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Fed Insider John Rogers Was Lured, Blackmailed With Nudes, Then Jailed for Lying About His China Contacts

A classic honeytrap led a senior Federal Reserve adviser to share restricted information with Chinese intelligence. He was jailed for lying, not spying.

International Business Times UK · Oct 1

Forget ‘superintelligence’: error-prone AI nearly sparked world war three this month

The risks of AI aren’t what we think they are, as a recent security incident between China and the United States reveals

The Guardian - US · Oct 1

Asian Games tennis: India returns empty-handed for first time since 1986

Indian tennis faced a disappointing outcome at the Asian Games, finishing without medals for the first time since 1986. Sumit Nagal's quarterfinal loss to China's Yibing Wu concluded India's campaign after promising expectations. Prajnesh Gunneswaran and Ankita Raina had previously secured medals in 2018, raising hopes for a repeat. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Huawei unveils Mate 90 phones, leans on homegrown chip design to offset US curbs

Huawei has showcased its Mate 90 smartphone series, enhancing performance with new chip technology and HarmonyOS 7. The latest models feature Huawei's Kirin 9050 Pro chip, utilizing an innovative LogicFolding architecture. As smartphone prices rise in China, Huawei has adjusted its pricing strategy to stay competitive in the market. While…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

UK accuses China of using academics to spy on AI and other tech research

Britain's MI5 spy agency issued an unprecedented alert on Wednesday to warn that a Chinese organisation was involved in funding academic research into topics such as AI on behalf of Beijing's state security service.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

US creates new ‘Autonomous Warfare Command’ as Pentagon accelerates push for AI, drones

The US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the establishment of the Autonomous Warfare Command, which will focus on robotic capabilities. This decision reflects the changing nature of warfare, especially with recent developments in Ukraine. The Pentagon aims to prioritize AI-driven systems over traditional weapons platforms moving forward. Experts warn…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Greer urges G20 to back Trump tariff agenda, takes aim at China

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer urged G20 major economies to refrain from coercive food trade actions. He emphasized the need to tackle industrial overcapacity and reassess the existing tariff system. Greer highlighted concerns regarding China's industrial policies contributing to excess capacity in global markets. Discussions among G20 members included potential…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Australian rare earth miners in $1 billion tie-up

Gina Rinehart-backed Lynas Rare Earths is acquiring Meteoric Resources at a 68 per cent premium amid surging demand for rare earth metals.

AAP · Oct 1

Novo Nordisk Licenses Experimental Once-Weekly Obesity Pill From China's Hengrui in Deal Worth Up to $2.6 Billion

Novo Nordisk will pay $300 million upfront, and up to $2.6 billion in total, for Hengrui's once-weekly GLP-1/GIP pill, which has not been tested in people.

Medical Daily · Oct 1

AstraZeneca Seeks FDA Approval for Savolitinib Plus Tagrisso in Lung Cancer That Resists Tagrisso Through MET Changes

AstraZeneca has filed for FDA approval of savolitinib plus Tagrisso for EGFR-mutated lung cancer with MET-driven resistance. Full SAFFRON data are pending.

Medical Daily · Oct 1