Sep 14, 2026 Anthropic CEO Amodei Calls for AI Slowdown Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urged AI companies to slow development of advanced systems, citing growing safety risks. OpenAI's Sam Altman and Elon Musk supported his call as researchers warn that increasingly autonomous AI agents could cause widespread harm. Taipei Times

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OpenAI will not go public this year: CEO Sam Altman OpenAI CEO Sam Altman ruled out an IPO in 2026, saying AI safety concerns require greater attention. He warned that even a small extinction risk demands action from companies and governments, prioritizing safety and alignment over profits. Taipei Times

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Tech companies must be primarily responsible for AI safety, Mike Johnson says House Speaker Mike Johnson backed discussions with AI leaders but opposed a development moratorium, citing competition with China. Lawmakers remain divided as tech executives and researchers warn of serious risks, while Democrats demand stronger government oversight. Politico

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The iPhone Duo's best feature isn't the fold, it's the software built around it Apple's iPhone Duo redefines foldable smartphones through highly refined software, optimized apps, and thoughtful design details. Despite being slightly heavier and pricier than Samsung's Z Fold 8, its minimal crease and polished experience could accelerate foldable adoption. TechSpot

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OpenAI rules out IPO this year as Altman, Musk & Amodei warn AI is moving too fast OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the company will delay its IPO until at least 2027, citing AI safety concerns. Anthropic's Dario Amodei urged slower development, winning support from Altman and Elon Musk as regulatory pressure intensifies. CNBC

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Worldwide External Enterprise Storage Systems Market Grows 33.6% in the Second Quarter of 2026, Extending Its Strongest Growth Run in Years, according to IDC Enterprise storage revenue hit $10.3B in 2Q26, up 33.6% year over year as AI deployments, deferred refreshes and pre-buying drove demand. All-flash arrays led growth, while high-end systems surged 90.6% amid tight NAND and DRAM supply costs. IDC

iOS 27 Review: AI Finally Takes Over The iPhone Apple's iOS 27 delivers a polished Liquid Glass design, faster app performance, improved reliability, and major Siri AI upgrades. The update enhances productivity, translation, scheduling, and app compatibility while supporting Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo. BGR

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You are never too old to learn new things Retirees can overcome technology fears by embracing AI and smart-home tools through hands-on learning. Starting small, accepting mistakes and receiving guidance builds confidence, independence and convenience, proving that willingness to learn matters more than age. Taipei Times

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Trump dismisses AI extinction risks as more than a dozen OpenAI, Anthropic insiders call for a slowdown Trump dismissed fears that AI could cause human extinction, prioritizing U.S. dominance over China. His remarks followed warnings from Anthropic and OpenAI researchers about rapid AI advances, recursive self-improvement risks, and growing calls for stronger safety oversight. CNBC

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Why fears of AI self-improvement are causing 'existential' concerns at Anthropic and OpenAI Anthropic and OpenAI researchers warn that recursive self-improvement could rapidly accelerate AI capabilities, erode human control and increase catastrophic risks. Experts question whether alignment can keep increasingly autonomous systems safe. CNBC

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Apple's foldable arrives late to a supply chain already moving on Apple's launch of the iPhone Duo marks its entry into foldable smartphones, potentially expanding the market and increasing component prices. However, Taiwanese suppliers now see foldables as a secondary growth opportunity rather than their primary focus. Digitimes