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Alibaba’s Qwen team has released its most capable “omnimodal” AI model yet. Launched on September 18, 2026, Qwen3.8-Omni-Flash processes text, images, audio, and video together in a single system, backed by a massive 1-million-token context window. Early benchmarks show it outperforming its predecessor by more than 26% on average — a jump significant enough to […]
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Uber is making its biggest organizational move since the pandemic. The ride-hailing giant is cutting about 3,300 jobs — roughly 10% of its global workforce — as CEO Dara Khosrowshahi restructures the company ahead of a looming shift toward autonomous, driverless rides. For business leaders watching the future of mobility, tech employment, and AI-driven disruption, […]
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China’s rapid rise in artificial intelligence has become one of the most contested storylines in global tech in 2026. Washington’s answer for how Chinese labs caught up so fast has increasingly centered on one word: distillation. But a growing number of AI executives, researchers, and analysts say that explanation is far too simple — and […]
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Qualifying for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza delivered one of the most talked-about sessions of the Formula 1 season — for two very different reasons. Alpine’s Pierre Gasly claimed the first pole position of his career in stunning fashion, while at the other end of the grid, Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll made history […]
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White House: Two developments this week have put U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) back in the national spotlight: the White House abruptly withdrew its nominee to permanently lead the agency, and a federal ICE agent made his first Minnesota court appearance on charges tied to a controversial shooting. Together, the stories highlight the mounting […]
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Taboola’s proposed acquisition of UK-based digital advertising company Dianomi is putting a spotlight on one of the most valuable segments of the digital advertising market: finance and business audiences. Announced on September 18, 2026, the transaction gives Dianomi shareholders an upfront cash offer of 64 pence per share, valuing the company at approximately £19 million […]
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing cybersecurity, but a new ethical-hacking experiment has demonstrated just how powerful AI-assisted cyber operations can become. Security researchers from Hacktron AI say they breached parts of OpenAI’s internal environment using Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s own GPT-5.6 Sol during an authorized security test. The researchers gained access to employee ChatGPT accounts […]
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Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind Claude, is moving closer to one of the most closely watched technology IPOs of 2026. The company has reportedly selected Nasdaq for its planned public listing and is targeting an October debut, although the exact timing and financial terms have not been finalized. The potential IPO comes at a […]
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Voting is one of the simplest ways to have a say in decisions that affect your daily life — from who represents you in Congress to how your local schools are funded. But before you can cast a ballot, you have to register. If you’ve ever typed “how do I register to vote” into a […]
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The global artificial intelligence race is entering a new phase in 2026. For years, the United States held a clear advantage in frontier AI models, advanced computing infrastructure, semiconductor technology and private investment. China, however, is rapidly narrowing that gap. The latest developments suggest that the competition is no longer simply about who can build […]
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