Pichai backs White House AI safety accord

IANS | September 30, 2026 9:06 AM

Washington, Sep 30 (IANS) Google CEO Sundar Pichai and other leading technology executives have signed a White House accord that commits their companies to internal controls, independent audits and board-level scrutiny as they develop increasingly powerful artificial intelligence systems.

AI won't become Skynet, says Vance

IANS | September 30, 2026 9:03 AM

Washington, Sep 30 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could turn into a “Skynet”-like force capable of taking control of nuclear weapons and unleashing killer robots, but warned that powerful frontier models already pose significant cybersecurity risks.

Asian Games: India beat Thailand to enter compound mixed team final

IANS | September 30, 2026 8:55 AM

Okazaki, Sep 30 (IANS) Indian mixed compound team of Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Chikitha Taniparthi entered the final with a 156-155 win over Thailand's Peerawat Rattanapongkiat and Kanoknapus Kaewchomphu here at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square on Wednesday.