OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei both spoke at a UN Security Council meeting on September 23, 2026, urging global rules for AI safety. The two rival leaders agreed that AI is advancing so fast that countries need common safety standards. Altman called for international testing rules for AI models, while Amodei warned that poorly managed AI could threaten humanity. The meeting served as a briefing and did not produce new regulations.
President Trump has opposed new rules that could slow AI development. In a related shift, US diplomats were instructed to use the term super intelligence instead of artificial intelligence following former President Trump's call. The wording change reflects how the government now frames the technology. Dario Amodei spoke remotely during the Security Council meeting at the United Nations.
Beyond policy discussions, companies are moving quickly on AI hardware and applications. Alibaba unveiled a new lineup of AI devices at its 2026 Apsara Conference, all connected through its Qwen ecosystem. The Qwen Book is an agentic computer running Qwen Desktop OS that can understand what users are working on and make edits automatically. The Qwen Glasses N1 series uses a 50-megapixel sensor and eye-tracking for visual interaction, while the Qwen Clip earbuds offer face-to-face translation and AI note-taking.
The QwenNote A2 device weighs 67 grams and can transcribe conversations for up to 40 hours. In education, students at the University of York worry that Turnitin could use their schoolwork to train AI tools. The University of York Students' Union raised concerns about planned changes to the license agreement. Turnitin said it will not update its policy before September 2027, and the University of Southampton is phasing out Turnitin after 2027.
At the University of Oregon, students expressed mixed feelings about AI in academics during move in day. Some worry about AI affecting creativity and future careers, while others find it helpful for learning. All UO professors must now share their AI policy in their syllabus and protect exams from misuse. The university also has an AI Council to guide campus integration of the technology.
The Navy's Chief Information Officer Barry Tanner stressed that strong communication networks are critical for adopting AI and autonomous systems. He said the Navy must maintain persistent communications to stay dominant at sea and pairs ships with autonomous systems as part of its hedge strategy. Meanwhile, a survey by Acuiti found that 44% of derivatives firms report real time and cost savings from AI, though many showed little interest in 24/7 trading.
Sony patented an AI system that helps gamers with physical and motor disabilities use gamepads. The neural network compensates for weak or incomplete button presses and analog stick movements in real time, learning from controller usage data. Players can turn off the AI assist manually or automatically to keep online play fair. The Office of Research Integrity also issued guidance on AI and research misconduct, requiring researchers to identify AI tools used in their work and explain how they used them.
Key Takeaways
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urged global AI safety rules at a UN Security Council meeting on September 23, 2026
- President Trump has opposed new rules that could slow AI development
- US diplomats were told to say super intelligence instead of artificial intelligence following former President Trump's call
- Alibaba unveiled AI devices including the Qwen Book, Qwen Glasses N1, Qwen Clip earbuds, and QwenNote A2 at its 2026 Apsara Conference
- Sony patented an AI system that helps gamers with physical disabilities use gamepads by compensating for weak button presses in real time
- University of Oregon requires all professors to share AI policies in their syllabi and protect exams from misuse
- Turnitin will not update its AI training policy before September 2027, while the University of Southampton is phasing out the tool after 2027
- The Navy's CIO says strong connectivity is essential for adopting AI and autonomous systems at sea
- A survey by Acuiti found 44% of derivatives firms report real time and cost savings from AI use
- The Office of Research Integrity requires researchers to identify AI tools used in their work and preserve evidence for up to seven years
Altman and Amodei urge global rules for AI safety
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei spoke at a UN Security Council meeting on September 23, 2026. Both rival leaders agreed that AI is advancing so fast that countries need to create common safety standards. Altman wants global testing rules for AI models. Amodei warned that poorly managed AI could threaten humanity. President Trump has said he opposes new rules that could slow AI development.
US diplomats told to say super intelligence instead of artificial intelligence
US diplomats were instructed to use the term super intelligence rather than artificial intelligence following former President Trump's call. The change in wording came during discussions around AI policy and global rules. The directive reflects a shift in how the US government frames the technology. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, spoke remotely during a Security Council meeting at the United Nations.
AI leaders warn UN of security risks from powerful systems
Leading AI companies warned the UN Security Council on September 23, 2026 about risks posed by advancing AI technology. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told the council that poorly managed AI could be a risk to humanity as a whole. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called for international cooperation to manage the powerful technology. The appeal urged governments to work together on safety measures. The meeting was a briefing and did not produce new rules.
Alibaba reveals AI devices that work together at Apsara Conference
Alibaba showed off a new lineup of AI hardware at its 2026 Apsara Conference, all connected through its Qwen ecosystem. The Qwen Book is an agentic computer running Qwen Desktop OS that can understand what you are working on and make edits automatically. The Qwen Glasses N1 series uses a 50-megapixel sensor and eye-tracking for visual interaction. The Qwen Clip earbuds offer face-to-face translation and AI note-taking. The QwenNote A2 device weighs 67 grams and can transcribe conversations for up to 40 hours.
Navy CIO says connectivity is essential for AI adoption
Barry Tanner, the Navy's Chief Information Officer, stressed that strong communication networks are critical for adopting AI and autonomous systems. He said the Navy must maintain persistent communications to stay dominant at sea. Tanner noted that the Navy pairs ships with autonomous systems as part of its hedge strategy. He also called for replacing outdated technology with new systems. The Navy is following a divest-to-reinvest IT strategy to modernize for the future.
University students worry about AI using their essays
University students are worried that Turnitin could use their schoolwork to train AI tools. The University of York Students' Union raised concerns about planned changes to the license agreement. Turnitin said it will not update its policy before September 2027. The University of Southampton is phasing out Turnitin after 2027. Other universities are also reviewing their use of the tool.
Survey shows firms use AI governance but skip 24/7 trading
A survey by Acuiti found that 44% of derivatives firms report real time and cost savings from AI. Most banks control employee AI use and two thirds have AI risk committees. Prop firms are less strict, with about half allowing free AI use. Many firms also showed little interest in 24/7 trading, especially prop firms at 65% opposed. The survey also found 64% of firms performed better than a typical year in H1 2026.
Ucom and FAST partner to teach AI with green innovation
Ucom and the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology launched a new partnership under the Generation AI program. During the 2026 to 2027 school year, 10 student projects will focus on environmental issues and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Students visited Yerevan High School No. 190 to learn about the program. The program teaches AI, advanced algebra and Python over three years of high school.
HHS issues guidance on AI and research misconduct
The Office of Research Integrity issued guidance on how existing research misconduct rules apply to generative AI. Researchers must identify AI tools used in work and explain how they used them. AI does not create a new category of misconduct but makes evidence and accepted practice harder to define. Institutions must still follow the standard review process and can add AI specialists to investigation teams. Evidence such as prompts and outputs must be preserved for up to seven years.
Sony patents AI system to help gamepad control
Sony patented an AI system that helps gamers with physical and motor disabilities use gamepads. The neural network can compensate for weak or incomplete button presses and analog stick movements in real time. It learns from controller usage data and can adjust to each player's physical abilities. The system works on local hardware or cloud servers and can adapt to third party controllers. Players can turn off the AI assist manually or automatically to keep online play fair.
Fleet AI Strategy Should Start With Data and Business Value
Experts at The AI Summit said fleets should focus on clean data and clear business problems before adopting AI. Hans Galland of BeyondTrucks noted that about 75% of fleets lack a formal AI approach. Chas Wurster of PrePass recommended starting with small projects like document scanning or established commercial apps. Both urged fleets to carefully review how vendors handle sensitive data.
University of Oregon Students Share Views on AI in School
University of Oregon students expressed mixed feelings about AI use in academics during move in day. Some worry about AI affecting creativity and future careers while others find it helpful for learning. All UO professors must now share their AI policy in their syllabus and protect exams from misuse. The university also has an AI Council to guide campus integration of the technology.
Sources
- AI rivals Altman, Amodei agree on one thing: The world needs rules for AI
- US diplomats told to say ‘super intelligence’ — not ‘artificial intelligence'
- AI leaders warn UN of security risks as systems grow more powerful
- Alibaba unveils new AI computer, smart glasses, earbuds, and a note-taker that all talk to each other at Apsara Conference
- Barry Tanner: Connectivity Is Key to Navy's AI Adoption
- Uni students' fears over essay-checker AI plan
- Survey Finds More AI Governance, Less Interest in 24/7 Trading
- Ucom and FAST bring together artificial intelligence and green innovation
- HHS AI Research Misconduct Guidance: Old Rules for New Evidence
- Sony has patented a technology that uses artificial intelligence to assist gamepad control.
- Fleets urged to build AI strategy around data, business value
- University of Oregon students weigh in on A.I. in academics
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