UK's largest AI data centre being built on edge of London hit by blow as Microsoft pulls out The tech giant was set to fund a supercomputer at the site in Loughton, Essex Evening Standard · Oct 19
Viral France Riots Image of Stripped Elderly Couple Flagged as AI After Police Unions Share Photograph A widely shared image linked to unrest in France was flagged as AI-generated or altered, but the alleged robbery involving an elderly couple has not been independently confirmed International Business Times UK · Oct 19
2026's ETF Boom Is Approaching 2,000 Launches: Watch These 3 New ETFs DRAM, NASA, and LOHA show varied early results, with Roundhill Memory ETF surging over 80% while others focus on space and AI-resistant assets for long-term growth. MarketBeat · Oct 19
How candidates are (quietly) talking about climate change – 3 election strategies you’ll see across the US Amid wars, inflation, emerging risks from artificial intelligence and threats to democracy, Americans have a lot to be worried about these days. But polls show the majority of voters in 2026 are also concerned about climate change as temperatures and disaster risks rise. The Conversation · Oct 19
Why calling for a ‘kill switch’ is the wrong way to think about reining in AI In the wake of high-profile hacking incidents involving advanced artificial intelligence agents, some politicians and business executives have been calling for an AI kill switch: a safeguard that could shut down these AI systems in an emergency. The Conversation · Oct 19
Tinder revolutionized dating, then stopped innovating. Its CEO is racing to win users back Tinder's new CEO is overhauling how employees measure success and using AI to improve the dating experience. Fortune · Oct 19
Elon Musk pledges a share of his SpaceX company to 'every kid in America' Elon Musk has announced plans to gift one share of SpaceX to each child in America next year. This announcement came shortly after Anthropic pledged 5% of its shares to a benefit fund. The new fund will potentially increase in value as shares grow. Recent surveys show many Americans are… The Economic Times · Oct 19
Creator of AI 'Woman' Calls Brazilian Man's 1,200-Mile Love Quest a 'Lie' After He Sold Everything for Her Edimar Rocha Martins travelled 2,100km across Brazil after believing an AI-generated TikTok persona had invited him to live on her farm, only to discover she did not exist. International Business Times UK · Oct 19
Companies are cashing in on AI productivity gains. Some bosses think workers deserve a cut Leaders at PepsiCo, Indeed, Dropbox, and Bristol Myers Squibb are rethinking who benefits from AI’s productivity gains. Fortune · Oct 19
Microsoft's New AI Chip Could Change the Economics of AI Microsoft's new Maia 300 AI chip aims to cut reliance on NVIDIA and lower inference costs ahead of its Oct. 28 earnings, as analysts maintain a Moderate Buy rating on MSFT stock. MarketBeat · Oct 19
China's economy grows 4.5 pc in Q3 as AI-driven exports offset weak domestic demand The Chinese economy grew 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026. The growth is fuelled by global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, helping the economy offset weak domestic consumption and a deepening property market crisis. The development comes after a weak second quarter, which saw its growth shrink to… The Economic Times · Oct 19
6G vs 5G: What Will India's Next-Generation Internet Actually Change? India has already entered the 5G era, bringing faster mobile internet and new possibilities for connected devices, businesses and digital services. Now, attention is gradually shifting towards 6G, the sixth generation of mobile network technology that could transform how people communicate, work and interact with the digital world. Here is… MyLifeXP · Oct 19
Daedalus: Greece unveils new supercomputer as it eyes role in Europe's AI race With a performance of 85.69 petaflops, Daedalus opens up new possibilities for developing advanced AI models in Greece. Euronews · Oct 19
AI Is Now Competing With the U.S. Government for Investors' Money. Ray Dalio Says That’s Bad News for Bonds AI borrowing is now competing with the U.S. government for investors' money, adding pressure on long-term bonds. Barchart · Oct 19
The Independent UK · Oct 19 Instagram doesn’t know what to do about ‘very worrying’ AI trend sweeping the app, its boss says Growing numbers of comedians are complaining that others are stealing their routines and putting them in the mouths of AI-generated, attractive women
Fortune · Oct 19 The biggest gaming deals of 2026 are really AI deals New PitchBook data shows that investors are funding gaming’s picks and shovels, not its hits.
The Economic Times · Oct 19 Musk’s SpaceX, Tesla results to test AI spending as merger speculation builds SpaceX and Tesla are expected to report third-quarter results on consecutive days this week. This reporting will provide investors insight into both companies amidst merger speculation. Analysts are particularly focused on Starlink's revenue growth and Tesla's profits from car sales. Both companies are investing significantly in AI, influencing their financial…
Euronews · Oct 19 What do travellers want from AI? Room rates, not personalised itineraries, study says Just 44% of travellers feel comfortable letting artificial intelligence plan out their holidays.
The Independent UK · Oct 19 Researchers uncover truth of British Empire’s trade routes with centuries-old shopping records Researchers used AI to help extract data from the vast number of voyages noted in the handwritten port books
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19 AI firm Anthropic to commit 5% of shares to fund for ‘public good’ The $48bn giveaway comes amid concerns about the tech and as the company prepares for a stock market listing
The Independent UK · Oct 19 I tested Samsung’s AI washing machine – here are my honest thoughts From Spotify integration to AI that adapts to save you time and energy on each load, this machine promises a lot
Fortune · Oct 19 Buyers step in where angels fear to tread Increasing yields in the bond market are making it more expensive for tech companies to borrow the money they need to fund AI development.
Barchart · Oct 19 U.S. Stock Futures Climb as Chipmakers Rebound; Corporate Earnings in Focus December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ26) are up +0.52%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are up +1.11% this morning as investors cautiously snapped up beaten-down chipmakers and other AI-related stocks, setting a positive tone for a busy week of corporate earnings.
International Business Times · Oct 19 Fed Chair Refuses To Signal Another Rate Hike. Markets Are Betting On An October Pause. The Federal Reserve raised borrowing costs in September for the first time since 2023. More recent data showed inflation is picking up as a result of increased energy prices.
International Business Times UK · Oct 19 AI 'Dream Woman' With 300,000 Followers Draws a Lonely Bricklayer Into a 2,000-Kilometre Journey to Nowhere A 49-year-old Brazilian bricklayer sold everything and travelled 2,000 km to meet an AI-generated woman with 300,000 followers, in a case the OECD now logs as a realised AI scam.