media hires Fifth Season's Dan Guando as EVP, announces Blumhouse Atomic Monster deal
Closer Media, the film production and financing company founded by Zhang Xin, has named Dan Guando Executive Vice President. Guando joins from Fifth Season, where he was EVP and Head of Film Creative. The hire coincides with Closer unveiling a multi-year development partnership with Blumhouse Atomic Monster.
Culpables producer says it took years to sell YA trilogy before genre boomed
The Banijay production company Pokeepsie, which made the Culpables trilogy (Culpa Mia, Culpa Tuya and Culpa Nuestra), says it took years to find a buyer despite today's red-hot YA market. Prime Video eventually picked up the films, which became major streaming hits. Banijay's Steve Matthews also discusses the company's All3Media merger.
HBO's Casey Bloys set to control combined Paramount-Warner Bros. streaming business
After industry speculation about whether Bloys or Paramount's Cindy Holland would run the merged companies' streaming operation, momentum had shifted toward the HBO chief in recent weeks. Bloys ultimately secured control of the combined streaming empire.
Newsom's Paramount antitrust push and bipartisan film incentive show Hollywood's growing government ties
California Gov. Gavin Newsom pushed for resolution of the Paramount antitrust case out of fear the studio would leave the state. Separately, Republicans and Democrats in Congress introduced a federal film incentive, reflecting concern about losing production. Together, the moves highlight deepening political involvement in the entertainment industry.
Disney Cruise Line details ship dry dock process after Wonder refurbishment
Disney Cruise Line shared a behind-the-scenes look at its dry dock process, noting the Disney Wonder recently completed more than 100 projects over 14 days. The Disney Fantasy and Disney Magic also received updates recently. Changes across the ships include a Cars-inspired dining venue and new hull coatings.
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