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The International Monetary Fund said artificial intelligence is reshaping investment, productivity and labor markets while creating new challenges for economic policymakers. The IMF’s 2026 Annual Report said AI-related technology investment added an estimated 0.5 percentage point to U.S. GDP growth

The International Monetary Fund said artificial intelligence is reshaping investment, productivity and labor markets while creating new challenges for economic policymakers. The IMF’s 2026 Annual Report said AI-related technology investment added an estimated 0.5 percentage point to U.S. GDP growth

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OpenAI has started working with an independent panel of mathematicians on standards for AI-generated mathematical research. The Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence operates through the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. Its mandate includes the presentation, review and

Khalilur Rahman, president of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, called for a faster global response to artificial intelligence. Speaking at the opening of the General Debate, he said the UN risks falling behind rapid technological change. Rahman urged governments

OpenAI has introduced a formal framework for tracking, investigating and disclosing cases of unexpected or unauthorized artificial intelligence behavior. The company released the framework on September 16 alongside six reports covering model misalignment observed during training or evaluation. OpenAI said

Apple has introduced the iPhone Duo, the company’s first foldable iPhone, with U.S. pricing starting at $1,999. The device opens to reveal a 7.6-inch inner display and includes a 5.4-inch outer screen for one-handed use. Apple says the inner panel

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max with new camera hardware, faster processing and longer battery life. The models introduce a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera with variable aperture. They also feature the A20 Pro processor

Nvidia has signed a $12.93 billion agreement to acquire artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face. The companies entered the definitive agreement on September 2, 2026. Nvidia will pay about $11.9 billion to Hugging Face stockholders, subject to customary adjustments. The transaction

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