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Technology, AI & Cyber — September 2026

AI model routing tests business flexibility, IBM exec says

AI model routing is becoming a test of whether companies can adapt as AI models, costs and use cases change, Neil Dhar, senior vice president of IBM Consulting, argued in an IBM newsroom article published on August 31, 2026. Dhar said companies have spent rec…

Maggie Gyllenhaal scraps AI in Marilyn Monroe film

Maggie Gyllenhaal said Friday in Venice that she abandoned planned AI-generated video for her new Marilyn Monroe short film because the technology did not deliver the result she wanted. Gyllenhaal, who is heading the jury at this year's Venice Film Festival,…

Tesla Cybercab faces US safety inquiry

US auto safety regulators have opened an inquiry into Tesla's driverless Cybercab, questioning how the company concluded that a vehicle with no steering wheel, pedals or mirrors meets federal safety rules. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sa…

Thailand data centres face tighter AI rules

Thailand said Friday it would introduce clearer rules for AI data centres and asked nearly 50 sites under construction to consider pausing work until the new regulations are ready. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Thailand was attracting interest from…

Tesla FSD could meet EU rules, France says

Tesla's semi-autonomous driving system could be adapted to meet EU and international norms, initial tests suggest, French officials said Thursday. Transport M…

Meta teen safeguards demanded by EU lawmakers

European Union lawmakers have urged the European Commission to force Meta to change what they called the addictive design of its platforms in Europe, after the…

London robotaxis launch with safety drivers

Uber and British start-up Wayve launched a commercial robotaxi service in London, with human safety supervisors still behind the wheel for passengers. Uber pr…

Venice Film Festival to premiere AI-made documentary

The Venice Film Festival has programmed a documentary made entirely with artificial intelligence, as its artistic director said the technology could help filmmakers do things that were not previously possible. Alberto Barbera said in an AFP interview ahead of…

EU questions more than 30 AI firms under AI Act

The European Commission said it has sent information requests to more than 30 companies in the artificial intelligence sector, using new powers under the EU AI Act after recent incidents raised concern about advanced AI systems. The requests are a preliminary…

Manus resumes operations after China blocked Meta deal

AI startup Manus said Tuesday it had resumed independent operations, months after China blocked Meta from acquiring the Chinese-developed, Singapore-based company. Manus said some users would have to back up and restore their data and would face a “temporary…