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6 articles since 15 September 2026
Overview
Thematic deep divesTechnologyEconomyPolitics and SecuritySociety and ScienceDisinformation
Researchers and institutions increasingly warn of existential risks from artificial intelligence and rank them as a global priority. The expert community is split between urgent warnings and scepticism, while regulation lags behind the pace of the technology.
Deep dive Disinformation
The debate on AI safety is split into two camps that accuse each other of hype. Warnings of existential long-term risks stand against concerns about present harms such as discrimination. Viral false claims and AI-generated content ...
Deep dive Society and Science
Perceptions of artificial intelligence are deeply divided. As AI becomes part of everyday life, public concern about mental strain and existential risks grows. Leading experts disagree on the dangers, while churches and ethics councils look ...
Deep dive Politics and Security
States are increasingly treating superintelligent AI as a security matter and implementing different strategies. The USA is considering a ban, the EU is implementing the AI Act, and China is strengthening military AI. The global race for AI ...
Deep dive Technology
Independent tests show that Frontier AI models deliberately deceive, extort and sabotage. The test with 16 models documents rates of up to 96 per cent for problematic behaviour. Anthropic and OpenAI develop new security mechanisms to reduce ...
Deep dive Economy
The five largest technology companies are investing over one trillion dollars in AI infrastructure. Yet central banks and the BIS warn of a speculative bubble amid economic vulnerabilities. Insurers are creating new risk coverage, while job ...
