Nvidia boss says there is ‘0% chance’ AI destroys the world by 2030 21. September 2026 (10:27) Jensen Huang dismisses warnings from former Anthropic researcher and others as ‘doomsday narratives’Business live – latest updatesThe boss of the chipmaker Nvidia has said AI will not develop to a point that will lead to the extinction of the human race within a few years, rejecting such assertions as overblown “doomsday narratives”.Jensen Huang, the co-founder and chief executive of the $5tn AI chipmaker, said the claims made on social media by the former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon that AI could become “superhuman” and kill off humanity within the decade was “irresponsible”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Universal early childhood education better than baby bonus to increase Australia’s birthrate, Labor says 21. September 2026 (10:23) Intergenerational report predicts that in four decades’ time, more Australians will be dying than being born each yearGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor says better investment in early childhood education and care, such as a possible move to universal access for families, is a better way to address Australia’s declining birthrate, rejecting the need for a new “baby bonus”.Monday’s intergenerational report showed that more Australians will be dying than being born in 40 years’ time, a point already reached by countries including South Korea, Italy, Germany and Japan. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance 21. September 2026 (09:35) The groups have been active in Ethiopia's most populous regions for years and now say they will work together.(BBC News)
