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In China, A.I. Is Moving Forward While the Economy Lags Behind

By: Li Yuan
20 September 2026 at 09:01
As Xi Jinping arrives in the United States this week for a state visit, China’s advances in artificial intelligence will be in the air. Less discussed: China’s economy in its worst shape in decades.

© Dongyan Xu

Gemini AI Hacked Three Companies in a Testing Breakout, Google Says

19 September 2026 at 00:31
A third-party test company inadvertently gave internet access to Google’s Gemini and other artificial intelligence models during cybersecurity testing.

© Andria Lo for The New York Times

The Gemini incidents occurred while the model was undergoing testing at Irregular, an Israeli start-up that works with tech companies to assess their A.I. models before they are publicly released.

Anthropic Pursues IPO Despite Its A.I. Safety Warnings

The company is expected to reach $100 billion in annualized revenue this year, even as chief executive Dario Amodei calls for slowing down development of some advanced A.I. models.

© Manuel Orbegozo for The New York Times

Dario Amodei, Anthropic’s chief executive, is said to have met with potential investors in the company’s blockbuser I.PO. in recent weeks.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Issues A.I. Safety Executive Order

18 September 2026 at 17:27
Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the state to develop recommendations on safety measures, including requiring companies to build a “kill switch,” amid mounting concerns.

© Jeff Chiu/Associated Press

“We’re going to speed up our work on substantial and responsible A.I. oversight before it’s too late,” Gov. Gavin Newsom of California said in a news release.

Mark Zuckerberg Takes Aim at Anthropic in Debate Over A.I. Slowdown

By: Eli Tan
16 September 2026 at 17:22
On social media, Meta’s chief executive appeared to jab at Anthropic by saying that leading A.I. labs should be focused on safety rather than improving their own technology.

© Brendan Mcdermid/Reuters

Mark Zuckerberg in July. In a social media post on Tuesday, he said that leading A.I. labs should be focused on safety rather than improving their own technology.

Gates Foundation Pledges $1 Billion to Combat A.I. Inequality

15 September 2026 at 14:11
Bill Gates, the foundation’s chairman, has been vocal about the dangers of artificial intelligence. The donation will be invested in A.I. projects to bridge social inequalities.

© Chona Kasinger for The New York Times

Bill Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft and the chairman of the Gates Foundation, has warned that artificial intelligence poses a grave threat to jobs and human life.

Alex Bores Wants Democrats to Make AI Safety a 2028 Election Issue

Alex Bores, who lost a congressional primary contest that revolved around A.I. regulation, is trying to position himself at the center of the conversation for the next presidential election.

© Heather Khalifa for The New York Times

Alex Bores campaigning in Central Park in June. He lost a Democratic primary contest for the House that centered on A.I. regulation.
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