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Shane Legg, DeepMind's chief scientist for general artificial intelligence, disputed claims from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI President Greg Brockman that AGI has arrived. In an interview with the Financial Times, Legg stated that GPT-6 Astra may not meet even OpenAI's own definition of AGI—the ability to perform most economically valuable cognitive work. Legg maintained his long-term forecast that there is approximately a 50% probability of achieving "minimum AGI" before 2028. He warned t

According to CNBC, Sen. Richard Blumenthal on Wednesday urged new artificial intelligence products to undergo "objective review" before release, warning that the U.S. is "on the verge of losing control completely" without safeguards. The Connecticut Democrat, who introduced bipartisan legislation addressing AI safety risks, emphasized the need to balance regulatory oversight with maintaining global competitiveness. "We have to remain competitive," Blumenthal told CNBC, while noting that China re

The Bank of Canada will release its monetary policy decision minutes in approximately 10 minutes on September 16.

According to Jin10 data (September 17), UK Prime Minister Keir Burnham signaled a shift in tone regarding the government's forthcoming budget, warning it will be 'challenging' and marked by 'difficult decisions' to maintain economic stability. Earlier optimism about growth and tax relief has given way to concerns over deteriorating global market conditions, particularly Middle East tensions driving energy prices higher and intensifying inflationary pressures. Burnham and Chancellor Rachel Reeves

According to Federal Reserve data, on September 16, the Fed's overnight reverse repurchase agreement (RRP) facility usage fell to $5.375 billion from $7 billion the previous trading day, with four counterparties participating in the operation.

According to Gold.com Inc's annual report, Tether has become a major gold lender to the U.S. precious metals dealer as of June 30, providing approximately $1.5 billion in financing. Tether accounts for the majority of Gold.com's $1.7 billion in outstanding precious metals loans. The company purchased equity in Gold.com earlier this year; as of the report date, Gold.com owes Tether $1.45 billion in payables and advances.

According to Hudson Rock, hackers hijacked HBO Max's verified Reddit account earlier this month and ran 108 malicious advertisements over roughly 48 hours to distribute information-stealing malware. The cybersecurity firm linked the campaign to PasteSwitch, an operation targeting Windows and Mac users with ClickFix techniques—a method that disguises malicious commands as routine software installation steps. Observed malware payloads included MacSync and Atomic macOS, designed to steal browser cr

According to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, on September 16, the European Union will establish a 'climate insurance coalition' to address increasingly frequent extreme weather events and expand insurance coverage for climate-related disasters. Currently, only one-quarter of climate-related economic losses in the EU region are covered by insurance. The new insurance plan aims to address this gap. The EU will also improve early warning systems for extreme heat and strengthen drought

According to Bloomberg Law, OpenAI and GitHub have won their copyright lawsuit related to AI programming tools. The legal victory marks a significant development in ongoing disputes over intellectual property rights in artificial intelligence development.

According to Flight Radar, a U.S. Air Force KC-46 tanker aircraft is currently transmitting emergency code 7700 near the New Jersey coast.

According to Turkey's Finance Ministry, the Financial Stability Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday (September 17) local time.

This week, Iran secured a seat on the IAEA Board of Governors despite U.S. opposition, marking a diplomatic victory for Tehran. The U.S. representative Preston Wells Griffith III called the move an "affront" to the International Atomic Energy Agency and its work.

Iran secured a seat on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board this week, even as the United States opposed the move, according to reports on the UN nuclear watchdog body. Middle Eastern countries had nominated Iran for the board, which prompted objection from the U.S. delegation. U.S. Representative Preston Wells Griffith III called the action an "affront" to the IAEA and its work.

According to Odaily, Robinhood announced that it will hold a product launch event on September 29-30 with the tagline 'Can You Hear Our Signal?'. Co-founder and CEO Vlad Tenev reposted the announcement, noting that it has been too long since the company's last product launch and calling the upcoming event 'unmissable'.

According to Pakistan's Foreign Ministry, an Indian vessel conducted a provocative maneuver in close proximity during Pakistan Navy's biennial exercises. The ministry characterized the action as a provocative move during the ongoing drills.

Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the acting deputy chief of India's High Commission in Islamabad today, according to an official statement.

According to BlockBeats, SEC Chair Paul Atkins on September 17 reaffirmed the agency's commitment to advancing regulatory clarity for U.S. investors and entrepreneurs, regardless of whether the CLARITY Act passes. Atkins stated the SEC will take decisive action within its statutory authority to provide certainty for innovators developing future technologies.

According to Morgan Creek Capital CEO Mark Yusko on Bitcoin Magazine TV, Bitcoin's fair value is approximately $105,000 based on Metcalfe's law, while the current price around $75,000 represents a 29% discount. Yusko stated this is the best time to accumulate Bitcoin as a wealth protection asset. Bitcoin hit a peak of $126,000 in October 2025 and has since declined about 40%, currently trading at $75,700. The recent rally was supported by the U.S. Treasury's announcement to at least double its l

According to BlockBeats, on September 17, the House Ways and Means Committee passed the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act with 38 votes in favor and 5 against, advancing it to the full House for consideration. The bill seeks to clarify fundamental tax rules for digital assets, establishing a $10 daily transaction threshold to reduce compliance burden for cryptocurrency payments. The legislation also addresses crypto income recognition, asset transfers, wash sale rules, mining, staking, and broker

On Tuesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg argued in a post on X that AI labs can independently implement safety measures without waiting for industry-wide coordination. Zuckerberg stated that companies face liability when their systems cause harm and have strong incentives to move safely. He cited Meta's decision to delay Muse for several months to focus on safety and security as an example of unilateral action. His comments responded to recent calls from rival executives, including Anthropic CEO Dar