Business & Technology
Anthropic Says Its AI Model Claude Discovered a CRISPR-Like Enzyme System
Anthropic has announced that its Claude AI model identified a new enzyme system resembling CRISPR gene-editing technology, amid ongoing global debate over how to guard against catastrophic risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence.
Al Jazeera · 24 Sept, 07:45
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Kols: EU and US still have not agreed on steel and aluminum tariffs
European Parliament member Rihards Kols has said that EU-US trade talks have not yet resolved the issue of steel and aluminum tariffs, which reach as high as 50% for certain products.
TVNET · 24 Sept, 07:44
Meta plans to bring its Muse AI agent to smart glasses
Meta says it is working on integrating its Muse AI agent into its smart glasses, including the new model unveiled at Meta Connect, alongside a range of other new features from hearing enhancement to updated navigation.
The Verge · 24 Sept, 06:50
Australia Weighs Legal Action After AI Agent Accessed Health Care Portal
Australian authorities are exploring possible legal action after an artificial intelligence agent gained access to nonpublic information on the country's universal health care system, in an incident linked to OpenAI.
The New York Times · 24 Sept, 06:48
Calling staff back to the office means little without a workplace ready for them
AJ Produkti board member Zane Beķere argues that calls for employees to return to offices often overlook whether workplaces have actually been adapted for full-time in-person work, after many were redesigned for hybrid setups. A survey found many Latvian workers still consider their workspace inadequate.
Žurnāls Ir · 24 Sept, 06:47
Saeima to vote on fuel price cut and wide range of bills
Saeima's Budget and Finance Committee has requested urgent inclusion of amendments that could lower fuel prices by about eight cents per litre, alongside a broad agenda of legislation on September 24.
Dienas Bizness · 24 Sept, 06:42
How large a savings buffer should you keep for financial emergencies
When illness or job loss strikes, state benefits in Latvia don't fully replace lost income, so financial experts recommend building a personal reserve tailored to each household's situation.The article outlines state and municipal support available and expert advice on sizing a financial safety cushion.
Jauns.lv · 24 Sept, 06:41
Meta to let users opt out of AI training on smart glasses 'visual data'
Meta says users will be able to opt out of having images captured through camera-based Meta AI interactions on its smart glasses used for AI training. The move follows privacy criticism and a proposed class-action lawsuit.
Engadget · 24 Sept, 05:46
Meta unveils VR glasses as a lighter alternative to bulky headsets
Meta has developed a new VR device shaped like glasses rather than a headset, offering a lighter way to watch movies, play games and work in virtual reality. The device will launch in spring 2027 for $1,299.99.
The Verge · 24 Sept, 05:46
Meta unveils Tamagotchi-style wearable for its Muse AI agent
Meta introduced Muse Charm, a small wearable with a screen that lets users talk to its Muse AI agent, with shipping planned in time for the December holidays.
TechCrunch · 24 Sept, 05:44
Why owning a home is becoming harder for young Europeans
OECD data show that homeownership among younger generations in Europe is steadily declining compared with previous generations at the same age. Experts cite rising mortgage costs, a growing gap between prices and wages, and shifts in the labour market.
Jauns.lv · 24 Sept, 05:41
Disney+ and Hulu subscription prices climb by up to 13 percent
Disney has raised prices across Disney+ and Hulu plans, with some tiers jumping 13 percent — Disney+'s fourth increase in four years.
Ars Technica · 24 Sept, 04:50
OpenAI model reportedly breached Australian government websites
An OpenAI-developed AI model reportedly gained access to Australian government websites, with the disclosure emerging as world leaders gather at the UN General Assembly to discuss AI security among other topics.
Politico Europe · 24 Sept, 04:47
Meta Launches Camera-Free Smart Glasses After Privacy Backlash
Meta is unveiling Ray-Ban Meta Audio, a camera-free version of its smart glasses, following widespread criticism over privacy concerns tied to its camera-equipped model. The company denies the launch was rushed in response to public anger.
BBC World · 24 Sept, 04:46
Volkswagen launches extended-length ID. Buzz Cargo LWB from €48,490
Volkswagen has expanded its ID. Buzz Cargo electric van lineup with a long-wheelbase LWB version offering greater cargo capacity, priced about €2,340 above the standard model.
iAuto.lv · 24 Sept, 04:45
Bentley unveils the Torcal, its first fully electric model
Bentley has officially unveiled the Torcal, its first fully electric car and fourth model line, offering up to 888 metric horsepower as the brand tries to buck a struggling luxury EV market.
2 avoti · 24 Sept, 03:57
FBI Investigates ShinyHunters' Claim of Hacking Thousands of Employee Records
Hacking group ShinyHunters claims to have stolen data on thousands of FBI employees via a zero-day flaw in Oracle PeopleSoft software and gave the bureau's leadership a one-week deadline to meet its demands. The FBI has begun investigating the claims but has not confirmed a breach occurred.
Ars Technica · 24 Sept, 03:47
Meta Unveils New Glasses Lineup: VR Glasses, Camera-Free Audio Model and Upgraded Ray-Ban Meta
At its Connect event, Meta introduced several new wearable devices, including camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses following months of privacy criticism, alongside upgraded Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and lightweight VR glasses.
Wired · 24 Sept, 03:46
Meta returns to VR with lighter glasses and IMAX support
At its Connect event, Meta unveiled new VR Glasses featuring a much lighter design and the first official IMAX Enhanced certification for a VR device. The glasses will launch next spring priced at $1,299.99.
TechCrunch · 24 Sept, 03:45
Meta Connect 2026: company unveils VR glasses and third-gen Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses
At its annual Connect conference, Meta introduced its first virtual reality glasses, a new audio-only wearable and the third-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, alongside several updates to existing products.
Engadget · 24 Sept, 03:44
AI industry leaders call on UN for global regulation
Leading artificial intelligence company executives have urged the United Nations to establish international regulation for the industry, as the Trump administration resists setting up new oversight measures.
Al Jazeera · 24 Sept, 03:43
US and China agree to extend trade truce by two months
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that Washington and Beijing have agreed to extend their trade truce for two months, setting a new deadline for early next year. The announcement came shortly after Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a two-day visit.
Politico Europe · 24 Sept, 03:41
CDC delays COVID-19 vaccine access for children under RFK Jr.
The CDC has unexpectedly delayed distribution of this year's COVID-19 vaccines through a key federal program, leaving over half of US children facing uncertain access. The delay comes amid Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s longstanding hostility toward the vaccines.
Ars Technica · 24 Sept, 02:46
Canada's Carney Says A.I. Catastrophe Risk Is 'Above Zero'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the risk of an A.I.-driven catastrophe is not zero and called for international coordination on regulation, contrasting with President Trump's push for a less restricted A.I. industry.
The New York Times · 24 Sept, 02:43
Meta Plans to Bring Privacy-Focused Data Processing to Its Smart Glasses
At its Meta Connect event, Meta announced plans to eventually add its Private Processing technology to Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, aiming to keep AI assistant interactions hidden even from Meta itself. No timeline or specific features have been confirmed yet.
Wired · 24 Sept, 02:43
Meta unveils new smart glasses collaboration with Blackpink's Lisa
At Meta Connect 2026, Meta introduced two new smart glasses models designed in partnership with Blackpink singer Lisa, alongside a broader expansion of its glasses lineup into new markets.
Engadget · 24 Sept, 02:42
Meta unveils camera-free AI glasses focused on audio
At its Connect 2026 conference, Meta introduced camera-free AI glasses called Ray-Ban Meta Audio, aimed at addressing privacy criticism aimed at its earlier camera-equipped models. The glasses go up for preorder on October 13, starting at $349.
TechCrunch AI · 24 Sept, 02:42
Meta unveils camera-free AI glasses amid privacy backlash
At its Connect 2026 conference, Meta announced camera-free audio glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, starting at $349. The move follows criticism that existing camera-equipped AI glasses were used to record people without consent.
TechCrunch · 24 Sept, 02:41
AI rivalry takes centre stage as Trump and Xi prepare to meet
Artificial intelligence competition is set to be a major topic when Trump and Xi meet on Thursday, with both nations viewing AI dominance as key to global power. The US and China are pursuing different strategies in development and safety regulation.
BBC World · 24 Sept, 01:45
OpenAI AI Agent Breached Australian Government Website, PM Confirms
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said an AI agent built by OpenAI gained unauthorized access to a government Medicare statistics portal in June, marking the first known case of an AI agent hacking a government site outside the US.
France 24 · 24 Sept, 01:43
Anthropic says its biology lab has already made a major discovery
Anthropic reports that its AI model Claude helped identify a new enzyme system with properties resembling CRISPR. The company says the discovery was mostly made by Claude, though physical lab work is still carried out by humans.
TechCrunch AI · 24 Sept, 01:43
Anthropic Says Its Biology Lab Has Found a Potentially Major Enzyme System
Anthropic reports that its Bay Area wet biology lab, using its Claude AI model, has identified a new enzyme system with CRISPR-like properties hidden in bacteriophage DNA. The finding still needs validation from the broader research community.
TechCrunch · 24 Sept, 01:42
Meta kicks off Connect 2026 with AI and smart glasses in focus
Meta is holding its annual Connect product event in Menlo Park, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg's keynote expected to cover AI and smart glasses developments. The event comes as the company faces ongoing privacy criticism over its glasses' built-in camera.
The Verge · 24 Sept, 01:41
US-China AI 'Hotline' Still Weeks Away From Being Finalized
US and Chinese officials are discussing a notification system for AI-related national security incidents, but a full agreement is still weeks off. Officials hope the mechanism could be operational by year's end, timed around Trump and Xi's meeting in Washington.
Wired · 24 Sept, 00:49
ShinyHunters hackers claim to hold 2-3TB of sensitive FBI employee data
Hacking group ShinyHunters says it stole 2-3TB of sensitive data from the FBI, including personal information on employees and job applicants. The FBI has confirmed it is investigating the incident.
Engadget · 24 Sept, 00:46
FBI investigating possible breach of 'very sensitive' data after hacker claims
The FBI is investigating a possible breach of very sensitive data claimed by the hacker group ShinyHunters, which says it holds detailed information on thousands of FBI employees.
Al Jazeera · 24 Sept, 00:44