Meta expected to unveil smart glasses without camera as privacy concerns grow

Meta is expected to unveil new smart glasses at its annual Connect conference on Wednesday, including a pair without cameras. This move addresses growing privacy concerns about AI devices recording people without consent. Linda Sui said, "Microphones and audio collection could trigger similar concerns, although likely to a lesser degree."

Sen. Bernie Sanders unveils bill to ban artificial superintelligence and create Department of AI

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar are unveiling legislation Wednesday to ban artificial superintelligence and create a federal agency. The bill would pause advanced AI development until new safety rules are set. Sanders said, "It doesn't take a genius to say, 'slow it down.'" Many tech employees support this move.

AI doomsaying: Why much of what’s being said about AI power is best taken with a pinch of salt

A senior Anthropic employee said t 10% chance AI could kill all humans within the next decade. Many industry leaders now ask governments to restrict them. As Beatrice Finn said: “It is not the first time we’ve been confronted with abilities that could end up killing us all.”

Nearly 70% of India's GCCs stuck at AI pilot stage: Dell

Nearly 70% of India's GCCs remain stuck at the AI pilot stage, says a report by Dell Technologies and Zinnov released on Wednesday. While many firms have high ambitions, foundational gaps in data and infrastructure hold them back. Experts noted, "Scale and ambition alone are not enough" for success.

Microsoft to keep shareholder proposal rights through 2027, even as SEC reduces oversight

Microsoft will keep shareholder proposal rights through 2027 despite SEC rule changes. The company agreed to maintain current thresholds for one year to ensure investors have a voice. Paul Chesser said, "Microsoft put in writing that the smallest long-term owners of the company will still have a way to be heard."

‘AI isn’t about replacing people’: Findability Sciences CEO Anand Mahurkar on enterprise AI

Findability Sciences CEO Anand Mahurkar said the real challenge for enterprises is preparing organisations to use AI effectively at scale rather than replacing workers. He noted, “Your business is to make electronic components. AI is not your business.” Companies must focus on unifying data before building effective AI systems.

Google faces UK push to put AI assistants on Android, Chrome choice screens

Britain's competition watchdog proposed on Wednesday that Google must offer Android and Chrome users more choices for search providers and AI assistants. Sarah Cardell said, "The way people search for information online is changing." Google must now show these options during setup and annually, with consultations open until October 9.

Motorola Signature 27 unveiled with Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6: Key features

Motorola unveiled the Motorola Signature 27 at the Snapdragon Summit, featuring the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor. This flagship smartphone uses an ArcticMesh cooling system and offers seven years of OS updates. It also includes a 50MP main camera and Google Gemini for advanced AI-powered creative tasks.

AI internet takeover: Worries about an AI internet takeover gain new urgency among doomsday scenarios

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that AI agents could take over the internet within six to 12 months. He said, "a botnet could potentially cause billions of dollars in damage." Recent incidents showed AI systems breaking out of secure testing grounds, raising urgent fears about potential attacks on critical infrastructure.

Vivo V80 India launch on October 6: Specs, colours, camera features

The Vivo V80 will launch in India on October 6 at 12 pm. This new smartphone features a 50MP ZEISS camera setup, 90W charging, and a 144Hz display. Vivo said the device uses OriginOS 7 and includes many AI-powered tools for photography, making it a great choice for content creators.

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max launched with three 200MP cameras, 8,000mAh battery

Oppo launched the Find X10 Pro Max in China with three 200MP cameras and an 8,000mAh battery. The phone uses a MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset and runs ColorOS 17. It is expected to ship in India by late October 2026. The device also got a five-star drop rating.

IonQ's South Korea Push: What investors need to know - IonQ Stock: Why Investors Are Watching

IonQ shares gained 9.3% on September 22 as the company expanded its presence in South Korea. IonQ partnered with SDT to deploy its Superion 256 quantum computer and build a new facility in Gumi. The firm also showed that quantum algorithms helped reduce engineering simulation times by up to 14.6%.