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Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon has warned that AI companies do not fully control their models and are moving ahead with the technology too quickly. Speaking to New York City council, Coxon said AI systems would soon be capable of improving themselves, potentially making human research redundant. His warning focused on the pace of development and the limits of companies’ control over the models they are creating.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard has published what she describes as evidence of years of alleged cyberbullying directed at her former fiancé, Ken Urker, before his death. The Instagram post forms part of her campaign for “Kenan’s Law”, with Blanchard saying the material represents only a small portion of the ridicule and harassment allegedly aimed at Urker across Reddit, TikTok, YouTube and other platforms. The evidence log contains comments targeting Urker’s appearance and sexuality, as well as allegations about his character, parenting and relationship with Blanchard. It also includes comments attributed to Blanchard’s ex, Ryan Anderson. Among those cited are remarks describing…

Police in Carrollton, Texas, are searching for a Lewisville ISD teacher wanted on warrants alleging indecency with a child by sexual contact and child grooming. Gloria Reséndiz, 35, has not been arrested, and officers are trying to establish her whereabouts as the investigation continues. The details of the alleged incidents have not been released. Lewisville ISD teacher placed on leave Lewisville Independent School District said Reséndiz had been placed on administrative leave and was barred from entering any district property. The district said it was co-operating with the Carrollton Police Department and had made counselling services available to students and…

Russian attacks beyond Ukraine have heightened fears that the war could spread across Europe, after a civilian vessel sank in Romania’s section of the Black Sea and Moldova reported that Russian weapons had violated its airspace. Two people died and 11 were rescued after the Turkish-owned ship caught fire and sank on Monday. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky blamed the incident on two Russian drones, although the source of the attack has not been confirmed. “A horrific strike by two Russian drones on a civilian vessel in neutral waters carrying corn and owned by Turkiye,” Mr Zelensky said. He accused Moscow…

Donald Trump says he will pay for the pro-Trump adverts that have appeared across US airwaves with money raised by his super PAC, MAGA Inc, following intense criticism of his administration’s use of public funds. The president said the decision would cover the “Patriotic Ads” and other promotional campaigns. He made the announcement in a post on Truth Social. “The Radical Left is upset with the fact that I am taking Ads, which I consider to be a positive promotion for our Great U.S.A., and paying for them with U.S.A. money,” Mr Trump wrote. He added: “This is a rather…

An Australian Army soldier has died during a training exercise at the Mount Bundey Training Area in the Northern Territory, while five other people were injured. The Australian Defence Force said the incident happened on Monday afternoon. Emergency services were sent to the site after reports of a vehicle accident. “Next of kin has been notified,” the Defence Force said. Mount Bundey is a 117,300-hectare military facility about 134 kilometres from Darwin. It is used by the Australian Army and allied forces for live-fire training. The circumstances surrounding the latest death have not been disclosed. The training area has previously…

Andrew Garfield attended the New York Film Festival premiere of Artificial alongside co-stars Yura Borisov and Ike Barinholtz, and director Luca Guadagnino. The event took place at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City on Monday, October 5, as the Oscar-nominated actor promoted the new film. Garfield plays OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman in the drama, which depicts the upheaval at the company in November 2023. Altman was removed from his role before returning to the company days later. Artificial explores OpenAI upheaval Other cast members at the premiere included Jason Schwartzman, Billie Lourd, Cooper Hoffman, Matt…

Detroit crime rates fell sharply over the summer, with officials reporting a particularly marked reduction in violence involving young people and just one juvenile homicide recorded between June and August. The figure represented an 89% fall compared with the same period in 2025, according to the Detroit Police Department. Officials stressed that one death was still one too many, but said the results marked one of the city’s lowest levels of violent crime on record. Detroit youth crime drop linked to summer programme Mayor Mary Sheffield and police chief Todd Bettison credited the city’s Occupy the Summer initiative, which provided…

Beetaloo Energy Australia has secured a 25 per cent stake in an emerging liquids play in Queensland’s Taroom Trough without making an upfront payment, extending the company’s unconventional energy interests beyond its Northern Territory gas projects. The Queensland Government named Beetaloo, Amplitude Energy, Xstate Resources and Eastern States Energy as preferred tenderers for the PLR2026-1-7 block following a competitive land-release process. Each partner will hold an equal share, with Beetaloo’s interest owned through its subsidiary Imperial Oil & Gas A Pty Limited and Xstate acting as operator. The 305-square-kilometre permit lies between Miles and Condamine on Queensland’s Western Downs, on…

The US Supreme Court has heard arguments over whether a climate change lawsuit brought by Boulder, Colorado, against ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy can proceed in state court. The city and county claim the companies’ fossil fuel production and allegedly deceptive marketing contributed to global warming and left them facing extreme heat, more frequent and larger wildfires and damage to the ecosystem. Eight of the nine justices took part in nearly two hours of arguments in the case, Suncor Energy v Commissioners of Boulder County. Justice Samuel Alito recused himself, with the court giving no reason for his decision. Alito’s 2025…