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AI Risk and Tech Innovations

Updated 2026-09-22 05:10 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Experts debate the risk of an AI apocalypse, ranging from negligible to highly probable. Meanwhile, tech innovations like AI watchdogs and green production tools are showcased at various festivals.

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New Scientist
Commentators say the probability of machines wiping us out ranges from 0 to over 95 per cent. Columnist Jacob Aron explains why you shouldn't trust any of those numbers
2026-09-22 05:00 UTC
Variety
AI watchdogs, virtual production tools and carbon-tracking platforms are among the technologies heading to San Sebastian this year, as the festival’s Zinemaldia Startup Challenge unveils a 10-strong lineup drawn from Spain and across Europe. The competition, launched in 2019 to spotlight emerging te
2026-09-22 05:00 UTC
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