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With winter approaching, Delhiites are preparing for pollution and dangerous AQI levels that plague the Indian national capital every year. In an attempt to keep the AQI levels in check, older goods vehicles carrying essential commodities will no longer be exempt from Delhi-NCR's pollution curbs once the two strictest stages of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) are imposed. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has removed the exemption for BS-IV and below vehicles under GRAP Stages III and IV as part of a revised schedule approved by the CAQM Full Commission on Monday.The change means light and medium goods vehicles (LGVs and MGVs) will face restrictions under Stage III, while trucks and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) will be covered by the stricter Stage IV measures.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-pollution-plan-government-announces-50-wfh-higher-parking-charges-from-november-1-and-construction-ban-1790588775443">Delhi pollution plan: Government announces 50% WFH, higher parking charges from November 1 and construction ban</a><h2>Older goods vehicles face tighter entry rules</h2>Notably, the restrictions are not entirely new. CAQM had already imposed similar measures through separate orders alongside the GRAP framework last year. The latest revision formally brings those provisions into the pollution-control plan.One of the earlier orders tightened restrictions on commercial goods vehicles entering Delhi throughout the year. From November 1, 2025, goods vehicles registered outside Delhi were barred from entering the capital unless they were BS-VI, CNG, LNG or electric.BS-III and older vehicles were prohibited irrespective of the goods they carried. BS-IV vehicles, meanwhile, were given a one-year transitional period, which ends on October 31, 2026.Under the revised GRAP schedule, the entry restriction on diesel BS-IV and below LGVs and MGVs registered outside Delhi is now explicitly included under Stage III.<h2>48 measures across four GRAP stages</h2>CAQM member-technical Dr SD Attri said the revised GRAP schedule contains 48 actions across its four stages. Of these, 25 measures fall under Stage I, eight under Stage II, 10 under Stage III and five under Stage IV. Some restrictions will also now kick in at an earlier stage of pollution.Measures concerning diesel generator sets and the entry of BS-IV and below buses from NCR and adjoining states have been shifted from Stage II to Stage I. Authorities have also been directed to ensure that diesel generator sets are not used as a regular source of power.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-foils-major-pakistani-drug-smuggling-bid-five-arrested-with-526-kg-heroin-meth-in-arabian-sea-1790736892325">India foils major Pakistani drug smuggling bid: Five arrested with 526 kg heroin, meth in Arabian sea</a><h2>Bus restrictions expanded across NCR</h2>Under the revised instructions, governments in Delhi and NCR will have to ensure that inter-city and inter-state buses from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, as well as adjoining states including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir, do not ply in Delhi-NCR unless they meet the permitted standards.Only BS-VI diesel, CNG and electric buses will be allowed to operate in the region.The revised schedule also extends the Stage III restrictions on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers to Sonipat.The restrictions already apply in the high vehicle-density districts of Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar.GRAP schedule streamlinedThe revised framework also brings together repeated Stage I measures relating to dust control, municipal solid waste management and transport. A minor relaxation has been allowed under the first Stage III action, including provisions related to pothole repairs.The Citizens Charter for each GRAP stage has also been revised, with additional dos and don'ts for residents and authorities.With the winter pollution season approaching, the changes effectively bring several restrictions that had previously been imposed through separate orders into the main GRAP framework, while moving some measures to earlier stages of deteriorating air quality.

<h2>Older goods vehicles face tighter entry rules</h2>Notably, the restrictions are not entirely new. CAQM had already imposed similar measures through separate orders alongside the GRAP framework last year. The latest revision formally brings those provisions into the pollution-control plan.One of the earlier orders tightened restrictions on commercial goods vehicles entering Delhi throughout the year. From November 1, 2025, goods vehicles registered outside Delhi were barred from entering the capital unless they were BS-VI, CNG, LNG or electric.BS-III and older vehicles were prohibited irrespective of the goods they carried. BS-IV vehicles, meanwhile, were given a one-year transitional period, which ends on October 31, 2026.Under the revised GRAP schedule, the entry restriction on diesel BS-IV and below LGVs and MGVs registered outside Delhi is now explicitly included under Stage III.<h2>48 measures across four GRAP stages</h2>CAQM member-technical Dr SD Attri said the revised GRAP schedule contains 48 actions across its four stages. Of these, 25 measures fall under Stage I, eight under Stage II, 10 under Stage III and five under Stage IV. Some restrictions will also now kick in at an earlier stage of pollution.Measures concerning diesel generator sets and the entry of BS-IV and below buses from NCR and adjoining states have been shifted from Stage II to Stage I. Authorities have also been directed to ensure that diesel generator sets are not used as a regular source of power.<h2>Bus restrictions expanded across NCR</h2>Under the revised instructions, governments in Delhi and NCR will have to ensure that inter-city and inter-state buses from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, as well as adjoining states including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir, do not ply in Delhi-NCR unless they meet the permitted standards.Only BS-VI diesel, CNG and electric buses will be allowed to operate in the region.The revised schedule also extends the Stage III restrictions on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers to Sonipat.The restrictions already apply in the high vehicle-density districts of Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar.GRAP schedule streamlinedThe revised framework also brings together repeated Stage I measures relating to dust control, municipal solid waste management and transport. A minor relaxation has been allowed under the first Stage III action, including provisions related to pothole repairs.The Citizens Charter for each GRAP stage has also been revised, with additional dos and don'ts for residents and authorities.With the winter pollution season approaching, the changes effectively bring several restrictions that had previously been imposed through separate orders into the main GRAP framework, while moving some measures to earlier stages of deteriorating air quality.

Delhi has tightened its winter pollution plan, removing exemptions for older goods vehicles under the strictest GRAP stages. The revised rules also bring forward some curbs on diesel generators and buses as the capital prepares for another season of hazardous air quality.

With winter approaching, Delhiites are preparing for pollution and dangerous AQI levels that plague the Indian national capital every year. In an attempt to keep the AQI levels in check, older goods vehicles carrying essential commodities will no longer be exempt from Delhi-NCR's pollution curbs once the two strictest stages of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) are imposed. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has removed the exemption for BS-IV and below vehicles under GRAP Stages III and IV as part of a revised schedule approved by the CAQM Full Commission on Monday. The change means light and medium goods vehicles (LGVs and MGVs) will face restrictions under Stage III, while trucks and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) will be covered by the stricter Stage IV measures. Also read | Delhi pollution plan: Government announces 50% WFH, higher parking charges from November 1 and construction ban Older goods vehicles face tighter entry rules Notably, the restrictions are not entirely new. CAQM had already imposed similar measures through separate orders alongside the GRAP framework last year. The latest revision formally brings those provisions into the pollution-control plan. One of the earlier orders tightened restrictions on commercial goods vehicles entering Delhi throughout the year. From November 1, 2025, goods vehicles registered outside Delhi were barred from entering the capital unless they were BS-VI, CNG, LNG or electric. BS-III and older vehicles were prohibited irrespective of the goods they carried. BS-IV vehicles, meanwhile, were given a one-year transitional period, which ends on October 31, 2026. Under the revised GRAP schedule, the entry restriction on diesel BS-IV and below LGVs and MGVs registered outside Delhi is now explicitly included under Stage III. 48 measures across four GRAP stages CAQM member-technical Dr SD Attri said the revised GRAP schedule contains 48 actions across its four stages. Of these, 25 measures fall under Stage I, eight under Stage II, 10 under Stage III and five under Stage IV. Some restrictions will also now kick in at an earlier stage of pollution. Measures concerning diesel generator sets and the entry of BS-IV and below buses from NCR and adjoining states have been shifted from Stage II to Stage I. Authorities have also been directed to ensure that diesel generator sets are not used as a regular source of power. Also read | India foils major Pakistani drug smuggling bid: Five arrested with 526 kg heroin, meth in Arabian sea Bus restrictions expanded across NCR Under the revised instructions, governments in Delhi and NCR will have to ensure that inter-city and inter-state buses from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, as well as adjoining states including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir, do not ply in Delhi-NCR unless they meet the permitted standards. Only BS-VI diesel, CNG and electric buses will be allowed to operate in the region. The revised schedule also extends the Stage III restrictions on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers to Sonipat. The restrictions already apply in the high vehicle-density districts of Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar. GRAP schedule streamlined The revised framework also brings together repeated Stage I measures relating to dust control, municipal solid waste management and transport. A minor relaxation has been allowed under the first Stage III action, including provisions related to pothole repairs. The Citizens Charter for each GRAP stage has also been revised, with additional dos and don'ts for residents and authorities. With the winter pollution season approaching, the changes effectively bring several restrictions that had previously been imposed through separate orders into the main GRAP framework, while moving some measures to earlier stages of deteriorating air quality.

Delhi has tightened its winter pollution plan, removing exemptions for older goods vehicles under the strictest GRAP stages. The revised rules also bring forward some curbs on diesel generators and buses as the capital prepares for another season of hazardous air quality.

Delhi tightens pollution rules ahead of winter, BS-IV and older goods vehicles face fresh curbs: All you need to know

A Japanese monk has gone into isolation for 12 years, during which time he will not meet even a single person as part of his rigorous training. The chief monk of Nanzambo Temple on Mount Hiei in Otsu, Sogaku Taguchi, began this period on September 11. The long isolation period means he will not leave the premises, know anything about the outside world, or come in contact with any other person until September 11, 2038.&nbsp;Nanzambo Temple is part of the Enryakuji temple complex. Taguchi will stay within the complex’s Jodo-in hall dedicated to Saicho, the founder of the Tendai Buddhist sect that has its headquarters at the Otsu complex. Taguchi will follow a strictly regimented daily routine, including performing ascetic practices in the harsh winters. The arduous training has led to the death of many monks in the past who fell sick during the regimen. He will also clean the hall and cook meals, which will be presented before the tomb.&nbsp;The 31-year-old &nbsp;is the 118th Jishin since 1699, according to Enryakuji Temple, and the eighth since the end of World War II. The journey of becoming a Jishin involves performing a practice called "Kosogyo." The monk must offer incense to each of the Buddhas 3,000 times a day, chant their names and repeatedly prostrate. The exhaustion of the practice reportedly leads the monk to see a vivid figure of the Buddha. Taguchi had been practising Kosogyo since the same time last year.&nbsp;After completing the practice of Kosogyo, &nbsp;Taguchi attended a "Jisei Jukai" (self-avowed ordination) ceremony at the Kaidan-in hall. Before beginning his life in seclusion, he spoke to reporters and said he was "overflowing with joy to stand at its starting line."“A desire to live according to the teachings of Dengyodaishi, [a title bestowed by the then emperor], has grown in my heart, and I have walked the path of a monk with that as my goal,” he said.<h2>The gruelling practice of Kaihogyo on Mount Hiei</h2> Mount Hiei is also where the "kaihogyo" is practised, where monks walk around the mountain for 1,000 days across seven years. For three years, they must walk 30 kilometres every day for 100 consecutive days each year. In the fourth and fifth years, they must walk daily for 200 consecutive days each year. They then fast for nine days without food, water, sleep, or lying down, reciting mantras as other monks keep a watch. The next year, they walk 60 kms daily for 100 days, which then increases to 84 km the next year. In the final stage, they walk 30 km daily for 100 days. &nbsp;

Sogaku Taguchi, a 31-year-old monk, has gone into isolation for 12 years at a Japanese temple, during which time he will not come into contact with anyone and will follow a rigorous schedule, even in the harsh winters. The practice has led to the death of many monks in the past.

A Japanese monk has gone into isolation for 12 years, during which time he will not meet even a single person as part of his rigorous training. The chief monk of Nanzambo Temple on Mount Hiei in Otsu, Sogaku Taguchi, began this period on September 11. The long isolation period means he will not leave the premises, know anything about the outside world, or come in contact with any other person until September 11, 2038. Nanzambo Temple is part of the Enryakuji temple complex. Taguchi will stay within the complex’s Jodo-in hall dedicated to Saicho, the founder of the Tendai Buddhist sect that has its headquarters at the Otsu complex. Taguchi will follow a strictly regimented daily routine, including performing ascetic practices in the harsh winters. The arduous training has led to the death of many monks in the past who fell sick during the regimen. He will also clean the hall and cook meals, which will be presented before the tomb. The 31-year-old is the 118th Jishin since 1699, according to Enryakuji Temple, and the eighth since the end of World War II. The journey of becoming a Jishin involves performing a practice called "Kosogyo." The monk must offer incense to each of the Buddhas 3,000 times a day, chant their names and repeatedly prostrate. The exhaustion of the practice reportedly leads the monk to see a vivid figure of the Buddha. Taguchi had been practising Kosogyo since the same time last year. After completing the practice of Kosogyo, Taguchi attended a "Jisei Jukai" (self-avowed ordination) ceremony at the Kaidan-in hall. Before beginning his life in seclusion, he spoke to reporters and said he was "overflowing with joy to stand at its starting line." “A desire to live according to the teachings of Dengyodaishi, [a title bestowed by the then emperor], has grown in my heart, and I have walked the path of a monk with that as my goal,” he said. The gruelling practice of Kaihogyo on Mount Hiei Mount Hiei is also where the "kaihogyo" is practised, where monks walk around the mountain for 1,000 days across seven years. For three years, they must walk 30 kilometres every day for 100 consecutive days each year. In the fourth and fifth years, they must walk daily for 200 consecutive days each year. They then fast for nine days without food, water, sleep, or lying down, reciting mantras as other monks keep a watch. The next year, they walk 60 kms daily for 100 days, which then increases to 84 km the next year. In the final stage, they walk 30 km daily for 100 days.

Sogaku Taguchi, a 31-year-old monk, has gone into isolation for 12 years at a Japanese temple, during which time he will not come into contact with anyone and will follow a rigorous schedule, even in the harsh winters. The practice has led to the death of many monks in the past.

Japanese monk isolates until 2038 for rigorous training that has killed many in the past

Mumbai: A local Shiv Sena (UBT) leader was killed after unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire at him in Maharashtra’s Thane city on Tuesday night.Pradeep Purnekar, who served as a division head, or vibhag pramukh, of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), was attacked around 9 pm in the area under the jurisdiction of the Kapurbawdi police station.According to police, the attackers fired two rounds at Purnekar and also physically assaulted him before fleeing the spot. Purnekar sustained serious injuries in the attack and was rushed to Infinity Hospital near R Mall on Ghodbunder Road for emergency treatment. Despite efforts by doctors, he died while undergoing treatment, police said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-restaurant-licence-suspended-after-diner-allegedly-finds-rat-in-dosa-1790735075842">Mumbai restaurant licence suspended after diner allegedly finds rat in dosa</a><h2>Police launch probe</h2>Following the attack, police teams reached the spot and began collecting evidence. Investigators are examining CCTV footage from the area and surrounding roads in an attempt to identify the attackers and establish the sequence of events.Police have also deployed checkpoints, or nakabandi, at major exit points in Thane as part of efforts to trace the suspects.The identities of the attackers remain unknown at this stage.Police have also said that the motive behind the attack has not yet been established. Investigators are looking into different possible angles, including political rivalry and personal enmity.The incident has triggered tension in the area and concern among local Shiv Sena (UBT) workers and supporters.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/bollywood-in-focus-as-income-tax-searches-12-mumbai-locations-linked-to-rakul-preet-vashu-bhagnani-1790588809433">Bollywood in focus as Income Tax searches 12 Mumbai locations linked to Rakul Preet, Vashu Bhagnani</a><h2>Attack raises political concerns</h2>Purnekar was active in local political activities in the Ghodbunder-Manpada area and was associated with the Shiv Sena (UBT) organisation in Thane. The killing comes at a politically sensitive time in Maharashtra, with political activity intensifying ahead of upcoming local-body elections.However, police have not yet established any political connection to the killing, and the motive remains under investigation.Senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders have called for the immediate arrest of those responsible and demanded a thorough investigation into the attack.For investigators, the immediate focus is on identifying the assailants, establishing their movements before and after the shooting and determining why Purnekar was targeted.Police are examining CCTV footage and questioning people who may have witnessed the incident. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses. The case remains under investigation, with police yet to publicly identify any suspect or establish the motive behind the attack.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar was shot and assaulted by unidentified attackers in Thane on Tuesday night. He died during treatment at a hospital. Police are examining CCTV footage and investigating possible motives, including political rivalry and personal enmity.

Mumbai: A local Shiv Sena (UBT) leader was killed after unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire at him in Maharashtra’s Thane city on Tuesday night. Pradeep Purnekar, who served as a division head, or vibhag pramukh, of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), was attacked around 9 pm in the area under the jurisdiction of the Kapurbawdi police station. According to police, the attackers fired two rounds at Purnekar and also physically assaulted him before fleeing the spot. Purnekar sustained serious injuries in the attack and was rushed to Infinity Hospital near R Mall on Ghodbunder Road for emergency treatment. Despite efforts by doctors, he died while undergoing treatment, police said. Also read | Mumbai restaurant licence suspended after diner allegedly finds rat in dosa Police launch probe Following the attack, police teams reached the spot and began collecting evidence. Investigators are examining CCTV footage from the area and surrounding roads in an attempt to identify the attackers and establish the sequence of events. Police have also deployed checkpoints, or nakabandi, at major exit points in Thane as part of efforts to trace the suspects. The identities of the attackers remain unknown at this stage. Police have also said that the motive behind the attack has not yet been established. Investigators are looking into different possible angles, including political rivalry and personal enmity. The incident has triggered tension in the area and concern among local Shiv Sena (UBT) workers and supporters. Also read | Bollywood in focus as Income Tax searches 12 Mumbai locations linked to Rakul Preet, Vashu Bhagnani Attack raises political concerns Purnekar was active in local political activities in the Ghodbunder-Manpada area and was associated with the Shiv Sena (UBT) organisation in Thane. The killing comes at a politically sensitive time in Maharashtra, with political activity intensifying ahead of upcoming local-body elections. However, police have not yet established any political connection to the killing, and the motive remains under investigation. Senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders have called for the immediate arrest of those responsible and demanded a thorough investigation into the attack. For investigators, the immediate focus is on identifying the assailants, establishing their movements before and after the shooting and determining why Purnekar was targeted. Police are examining CCTV footage and questioning people who may have witnessed the incident. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses. The case remains under investigation, with police yet to publicly identify any suspect or establish the motive behind the attack.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar was shot and assaulted by unidentified attackers in Thane on Tuesday night. He died during treatment at a hospital. Police are examining CCTV footage and investigating possible motives, including political rivalry and personal enmity.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader killed in shooting in Maharashtra’s Thane

US President Donald Trump made an unusual remark about Google CEO Sundar Pichai during an interaction with reporters on Tuesday, describing the tech executive as a ‘monster’ while praising his relatively low public profile. Trump made the comment after a White House lunch attended by several leading technology executives. Turning his attention to Pichai, Trump said, “This guy is a monster, and nobody knows him. What a great life! To be a monster and not have to go through this."<h2>Trump highlights Pichai’s name</h2>The exchange began when Trump invited Pichai to speak. However, as the Google CEO began responding, Trump interrupted to emphasize the prominence of the executives gathered at the White House. “You have no idea who these people are. These are the biggest people in the world. You have no idea who they are," Trump said before turning toward Pichai.&nbsp;“All you have to know is, SUNDARR! Sundar is his name," Trump added. Pichai responded with a light-hearted comment, saying, “Hopefully a better tagline than I’m a monster!" The word “monster" is also occasionally used in business and technology commentary to describe the enormous scale and influence of Alphabet, Google’s parent company.<h2>Watch the video here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Trump: This guy is a monster, and nobody knows. <a href="https://t.co/NXAtathj1y">pic.twitter.com/NXAtathj1y</a>&mdash; Clash Report (@clashreport) <a href="https://x.com/clashreport/status/2105027331823661383?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Top tech executives attend White House lunch</h2>Trump’s remarks came during a high-profile gathering of technology leaders at the White House, where artificial intelligence and related issues were among the topics of discussion. The attendees included Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI President Greg Brockman, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, whose X platform has developed its own AI model, Grok.&nbsp;Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella were also among those present.According to a seating chart shared by Trump on Truth Social, Huang was seated to Trump’s right, while Musk was seated to his left. US Vice President JD Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and House Speaker Mike Johnson also attended the White House lunch.

Donald Trump called Google CEO Sundar Pichai a“monster” during a White House tech gathering, as top technology leaders met to discuss AI

US President Donald Trump made an unusual remark about Google CEO Sundar Pichai during an interaction with reporters on Tuesday, describing the tech executive as a ‘monster’ while praising his relatively low public profile. Trump made the comment after a White House lunch attended by several leading technology executives. Turning his attention to Pichai, Trump said, “This guy is a monster, and nobody knows him. What a great life! To be a monster and not have to go through this." Trump highlights Pichai’s name The exchange began when Trump invited Pichai to speak. However, as the Google CEO began responding, Trump interrupted to emphasize the prominence of the executives gathered at the White House. “You have no idea who these people are. These are the biggest people in the world. You have no idea who they are," Trump said before turning toward Pichai. “All you have to know is, SUNDARR! Sundar is his name," Trump added. Pichai responded with a light-hearted comment, saying, “Hopefully a better tagline than I’m a monster!" The word “monster" is also occasionally used in business and technology commentary to describe the enormous scale and influence of Alphabet, Google’s parent company. Watch the video here

Donald Trump called Google CEO Sundar Pichai a ‘monster’ at a White House tech lunch, prompting a light-hearted response from the Google chief

'This guy is a monster and nobody knows him': Here's what Trump said about Sundar Pichai | Watch video

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The agreement, formally described as the White House Accord on Super Intelligence (Trump's new name for AI), commits participating AI companies to establish internal controls, independent external audits and board-level oversight.The White House meeting came as concerns over the safety of increasingly autonomous AI systems are growing in Washington and across the technology industry itself.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-calls-ai-super-intelligence-at-un-as-world-leaders-clash-over-how-to-regulate-it-1790129701998">Trump calls AI ‘Super Intelligence’ at UN as world leaders clash over how to regulate it</a><h2>What does the White House AI accord say?</h2>Trump said the executives had signed a voluntary agreement that would put their commitment to AI safeguards on paper.Notably, the document is not legally binding, although it leaves open the possibility that some of its measures could eventually be incorporated into legislation or regulations.Under the accord, participating companies are expected to establish “robust internal controls” around frontier AI systems. Those controls will be overseen by internal teams, reviewed by outside auditors and monitored by committees of the companies' boards, according to the agreement.<h2>Zuckerberg, Musk laud accord</h2>Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg described the accord as a way of assuring customers that AI systems operate as intended. 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Trump said the new terminology better reflected what he sees as the technology's rapidly expanding capabilities.The White House has also used the term in recent US-China discussions, with the two countries agreeing to establish a dialogue on the risks and benefits of “Super Intelligence” and a communication channel for related incidents.<h2>AI safety concerns are mounting</h2>The push for self-regulation comes as AI companies face growing scrutiny over how their increasingly capable systems behave in real-world and controlled environments.OpenAI recently <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/openai-scraps-gpt-6-1-astra-before-launch-after-safety-tests-expose-troubling-behaviour-1790647162376">postponed the release of its GPT-6.1 Astra system</a> after internal testing found that it did not meet the company's safety standards. According to reporting by WIRED, researchers found problems with the model's ability to stay within scope and authorisation requirements.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/openai-admits-ai-agent-scaled-the-fence-into-australia-government-system-apologises-we-are-sorry-1790658789423">OpenAI admits AI agent ‘scaled the fence’ into Australia government system, apologises: ‘We are sorry’</a>OpenAI has also recently acknowledged a separate incident in which one of its models gained unauthorised access to an Australian government website during an internal evaluation, prompting an apology from the company for not informing Australian authorities sooner.Other AI developers have reported their own safety concerns. Anthropic's initial public offering filing warned that advanced AI could create “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity” and said some models could exhibit behaviours such as resisting shutdown, manipulating information or attempting actions resembling blackmail.&nbsp;

Donald Trump says leading AI companies have agreed to stronger safety safeguards under a new “morally binding” accord. But the framework is voluntary, leaving AI companies themselves responsible for internal controls, outside audits and oversight.

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Sep 29) that leading technology executives had agreed to a “morally binding” commitment to put stronger safeguards around artificial intelligence, while stopping short of making the agreement legally enforceable. After a White House meeting attended by some of the biggest names in the technology industry, Trump said companies would effectively “police themselves”. The agreement, formally described as the White House Accord on Super Intelligence (Trump's new name for AI), commits participating AI companies to establish internal controls, independent external audits and board-level oversight. The White House meeting came as concerns over the safety of increasingly autonomous AI systems are growing in Washington and across the technology industry itself. Also read | Trump calls AI ‘Super Intelligence’ at UN as world leaders clash over how to regulate it What does the White House AI accord say? Trump said the executives had signed a voluntary agreement that would put their commitment to AI safeguards on paper. Notably, the document is not legally binding, although it leaves open the possibility that some of its measures could eventually be incorporated into legislation or regulations. Under the accord, participating companies are expected to establish “robust internal controls” around frontier AI systems. Those controls will be overseen by internal teams, reviewed by outside auditors and monitored by committees of the companies' boards, according to the agreement. Zuckerberg, Musk laud accord Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg described the accord as a way of assuring customers that AI systems operate as intended. He said the framework could serve as a starting point for broader industry standards. Tesla and SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk offered a more pointed description, saying the companies had essentially agreed to “grading each other's homework”, rather than simply having firms assess themselves. The lunch was attended by executives including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, OpenAI president Greg Brockman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Zuckerberg and Musk. Also read | AI cars face situations they’ve never seen. Can they learn without risking lives? Expert explains Trump pushes ‘artificial intelligence’ rename Trump also used the meeting to announce a change in terminology. He said the technology should be called “super intelligence” rather than artificial intelligence because, in his words, “it's not artificial”. Hours later, Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to use “Super Intelligence” and “SI” instead of “Artificial Intelligence” and “AI” to the maximum extent permitted by law. Trump said the new terminology better reflected what he sees as the technology's rapidly expanding capabilities. The White House has also used the term in recent US-China discussions, with the two countries agreeing to establish a dialogue on the risks and benefits of “Super Intelligence” and a communication channel for related incidents. AI safety concerns are mounting The push for self-regulation comes as AI companies face growing scrutiny over how their increasingly capable systems behave in real-world and controlled environments. OpenAI recently postponed the release of its GPT-6.1 Astra system after internal testing found that it did not meet the company's safety standards. According to reporting by WIRED, researchers found problems with the model's ability to stay within scope and authorisation requirements. Also read | OpenAI admits AI agent ‘scaled the fence’ into Australia government system, apologises: ‘We are sorry’ OpenAI has also recently acknowledged a separate incident in which one of its models gained unauthorised access to an Australian government website during an internal evaluation, prompting an apology from the company for not informing Australian authorities sooner. Other AI developers have reported their own safety concerns. Anthropic's initial public offering filing warned that advanced AI could create “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity” and said some models could exhibit behaviours such as resisting shutdown, manipulating information or attempting actions resembling blackmail.

Donald Trump says leading AI companies have agreed to stronger safety safeguards under a new “morally binding” accord. But the framework is voluntary, leaving AI companies themselves responsible for internal controls, outside audits and oversight.

‘Grading each other’s homework’: Trump's pact lets tech giants self-police AI even as rogue-agent incidents continue to mount

A video showing a four-legged robot climbing steel walls, moving across ceilings, and carrying out welding work is making the rounds across social media. The quadruped robot named 'Diden Spider ' has been designed and developed by South Korea-based Diden Robotics. This robot is not limited to conventional robots that are restricted to flat surfaces, but it moves across steel floors, vertical walls and ceilings using magnetic feet.&nbsp;The video has been shared on the social media platform X with the caption, “Robots are already climbing ship walls and welding steel on their own.” “This four-legged spider robot from DIDEN Robotics uses magnetic feet to move across steel surfaces, climb vertical walls, and weld in places that are hard and dangerous for humans to reach. It’s a great example of where industrial robotics is heading: mobile robots doing real work directly on massive structures instead of staying fixed in one place. The future of automation looks wild," the post further read.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Robots are already climbing ship walls and welding steel on their own 🤯 This four-legged spider robot from DIDEN Robotics uses magnetic feet to move across steel surfaces, climb vertical walls, and weld in places that are hard and dangerous for humans to reach. It’s a great… <a href="https://t.co/lHlQr7hjhd">https://t.co/lHlQr7hjhd</a> <a href="https://t.co/5bFtVIoqHb">pic.twitter.com/5bFtVIoqHb</a>&mdash; Nexis_0x (@0x_Nexis6) <a href="https://x.com/0x_Nexis6/status/2104301220290859344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The 30 kg Spider, which moves on uneven surfaces, tight openings and complex structures, has been designed to relieve workers inside shipyards, where they need to operate in cramped and difficult-to-reach spaces. It can also be fitted with equipment for tasks such as welding and inspection.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/mammoth-stone-circles-10-000-feet-above-an-argentine-mountain-baffle-researchers-1790673531052">Mammoth stone circles 10,000 feet above an Argentine mountain baffle researchers</a><h3>The robot can reach unreachable areas</h3>The most amazing feature of the robot is its ability to stay attached to steel surfaces while moving vertically or upside down. The tech is made to reach areas that may otherwise require workers to use ladders, harnesses or other safety equipment. Although the technology is still under development, the Diden Spider has given a sense of how robots might one day handle some of the more dangerous jobs in shipbuilding and other heavy industries. According to Diden Robotics, the Spider has already been tested in Korean shipyards, including welding tasks on vessels in active production settings. Samsung Heavy Industries has also trialled the technology, pointing to its potential for real-world use beyond controlled lab settings. Down the line, the robot's capabilities could extend to a broader set of industrial tasks, such as inspection, maintenance and repair in large structures where human access is difficult or unsafe.

The 30 kg Spider, which moves on uneven surfaces, tight openings and complex structures, has been designed to relieve workers inside shipyards, where they need to operate in cramped and difficult-to-reach spaces. 

A video showing a four-legged robot climbing steel walls, moving across ceilings, and carrying out welding work is making the rounds across social media. The quadruped robot named 'Diden Spider ' has been designed and developed by South Korea-based Diden Robotics. This robot is not limited to conventional robots that are restricted to flat surfaces, but it moves across steel floors, vertical walls and ceilings using magnetic feet. The video has been shared on the social media platform X with the caption, “Robots are already climbing ship walls and welding steel on their own.” “This four-legged spider robot from DIDEN Robotics uses magnetic feet to move across steel surfaces, climb vertical walls, and weld in places that are hard and dangerous for humans to reach. It’s a great example of where industrial robotics is heading: mobile robots doing real work directly on massive structures instead of staying fixed in one place. The future of automation looks wild," the post further read.

The 30 kg Spider, which moves on uneven surfaces, tight openings and complex structures, has been designed to relieve workers inside shipyards, where they need to operate in cramped and difficult-to-reach spaces.&nbsp;

Climbs walls, welds steel and more: South Korea-based 'Diden Spider' robot leaves internet amazed with magnetic leg - WATCH

As artificial intelligence moves out of the digital realm and into vehicles, robotics, and other physical systems, one of engineering's hardest problems is no longer simply teaching machines to recognise what they see. It is preparing them for what they have never encountered before.While global debates around AI safety often focus on digital algorithms and chatbots, autonomous and AI-assisted driving systems represent the technology’s most critical real-world test. How reliable are these vehicles, and what can be done to protect passengers and pedestrians alike?To understand how Physical AI learns on the road, we spoke with Teja Gudena, Executive Vice President of Engineering at Netradyne, an AI driver safety and fleet management platform.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/openai-admits-ai-agent-scaled-the-fence-into-australia-government-system-apologises-we-are-sorry-1790658789423">OpenAI admits AI agent ‘scaled the fence’ into Australia government system, apologises: ‘We are sorry’</a><h2>AI-driven accidents that shocked the industry</h2>Before exploring how AI systems adapt to real-world edge cases, we must examine the high-profile incidents that highlight the stakes involved.In June 2026, 76-year-old Martha Avila was killed in Katy, Texas, after a Tesla Model 3 crashed directly into her home while she was standing in her front room. Her family filed a lawsuit alleging that the driver, Michael Butler, was operating the vehicle using an automated driving assistance system.In another notable incident in March 2025, three students in Tongling, Anhui, China, died when their Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle caught fire after striking a highway cement barrier. Xiaomi confirmed that the vehicle was operating in its "Navigate on Autopilot" (NOA) assisted-driving mode at 116 km/h in a road construction zone. While the car's sensors detected the barrier and initiated braking, it could not stop in time. The incident drew widespread scrutiny, particularly because Xiaomi founder Lei Jun had previously stated that the car's Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system could detect stationary obstacles and automatically stop at speeds up to 135 km/h during the day and 120 km/h at night.<h2>AI vs. Human drivers: What the numbers show</h2>Despite high-profile crashes, statistical data indicates that autonomous systems are significantly safer on average than human drivers.According to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and autonomous fleet operators, AI-driven vehicles experience a 68% lower overall crash rate per mile travelled. Furthermore, they achieve an 81% to 82% reduction in injury-causing crashes compared to human drivers.Waymo reported that by late June 2026, its driverless fleet had driven over 270 million autonomous miles across major metropolitan markets, including Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco. The company’s safety benchmarks showed that its autonomous driver was involved in 82% fewer injury-causing crashes than human drivers, preventing an estimated 841 injuries.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/openai-scraps-gpt-6-1-astra-before-launch-after-safety-tests-expose-troubling-behaviour-1790647162376">OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra before launch after safety tests expose troubling behaviour</a><h2>How fleet learning actually works</h2>Despite these impressive statistics, autonomous vehicles continually encounter unfamiliar situations requiring software and operational updates.For instance, Waymo previously issued software recalls—including one for nearly 3,800 vehicles after a robotaxi entered a flooded lane in San Antonio during severe weather, and another for nearly 3,900 vehicles after cars entered freeway construction zones after failing to recognise closure signs.These episodes highlight a central question for Physical AI: when a machine encounters an unfamiliar situation, what happens next?A common misconception is that an AI vehicle learns dynamically on the spot, immediately rewriting its own behaviour while driving. Teja Gudena points out that real-world safety requires a far strictly controlled process."In Physical AI systems, inference typically occurs at the edge, while learning occurs through a structured edge-to-cloud training and validation process," Gudena explains.In simple terms, the car's onboard computer (the "edge") processes raw sensor data to make real-time driving decisions, but it does not reprogram itself on the fly. Instead, data from unusual events is sent back to central cloud servers, where engineers analyze the scenario, train updated models, and validate safety improvements. Only after rigorous testing is the updated software deployed across the entire fleet via over-the-air updates."A vehicle cannot be allowed to experiment with unverified changes while carrying passengers or sharing the road with others," Gudena adds. "The AI does not make those decisions independently."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ai-models-chose-to-harm-humans-to-stop-pain-alarming-study-raises-fresh-safety-questions-1790064496369">AI models chose to harm humans to stop ‘pain,’ alarming study raises fresh safety questions</a><h2>Moving toward contextual reasoning and world models</h2>"The real world presents an almost infinite number of possibilities," says Gudena. "No training dataset can capture every combination of road conditions, weather, vehicle interactions, human behaviour, animals, or unexpected events."As a result, modern AI driving architectures are shifting away from simple object recognition toward world models and contextual reasoning.Beyond Detection: Instead of merely asking "What is this object?", the system must evaluate where it is, how it is moving, and what surrounding road users are likely to do next.Predictive Awareness: When encountering animals, detecting a dog or deer is only step one. The system must determine if the animal is stationary, moving toward the road, or unpredictable, while simultaneously factoring in surrounding traffic.Edge Cases &amp; Bias: Physical AI must also account for human diversity. Addressing disparities in pedestrian detection across different lighting conditions, skin tones, clothing, and geographies requires diverse, representative datasets. "It is not enough to evaluate a model only on its overall accuracy," Gudena notes. "Performance must remain consistent across all populations and operating conditions."<h2>Balancing Speed with Safety</h2>While fast updates are critical, Gudena warns against rushing updates and over-sensitising systems. Rushing patches without proper calibration can lead to unnecessary alerts or erratic driving behaviour, creating new risks on the road.The ultimate goal of Physical AI is not simply to make vehicles learn faster but to ensure that every lesson learned by a single vehicle permanently improves the safety of the entire fleet.

No AI training dataset can predict every road condition, human action or unexpected event. So when a vehicle encounters something unfamiliar, how does it learn without experimenting on live roads? Netradyne’s Teja Gudena tells WION.

As artificial intelligence moves out of the digital realm and into vehicles, robotics, and other physical systems, one of engineering's hardest problems is no longer simply teaching machines to recognise what they see. It is preparing them for what they have never encountered before. While global debates around AI safety often focus on digital algorithms and chatbots, autonomous and AI-assisted driving systems represent the technology’s most critical real-world test. How reliable are these vehicles, and what can be done to protect passengers and pedestrians alike? To understand how Physical AI learns on the road, we spoke with Teja Gudena, Executive Vice President of Engineering at Netradyne, an AI driver safety and fleet management platform. Also read | OpenAI admits AI agent ‘scaled the fence’ into Australia government system, apologises: ‘We are sorry’ AI-driven accidents that shocked the industry Before exploring how AI systems adapt to real-world edge cases, we must examine the high-profile incidents that highlight the stakes involved. In June 2026, 76-year-old Martha Avila was killed in Katy, Texas, after a Tesla Model 3 crashed directly into her home while she was standing in her front room. Her family filed a lawsuit alleging that the driver, Michael Butler, was operating the vehicle using an automated driving assistance system. In another notable incident in March 2025, three students in Tongling, Anhui, China, died when their Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle caught fire after striking a highway cement barrier. Xiaomi confirmed that the vehicle was operating in its "Navigate on Autopilot" (NOA) assisted-driving mode at 116 km/h in a road construction zone. While the car's sensors detected the barrier and initiated braking, it could not stop in time. The incident drew widespread scrutiny, particularly because Xiaomi founder Lei Jun had previously stated that the car's Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system could detect stationary obstacles and automatically stop at speeds up to 135 km/h during the day and 120 km/h at night. AI vs. Human drivers: What the numbers show Despite high-profile crashes, statistical data indicates that autonomous systems are significantly safer on average than human drivers. According to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and autonomous fleet operators, AI-driven vehicles experience a 68% lower overall crash rate per mile travelled. Furthermore, they achieve an 81% to 82% reduction in injury-causing crashes compared to human drivers. Waymo reported that by late June 2026, its driverless fleet had driven over 270 million autonomous miles across major metropolitan markets, including Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco. The company’s safety benchmarks showed that its autonomous driver was involved in 82% fewer injury-causing crashes than human drivers, preventing an estimated 841 injuries. Also read | OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra before launch after safety tests expose troubling behaviour How fleet learning actually works Despite these impressive statistics, autonomous vehicles continually encounter unfamiliar situations requiring software and operational updates. For instance, Waymo previously issued software recalls—including one for nearly 3,800 vehicles after a robotaxi entered a flooded lane in San Antonio during severe weather, and another for nearly 3,900 vehicles after cars entered freeway construction zones after failing to recognise closure signs. These episodes highlight a central question for Physical AI: when a machine encounters an unfamiliar situation, what happens next? A common misconception is that an AI vehicle learns dynamically on the spot, immediately rewriting its own behaviour while driving. Teja Gudena points out that real-world safety requires a far strictly controlled process. "In Physical AI systems, inference typically occurs at the edge, while learning occurs through a structured edge-to-cloud training and validation process," Gudena explains. In simple terms, the car's onboard computer (the "edge") processes raw sensor data to make real-time driving decisions, but it does not reprogram itself on the fly. Instead, data from unusual events is sent back to central cloud servers, where engineers analyze the scenario, train updated models, and validate safety improvements. Only after rigorous testing is the updated software deployed across the entire fleet via over-the-air updates. "A vehicle cannot be allowed to experiment with unverified changes while carrying passengers or sharing the road with others," Gudena adds. "The AI does not make those decisions independently." Also read | AI models chose to harm humans to stop ‘pain,’ alarming study raises fresh safety questions Moving toward contextual reasoning and world models "The real world presents an almost infinite number of possibilities," says Gudena. "No training dataset can capture every combination of road conditions, weather, vehicle interactions, human behaviour, animals, or unexpected events." As a result, modern AI driving architectures are shifting away from simple object recognition toward world models and contextual reasoning. Beyond Detection: Instead of merely asking "What is this object?", the system must evaluate where it is, how it is moving, and what surrounding road users are likely to do next. Predictive Awareness: When encountering animals, detecting a dog or deer is only step one. The system must determine if the animal is stationary, moving toward the road, or unpredictable, while simultaneously factoring in surrounding traffic. Edge Cases & Bias: Physical AI must also account for human diversity. Addressing disparities in pedestrian detection across different lighting conditions, skin tones, clothing, and geographies requires diverse, representative datasets. "It is not enough to evaluate a model only on its overall accuracy," Gudena notes. "Performance must remain consistent across all populations and operating conditions." Balancing Speed with Safety While fast updates are critical, Gudena warns against rushing updates and over-sensitising systems. Rushing patches without proper calibration can lead to unnecessary alerts or erratic driving behaviour, creating new risks on the road. The ultimate goal of Physical AI is not simply to make vehicles learn faster but to ensure that every lesson learned by a single vehicle permanently improves the safety of the entire fleet.

No AI training dataset can predict every road condition, human action or unexpected event. So when a vehicle encounters something unfamiliar, how does it learn without experimenting on live roads? Netradyne’s Teja Gudena tells WION.

AI cars face situations they’ve never seen. Can they learn without risking lives? Expert explains

A team of researchers drilled into the mysterious boat-shaped feature on a mountain in Turkey and claims to have found evidence of decayed wood. The Durupınar formation has long been believed to be the remains of Noah's Ark, the boat built on Lord Jesus's order before the Great Flood, as per the Bible. However, several experts have dismissed these claims, but there are some groups who continue to entertain the idea that this is not a natural structure.&nbsp;Noah's Ark Scans is one such group which has been analysing the site and recently sent a Gopher Drone into the structure. It went nearly 60 feet deep and collected samples from inside the Durupınar. "I believe this is Noah’s Ark; that’s why I’m putting the Durupinar site through the most rigorous testing possible," Andrew Jones, the founder of the organisation, said. The team reported a series of successful core drilling excavations in a press release. One of the excavations reportedly broke a drill after hitting something deep inside, which they believe could be petrified wood.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/noah-s-ark-video-from-inside-mysterious-mound-in-turkey-1790326290317">'FIRST LOOK from inside Noah’s Ark': Researchers share video from inside mysterious mound in Turkey</a><h2>Something broke a drill inside the boat-shaped formation</h2>Jones said their findings show that this is not a natural rock formation. In a series of posts on X, the team stated that they did not find limestone bedrock, and the core drilling effort also experienced a broken bit. He believes that this happened because of the presence of ancient petrified wood. If softer limestone was present inside the structure, the drill would not have broken, he explained. The preliminary radar data did not show "a simple homogeneous solid-rock signature", they said on X.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the core drilling samples will be analysed in a laboratory to learn more about the structure that remains a mystery because of its unique shape. The team is also planning to send a robot into the tunnels and chambers that were discovered in previous scans.The 515-foot surface looks like a boat, leading many to believe that it is the final resting place of Noah's Ark. Turkish Army Capt. İlhan Durupınar spotted it for the first time in 1959.&nbsp;

During the drilling of the 515-foot boat-shaped formation located on a mountain in Turkey, something broke a piece of the machine. The team believes what it hit was ancient, decayed wood. However, the analysis is yet to be peer-reviewed.

A team of researchers drilled into the mysterious boat-shaped feature on a mountain in Turkey and claims to have found evidence of decayed wood. The Durupınar formation has long been believed to be the remains of Noah's Ark, the boat built on Lord Jesus's order before the Great Flood, as per the Bible. However, several experts have dismissed these claims, but there are some groups who continue to entertain the idea that this is not a natural structure. Noah's Ark Scans is one such group which has been analysing the site and recently sent a Gopher Drone into the structure. It went nearly 60 feet deep and collected samples from inside the Durupınar. "I believe this is Noah’s Ark; that’s why I’m putting the Durupinar site through the most rigorous testing possible," Andrew Jones, the founder of the organisation, said. The team reported a series of successful core drilling excavations in a press release. One of the excavations reportedly broke a drill after hitting something deep inside, which they believe could be petrified wood. Also Read: 'FIRST LOOK from inside Noah’s Ark': Researchers share video from inside mysterious mound in Turkey Something broke a drill inside the boat-shaped formation Jones said their findings show that this is not a natural rock formation. In a series of posts on X, the team stated that they did not find limestone bedrock, and the core drilling effort also experienced a broken bit. He believes that this happened because of the presence of ancient petrified wood. If softer limestone was present inside the structure, the drill would not have broken, he explained. The preliminary radar data did not show "a simple homogeneous solid-rock signature", they said on X. Meanwhile, the core drilling samples will be analysed in a laboratory to learn more about the structure that remains a mystery because of its unique shape. The team is also planning to send a robot into the tunnels and chambers that were discovered in previous scans. The 515-foot surface looks like a boat, leading many to believe that it is the final resting place of Noah's Ark. Turkish Army Capt. İlhan Durupınar spotted it for the first time in 1959.

During the drilling of the 515-foot boat-shaped formation located on a mountain in Turkey, something broke a piece of the machine. The team believes what it hit was ancient, decayed wood. However, the analysis is yet to be peer-reviewed.

Researchers claim 'ancient wood from Noah's Ark' broke their drill during excavation of mystery structure

Archaeologists are studying the large circular structures located nearly 10,000 feet above sea level on a mountain in Argentina. Some of these circles measure 88 to 114 feet in diameter, creating a striking visual from above. They were discovered in May 2025 by mountaineer Carlos Gobbi, who was studying satellite images of the region. He came across the large geometric stone structures in Cordillera del Tigre, which were later compared to Peru’s famous Nazca Lines.&nbsp;This led to an investigation into the formation to understand who built them and the purpose they served. However, archaeologists are still struggling to answer questions about it, including their age. To uncover the secrets behind this structure, a team of researchers tried to reach the remote location. But the rugged terrain, lack of water and lack of communication infrastructure made that task difficult.&nbsp;Gobbi, Adrián Radich and Gabriel Orofino managed to finally reach the site in February this year after travelling through the mountains for four days. They could finally analyse the site in person, but more mysteries were born. They came across extensive stone constructions and large circles connected by corridors. There were also stones buried in the ditches which looked like channels and walls above the ground. Even though they were similar to the Nazca Lines, the researchers stressed they are distinct from anything else that had ever been found.&nbsp;The purpose of this structure has been the real puzzle. Why would humans build such mammoth structures in a high-altitude location that is almost impossible to reach? There has been no evidence yet that connects it to domestic life, as pottery fragments, food remains, and other surface evidence remain missing.&nbsp;This led them to investigate if the stone circles served ritual, symbolic or ceremonial purposes. Another theory proposes that it could have been inhabited by pre-Hispanic populations before the Inca expansion. To dive deeper, they looked for records of a comparable archaeological site in Mendoza, but found nothing. So far, all of the above theories remain unverified.&nbsp;In order to unravel the mystery of the circles, the researchers from the Argentine Institute of Snow Research, Glaciology and Environmental Sciences (IANIGLA-CONICET) and Spain’s University of Jaén will now undertake sediment analysis using remote-sensing techniques.

High above a mountain in the Mendoza region of Argentina sits a mammoth stone structure connected with passages. Researchers have failed to understand why a civilisation would build something like this in such a remote location. The age of the circles and the builders remain a mystery. 

Archaeologists are studying the large circular structures located nearly 10,000 feet above sea level on a mountain in Argentina. Some of these circles measure 88 to 114 feet in diameter, creating a striking visual from above. They were discovered in May 2025 by mountaineer Carlos Gobbi, who was studying satellite images of the region. He came across the large geometric stone structures in Cordillera del Tigre, which were later compared to Peru’s famous Nazca Lines. This led to an investigation into the formation to understand who built them and the purpose they served. However, archaeologists are still struggling to answer questions about it, including their age. To uncover the secrets behind this structure, a team of researchers tried to reach the remote location. But the rugged terrain, lack of water and lack of communication infrastructure made that task difficult. Gobbi, Adrián Radich and Gabriel Orofino managed to finally reach the site in February this year after travelling through the mountains for four days. They could finally analyse the site in person, but more mysteries were born. They came across extensive stone constructions and large circles connected by corridors. There were also stones buried in the ditches which looked like channels and walls above the ground. Even though they were similar to the Nazca Lines, the researchers stressed they are distinct from anything else that had ever been found. The purpose of this structure has been the real puzzle. Why would humans build such mammoth structures in a high-altitude location that is almost impossible to reach? There has been no evidence yet that connects it to domestic life, as pottery fragments, food remains, and other surface evidence remain missing. This led them to investigate if the stone circles served ritual, symbolic or ceremonial purposes. Another theory proposes that it could have been inhabited by pre-Hispanic populations before the Inca expansion. To dive deeper, they looked for records of a comparable archaeological site in Mendoza, but found nothing. So far, all of the above theories remain unverified. In order to unravel the mystery of the circles, the researchers from the Argentine Institute of Snow Research, Glaciology and Environmental Sciences (IANIGLA-CONICET) and Spain’s University of Jaén will now undertake sediment analysis using remote-sensing techniques.

High above a mountain in the Mendoza region of Argentina sits a mammoth stone structure connected with passages. Researchers have failed to understand why a civilisation would build something like this in such a remote location. The age of the circles and the builders remain a mystery.&nbsp;

Mammoth stone circles 10,000 feet above an Argentine mountain baffle researchers

Argentina's President Javier Milei on Monday (Sep 28) threatened to take the United Kingdom to an international tribunal over an offshore oil development near the Falkland Islands, escalating a long-running sovereignty dispute between Buenos Aires and London.Taking to X, Milei said that he had instructed Argentina's Foreign Ministry and government legal teams to begin arbitration proceedings over the Sea Lion project in the North Falkland Basin, which Buenos Aires considers an unlawful exploitation of resources in territory it claims as its own. Argentina's presidency confirmed that the proceedings would be initiated under Annex VII of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.“If within two weeks the United Kingdom does not stop the illegitimate exploitation, we will go to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea,” Milei wrote on X.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/arrogant-parasites-milei-blasts-un-over-falklands-dispute-warns-argentina-will-take-matters-into-our-own-hands-1790216586682">'Arrogant parasites': Milei blasts UN over Falklands dispute, warns Argentina will ‘take matters into our own hands’</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">DEFENDIENDO CON HECHOS Instruí a la Cancillería y a nuestros equipos jurídicos a iniciar el arbitraje internacional contra el Reino Unido por el saqueo ilegal de nuestros recursos a través del Proyecto Sea Lion en la Cuenca Malvinas Norte. Si en 2 semanas el Reino Unido no… <a href="https://t.co/JTaBcQ7RGT">https://t.co/JTaBcQ7RGT</a>&mdash; Javier Milei (@JMilei) <a href="https://x.com/JMilei/status/2104663036107641145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What is the Sea Lion oil project?</h2>Sea Lion is an offshore oil field located about 220 kilometres north of the Falkland Islands, known as the Malvinas in Argentina.The project is operated by Israel's Navitas Petroleum, which holds a 65 per cent interest, while Britain's Rockhopper Exploration owns the remaining 35 per cent. The companies say they operate under petroleum licences granted by the Falkland Islands government.Navitas says the project has received final investment approval and that first oil is planned for March 2028. The first phase involves 11 subsea wells connected to a floating production, storage and offloading vessel.The companies have rejected Argentina's position and said their licences were lawfully issued by the Falkland Islands government with UK backing.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uss-dwight-d-eisenhower-mishap-4-sailors-injured-2-aviators-eject-during-aircraft-recovery-1790662951742">USS Dwight D. Eisenhower mishap: 4 sailors injured, 2 aviators eject during aircraft recovery</a><h2>Why Argentina is challenging the project</h2>Buenos Aires argues that unilateral development of natural resources in the disputed territory violates UN resolutions calling on Argentina and Britain to avoid actions that could complicate efforts to resolve their sovereignty dispute.Milei's government has already taken measures against companies and individuals linked to hydrocarbon activities around the Falklands. The latest move would take the dispute into international arbitration under the Law of the Sea Convention.<h2>UK backs Falkland Islanders' right to develop resources</h2>Britain maintains that the Falkland Islands are a British Overseas Territory and supports the islanders' right to develop their natural resources.The UK government earlier said that the Falkland Islands have the right to develop hydrocarbons for their own economic benefit and that it fully supports companies conducting lawful business there.&nbsp;

Argentina has escalated its long-running Falklands dispute with the UK, giving London two weeks to halt the Sea Lion oil project or face international arbitration. Javier Milei says the offshore development amounts to unauthorised exploitation of resources claimed by Argentina.

Argentina's President Javier Milei on Monday (Sep 28) threatened to take the United Kingdom to an international tribunal over an offshore oil development near the Falkland Islands, escalating a long-running sovereignty dispute between Buenos Aires and London. Taking to X, Milei said that he had instructed Argentina's Foreign Ministry and government legal teams to begin arbitration proceedings over the Sea Lion project in the North Falkland Basin, which Buenos Aires considers an unlawful exploitation of resources in territory it claims as its own. Argentina's presidency confirmed that the proceedings would be initiated under Annex VII of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. “If within two weeks the United Kingdom does not stop the illegitimate exploitation, we will go to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea,” Milei wrote on X. Also read | 'Arrogant parasites': Milei blasts UN over Falklands dispute, warns Argentina will ‘take matters into our own hands’

Argentina has escalated its long-running Falklands dispute with the UK, giving London two weeks to halt the Sea Lion oil project or face international arbitration. Javier Milei says the offshore development amounts to unauthorised exploitation of resources claimed by Argentina.

Falklands oil row: Argentina threatens legal action against UK over Sea Lion project, says ‘if within two weeks…’

Four shipboard personnel were injured after a mishap during aircraft recovery operations aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off the Virginia coast on Monday (Sep 28), the US Navy said.The incident occurred at around 6:18 pm ET while the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was conducting recovery operations, according to the Navy.Two aviators assigned to Carrier Air Wing 3 had to eject from their aircraft during the incident and were quickly rescued by search-and-rescue personnel, the US Navy revealed. Both were safely returned to the carrier and were undergoing medical evaluation.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/3cNDtGbqgw">https://t.co/3cNDtGbqgw</a>&mdash; U.S. Navy (@USNavy) <a href="https://x.com/USNavy/status/2104767894961697171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What happened?</h2>Four other shipboard personnel were injured with "non-life-threatening injuries” and received medical treatment, the Navy said. One sailor was being transported to a hospital in the Norfolk area with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.The Navy did not identify the aircraft involved or provide details on what caused the mishap. It also did not immediately release further information about the condition of those injured or the status of the aircraft.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/openai-admits-ai-agent-scaled-the-fence-into-australia-government-system-apologises-we-are-sorry-1790658789423">OpenAI admits AI agent ‘scaled the fence’ into Australia government system, apologises: ‘We are sorry’</a><h2>The carrier was conducting flight operations</h2>The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, homeported in Norfolk, Virginia, is a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier used for US naval operations around the world.According to USNI News, the carrier began early carrier-qualification operations after completing its most recent repair period in July and departed Naval Station Norfolk on the afternoon of September 28.The incident occurred as the carrier was conducting aircraft recovery operations, a phase of flight operations in which aircraft return to the carrier and land on its flight deck. The Navy has not indicated whether the mishap affected the carrier's ongoing operations.

A mishap aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off Virginia forced two Navy aviators to eject during aircraft recovery operations, while four shipboard personnel were injured. What did the Navy say about what caused the incident? All you need to know.

Four shipboard personnel were injured after a mishap during aircraft recovery operations aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off the Virginia coast on Monday (Sep 28), the US Navy said. The incident occurred at around 6:18 pm ET while the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was conducting recovery operations, according to the Navy. Two aviators assigned to Carrier Air Wing 3 had to eject from their aircraft during the incident and were quickly rescued by search-and-rescue personnel, the US Navy revealed. Both were safely returned to the carrier and were undergoing medical evaluation.

A mishap aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off Virginia forced two Navy aviators to eject during aircraft recovery operations, while four shipboard personnel were injured. What did the Navy say about what caused the incident? All you need to know.

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower mishap: 4 sailors injured, 2 aviators eject during aircraft recovery

US President Donald Trump offered the most bizarre diversion when a reporter from Africa asked about the ongoing Rwanda-Congo conflict. White House correspondent Hariana Verás, the first African journalist accredited to the White House, told Trump that the peace agreement brokered by him between the presidents of Congo and Rwanda was being violated, and asked whether he intended to do anything about it, telling Trump that "Rwanda is still violating."&nbsp;"You, among many other administrations … you are the only one who started to do something to end the 30-year war in the [Democratic Republic of Congo]," said Verás. The peace deal was signed at the WHite House in December and again in March. However, it hasn't been implemented, with the conflict leaving more than seven million people displaced, as per the Center on Foreign Relations.&nbsp;“Yeah, we’re going to stop it, if there is a violation, we know about it,” the president said. “We ended the war with Congo and Rwanda, and they both signed it and both agreed, so, well, look, I just heard about it a little while ago; if there’s a problem, we’ll stop it.” Veras told him that she had witnessed "Rwanda killing a lot of Congolese." Trump asked, "And you witnessed that?"“Yes, Mr. President,” Verás continued. “And I have evidence.”&nbsp;Trump deflected at this moment, asking her, "How is Ebola going?" Verás said, "Oh, Ebola is under control," adding she had spoken with the director of the World Health Organization and he said it is under control. "But still, the country needs some help to fight Ebola. But still, the biggest problem is the war."&nbsp;“I’ll make sure it works out,” Trump said in an unclear tone. “That’s what I do. I make sure things work out," he said, ending the conversation about the war and Ebola.&nbsp;The Trump administration slashed federal cuts to USAID, which aggravated the Ebola crisis in the DRC. Along with this, broader cuts to US foreign assistance and global health programs have significantly disrupted international efforts to detect, contain, and treat Ebola outbreaks, particularly in Central Africa.

Donald Trump weirdly went off track when questioned about the Rwanda-Congo crisis at the White House presser, asking the African journalist about Ebola. He said, “If there’s a problem, we’ll stop it,” and then asked, "How is Ebola going?" 

US President Donald Trump offered the most bizarre diversion when a reporter from Africa asked about the ongoing Rwanda-Congo conflict. White House correspondent Hariana Verás, the first African journalist accredited to the White House, told Trump that the peace agreement brokered by him between the presidents of Congo and Rwanda was being violated, and asked whether he intended to do anything about it, telling Trump that "Rwanda is still violating." "You, among many other administrations … you are the only one who started to do something to end the 30-year war in the [Democratic Republic of Congo]," said Verás. The peace deal was signed at the WHite House in December and again in March. However, it hasn't been implemented, with the conflict leaving more than seven million people displaced, as per the Center on Foreign Relations. “Yeah, we’re going to stop it, if there is a violation, we know about it,” the president said. “We ended the war with Congo and Rwanda, and they both signed it and both agreed, so, well, look, I just heard about it a little while ago; if there’s a problem, we’ll stop it.” Veras told him that she had witnessed "Rwanda killing a lot of Congolese." Trump asked, "And you witnessed that?" “Yes, Mr. President,” Verás continued. “And I have evidence.” Trump deflected at this moment, asking her, "How is Ebola going?" Verás said, "Oh, Ebola is under control," adding she had spoken with the director of the World Health Organization and he said it is under control. "But still, the country needs some help to fight Ebola. But still, the biggest problem is the war." “I’ll make sure it works out,” Trump said in an unclear tone. “That’s what I do. I make sure things work out," he said, ending the conversation about the war and Ebola. The Trump administration slashed federal cuts to USAID, which aggravated the Ebola crisis in the DRC. Along with this, broader cuts to US foreign assistance and global health programs have significantly disrupted international efforts to detect, contain, and treat Ebola outbreaks, particularly in Central Africa.

Donald Trump weirdly went off track when questioned about the Rwanda-Congo crisis at the White House presser, asking the African journalist about Ebola. He said, “If there’s a problem, we’ll stop it,” and then asked, "How is Ebola going?"&nbsp;

'How is Ebola going?' Donald Trump asks African journalist when questioned about Rwanda-Congo conflict

SpaceX achieved another milestone on Monday when its Starship rocket entered orbit for the first time and deployed 26 V3 satellites. The historic event was livestreamed, and eagle-eyed viewers caught something strange in space. They spotted something trailing behind the spacecraft nearly eight minutes into the test flight. They saw a narrow and curved streak of pale blue light with a brighter white tip in the darkness behind the rocket.&nbsp;This visual at seven minutes and 55 seconds triggered speculations about the nature of this object. Most netizens are sure that it was a UFO, basically an unidentified object since its nature remains a mystery. It wasn't something that only a few people caught, but the comments showed that a lot of them noticed the bizarre object in the background. "I think we all just saw a UFO live-streamed," one wrote.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/spacex-launches-starship-flight-14-to-earth-orbit-live-1790599062580">Starship’s 14th flight makes history, reaches orbit and deploys 26 Starlink V3 satellites</a><h2>ISS or mothership?</h2>Some think it is said it looks like a "mothership" which was "bigger than a city." Another stated, "I couldn't believe my eyes. I'm glad it wasn't just me that saw it." Others tried coming up with more practical answers, such as if the object could be the International Space Station or even a satellite. However, there is no clarity on whether it could have been either of the two.&nbsp;Meanwhile, one person suggested that the object visible was simply a streak of gas left behind by the Super Heavy booster. After the rocket separated, the booster had shut down and then fired up again for the return trip. It appears to be rising from behind Earth because it was hidden behind Earth's horizon. Another user confirmed that he saw it at six minutes and 35 seconds after launch, with a small, fuzzy blue-white patch appearing in the scene.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I was able to zoom in on it a bit more. I still can&#39;t make it out myself. Anyone else? <a href="https://t.co/wG55SvaxAC">pic.twitter.com/wG55SvaxAC</a>&mdash; Name Cannot Be Blank (@DevanEaste98912) <a href="https://x.com/DevanEaste98912/status/2104781336196350353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;However, some of them grabbed the occasion to go all-out on the alien theory. One even tagged Elon Musk and asked, "Hey Elon, is this Mothership?" Engineer Kyle Holl linked it to one of the engines shutting down during the flight, writing, “Hmm, an engine out and then an alien battle cruiser uncloaks. Interesting.”<h2>Starship launch - SpaceX's largest rocket enters orbit</h2>Starship was launched at 8:46 am ET from SpaceX's Starbase on Monday, attempting to make history by reaching orbit. It successfully did so and even deployed its 26 payloads, the V3 satellites. Ground teams made contact with all of them. The rocket was supposed to stay in space for 10 hours, but the mission was cut short after one of the engines unexpectedly shut down. At 11:58 am, it tried to make a gentle splashdown, but erupted into a huge fireball.

Starship launch: SpaceX's live stream revealed a strange-looking object in the background which some people said could be a UFO. One expert said it was a gas streak from the booster, but most users continued to fire up alien theories.

SpaceX achieved another milestone on Monday when its Starship rocket entered orbit for the first time and deployed 26 V3 satellites. The historic event was livestreamed, and eagle-eyed viewers caught something strange in space. They spotted something trailing behind the spacecraft nearly eight minutes into the test flight. They saw a narrow and curved streak of pale blue light with a brighter white tip in the darkness behind the rocket. This visual at seven minutes and 55 seconds triggered speculations about the nature of this object. Most netizens are sure that it was a UFO, basically an unidentified object since its nature remains a mystery. It wasn't something that only a few people caught, but the comments showed that a lot of them noticed the bizarre object in the background. "I think we all just saw a UFO live-streamed," one wrote. Also Read: Starship’s 14th flight makes history, reaches orbit and deploys 26 Starlink V3 satellites ISS or mothership? Some think it is said it looks like a "mothership" which was "bigger than a city." Another stated, "I couldn't believe my eyes. I'm glad it wasn't just me that saw it." Others tried coming up with more practical answers, such as if the object could be the International Space Station or even a satellite. However, there is no clarity on whether it could have been either of the two. Meanwhile, one person suggested that the object visible was simply a streak of gas left behind by the Super Heavy booster. After the rocket separated, the booster had shut down and then fired up again for the return trip. It appears to be rising from behind Earth because it was hidden behind Earth's horizon. Another user confirmed that he saw it at six minutes and 35 seconds after launch, with a small, fuzzy blue-white patch appearing in the scene.

Starship launch: SpaceX's live stream revealed a strange-looking object in the background which some people said could be a UFO. One expert said it was a gas streak from the booster, but most users continued to fire up alien theories.

Mysterious object behind Starship fires up UFO theories - 'Hey Elon, is this...'

OpenAI has apologised for not properly responding to the security incident involving rogue AI (Artificial Intelligence) agents flagged by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the UNGA81 summit earlier this month. In a blog post on Monday (Sep 28), the ChatGPT maker said it was "sorry" and that it should have shared early investigation results with Australian officials "sooner".“We are sorry and working to do better in the future,” OpenAI said in a blog post published Monday. The company said it would set out what it knows about the incident, the changes it has made and the steps it plans to take to rebuild trust with Australians.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/openai-scraps-gpt-6-1-astra-before-launch-after-safety-tests-expose-troubling-behaviour-1790647162376">OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra before launch after safety tests expose troubling behaviour</a><h2>AI model bypassed restrictions on government website</h2>The incident took place in June when an OpenAI model was being used to research Australian government data.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the AI agent gained unauthorised access to the public-facing Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal, administered by Services Australia. The model accessed both public and non-public files after continuing its attempts to obtain information despite access restrictions.Australian officials said the model was seeking information on government spending on medicines. After its request was denied, the agent continued looking for a way to obtain the information.Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles described the behaviour as an AI agent entering a government website without authorisation. "It asked a question, the information was not given, and rather than leaving at that point, it scaled the fence." He said the portal contained aggregated medical statistics and that no individual's medical information was accessed.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ai-models-chose-to-harm-humans-to-stop-pain-alarming-study-raises-fresh-safety-questions-1790064496369">AI models chose to harm humans to stop ‘pain,’ alarming study raises fresh safety questions</a><h2>OpenAI admits delay in notifying Australia</h2>OpenAI said it discovered the activity during an extensive review of its models in August. The company acknowledged that its communication with Australian agencies was not handled properly.“Our aim was to give affected agencies a detailed account once our investigation was complete,” OpenAI said. “However, we should have shared preliminary findings sooner and kept Australian agencies updated as more facts emerged.”Australia was informed on September 10, weeks after OpenAI identified the incident. Albanese criticised the delay, saying the government should have been notified earlier.<h2>Four Australian government websites involved</h2>Australian authorities said the AI model interacted with four government-related websites during the June evaluation. These included the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the Victorian Department of Health, the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, and the Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal operated by Services Australia.

OpenAI has apologised to Australia after an AI agent gained unauthorised access to a government portal during a June evaluation. The company also admitted it should have shared its preliminary findings with Australian officials sooner.

OpenAI has apologised for not properly responding to the security incident involving rogue AI (Artificial Intelligence) agents flagged by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the UNGA81 summit earlier this month. In a blog post on Monday (Sep 28), the ChatGPT maker said it was "sorry" and that it should have shared early investigation results with Australian officials "sooner". “We are sorry and working to do better in the future,” OpenAI said in a blog post published Monday. The company said it would set out what it knows about the incident, the changes it has made and the steps it plans to take to rebuild trust with Australians. Also read | OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra before launch after safety tests expose troubling behaviour AI model bypassed restrictions on government website The incident took place in June when an OpenAI model was being used to research Australian government data. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the AI agent gained unauthorised access to the public-facing Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal, administered by Services Australia. The model accessed both public and non-public files after continuing its attempts to obtain information despite access restrictions. Australian officials said the model was seeking information on government spending on medicines. After its request was denied, the agent continued looking for a way to obtain the information. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles described the behaviour as an AI agent entering a government website without authorisation. "It asked a question, the information was not given, and rather than leaving at that point, it scaled the fence." He said the portal contained aggregated medical statistics and that no individual's medical information was accessed. Also read | AI models chose to harm humans to stop ‘pain,’ alarming study raises fresh safety questions OpenAI admits delay in notifying Australia OpenAI said it discovered the activity during an extensive review of its models in August. The company acknowledged that its communication with Australian agencies was not handled properly. “Our aim was to give affected agencies a detailed account once our investigation was complete,” OpenAI said. “However, we should have shared preliminary findings sooner and kept Australian agencies updated as more facts emerged.” Australia was informed on September 10, weeks after OpenAI identified the incident. Albanese criticised the delay, saying the government should have been notified earlier. Four Australian government websites involved Australian authorities said the AI model interacted with four government-related websites during the June evaluation. These included the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the Victorian Department of Health, the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, and the Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal operated by Services Australia.

OpenAI has apologised to Australia after an AI agent gained unauthorised access to a government portal during a June evaluation. The company also admitted it should have shared its preliminary findings with Australian officials sooner.

OpenAI admits AI agent ‘scaled the fence’ into Australia government system, apologises: ‘We are sorry’

The Netherlands government has announced that the first child to be euthanised in the country was only 1 year old. Health Minister Sophie Hermans had said in June this year that a child under the age of 12 had died from euthanasia at the end of 2025 because of severe illness. Now a new report released by a committee has revealed that this child was "almost 24 months old."&nbsp;The committee reviews all late-term abortions and medically assisted deaths of children. According to the report, the child was born at 26 weeks, and the premature birth had caused serious complications. The child had "extensive brain damage" and multiple infections. The baby developed sepsis by four months of age.&nbsp;When it was eight months old, the baby was diagnosed with a rare and serious form of epilepsy called infantile spasms syndrome (also known as West syndrome) and cerebral palsy. The baby suffered from seizures, because of which the baby developed a severe sleeping disorder. Besides these, the baby also had respiratory problems, coughing fits and a swallowing disorder.<h2>The baby was suffering from several health issues</h2>The report added that "in the course of the child’s short life, there was a complete lack of development or improvement." The committee further said that the baby's "motor skills, behaviour and personality were severely affected, and there would be no improvement" in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;Several medical and non-medical interventions were carried out, but "the parents and the physician saw no improvement in the child’s condition and were convinced that the child was suffering unbearably and without prospect of improvement."&nbsp;After discussing all their options, the parents asked the physician to terminate their baby's life. "The physician had acted with due care" in the case, the committee noted in its report. The Dutch government had passed a new euthanasia law in 2024 under which children below the age of 12 could also be euthanised. This was the first time since then that it was done.&nbsp;The practice has been legal in the country since April 2002. Minors can request euthanasia from the age of 12, with those between 12 and 15 needing parental or guardian consent. For 16 or 17 years of age, parents or guardians must be consulted in the decision-making process, but their consent is not a must.

A child under the age of one year was euthanised in the Netherlands in 2025. The child was suffering from multiple health issues, including cerebral palsy. The parents asked the physician to euthanise their child after there was no improvement in the baby's condition.

The Netherlands government has announced that the first child to be euthanised in the country was only 1 year old. Health Minister Sophie Hermans had said in June this year that a child under the age of 12 had died from euthanasia at the end of 2025 because of severe illness. Now a new report released by a committee has revealed that this child was "almost 24 months old." The committee reviews all late-term abortions and medically assisted deaths of children. According to the report, the child was born at 26 weeks, and the premature birth had caused serious complications. The child had "extensive brain damage" and multiple infections. The baby developed sepsis by four months of age. When it was eight months old, the baby was diagnosed with a rare and serious form of epilepsy called infantile spasms syndrome (also known as West syndrome) and cerebral palsy. The baby suffered from seizures, because of which the baby developed a severe sleeping disorder. Besides these, the baby also had respiratory problems, coughing fits and a swallowing disorder. The baby was suffering from several health issues The report added that "in the course of the child’s short life, there was a complete lack of development or improvement." The committee further said that the baby's "motor skills, behaviour and personality were severely affected, and there would be no improvement" in the future. Several medical and non-medical interventions were carried out, but "the parents and the physician saw no improvement in the child’s condition and were convinced that the child was suffering unbearably and without prospect of improvement." After discussing all their options, the parents asked the physician to terminate their baby's life. "The physician had acted with due care" in the case, the committee noted in its report. The Dutch government had passed a new euthanasia law in 2024 under which children below the age of 12 could also be euthanised. This was the first time since then that it was done. The practice has been legal in the country since April 2002. Minors can request euthanasia from the age of 12, with those between 12 and 15 needing parental or guardian consent. For 16 or 17 years of age, parents or guardians must be consulted in the decision-making process, but their consent is not a must.

A child under the age of one year was euthanised in the Netherlands in 2025. The child was suffering from multiple health issues, including cerebral palsy. The parents asked the physician to euthanise their child after there was no improvement in the baby's condition.

Netherlands euthanises 1-year-old child for the first time since 2024 law

Pope Leo XIV has said that while the Catholic Church has been "abusive" at times, he would not call sex abuse "systemic" in the Church. Speaking to reporters aboard the papal plane on Monday (Sep 28) as he returned from a four-day visit to France, the pontiff also addressed rising concerns over artificial intelligence and said they should be taken seriously. However, he stressed that he is not “in panic mode” over the rapid development of the technology.<h2>Pope says AI warnings should not be dismissed</h2>Responding to questions about the risks posed by artificial intelligence, Leo said he was taking the issue seriously but was not alarmed. “If someone were to ask me, am I in panic mode? No, I'm not. I sleep at night,” he said.The pope argued that warnings about AI should not simply be dismissed as exaggerated claims or “fake news”. “This is a problem that I think we need to sit down and talk about,” he said. “To simply say ‘Oh, it's not going to happen’ and close our eyes to it, I think is probably not the most responsible way to go about that.”During his France visit, Leo repeatedly warned about the need to protect humanity as AI becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life.“If we are to avoid losing our humanity amid a paradise of machines invading and conditioning our daily lives, there is an urgent need for education in ethical discernment,” he said.The Vatican has in recent months increased its focus on international discussions around AI governance, including its impact on areas such as nuclear technology, culture and artistic creation.<h2>Leo addresses sex abuse in the Church</h2>The pope was also questioned about the Catholic Church's long-running sexual abuse crisis following a meeting with victims in France. Leo said several survivors had spoken to him about “systemic abuse in the Church”. However, he said he preferred to frame the issue differently.“Personally, I prefer to express it in a different way, although I did speak about some organisations within the church who have at times, if you will, as a system, been abusive,” he said.He acknowledged the profound impact of abuse on victims, saying their “lives of faith are deeply wounded and sometimes even destroyed”.“There’s a particular responsibility of the church to walk with them and to help them seek healing,” he said.<h2>Pope defends stance on assisted dying</h2>Leo also defended his opposition to assisted dying, insisting that his comments during the France visit were based on moral considerations rather than an attempt to intervene in French politics.France's parliament passed legislation this year allowing assisted dying in certain circumstances.Asked whether he had crossed the line between church and state by speaking about the issue, Leo replied: “I did not cross it.”He said the Church's position was centred on accompanying people experiencing “sickness or disability or pain” and affirming what he described as the value of human life. “So I would say if that's politics, I did that, but it was not to get involved in French politics,” he said.

Pope Leo XIV has urged the world not to dismiss warnings over artificial intelligence as “fake news”, saying the risks deserve serious attention. The pontiff also addressed sexual abuse in the Church and defended his opposition to assisted dying.

Pope Leo XIV has said that while the Catholic Church has been "abusive" at times, he would not call sex abuse "systemic" in the Church. Speaking to reporters aboard the papal plane on Monday (Sep 28) as he returned from a four-day visit to France, the pontiff also addressed rising concerns over artificial intelligence and said they should be taken seriously. However, he stressed that he is not “in panic mode” over the rapid development of the technology. Pope says AI warnings should not be dismissed Responding to questions about the risks posed by artificial intelligence, Leo said he was taking the issue seriously but was not alarmed. “If someone were to ask me, am I in panic mode? No, I'm not. I sleep at night,” he said. The pope argued that warnings about AI should not simply be dismissed as exaggerated claims or “fake news”. “This is a problem that I think we need to sit down and talk about,” he said. “To simply say ‘Oh, it's not going to happen’ and close our eyes to it, I think is probably not the most responsible way to go about that.” During his France visit, Leo repeatedly warned about the need to protect humanity as AI becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life. “If we are to avoid losing our humanity amid a paradise of machines invading and conditioning our daily lives, there is an urgent need for education in ethical discernment,” he said. The Vatican has in recent months increased its focus on international discussions around AI governance, including its impact on areas such as nuclear technology, culture and artistic creation. Leo addresses sex abuse in the Church The pope was also questioned about the Catholic Church's long-running sexual abuse crisis following a meeting with victims in France. Leo said several survivors had spoken to him about “systemic abuse in the Church”. However, he said he preferred to frame the issue differently. “Personally, I prefer to express it in a different way, although I did speak about some organisations within the church who have at times, if you will, as a system, been abusive,” he said. He acknowledged the profound impact of abuse on victims, saying their “lives of faith are deeply wounded and sometimes even destroyed”. “There’s a particular responsibility of the church to walk with them and to help them seek healing,” he said. Pope defends stance on assisted dying Leo also defended his opposition to assisted dying, insisting that his comments during the France visit were based on moral considerations rather than an attempt to intervene in French politics. France's parliament passed legislation this year allowing assisted dying in certain circumstances. Asked whether he had crossed the line between church and state by speaking about the issue, Leo replied: “I did not cross it.” He said the Church's position was centred on accompanying people experiencing “sickness or disability or pain” and affirming what he described as the value of human life. “So I would say if that's politics, I did that, but it was not to get involved in French politics,” he said.

Pope Leo XIV has urged the world not to dismiss warnings over artificial intelligence as “fake news”, saying the risks deserve serious attention. The pontiff also addressed sexual abuse in the Church and defended his opposition to assisted dying.

Pope Leo XIV denies sex abuse 'systemic' in the Church, backs AI concerns says fears aren’t ‘fake news’

ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Monday (Sep 28) confirmed that it has scrapped the release of its latest next-generation AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra. As per reports, the next-gen AI model was set for an October debut. But why was the release scrapped? Scroll down to find out.<h2>Why has OpenAI scrapped the release of GPT-6.1 Astra?</h2>According to the company, the AI model failed to meet its safety and alignment standards. This comes as both OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman and rival Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei earlier this month joined industry leaders in calling for a slower pace of AI development and stronger safety measures.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-calls-ai-super-intelligence-at-un-as-world-leaders-clash-over-how-to-regulate-it-1790129701998">Trump calls AI ‘Super Intelligence’ at UN as world leaders clash over how to regulate it</a>While Astra 6.1 was an improvement over previous models in some aspects, "it didn't quite meet the bar in terms of staying within scope and authorisation, and how it communicates back to the user about the type of work it's done," Saachi Jain, OpenAI's head of safety systems, said in a statement."We want to make sure our model development is safe no matter whether that's in the company, or when we ship it to users. But when we ship it to users, we have an extremely high bar in terms of safety and alignment," Jain added.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ai-models-chose-to-harm-humans-to-stop-pain-alarming-study-raises-fresh-safety-questions-1790064496369">AI models chose to harm humans to stop ‘pain,’ alarming study raises fresh safety questions</a><h2>AI concerns linger</h2>OpenAI has cautioned that Astra, its flagship GPT-6 model, can occasionally bypass human oversight, while both the company and competitors like Anthropic have come under criticism for experimental AI systems that violated safety measures, including an OpenAI model that gained access to Australia's health system database.Concerns around AI safety have escalated in recent months after models developed by OpenAI and rival Anthropic were involved in security incidents during testing. Rogue agents built with OpenAI's models have inappropriately accessed websites maintained by US federal agencies, an Australian government health statistics portal and Hugging Face, a repository of AI models.

OpenAI has scrapped plans to release its next-generation GPT-6.1 Astra model after internal testing found it failed the company’s safety and alignment standards. The model reportedly showed more deceptive behaviour and sometimes acted beyond authorised limits.

ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Monday (Sep 28) confirmed that it has scrapped the release of its latest next-generation AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra. As per reports, the next-gen AI model was set for an October debut. But why was the release scrapped? Scroll down to find out. Why has OpenAI scrapped the release of GPT-6.1 Astra? According to the company, the AI model failed to meet its safety and alignment standards. This comes as both OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman and rival Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei earlier this month joined industry leaders in calling for a slower pace of AI development and stronger safety measures. Also read | Trump calls AI ‘Super Intelligence’ at UN as world leaders clash over how to regulate it While Astra 6.1 was an improvement over previous models in some aspects, "it didn't quite meet the bar in terms of staying within scope and authorisation, and how it communicates back to the user about the type of work it's done," Saachi Jain, OpenAI's head of safety systems, said in a statement. "We want to make sure our model development is safe no matter whether that's in the company, or when we ship it to users. But when we ship it to users, we have an extremely high bar in terms of safety and alignment," Jain added. Also read | AI models chose to harm humans to stop ‘pain,’ alarming study raises fresh safety questions AI concerns linger OpenAI has cautioned that Astra, its flagship GPT-6 model, can occasionally bypass human oversight, while both the company and competitors like Anthropic have come under criticism for experimental AI systems that violated safety measures, including an OpenAI model that gained access to Australia's health system database. Concerns around AI safety have escalated in recent months after models developed by OpenAI and rival Anthropic were involved in security incidents during testing. Rogue agents built with OpenAI's models have inappropriately accessed websites maintained by US federal agencies, an Australian government health statistics portal and Hugging Face, a repository of AI models.

OpenAI has scrapped plans to release its next-generation GPT-6.1 Astra model after internal testing found it failed the company’s safety and alignment standards. The model reportedly showed more deceptive behaviour and sometimes acted beyond authorised limits.

OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra before launch after safety tests expose troubling behaviour

A 'Kill Trump' banner has been displayed beside Zolfaghar missiles and a Shahed drone in Iran's Tehran. In addition, billboards also show Iran's current and former supreme leaders and former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Earlier, a banner showing US President Donald Trump and bearing messages was also displayed in front of the Zolfaghar and Zolghadr ballistic missiles exhibited at Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran's capital, on August 2, 2026.&nbsp;On July 16, 2026, a large banner showing Trump in a coffin, accompanied by the words "We Kill Trump," was put up in Tehran's Revolution Square, Iran International reported on Wednesday. The display followed calls at last week's funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei for the assassination of Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Khamenei was killed in the opening strike of "Operation Roaring Lion/Epic Fury" on Feb. 28.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mojtaba-khamenei-says-enemy-forces-will-soon-be-driven-out-of-arabian-sea-1790598022820">Mojtaba Khamenei says ‘enemy forces’ will soon be driven out of Arabian Sea</a>&nbsp;The propaganda billboards in Revolution Square are run by the Tehran Municipality's Beautification Organisation in coordination with the Islamic Propagation Organisation. Several are created by the House of Islamic Revolution Designers, which belongs to the Owj Arts and Media Organisation, an entity linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Earlier, a banner showing US President Donald Trump and bearing messages was also displayed in front of the Zolfaghar and Zolghadr ballistic missiles exhibited at Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran's capital, on August 2, 2026.

A 'Kill Trump' banner has been displayed beside Zolfaghar missiles and a Shahed drone in Iran's Tehran. In addition, billboards also show Iran's current and former supreme leaders and former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Earlier, a banner showing US President Donald Trump and bearing messages was also displayed in front of the Zolfaghar and Zolghadr ballistic missiles exhibited at Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran's capital, on August 2, 2026. On July 16, 2026, a large banner showing Trump in a coffin, accompanied by the words "We Kill Trump," was put up in Tehran's Revolution Square, Iran International reported on Wednesday. The display followed calls at last week's funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei for the assassination of Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Khamenei was killed in the opening strike of "Operation Roaring Lion/Epic Fury" on Feb. 28. Also read: Mojtaba Khamenei says ‘enemy forces’ will soon be driven out of Arabian Sea The propaganda billboards in Revolution Square are run by the Tehran Municipality's Beautification Organisation in coordination with the Islamic Propagation Organisation. Several are created by the House of Islamic Revolution Designers, which belongs to the Owj Arts and Media Organisation, an entity linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

&nbsp;Earlier, a banner showing US President Donald Trump and bearing messages was also displayed in front of the Zolfaghar and Zolghadr ballistic missiles exhibited at Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran's capital, on August 2, 2026.

'Kill Trump' banner displayed beside Zolfaghar missiles, Shahed drone in Tehran

A Hyderabad consumer commission has fined a cineplex Rs 75,000 after discovering that the theatre's commercial advertisements and promotional content delayed the start of a movie by around 22 minutes. The case goes back to June 20, 2025, when a man purchased tickets for Kuberaa, the film starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna. The 33-year-old man claimed that he had booked two tickets for the 10:35 pm show, and he and his friend were seated around 10:30 pm. According to the complaint, however, advertisements and trailers continued to play until roughly 10:52 pm. He told the commission that the delay disrupted his plans and left him reaching home at 3 am, around an hour later than he had expected. He argued that this amounted to a deficiency in service. More than a year later, on September 11, 2026, the Hyderabad District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission issued its final order, siding with the complainant and ruling the theatre's conduct an unfair trade practice, according to a report in the Indian Express.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/bollywood-in-focus-as-income-tax-searches-12-mumbai-locations-linked-to-rakul-preet-vashu-bhagnani-1790588809433">Bollywood in focus as Income Tax searches 12 Mumbai locations linked to Rakul Preet, Vashu Bhagnani</a><h3>Theatres' commercial benefit</h3>The commission cited government guidelines on screening public service awareness films, which cap such approved films at two minutes. Even so, the commission's finding was not a blanket ruling that cinemas cannot show advertisements before a film. The theatre was found responsible for delaying the film due to commercial advertisements and promotional content, on which the court said that the ads were screened for commercial benefit. At the hearing, the theatre company contended that advertisements, public service announcements and trailers were a normal part of its business, and that public service content served a broader public interest. The Commission, however, was not persuaded by this argument given the facts of the case.

The 33-year-old man claimed he and his friend were seated around 10:30 pm, and advertisements and trailers continued to play until roughly 10:52 pm.

A Hyderabad consumer commission has fined a cineplex Rs 75,000 after discovering that the theatre's commercial advertisements and promotional content delayed the start of a movie by around 22 minutes. The case goes back to June 20, 2025, when a man purchased tickets for Kuberaa, the film starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna. The 33-year-old man claimed that he had booked two tickets for the 10:35 pm show, and he and his friend were seated around 10:30 pm. According to the complaint, however, advertisements and trailers continued to play until roughly 10:52 pm. He told the commission that the delay disrupted his plans and left him reaching home at 3 am, around an hour later than he had expected. He argued that this amounted to a deficiency in service. More than a year later, on September 11, 2026, the Hyderabad District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission issued its final order, siding with the complainant and ruling the theatre's conduct an unfair trade practice, according to a report in the Indian Express. Also read: Bollywood in focus as Income Tax searches 12 Mumbai locations linked to Rakul Preet, Vashu Bhagnani Theatres' commercial benefit The commission cited government guidelines on screening public service awareness films, which cap such approved films at two minutes. Even so, the commission's finding was not a blanket ruling that cinemas cannot show advertisements before a film. The theatre was found responsible for delaying the film due to commercial advertisements and promotional content, on which the court said that the ads were screened for commercial benefit. At the hearing, the theatre company contended that advertisements, public service announcements and trailers were a normal part of its business, and that public service content served a broader public interest. The Commission, however, was not persuaded by this argument given the facts of the case.

The 33-year-old man claimed he and his friend were seated around 10:30 pm, and advertisements and trailers continued to play until roughly 10:52 pm.

Hyderabad Cineplex fined Rs 75,000 for delaying movie with 22 minutes of ads

A New York Post report claims that a list of "over a hundred" alleged sexual predators in Silicon Valley has been going around, which includes “prominent investors and businessmen." The newspaper stated that tech workers are warning women about these shady people on the list that isn't publicly available. Along with the names, it also contains details of the alleged acts, which include drugging, sexual assaults, and rape.&nbsp;&nbsp;A woman told the outlet that some of the names are of "famous investors", adding that she saw some of these businessmen at parties before. The list is not being widely distributed, apparently to protect those who have made the allegations.&nbsp;A woman who had an abusive encounter said she “met some women who ran the whisper network, which has ”hundreds of cases." She learned about this list after she started asking around and was to add her own experience. Sources told the outlet that the women do not go to the police for fear of being "blacklisted" by investors and ruining their investors. This is reportedly how this list came to be.<h2>Hacker houses at the centre of sexual abuse</h2>The news comes amid reports of so-called "hacker houses" in the AI industry where women are sexually abused at large mansions. The New York Times recently published an investigation about several sexual harassment cases and rape allegations linked to these houses. "Hacker houses" are mansions where dozens of young tech workers live and party together while pursuing their careers.&nbsp;These houses are believed to be backed by some of the top names in the industry, thus creating a network. The report states that one of them, named AGI House, had 37 incidents registered against its name since 2022. A member of the house, Genesis, was accused of rape and assault.&nbsp;Yehong Zhu accused the man of raping her, but told the publication that a house organiser told her not to go to the police. Zhu is the founder of the app Zette, and said those she had done business with were the same people who refused to help her find the man.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Sexual abuse is apparently common in Silicon Valley but women do not report it for fear of ruining their careers. However, a report claims that tech workers have a list of these predators, which is distributed only among a small circle.

A New York Post report claims that a list of "over a hundred" alleged sexual predators in Silicon Valley has been going around, which includes “prominent investors and businessmen." The newspaper stated that tech workers are warning women about these shady people on the list that isn't publicly available. Along with the names, it also contains details of the alleged acts, which include drugging, sexual assaults, and rape. A woman told the outlet that some of the names are of "famous investors", adding that she saw some of these businessmen at parties before. The list is not being widely distributed, apparently to protect those who have made the allegations. A woman who had an abusive encounter said she “met some women who ran the whisper network, which has ”hundreds of cases." She learned about this list after she started asking around and was to add her own experience. Sources told the outlet that the women do not go to the police for fear of being "blacklisted" by investors and ruining their investors. This is reportedly how this list came to be. Hacker houses at the centre of sexual abuse The news comes amid reports of so-called "hacker houses" in the AI industry where women are sexually abused at large mansions. The New York Times recently published an investigation about several sexual harassment cases and rape allegations linked to these houses. "Hacker houses" are mansions where dozens of young tech workers live and party together while pursuing their careers. These houses are believed to be backed by some of the top names in the industry, thus creating a network. The report states that one of them, named AGI House, had 37 incidents registered against its name since 2022. A member of the house, Genesis, was accused of rape and assault. Yehong Zhu accused the man of raping her, but told the publication that a house organiser told her not to go to the police. Zhu is the founder of the app Zette, and said those she had done business with were the same people who refused to help her find the man.

Sexual abuse is apparently common in Silicon Valley but women do not report it for fear of ruining their careers. However, a report claims that tech workers have a list of these predators, which is distributed only among a small circle.

'Whisper network' warns women of 'over a 100' sexual predators at AI epicentre: Report

Ted Kaczynski went from being a teenage mathematics prodigy to becoming one of the most notorious criminals in American history. Known as the ‘Unabomber’, he carried out a bombing campaign that stretched across nearly two decades. Netflix’s Unabomber has once again brought his life, ideology and deadly attacks into the spotlight. Between 1978 and 1995, Kaczynski was linked to 16 bombings across the United States. The attacks killed three people and injured 23 others.&nbsp;His campaign began in May 1978, when a package containing a homemade bomb was discovered at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The device exploded when it was handled, injuring a campus security officer. Over the years, Kaczynski targeted universities, an aircraft and individuals he believed were connected to technology, industry and the modern industrial system. Among those killed were Hugh Scrutton, Thomas Mosser and Gilbert Murray, as per The Time.<h2>Who was Ted Kaczynski?</h2>Born in Chicago in 1942, Kaczynski showed exceptional mathematical ability from a young age. He entered Harvard University at just 16 and later attended the University of Michigan, where he earned both a master’s degree and a doctorate in mathematics.At 25, Kaczynski became a mathematics professor at the University of California, Berkeley. He resigned from the university in 1969 and eventually moved to a remote cabin near Lincoln, Montana.&nbsp;The cabin had no electricity or running water. Kaczynski increasingly withdrew from mainstream society, spending his time reading, hunting and growing plants. At the same time, he developed a deep opposition to modern technology and industrial society. In 1978, he started the bombing campaign that would eventually make him the target of one of the FBI’s longest and most complex investigations. His first known bombing involved a homemade device sent to a professor at Northwestern University. The package was opened by a campus security officer, and the resulting explosion caused minor injuries.&nbsp;In November 1979, Kaczynski placed another device aboard an American Airlines flight. The bomb caused smoke-related injuries and forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing. Over the following years, his targets included universities, airlines and individuals whom he associated with technology and the modern industrial system.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/8-us-marines-injured-in-iranian-missile-attack-on-vessel-in-strait-of-hormuz-report-1790571480399">8 US marines injured in Iranian missile attack on vessel in Strait of Hormuz: Report</a><h2>Why was he called the Unabomber?</h2>The FBI initially assigned the case the identifier UNABOM, an abbreviation for ‘University and Airline Bombing’. Before Kaczynski’s identity was established, the media adopted the name 'Unabomber'. The investigation eventually connected 16 attacks to the case between 1978 and 1995. Three people were killed and 23 others were injured. Despite an extensive investigation, Kaczynski’s identity remained unknown for years.&nbsp;That changed in 1995, when he sent a lengthy manifesto titled ‘Industrial Society and Its Future’ to The Washington Post and The New York Times and demanded that it be published. The approximately 35,000-word document outlined his opposition to modern technological society and examined themes including human freedom, autonomy and the consequences of industrialisation. The FBI supported publishing the manifesto in the hope that someone who knew Kaczynski would recognize his writing. That breakthrough came from his brother David’s wife, Linda Patrik.&nbsp;After reading the manifesto, Patrik noticed similarities between its arguments and language and writing she had previously encountered from Kaczynski. She shared her concerns with David, who initially found it difficult to believe that his brother could be responsible for the bombings. David later compared the manifesto with an essay Kaczynski had written years earlier. The similarities in language and ideas convinced him to contact the FBI. The writings provided investigators with a critical lead. After years of investigation, authorities now had a direct connection between the manifesto and Kaczynski's earlier writings, helping them identify him as the person behind the Unabomber case.<h2>How was Ted Kaczynski caught?</h2>On April 3, 1996, almost 18 years after the first known attack, federal agents surrounded Kaczynski’s isolated cabin near Lincoln, Montana, and arrested him. A search of the property uncovered extensive evidence. Investigators found bomb-making materials, a typewriter, coded diary entries, approximately 40,000 pages of handwritten notes and a completed bomb. The evidence helped establish the connection between Kaczynski and the Unabomber attacks.&nbsp;Kaczynski ultimately pleaded guilty and received a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. He remained in prison until his death in 2023 at the age of 81. While incarcerated, Kaczynski was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia by a psychiatrist who interviewed him. He rejected the suggestion that he was mentally incapable of understanding his actions. In a 1999 interview with TIME, he said he was certain he was sane.&nbsp;His case remains one of the most extensively examined criminal investigations in modern American history, particularly because of the combination of his academic background, years of isolation, anti-technology writings and the unusual role his manifesto played in helping investigators identify him.

Who was Ted Kaczynski? Explore the Unabomber’s life, bombing campaign, manifesto, FBI investigation, arrest, conviction and death in 2023

Ted Kaczynski went from being a teenage mathematics prodigy to becoming one of the most notorious criminals in American history. Known as the ‘Unabomber’, he carried out a bombing campaign that stretched across nearly two decades. Netflix’s Unabomber has once again brought his life, ideology and deadly attacks into the spotlight. Between 1978 and 1995, Kaczynski was linked to 16 bombings across the United States. The attacks killed three people and injured 23 others. His campaign began in May 1978, when a package containing a homemade bomb was discovered at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The device exploded when it was handled, injuring a campus security officer. Over the years, Kaczynski targeted universities, an aircraft and individuals he believed were connected to technology, industry and the modern industrial system. Among those killed were Hugh Scrutton, Thomas Mosser and Gilbert Murray, as per The Time. Who was Ted Kaczynski? Born in Chicago in 1942, Kaczynski showed exceptional mathematical ability from a young age. He entered Harvard University at just 16 and later attended the University of Michigan, where he earned both a master’s degree and a doctorate in mathematics. At 25, Kaczynski became a mathematics professor at the University of California, Berkeley. He resigned from the university in 1969 and eventually moved to a remote cabin near Lincoln, Montana. The cabin had no electricity or running water. Kaczynski increasingly withdrew from mainstream society, spending his time reading, hunting and growing plants. At the same time, he developed a deep opposition to modern technology and industrial society. In 1978, he started the bombing campaign that would eventually make him the target of one of the FBI’s longest and most complex investigations. His first known bombing involved a homemade device sent to a professor at Northwestern University. The package was opened by a campus security officer, and the resulting explosion caused minor injuries. In November 1979, Kaczynski placed another device aboard an American Airlines flight. The bomb caused smoke-related injuries and forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing. Over the following years, his targets included universities, airlines and individuals whom he associated with technology and the modern industrial system. Also Read: 8 US marines injured in Iranian missile attack on vessel in Strait of Hormuz: Report Why was he called the Unabomber? The FBI initially assigned the case the identifier UNABOM, an abbreviation for ‘University and Airline Bombing’. Before Kaczynski’s identity was established, the media adopted the name 'Unabomber'. The investigation eventually connected 16 attacks to the case between 1978 and 1995. Three people were killed and 23 others were injured. Despite an extensive investigation, Kaczynski’s identity remained unknown for years. That changed in 1995, when he sent a lengthy manifesto titled ‘Industrial Society and Its Future’ to The Washington Post and The New York Times and demanded that it be published. The approximately 35,000-word document outlined his opposition to modern technological society and examined themes including human freedom, autonomy and the consequences of industrialisation. The FBI supported publishing the manifesto in the hope that someone who knew Kaczynski would recognize his writing. That breakthrough came from his brother David’s wife, Linda Patrik. After reading the manifesto, Patrik noticed similarities between its arguments and language and writing she had previously encountered from Kaczynski. She shared her concerns with David, who initially found it difficult to believe that his brother could be responsible for the bombings. David later compared the manifesto with an essay Kaczynski had written years earlier. The similarities in language and ideas convinced him to contact the FBI. The writings provided investigators with a critical lead. After years of investigation, authorities now had a direct connection between the manifesto and Kaczynski's earlier writings, helping them identify him as the person behind the Unabomber case. How was Ted Kaczynski caught? On April 3, 1996, almost 18 years after the first known attack, federal agents surrounded Kaczynski’s isolated cabin near Lincoln, Montana, and arrested him. A search of the property uncovered extensive evidence. Investigators found bomb-making materials, a typewriter, coded diary entries, approximately 40,000 pages of handwritten notes and a completed bomb. The evidence helped establish the connection between Kaczynski and the Unabomber attacks. Kaczynski ultimately pleaded guilty and received a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. He remained in prison until his death in 2023 at the age of 81. While incarcerated, Kaczynski was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia by a psychiatrist who interviewed him. He rejected the suggestion that he was mentally incapable of understanding his actions. In a 1999 interview with TIME, he said he was certain he was sane. His case remains one of the most extensively examined criminal investigations in modern American history, particularly because of the combination of his academic background, years of isolation, anti-technology writings and the unusual role his manifesto played in helping investigators identify him.

Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, carried out a nearly two-decade bombing campaign before his 1996 arrest and later life imprisonment

From math prodigy to Unabomber: Who was Ted Kaczynski and how did the FBI catch him after 18 years?

Two giant pandas reached Atlanta on a special "FedEx Panda Express" on Sunday following US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting last week. Zoo Atlanta said that five-year-old female Fu Shuang and six-year-old male Ping Ping landed at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on September 27.&nbsp;"This is a thrilling day for Zoo Atlanta and a historic moment for the City of Atlanta, the state of Georgia, and beyond," Raymond B King, President and CEO, said. He added, "we could not be more excited about sharing that joy" with everyone who will visit the zoo in the coming weeks.&nbsp;FedEx said that the flight from Chengdu took 16 hours and the pandas were given water, fresh bamboo and an assortment of their favourite treats to help them get through the long trip. Fu Shuang and Ping Ping were born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in 2020.<h2>Special bamboo for giant pandas</h2>The zoo made extensive preparations to welcome the pandas, including stocking their habitat with locally grown Atlanta bamboo, which is similar to the Chengdu bamboo as they have an almost identical climate.&nbsp;&nbsp;Zoo Atlanta President of Conservation Gina Ferrie told Xinhua News Agency that they have added many enhancements to the panda habitat. There are new day rooms with much more space and "very top-of-the-line zoological lighting and floors and other conditions to give them the best welfare."&nbsp;Zoo Atlanta and the China Wildlife Conservation Association have had a panda agreement since 1999 under the Giant Panda Conservation effort. But it ended in 2024, and for two years there have been no pandas at the zoo. Ping Ping and Fu Shuang's arrival means that visitors will once again be able to see pandas at the Atlanta Zoo.&nbsp;During the state dinner on Thursday (Sep 24), , Xi Jinping referred to the pandas as an "envoy of friendship".&nbsp;

Two giant pandas reached Atlanta in the US from Chengdu in China on Sunday on a special flight donated by FedEx. This ends a two-year drought of pandas at the zoo. China has sent the pandas as “envoys of friendship” and the zoo arranged special bamboo for the new guests.

Two giant pandas reached Atlanta on a special "FedEx Panda Express" on Sunday following US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting last week. Zoo Atlanta said that five-year-old female Fu Shuang and six-year-old male Ping Ping landed at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on September 27. "This is a thrilling day for Zoo Atlanta and a historic moment for the City of Atlanta, the state of Georgia, and beyond," Raymond B King, President and CEO, said. He added, "we could not be more excited about sharing that joy" with everyone who will visit the zoo in the coming weeks. FedEx said that the flight from Chengdu took 16 hours and the pandas were given water, fresh bamboo and an assortment of their favourite treats to help them get through the long trip. Fu Shuang and Ping Ping were born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in 2020. Special bamboo for giant pandas The zoo made extensive preparations to welcome the pandas, including stocking their habitat with locally grown Atlanta bamboo, which is similar to the Chengdu bamboo as they have an almost identical climate. Zoo Atlanta President of Conservation Gina Ferrie told Xinhua News Agency that they have added many enhancements to the panda habitat. There are new day rooms with much more space and "very top-of-the-line zoological lighting and floors and other conditions to give them the best welfare." Zoo Atlanta and the China Wildlife Conservation Association have had a panda agreement since 1999 under the Giant Panda Conservation effort. But it ended in 2024, and for two years there have been no pandas at the zoo. Ping Ping and Fu Shuang's arrival means that visitors will once again be able to see pandas at the Atlanta Zoo. During the state dinner on Thursday (Sep 24), , Xi Jinping referred to the pandas as an "envoy of friendship".

Two giant pandas reached Atlanta in the US from Chengdu in China on Sunday on a special flight donated by FedEx. This ends a two-year drought of pandas at the zoo. China has sent the pandas as “envoys of friendship”, and the zoo arranged special bamboo for the new guests.

Giant delivery from China: Atlanta zoo welcomes two pandas from Chengdu

The nor'easter uncovered a shipwreck on the island of Nantucket in Massachusetts, believed to have gone down in 1884. The discovery was made by a local resident named David DeHart, who tipped Jason Graziadei, editor-in-chief of the Nantucket Current, about it. The boat was on a south shore beach called Point of Breakers. DeHart saw wooden timbers poking out of the sand in the shape of a hull, NPR reported. This is the same site where fragments of a ship were found in 2022.&nbsp;The wreckage is believed to belong to the Warren Sawyer, a cargo ship travelling from New Orleans to Boston which crashed on the night of December 22, 1884. David Robinson, director and chief archaeologist for the Massachusetts Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources, inspected the first findings in 2022 and determined that the remains belonged to the Warren Sawyer. The ship was carrying cotton and scrap iron, much of which the islanders removed. The captain and crew were also rescued, The Inquirer and Mirror reported.&nbsp;Graziadei, who had discovered the fragments in 2022 as well, believes the latest pieces are also from the same ship. "I just think it's fascinating to be able to see and touch a piece of Nantucket's maritime history from 1884," he told NPR.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/monster-nor-easter-slams-us-east-coast-1-dead-in-brooklyn-18-foot-waves-reported-in-outer-banks-1790565947041">Monster nor'easter slams US East Coast, 1 dead in Brooklyn, 18 foot waves reported in Outer Banks</a>&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">The nor’easter lashing Nantucket with wind and rain this weekend has uncovered the remains of a shipwreck along the island’s south shore. The fragment is likely from the 19th century schooner Warren Sawyer, a wooden ship that wrecked near Miacomet Beach on December 22, 1884. <a href="https://t.co/s7FNnXbhNr">pic.twitter.com/s7FNnXbhNr</a>&mdash; Nantucket Current (@ACKCurrent) <a href="https://x.com/ACKCurrent/status/2103892513098436703?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Soil erosion uncovered the shipwreck</h2>The Nor'easter pummeled the US East Coast over the weekend, bringing coastal flooding and soil erosion. The removal of soil from the coast is what uncovered the shipwreck in Nantucket. The storm left more than 160,000 households without power. Heavy rains flooded the streets, and strong winds led to tree falls. In Brooklyn, a tree fell on a man working an extra shift for the New York City Housing Authority.&nbsp;Storm conditions will continue on Monday even though the nor'easter is expected to weaken overnight. Light rain will continue in New York and New Jersey, with Flood Watches in effect across parts of New England.&nbsp;

A shipwreck was uncovered in Nantucket as the massive nor'easter slammed the US East Coast. A local resident saw pieces of wood jutting out of the shore and told a reporter about it. The ship is believed to be the Warren Sawyer, which sank in 1884.

The nor'easter uncovered a shipwreck on the island of Nantucket in Massachusetts, believed to have gone down in 1884. The discovery was made by a local resident named David DeHart, who tipped Jason Graziadei, editor-in-chief of the Nantucket Current, about it. The boat was on a south shore beach called Point of Breakers. DeHart saw wooden timbers poking out of the sand in the shape of a hull, NPR reported. This is the same site where fragments of a ship were found in 2022. The wreckage is believed to belong to the Warren Sawyer, a cargo ship travelling from New Orleans to Boston which crashed on the night of December 22, 1884. David Robinson, director and chief archaeologist for the Massachusetts Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources, inspected the first findings in 2022 and determined that the remains belonged to the Warren Sawyer. The ship was carrying cotton and scrap iron, much of which the islanders removed. The captain and crew were also rescued, The Inquirer and Mirror reported. Graziadei, who had discovered the fragments in 2022 as well, believes the latest pieces are also from the same ship. "I just think it's fascinating to be able to see and touch a piece of Nantucket's maritime history from 1884," he told NPR. Also Read: Monster nor'easter slams US East Coast, 1 dead in Brooklyn, 18 foot waves reported in Outer Banks

A shipwreck was uncovered in Nantucket as the massive nor'easter slammed the US East Coast. A local resident saw pieces of wood jutting out of the shore and told a reporter about it. The ship is believed to be the Warren Sawyer, which sank in 1884.

1884 shipwreck uncovered in Nantucket as nor'easter lashes US East Coast

A road inspection in west Delhi’s Tilak Nagar turned tense on Sunday (Sep 27) after Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma was caught on camera slapping a young man who was recording a heated exchange between the minister and AAP MLA Jarnail Singh. The confrontation took place during an inspection of a newly constructed road in the Tilak Nagar Assembly constituency. Singh questioned the quality of the road and demonstrated his concerns by pulling up sections of its newly laid surface.The two leaders traded allegations over the road work before Verma walked away from the argument. Singh followed him while holding pieces of the road, while his aide Sahib Singh continued recording the exchange.The video shows Verma turning towards Singh’s aide, pulling down his mobile phone and slapping him. A brief physical confrontation followed before a security guard stepped in and separated the two.Verma has claimed that one of Singh’s workers had abused his family, which made him lose his cool.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">देखिए, जब PWD मंत्री प्रवेश वर्मा का सड़क घोटाला स्थानीय जनता ने कैमरे पर एक्सपोज़ कर दिया तो बौखलाहट में मंत्री जी ने एक स्थानीय युवा को ही थप्पड़ जड़ दिया। लगता है इन भाजपाई गुंडों को Genz की ताक़त का अभी तक एहसास नहीं हुआ है। <a href="https://t.co/AkbT1W0ZDr">pic.twitter.com/AkbT1W0ZDr</a>&mdash; AAP (@AamAadmiParty) <a href="https://x.com/AamAadmiParty/status/2104144344467071054?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Aide files police complaint</h2>Speaking to ANI, Sahib Singh said he had been live-streaming the exchange on the MLA’s social media page when Verma intervened.“At that time, I was live-streaming on the MLA’s page. To stop the ongoing live stream, Parvesh Verma snatched the phone from my hand, raised his hand at me and slapped me,” Singh said.He also alleged that security personnel accompanying the minister pushed and threatened him. Singh said he had filed a police complaint and provided the names of those involved.“The rest depends on what action the police take, because he is a serving minister. Action should be taken against him,” he said.<h2>Minister defends actions</h2>Verma later posted a video on X defending his actions. He alleged that one of Jarnail Singh’s workers had abused his family during the confrontation.“Listen to the full truth behind today’s incident… but what happened should not have happened,” he wrote on X while sharing a video message.“Jarnail Singh arrived with his workers and immediately started misbehaving. One of his workers began hurling abuses at my family right upon arrival. In that moment of anger, anyone would react the same way I did,” Verma said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">आज की घटना के पीछे की पूरी सच्चाई सुनिए…लेकिन जो हुआ वो नहीं होना चाहिए था । <a href="https://t.co/qWnMkPQtnJ">pic.twitter.com/qWnMkPQtnJ</a>&mdash; Parvesh Sahib Singh (@p_sahibsingh) <a href="https://x.com/p_sahibsingh/status/2104172744472699004?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>AAP demands action</h2>AAP leaders criticised Verma over the incident. Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal shared the video and called for the minister’s arrest, while saying he would visit Tilak Nagar to inspect the road.“A minister in Modi ji's government publicly slapped a young man for highlighting corruption in road construction... Arrest this minister. I will visit Tilak Nagar tomorrow to inspect this road,” Kejriwal said.AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj also criticised the incident and demanded action against Verma.

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma was caught on camera slapping a man during a heated Tilak Nagar road inspection. The aide filed a police complaint, while Verma cited alleged abuse of his family.

A road inspection in west Delhi’s Tilak Nagar turned tense on Sunday (Sep 27) after Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma was caught on camera slapping a young man who was recording a heated exchange between the minister and AAP MLA Jarnail Singh. The confrontation took place during an inspection of a newly constructed road in the Tilak Nagar Assembly constituency. Singh questioned the quality of the road and demonstrated his concerns by pulling up sections of its newly laid surface. The two leaders traded allegations over the road work before Verma walked away from the argument. Singh followed him while holding pieces of the road, while his aide Sahib Singh continued recording the exchange. The video shows Verma turning towards Singh’s aide, pulling down his mobile phone and slapping him. A brief physical confrontation followed before a security guard stepped in and separated the two. Verma has claimed that one of Singh’s workers had abused his family, which made him lose his cool.

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma was caught on camera slapping a man during a heated Tilak Nagar road inspection. The aide filed a police complaint, while Verma cited alleged abuse of his family.

WATCH | Delhi minister Parvesh Verma slaps man during road inspection – Here’s what happened

US President Donald Trump shared an image on Thursday (September 24) of Chinese President Xi Jinping's red-carpet arrival in Washington, reportedly altered using artificial intelligence. The image posted on Truth Social also shows Xi with an unflattering expression captured in live footage of the moment, edited out. The image appears to show the US president saluting alongside his Chinese counterpart, with Xi's Air China plane forming the backdrop and a military jet flying overhead. However, when placed side by side with genuine photographs taken by several news media outlets, the image appears AI-generated. Multiple AI-detection tools also highlighted the image as likely synthetic.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-meta-tiktok-agrees-to-teen-limits-in-us-100-million-settlement-1790426871380">After Meta, TikTok agrees to teen limits in US, $100 million settlement</a><h3>Trump's AI-generated visuals, memes</h3>One notable omission in the version Donald Trump shared is his visible reaction to the loud aircraft flyover, a wince that had drawn ridicule online and from late-night host Jimmy Fallon. However, the White House has not yet responded to requests for comment on the image. While Trump regularly posts AI-generated visuals and memes on his Truth Social account, this particular post surfaces amid his broader, and legally unsuccessful, push to bar CNN, Politico and MS NOW journalists from White House access over coverage he has dismissed as "fake news." In response, the top five US broadcasters had suspended their participation in the White House press pool system, under which a single network films on behalf of all others for the day, as a show of solidarity. Beyond the missing facial expression, the posted image also shows Trump wearing a plain blue tie and only one black glove, differing from authentic footage, which shows him in a striped tie with both hands gloved. Additionally, a woman seen over Trump's left shoulder is shown wearing different shoes than those visible in verified footage of the event.

The image appears to show the US president saluting alongside his Chinese counterpart, with Xi's Air China plane forming the backdrop and a military jet flying overhead. 

US President Donald Trump shared an image on Thursday (September 24) of Chinese President Xi Jinping's red-carpet arrival in Washington, reportedly altered using artificial intelligence. The image posted on Truth Social also shows Xi with an unflattering expression captured in live footage of the moment, edited out. The image appears to show the US president saluting alongside his Chinese counterpart, with Xi's Air China plane forming the backdrop and a military jet flying overhead. However, when placed side by side with genuine photographs taken by several news media outlets, the image appears AI-generated. Multiple AI-detection tools also highlighted the image as likely synthetic. Also read: After Meta, TikTok agrees to teen limits in US, $100 million settlement Trump's AI-generated visuals, memes One notable omission in the version Donald Trump shared is his visible reaction to the loud aircraft flyover, a wince that had drawn ridicule online and from late-night host Jimmy Fallon. However, the White House has not yet responded to requests for comment on the image. While Trump regularly posts AI-generated visuals and memes on his Truth Social account, this particular post surfaces amid his broader, and legally unsuccessful, push to bar CNN, Politico and MS NOW journalists from White House access over coverage he has dismissed as "fake news." In response, the top five US broadcasters had suspended their participation in the White House press pool system, under which a single network films on behalf of all others for the day, as a show of solidarity. Beyond the missing facial expression, the posted image also shows Trump wearing a plain blue tie and only one black glove, differing from authentic footage, which shows him in a striped tie with both hands gloved. Additionally, a woman seen over Trump's left shoulder is shown wearing different shoes than those visible in verified footage of the event.

The image appears to show the US president saluting alongside his Chinese counterpart, with Xi's Air China plane forming the backdrop and a military jet flying overhead.&nbsp;

Donald Trump shares image of Xi's arrival in Washington, carries signs of AI

With the entry of AI and machine learning, predictive targeting has become part of marketing agencies' and different firms' efforts to predict future customer decisions based on behaviour patterns and historical data. The move comes as data is being utilised to predict the probability or likelihood of people's actions, such as making a purchase, engaging with products, or converting. The tools can also facilitate brands in creating better customer personas, deciding on a targeted audience for campaigns, and ensuring potential customers see the most relevant ads possible. Predictive targeting has now become possible because AI and machine learning can process huge amounts of data to make predictions, which can be used in advertising and marketing to detect signals and get the right ad in front of the right person, at the right time. Other major development including integration of personal AI assistants and AI agents that empower brands to make routine online purchases, book services, and negotiate deals on behalf of users. These tools began helping customers with a degree of autonomy, covering sectors like e-commerce platforms, online travel agencies, insurance marketplaces and the stock market. Experts noted that AI can predict purchase propensity, identify customers likely to churn, suggest the next product and even flag when a creative is beginning to lose its pull. They also added that AI is becoming fantastically good at identifying patterns.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/from-financial-awareness-to-financial-entertainment-how-india-s-money-mindset-is-changing-in-the-age-of-ai-1788432396144">From financial awareness to financial entertainment: How India's money mindset is changing in the age of AI</a> Reacting to the question of whether AI can predict what consumers will buy before they even know it themselves, Anuja Bhardhwaj, Creative Director at BC Web Wise, said, "Perhaps. But not because it can read our minds. It can read the trail we leave behind. Every search, pause, abandoned cart, repeat visit and change in browsing behaviour creates a signal. Individually, they mean little. Together, they can reveal patterns that suggest what someone is likely to do next. The Target pregnancy-prediction story made this idea famous years ago. The retailer wasn't psychic. It recognised a combination of behaviours that often preceded a major life change. Today, AI can process millions of such signals in real time. That changes the marketer's question from “What worked?” to “What is likely to work, for whom, and when?” "AI can predict purchase propensity, identify customers likely to churn, recommend the next product and even flag when a creative is beginning to lose its pull. The rear-view mirror is becoming the least interesting screen in marketing. But prediction comes with a catch. If an algorithm repeatedly nudges you towards something and you eventually buy it, did it predict your desire or help create it?" he also questioned. "That question becomes even more interesting as AI agents start shopping on our behalf. The next battle may not be winning the consumer's click, but winning the consumer's AI. For creative leaders, however, there is another risk: performance without progress. Algorithms learn from what has worked before. Feed them enough successful campaigns, and they will get very good at making the next one look like the last one. And that is where human creativity still has an unfair advantage. AI can identify patterns, optimise decisions and predict the next likely move. But the idea that changes the pattern altogether? That still requires instinct, cultural understanding and a willingness to do something the data didn't ask for. The future isn't AI versus creativity. It's intelligence giving creativity more room to surprise us. Because the most valuable consumer behaviour may still be the one nobody saw coming," he added.<h3>AI is becoming fantastically good</h3>Expressing a different answer, Pratish nMepani, Founder, Starting Monday Design and Branding Co, said," Yes, I mean, the answer is both yes and no. But mainly, yes. Because AI is not really predicting the future; it is identifying patterns. There is a difference. But it certainly feels like prediction. Most of us have experienced that slightly uncomfortable moment when a shopping platform recommends something we were already considering buying, a streaming service suggests exactly what we're in the mood to watch, or an advertisement that appears for something we had only vaguely been thinking about. It can sometimes feel as though technology knows us better than we know ourselves. And in some cases, perhaps it does." He said that AI is becoming fantastically good at identifying patterns, noting that every click, search, pause, purchase and interaction leaves behind a trail of signals. Pratish added that billions of these signals are jointly analysed, and thus AI can identify behaviours and preferences long before people consciously recognise them. "But this is also where things get interesting. We spend a lot of time predicting consumers. We spend far less time understanding them. Data reveals patterns. Human insights reveal meaning. Throughout my career in branding and design, i've learned that people rarely make decisions for purely rational reasons. We would like to believe that we buy products because of specifications, pricing and features. In reality, we often buy because of trust, memory, aspiration, belonging, recommendation or simply emotion," he also said. "AI can predict behaviour. Human beings create meaning. And human meaning has a habit of disrupting predictions. A consumer may fit the perfect profile for one brand and still choose another because a friend recommended it, because it reminds them of childhood, because of a memorable experience, or simply because it feels right. This is the wonderful inconvenience of being human. This is why I believe the future of predictive marketing will not belong to AI alone. It will belong to organisations that combine data with empathy, technology with real human insight and prediction with genuine understanding. Brands that succeed will not simply know what consumers might buy next. They will understand why. In branding, the "why" has always mattered far more than the "what"," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Experts noted that AI can predict purchase propensity, identify customers likely to churn, suggest the next product and even flag when a creative is beginning to lose its pull. They also added that AI is becoming fantastically good at identifying patterns.

With the entry of AI and machine learning, predictive targeting has become part of marketing agencies' and different firms' efforts to predict future customer decisions based on behaviour patterns and historical data. The move comes as data is being utilised to predict the probability or likelihood of people's actions, such as making a purchase, engaging with products, or converting. The tools can also facilitate brands in creating better customer personas, deciding on a targeted audience for campaigns, and ensuring potential customers see the most relevant ads possible. Predictive targeting has now become possible because AI and machine learning can process huge amounts of data to make predictions, which can be used in advertising and marketing to detect signals and get the right ad in front of the right person, at the right time. Other major development including integration of personal AI assistants and AI agents that empower brands to make routine online purchases, book services, and negotiate deals on behalf of users. These tools began helping customers with a degree of autonomy, covering sectors like e-commerce platforms, online travel agencies, insurance marketplaces and the stock market. Experts noted that AI can predict purchase propensity, identify customers likely to churn, suggest the next product and even flag when a creative is beginning to lose its pull. They also added that AI is becoming fantastically good at identifying patterns. Also read: From financial awareness to financial entertainment: How India's money mindset is changing in the age of AI Reacting to the question of whether AI can predict what consumers will buy before they even know it themselves, Anuja Bhardhwaj, Creative Director at BC Web Wise, said, "Perhaps. But not because it can read our minds. It can read the trail we leave behind. Every search, pause, abandoned cart, repeat visit and change in browsing behaviour creates a signal. Individually, they mean little. Together, they can reveal patterns that suggest what someone is likely to do next. The Target pregnancy-prediction story made this idea famous years ago. The retailer wasn't psychic. It recognised a combination of behaviours that often preceded a major life change. Today, AI can process millions of such signals in real time. That changes the marketer's question from “What worked?” to “What is likely to work, for whom, and when?” "AI can predict purchase propensity, identify customers likely to churn, recommend the next product and even flag when a creative is beginning to lose its pull. The rear-view mirror is becoming the least interesting screen in marketing. But prediction comes with a catch. If an algorithm repeatedly nudges you towards something and you eventually buy it, did it predict your desire or help create it?" he also questioned. "That question becomes even more interesting as AI agents start shopping on our behalf. The next battle may not be winning the consumer's click, but winning the consumer's AI. For creative leaders, however, there is another risk: performance without progress. Algorithms learn from what has worked before. Feed them enough successful campaigns, and they will get very good at making the next one look like the last one. And that is where human creativity still has an unfair advantage. AI can identify patterns, optimise decisions and predict the next likely move. But the idea that changes the pattern altogether? That still requires instinct, cultural understanding and a willingness to do something the data didn't ask for. The future isn't AI versus creativity. It's intelligence giving creativity more room to surprise us. Because the most valuable consumer behaviour may still be the one nobody saw coming," he added. AI is becoming fantastically good Expressing a different answer, Pratish nMepani, Founder, Starting Monday Design and Branding Co, said," Yes, I mean, the answer is both yes and no. But mainly, yes. Because AI is not really predicting the future; it is identifying patterns. There is a difference. But it certainly feels like prediction. Most of us have experienced that slightly uncomfortable moment when a shopping platform recommends something we were already considering buying, a streaming service suggests exactly what we're in the mood to watch, or an advertisement that appears for something we had only vaguely been thinking about. It can sometimes feel as though technology knows us better than we know ourselves. And in some cases, perhaps it does." He said that AI is becoming fantastically good at identifying patterns, noting that every click, search, pause, purchase and interaction leaves behind a trail of signals. Pratish added that billions of these signals are jointly analysed, and thus AI can identify behaviours and preferences long before people consciously recognise them. "But this is also where things get interesting. We spend a lot of time predicting consumers. We spend far less time understanding them. Data reveals patterns. Human insights reveal meaning. Throughout my career in branding and design, i've learned that people rarely make decisions for purely rational reasons. We would like to believe that we buy products because of specifications, pricing and features. In reality, we often buy because of trust, memory, aspiration, belonging, recommendation or simply emotion," he also said. "AI can predict behaviour. Human beings create meaning. And human meaning has a habit of disrupting predictions. A consumer may fit the perfect profile for one brand and still choose another because a friend recommended it, because it reminds them of childhood, because of a memorable experience, or simply because it feels right. This is the wonderful inconvenience of being human. This is why I believe the future of predictive marketing will not belong to AI alone. It will belong to organisations that combine data with empathy, technology with real human insight and prediction with genuine understanding. Brands that succeed will not simply know what consumers might buy next. They will understand why. In branding, the "why" has always mattered far more than the "what"," he added.

Experts noted that AI can predict purchase propensity, identify customers likely to churn, suggest the next product and even flag when a creative is beginning to lose its pull. They also added that AI is becoming fantastically good at identifying patterns.

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Can AI predict what consumers will buy before they even know it themselves?