A vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) could allow remote code execution, potentially giving attackers full control over the system. This poses a significant threat to organizations using APM, especially those with administrative user rights, as it could enable attackers to install programs, modify or delete data, and create new accounts with full user rights.

The article discusses the ecological renovation of the Rovezerez farm in Lausanne, which includes the installation of 230 meters of solar panels, expansion of storage and cold rooms, and creation of a transformation and sales area, doubling the farm's usable space. The project emphasizes the use of local resources and recycling, with old roof tiles and windows repurposed, and the site's accessibility improved for people with disabilities. The farm, covering 28.5 hectares, produces a variety of fruits, vegetables, and other crops annually, and offers public gardening activities through the Association Jardin aux 1000 mains.

India and the EU are set to enhance cooperation in strategic sectors such as AI, quantum technologies, semiconductors, biotechnology, and advanced research. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh emphasized the importance of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the need for its early signing and effective implementation. The partnership aims to deepen engagement in science, technology, and innovation, benefiting businesses, consumers, and professionals. Angelika Winzig of the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy highlighted India's role as a key strategic partner for the EU, focusing on industrial competitiveness, resilient supply chains, and green and digital transitions.

India and the EU are set to enhance cooperation in AI, quantum technologies, semiconductors, biotechnology, and advanced research. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh emphasized the importance of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and strategic partnership, particularly in science, technology, and innovation. Discussions with the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy focused on implementing the FTA, scientific collaboration, and critical technology partnerships. Angelika Winzig of Austria highlighted India's role as a key strategic partner for the EU, with shared interests in industrial competitiveness, resilient supply chains, and green and digital transitions.

Emerson announced a 50% expansion of its test and measurement R&D facility in Bangalore, enhancing its capacity to assist customers with complex product validation through AI-enabled, software-defined testing. The Bangalore center, now Emerson's second largest R&D center, will focus on developing key test software platforms and AI capabilities, serving industries like semiconductor, aerospace, and life sciences. The expansion aims to transform Bangalore into a global test and measurement innovation hub with global product responsibility.

Abu Dhabi health officials are embarking on a mission to China to explore partnerships in AI, medical robotics, cancer care, and drug development. The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi will visit Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing to meet with Chinese counterparts and discuss research collaborations, clinical cooperation, and healthcare technology applications. The mission aims to accelerate the translation of medical discoveries into patient care, leveraging Abu Dhabi's health data and genomics programs alongside China's advancements in biotechnology and AI.

Google's Threat Intelligence Group discovered PROMPTFLUX, an experimental AI-powered malware that rewrites its code hourly using Gemini to evade detection. Although still in development and not yet successful in compromising devices, PROMPTFLUX represents a significant threat as it could potentially use AI to adapt during attacks. Google has also found an Android backdoor with similar capabilities. The discovery underscores the growing concern over AI in cyberattacks and the need for advanced cybersecurity measures.

Cyble and the Cyber Security Council of UAE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance national threat intelligence operations. The collaboration aims to improve visibility into emerging cyber threats and support the protection of government entities and critical infrastructure in the UAE. The partnership will focus on intelligence-led security, connecting individual indicators with broader context to anticipate and prioritize risks.

French aerospace firm Dassault Aviation has flight-tested two new AI algorithms on the Rafale fighter jet, marking a step towards integrating artificial intelligence into future military aircraft. This development follows the collapse of a Franco-German project with Airbus and aligns with Europe's push for defense autonomy. Dassault has tested an internally developed algorithm and one in collaboration with Thales, aiming to enhance decision-making and coordination with drones. The company did not disclose specific test details but confirmed the algorithms' readiness for future Rafale upgrades.

MGM Healthcare Malar-Adyar has introduced innovations in CT imaging that allow for early detection of cancer and heart disease with lower radiation doses. The hospital's new approach combines ultra-low-dose CT chest screening, low-dose CT coronary angiography, and Delta, a deep-learning-based image reconstruction technology. These advancements aim to reduce radiation exposure and contrast requirements while maintaining diagnostic quality, as demonstrated by 133 coronary CT examinations over 10 days.

The Arbor Day Foundation podcast, 'Unearthing Optimism,' features Peter Prengaman, AP's Global Climate and Environmental News Director, in episode 9. Prengaman, who has reported from over 15 countries, discusses how his team at AP is highlighting global environmental challenges for millions of readers. In an interview with CEO and host Dan Lambe, Prengaman shares insights on the role of journalism in addressing these issues.

French aerospace firm Dassault Aviation has flight-tested two new AI algorithms on the Rafale fighter jet, marking a step in integrating artificial intelligence into future weapons systems. This development follows the collapse of a Franco-German project with Airbus and aligns with Europe's push for defense autonomy. Dassault tested an internally developed algorithm and one in collaboration with Thales, aiming to enhance decision-making and coordination with drones. The company did not disclose test details but confirmed the algorithms' readiness for future Rafale upgrades. This initiative is part of a broader trend among arms manufacturers to incorporate AI in military aviation.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals 39% of Americans believe AI is negatively impacting society, the highest recorded percentage. The majority express skepticism about AI companies' accountability and prioritize safe AI development over national dominance in AI. 55% support slowing down AI development, and 69% are aware of calls for reduced pace and increased regulation. Concerns about AI's potential harmful outcomes are echoed by an Anthropic researcher who left the company, citing fears of devastating consequences.

Joe Lonsdale, 8VC co-founder and Palantir co-founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the need for a slowdown in AI development, the necessity of federal regulation, and liability concerns for AI companies. He also touches on the potential of AI technology, the competition between Anthropic and OpenAI, and the latest developments in the Iran war.

Avr Information Inc. is adapting its AI audio-video solutions to combat school bullying, inspired by the Korean drama 'Teach You a Lesson'. The company is developing an AI-powered bullying detection system that uses image analysis to identify and alert educators to potential bullying incidents, such as unusual gatherings of students or physical altercations. The system is designed to respect privacy by recording only when abnormal activity is detected, aiming to create a safer and more supportive school environment.

A new trend in China allows individuals to lease their digital likenesses to AI video producers for quick cash, raising privacy and ownership concerns. Users sign up on face-licensing platforms, verify their identity, and create profiles for producers. Some have earned over 2,500 yuan in three days from various ad campaigns. Prices vary, with top listings potentially earning thousands of dollars. Producers seek unique, distinctive faces for authenticity and efficiency, as AI struggles to replicate certain human features.

The global evaporative cooler market is expected to grow from US$6.95 billion in 2025 to US$11.56 billion by 2034, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.82%. This growth is driven by rising global temperatures, more frequent heatwaves, higher electricity costs, and a demand for energy-efficient, environmentally friendly cooling solutions. Evaporative coolers are gaining popularity in hot and dry regions for homes, businesses, industry, and data centers due to their lower electricity requirements, easy installation, and reduced reliance on chemical refrigerants.

The World Economic Forum's survey reveals strong confidence in AI growth and adoption, with 97% of economists expecting increased AI use and 69% anticipating productivity gains. However, concerns include a potential backlash against data-centre expansion, rising living costs, and the diminishing availability of government fiscal support. Economists predict a squeeze on household budgets, with food, electricity, and transport costs expected to rise. Policy responses may favor broad measures like tax reductions and subsidies over targeted support, despite ongoing affordability pressures.

The UK ASIC market is projected to grow from USD 1.3 billion in 2026 to USD 2 billion by 2031, driven by demand in AI, cloud, telecom, automotive, and defense sectors. Despite limited fabrication capacity, the UK's strong design and IP expertise in chip architecture and semiconductor intellectual property supports global tech companies. Investment in AI, edge computing, and cloud platforms is expected to further boost ASIC demand.

Shopify Inc. stock surged Tuesday after announcing a partnership with Meta Platforms to integrate AI-powered shopping and checkout via Meta’s Muse assistant. The deal allows users to shop across Shopify merchants and process purchases through Shop Pay, aiming to create an 'easy and delightful way to shop and check out with Muse.' The partnership was announced by Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke and confirmed by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Shopify's stock is trading above its major moving averages, indicating a constructive intermediate trend.

A leaked registration for the DJI Neo 3 reveals a weight increase from its predecessor, the Neo 2, with the new model weighing 192.7 g, a 28% increase. The leak also shows the drone's production date as September 21, 2026, and includes a redesigned propeller guard and additional rear ventilation. The Neo 3 Fly More Combo will include three flight batteries, a charging hub, and the new RC Mini remote. Additionally, registration information for the Matrice 5TD, a larger enterprise drone, has been leaked, indicating a significant size increase from the Matrice 4D and 4TD models.

Google unveils Googlebook, a new AI-powered laptop series with premium builds from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. Priced between $899 and $1,299, these laptops feature 16GB RAM, 3K OLED displays, and Intel or Snapdragon chips with over 45 TOPS NPUs. Googlebook OS integrates Android and desktop capabilities, offering features like 'Magic Pointer' and 'Rambler'. The laptops also include a 'Glowbar' light strip for battery indication and Gemini AI interactions.

Stephanie King, a dolphin researcher at the University of Bristol, discusses the integration of AI in animal behavior studies. While AI can enhance data analysis, King believes focusing on translating animal communication, like dolphins', may not benefit the animals themselves.

In B2B, brand consideration is crucial before research, with Day Zero being the pre-research phase where buying groups form preferences. Search visibility in 2026 is influenced by AI-filtered summaries, and 94% of buyers use LLMs for research. Buying groups, consisting of finance, IT, and operational users, evaluate vendors against different risks. SEO rankings are less important as buying groups often trust certain vendors before formal research. Prioritizing AEO for the research phase is ineffective as the shortlist is already set by Day Zero. The challenge is to understand how businesses can earn shortlist consideration in an AI-enabled search environment.

A 65-year-old Chinese woman, Yu Xiuzhen, used AI to impersonate a young doctor and her mother online, convincing a man to transfer 170,000 yuan (US$25,000) for a dowry and property in Shanghai. Liu Hui, the victim, believed Yu could secure engineering contracts. After Liu reported the situation to the police, Yu was revealed to be 65 years old with no medical qualifications, working as a cleaner at a hospital. The case highlights the potential dangers of online deception.

XPENG's Iron humanoid robot autonomously exited its new production line after assembly, marking a step towards mass production. The robot, which received a staff badge from CEO He Xiaopeng, is part of XPENG's initiative to automate core processes in robot manufacturing. While the robot's first tasks will be in XPENG stores and campuses, with broader deployment planned for 2027, details on US availability and pricing remain undisclosed.

Frenos, a pioneering AI penetration testing platform, has been named a Cool Vendor in the 2026 Gartner® Coolest Vendor Innovations in Cyber-Physical Systems Security report. The platform's unique approach involves using a digital twin to simulate and test industrial environments for vulnerabilities, ensuring no disruption to actual production systems.

Kantata unveils Agent Studio, an AI platform that enhances Professional Services Automation by integrating AI agents to compound professional services expertise, aiming to revolutionize the PSA industry.

AISB Network introduces AISB Bind, a tool to enhance virtual screening and lead optimization by predicting molecular binding more accurately.

CSC's The State of Online IP Risk 2026 report reveals that 96% of senior IP law executives are concerned about online infringement risks. The expanding domain ecosystem is increasing operational pressure, prompting these executives to prepare for the growth of the domain namespace and the associated challenges in protecting intellectual property.

WebPurify, an IntouchCX Company, has released the second season of 'Trust Issues,' a podcast that delves into the complexities of online safety. The season explores the interplay between AI, market regulations, human judgment, and operational constraints in determining what content remains online.

KPMG LLP is restructuring its AI division by creating a new incubator unit called Client Technology & Innovation (CT&I), led by Todd Lohr, who reports directly to CEO Tim Walsh. This move aims to accelerate the development of AI-native businesses and reflects KPMG's commitment to transformative change in the professional-services industry. The restructuring coincides with the retirement of Steve Chase, who previously led KPMG's AI and Digital Innovation group.

Cisco Talos researchers created a new framework for identifying malware and hacking tools that rely on AI chatbots—and quickly discovered something unusual.

Tradeweb Markets Inc. has announced enhancements to its Tradeweb Ai-Price, an automated bond pricing engine. The updates include expanded data inputs, upgraded machine learning models, and more real-time, intraday-responsive pricing. These improvements aim to enhance price discovery, execution quality, and liquidity in U.S. corporate bond markets.

Go.AITM, a provider of on-premises AI infrastructure for regulated industries, has secured $85 million in Series A funding, totaling $90 million. The round, led by Updata Partners with GFT Ventures and LAUNCH participating, follows the company's rebrand from Go Abacus and the launch of The Go1TM. This funding continues a year of significant momentum for the company.

ELECTRA AI and Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. (Nasdaq: IRHO) report sustained commercial and strategic momentum since announcing their proposed $250 million business combination agreement.

BigCommerce has experienced a cyberattack resulting in the theft of customer data, including PII, from a compromised third-party app, Ribon. The breach affected Master of Malt, an online spirits retailer, which notified its customers of the exposure of their personal information. The attack occurred between September 13-17, 2026, and BigCommerce has alerted its users about the incident and the potential phishing risks.

Mitsubishi Electric unveils Chip-to-Grid Reference Designs for AI Factories, leveraging NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 and future NVIDIA AI infrastructure, aiming to enhance energy efficiency and integration in manufacturing processes.

QAD | Redzone has launched Manufacturing Intelligence, an AI-powered layer to enhance manufacturing processes, workflows, and systems. This innovation aims to transition manufacturers from systems of record to systems of action, reinforcing QAD's position as a leader in the manufacturing industry.

Alibaba's AI system completed 61.7% of 107 real-world commerce tasks, demonstrating the enterprise AI advantage. The success of AI in business operations depends not only on model intelligence but also on matching the AI's capabilities with the specific needs of each workflow, considering efficiency and cost. Alibaba.com leverages its 27 years of commerce experience to tailor AI systems to different tasks, emphasizing the importance of precision delegation in AI deployment.

Racepoint Global, a creative agency, has been chosen to lead communications for Velaura AI, an AI compute company. This partnership follows Velaura's recent $110 million Series A funding, which valued the company at over $1 billion. Velaura is now in its next growth phase, focusing on ultra-low-power silicon and software technologies for data centers and Physical AI applications.

Accenture Edge and AWS partner to empower mid-market organizations with AI, aiming to enhance business impact and drive innovation.

The first phase of the ET AI Hackathon, presented by Accenture, has concluded, with teams advancing to the national finale. Participants demonstrated their AI knowledge and practical application skills by solving challenges. The next phase requires teams to develop working prototypes using agentic AI to address real-world enterprise problems. Success will depend on technical execution, business relevance, scalability, and clear communication of the solution's impact.

The leaders of major AI companies, including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Elon Musk, have expressed concerns that AI development is proceeding too quickly. Despite these concerns, no lab has slowed down its progress. Researchers are resigning, executives are calling for external regulation, and the White House has stated that labs can halt their work if they deem it necessary. The consensus on the need for caution has emerged, but the pace of AI development remains unchanged.

The global carbon fiber market is expected to grow from USD 5.9 billion in 2026 to USD 13.6 billion by 2033, driven by increased demand in aerospace, automotive, and wind energy sectors. The market's expansion is fueled by the need for lightweight, durable materials that enhance performance and efficiency. Aerospace and defense are leading end-users, while the automotive industry is focusing on reducing vehicle weight and improving electric vehicle range. Emissions standards and fuel-efficiency requirements are key growth drivers, with opportunities in low-cost production, recycling, new applications, and Asia-Pacific expansion.

Binance has acquired a $100 million stake in Circle, the issuer of USDC, enhancing its partnership with the stablecoin company. Circle's shares rose nearly 2% in premarket trading following the announcement. The deal, which includes a five-year term with an option for early termination, also involves Binance paying Circle a monthly incentive fee and promoting USDC on its platform. Circle's shares have increased by about 19% this year, reaching a market cap of approximately $24 billion.

The US integrated circuits market is projected to grow from $172 billion in 2025 to $330 billion by 2035, driven by AI, high-performance computing, and domestic manufacturing. Key players like Nvidia, Qualcomm, AMD, Broadcom, Apple, and Intel are leading innovation in AI accelerators and custom silicon. The market's expansion is fueled by demand for AI-related products such as GPUs and custom accelerators, with AI and high-performance computing expected to be the fastest-growing segments.

Tom Cruise, speaking at a BAFTA event in London, expressed his belief that AI is inevitable but will not replace cinema. He emphasized the importance of human creativity and the desire for real experiences in filmmaking. Cruise, known for his hands-on approach to stunts and minimal CGI use, highlighted the ongoing debate in Hollywood about AI's role, with some directors supporting its use while others criticize it.

VyOS Networks has partnered with ADAMnetworks to create a joint solution that combines VyOS's networking platform with ADAMnetworks' Zero Trust Connectivity technologies. This partnership aims to enhance security and simplify deployment across various environments, including cloud infrastructure, on-premise operations, and remote access, without adding operational complexity. ADAMnetworks will handle sales, support, and marketplace management for the solution.

President Donald Trump's support for unregulated AI development has raised fears of a dystopian future, though experts argue that such scenarios are fiction and current AI poses real risks. Trump's dismissal of AI concerns as a 'hoax' has sparked criticism, with some fearing that unchecked AI could lead to catastrophic outcomes. Industry insiders warn of potential existential risks, but academics believe existing controls would prevent such scenarios. Community opposition to data centers, essential for AI operations, is also growing, despite Trump's advocacy for their construction.

Marvell Technology, Inc. announced its 2nm optical interconnect demonstrations at ECOC 2026, showcasing advancements in AI data center connectivity. These technologies, which include optical PAM4, coherent-lite PAM4/IMDD, and ZR/ZR+ coherent solutions, are designed to enhance bandwidth density and reduce power per bit, crucial for scaling AI infrastructure. The demonstrations will be held in Málaga, Spain, from September 20–24, 2026.

ThinkAnalytics introduces agentic AI to enhance content curation and advertising for broadband TV News, aiming to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of media content management and targeted advertising.